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Former Coaching Buying Steelers Can Do ‘Playoff Damage’ With Russell Wilson

Not only can Russell Wilson lead the Pittsburgh Steelers to their first playoff game since 2016, he could lead them on a deep postseason run. That’s how former head coach and current NFL Network analyst Steve Mariucci views the upside of Wilson now leading the Steelers’ offense. A bold switch from Mike Tomlin that’s paying off.

“I’m buying it,” Mariucci said when asked about the Steelers’ playoff hopes. “I think he opens up their passing game with the deep ball, right? They can run the football, they have two great running backs. Their offensive line is doing a great job.