This Pittsburgh Steelers’ season was a mixed bag from Russell Wilson. The 13th-year veteran was clearly better than their quarterbacks in 2023, but down the stretch, he faltered. Turnovers and poor decision-making torpedoed the Steelers’ offense. It felt like that group couldn’t do anything right, and much of that falls on Wilson’s shoulders. Despite all of that, former Steelers cornerback Bryant McFadden believes there isn’t a ton of pressure on Wilson going into the playoffs.
“He’s not supposed to be here,” McFadden said Tuesday on CBS Sports HQ. “Many felt like Justin Fields would win that job and lead the team throughout the entire season.