While many in the media have panned or are at least skeptical of Russell Wilson’s chances for success in Pittsburgh, one former Steeler is optimistic. Joining NFL Network’s The Insiders Tuesday evening, ex-CB Patrick Peterson thinks it’s a great fit.
“I believe Russell is probably a match made in heaven,” Peterson told the show. “It is kind of going back to his leg of Legion of Boom days when he was in Seattle. Pittsburgh Steelers, they’re gonna lean on their defense. They’re gonna lean on their running game, and they’re going to rely on their quarterback not to turn the football over.