After two tough years in Denver that led to his release, 2024 was a pivotal year for QB Russell Wilson. Either he would turn his career around, or it would continue to sink where he may no longer be considered a starter and near retirement. Instead, he’s leading the Pittsburgh Steelers into the playoffs and hopefully beyond. Retired sportswriter Peter King credits another new face in the building for Wilson’s revival—offensive coordinator Arthur Smith.
“Arthur Smith basically saw, I believe, when Russell Wilson came in,” King told Jim Gray on their Let’s Go! Podcast. “We saw a damaged quarterback.