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Steelers ‘Have To’ Be Considered Contender Due To Russell Wilson, Analyst Says.

The Pittsburgh Steelers made two moves ahead of the NFL trade deadline, acquiring WR Mike Williams and EDGE Preston Smith, but even without those moves, FS1’s Craig Carton thinks the Steelers are contenders. On Breakfast Ball this morning, he was asked if he was taking the Steelers seriously as a contender, and he said that he is because of the upgrade Russell Wilson has provided at quarterback.

“Not because of these deals. I took ’em seriously because they’re getting better quarterback play now. I know it’s only two games, so it’s a small sample size, but they’ve been really good.