Russell Wilson has officially signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers, expressing excitement about joining the team and aiming to win championships. Wilson had discussions with Mike Tomlin, Omar Khan, and defensive players like Cam Heyward, Minkah Fitzpatrick, and T.J. Watt. He emphasized the organization's focus on hard work and winning, while avoiding direct comments on the starting quarterback position.
DeShon Elliott: "I don't think there's anyone in the league who doesn't want to play for Mike Tomlin."
Russell Wilson says the sense of urgency from everyone in the organization is obvious -- along with the energy and desire to win. "it's very evident. You sense it, you know it, you see it."
Russell Wilson: "This past year, I felt like myself again."
Wilson: "I grew up with hard work in front of me." https://t.co/2lsddOW40i
Russell Wilson on what he learned from being around Pittsburgh: "It’s a place where hard work is everything."
If I was a Steelers defensive player having to drag them kicking and screaming into the wild card round every year I'd be recruiting decent QBs too 😂 https://t.co/0kzsEdxFuo
Russell Wilson says he's admired Arthur Smith "from a distance" -- and particularly what he did in Tennessee. Wilson also mentions getting the ball to the "star running backs"
Russell Wilson is cooking ... by avoiding directly saying "I'm here to be the starter." Asked multiple times about his expectations, he says he is simply trying to be the best version of himself. Added he has connected w/KP.
Russell Wilson is artfully sidestepping questions about the starting quarterback job, emphasizing wanting to do what it takes to win and help the room get better.
Russell Wilson said he texted with Kenny Pickett right away once he decided to come to Pittsburgh.
Russell Wilson said several defensive players helped recruit him, including Cam Heyward, Minkah Fitzpatrick and T.J. Watt.
Wilson says Minkah Fitzpatrick later interrupted his call with Tomlin and Khan, asked him if he likes to compete. Said he also talked to TJ Watt.
Wilson says he and Mike Tomlin and Omar Khan were on zoom for over an hour and a half. It was supposed to be just 15-20 min. "Winning is a habit and coach knows what those habits are like."
Russell Wilson says he and Cam Heyward talked on FaceTime for an hour.
Russell Wilson said he spent an hour on FaceTime talking to Cam Heyward about coming to the Steelers.
Russell Wilson: "A few things jumped off the board about the Pittsburgh Steelers."
Russell Wilson says he came to Pittsburgh to win championships with Mike Tomlin. https://t.co/Ivp66KMD6s
Russell Wilson’s opening statement as a Pittsburgh Steeler https://t.co/bs7U8THUbv
Russell Wilson’s turn to meet with the media. https://t.co/3ObypXnt77
With the Steelers officially announcing the contracts of Russell Wilson, Patrick Queen and DeShon Elliott, I'd expect those to be the trio of "select free agents" introduced to the media starting in about eight minutes.
"What's up Steelers nation" - Russell Wilson https://t.co/8gl7ibyakC
Russell Wilson officially signs. https://t.co/bs9JWnxHor
Now official. Russell Wilson is a Steeler. https://t.co/99npxKIxzJ
Russell Wilson is officially a Steeler https://t.co/tsxRooXAOa
"Russell Wilson is super pumped to be a Steeler.. He's gonna have his jersey on and this is what we like" 😂😂 ~ @ToneDigz #PMSLive https://t.co/LAGz9cQUgC
Steelers are starting to make their transactions official ⬇️ https://t.co/vb5bqHwWmg
First step to getting an official announcement from the Steeler of Russell Wilson’s addition ⬇️ https://t.co/ysbCuHp6VB