Russell Wilson sends strong message to Steelers rivals with off-the-field move

Russell Wilson sends strong message to Steelers rivals with off-the-field move….

This season, the Pittsburgh Steelers are redesigned and primed to make a serious run for the Super Bowl. Mike Tomlin recently signed a new deal, indicating that they have a long-term strategy to contend with this team.

Russell Wilson, their seasoned quarterback, is guiding the way, and Justin Fields is primed to take over after Wilson’s retirement. Though their methods of improving over the season differ, the veteran signal-caller is demonstrating that he is still more physically capable than ever. Even after a mediocre season with the Denver Broncos, this continues.

Wilson is working with Freddy Roach to improve his conditioning right now. Before starting training camps with Mike Tomlin, the veteran quarterback for the Steelers has been doing boxing to increase his strength and stamina. He even shared on social media his interactions with Marvin Somodio, a vital part of his team, and the seasoned combat instructor.

Growing up, Wilson enjoyed boxing and martial arts, but his greatest sport was football. He eventually managed to reconcile his two obsessions. Everything was as it seemed until 2020, when a worldwide epidemic struck, forcing him to immediately stop preparing for boxing. Now that he is returned, four years later, he can finally let his feelings all out on the canvas.

Former Denver Broncos OL slams Steelers QB Russell Wilson - Behind the  Steel Curtain

This increased aggressiveness in Tomlin’s regimen should be beneficial to both him and the Steelers coaching staff. Rushing will be crucial to their play calls if they really want to match Wilson and Justin Fields’ play styles. His punch-absorbing prowess may be likened to absorbing hard hits from rival defensive lineman. When a dash away from him is required, the ability to deflect body shots will also be helpful in keeping him away from the secondary. All things considered, he will only get better with this training.

A look back at Russell Wilson’s season before joining the Steelers

At last, the run with the Broncos broke down. This came about following Sean Payton’s decision to keep Wilson out of the final stages of their season. Wilson was undoubtedly giving it his all, though. The victories and statistics were just not adding up, which is why splitting apart was the wisest course of action.

Former Denver Broncos OL slams Steelers QB Russell Wilson - Behind the  Steel Curtain

For the 2023 season, Wilson’s throwing yardage total was merely 3,070. For his whole career, this was the lowest point. To put things in perspective, he only had fewer than 3,200 passing yards in his rookie season and his 2021 campaign. Even those stats were more than what he had previously earned before joining the Steelers.

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But all hope is not lost at all. Wilson managed to lead the Broncos to 26 touchdowns despite this. Additionally, he completed tasks with a 66.4% completion percentage, indicating that efficiency was not an issue. It wasn’t too horrible how he handled the ball after snaps either. With the dispersed Broncos attack, opposing defenses only forced him to have eight interceptions.

There’s a lot of hope that Fields and Tomlin can help Wilson get back to his Pro Bowl level. I hope everything works out nicely.

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