PITTSBURGH — Quarterback Russell Wilson stated he is “getting ready to get able to go” because the Steelers’ starter towards the New York Jets on Sunday night time.
Coach Mike Tomlin has declined to call a starter, however Wilson, who aggravated a coaching camp calf harm in early September, has taken first-team reps in follow and led the quarterback rotation in particular person drills this week. He was energetic for the primary time this season towards Las Vegas final week, however didn’t play.
“I am extra myself bodily, being up and operating and all that stuff, so I really feel good,” Wilson stated Thursday. “… You need to have the ability to transfer round, and clearly I’ve by no means actually missed video games earlier than, in order that’s been a problem in itself.
“It has been disappointing, but additionally I’ve grown quite a bit, too. I believe that you just notice that you just simply proceed to like every single day. You proceed to search out methods to steer, you proceed to search out methods to simply embrace the challenges, the onerous stuff, the obstacles in our approach and every little thing else. And also you stay up for the journey.”
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The Steelers went 4-2 with Justin Fields because the starter, however Wilson nonetheless was listed as QB1 on the depth chart throughout these six weeks.
“I believe Justin’s accomplished an excellent job,” Wilson stated. “I believe he is an amazing quarterback. I’ve fought towards him through the years. He is an amazing soccer participant, an excellent teammate and all that. And I believe extra importantly for us is we proceed to go on via the season. We wish to get higher and proceed to develop. That is at all times the purpose yearly.”
Requested about any potential awkwardness with a quarterback change, Wilson pointed to his time in Denver, when he was benched for Jarrett Stidham late within the season.
“I went via a problem final yr. Type of sudden alongside the best way, and that was difficult itself,” Wilson stated. “However on the similar time, you lead with love. You lead with love for the sport, love to your teammates, simply love for what you get to do every single day.
“… I got here right here for one motive. That was to win the Tremendous Bowl. That was to go so far as we may and see the place we may go along with it. I believe now we have that chance, however we acquired to do the work.”
