Russell Wilson's Career Update Show Steelers Made Right Choice
Former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson finds himself in an interesting spot throughout his career. Wilson, who is a potential future Hall of Famer, has done a lot of good in his NFL career. However, much older at this stage of his career, it's only fair to wonder whether Wilson really wants to hang them up or not.
He might believe that he's still a starter in this league and not getting that opportunity, which could even be playing into other factors in this scenario. Wilson is also a highly regarded figure in the NFL world and will have many opportunities to stay involved in the game if he wants to, including in the TV world. When recently speaking about those decisions, Wilson said he has offers on the table to continue playing in the NFL, with the New York Jets offering him one, but he's trying to figure out if that's the best plan for his future, as he also has TV deals on the table.
"It was great," Wilson told the New York Post at BTIG Charity Day in New York. "They offered me, and I'm trying to figure out what the next best thing is for me to do. I still know I can play ball at a high level, but I also have the opportunity to do TV, so we'll see what happens.
" According to the latest from ESPN, even if Wilson decides to keep playing in the NFL, he won't be the starter for the Jets, at least that's what's being told to many around the league, as Geno Smith will be the guy. “The Jets have made it clear that Smith is their starter. They solicited Smith's input on potential backups, and he spoke highly of Wilson.
They were teammates for three seasons with the Seattle Seahawks,” Rich Cimini of ESPN wrote. Wilson will have to make a tough decision here, as hanging it up is never an easy thing. However, if this is all she wrote, he really did have a nice career for himself, even if some Steelers fans didn't love him during his time in Pittsburgh.