Thanks Alex for jumping on and giving us some instant reactions!

This is absolutely insane!!!!!!

Steelers Nation Let's Smelt

Really looking forward to an analysis of Wilson's play in Denver.

If Mason do re-sign ....Kenny Pickett is your new QB3??

This probably means that Mason isn't coming back.

Ppl saying no because they like Kenny are bugging

1 year deal for the minimum is a steal

I’m intrigued to see what the Ben/Russ relationship will be like this year. Gotta imagine they’ll communicate in some way. Wonder if he’ll go on the podcast to talk about

I am only concerned with him being a good team mate.

Pretty deep ball’s to GP off the play action all year long. Remember I said this.

Lets Ride!

Looking fwd to your analysis Alex!

A one year deal for a starting QB gives so much financial flexibility to pursue real additions in FA to put us in a position to draft best available at OT, C, CB, DL. Sign a REAL safety to pair with Minkah, add Jerome Baker to ILB and let the dominoes fall where they lie

Interesting.

Well…he’s an upgrade over Mitch for sure, in very way, including cost. Hate to see Mason get squeezed out this way.

I disagree they could be contenders with a excellent draft

I didn't think he'd put himself in a tough position to play against Baltimore, Cleveland and Cincinnati 6 times, i hope they don't break his leg

Steelers now have 2 Walter Peyton Man of the Year Winners.

I can see both sides. It's a low risk high reward potential contract wise. However, If he makes trouble with the team, he can be released easily. However, it might be difficult to clean up the mess once it's made...see the Matt Canada decision at this time last year. With Canada, there was little evidence that he was going to suddenly be better at his job. With Wilson, there is at least a body of work proving he HAS done it, just not recently.

I hope Russ doesn't start doing that cheesy "Steelers Nation! Here We Go!" thing.

always been a big fan, a guy like this with picket sounds interesting

As a Steeler fan, I don´t like it at all.

I just don't agree with this move 2023 was a better year for him, but if you get 2022 Russ or worse your offense is in bad shape for an OC in his first year. Additonally, he's not been shown to be able to throw in the middle of the field since his time in Denver. It's a high ceiling but also deep floor kind of move. Additionally, I will never get why Mike Tomlin hates Mason Rudolph

Now I predict us going 8-8-1. Keep Coach T's streak alive. Pretty much the Steelers super bowl!!!😅

Slight upgrade, but not what we need. Plus added locker room drama, and this is a wash to me, maybe even hurts the steelers.

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Now just go after CB K. Fuller, LB J. Baker, S J. Blackmon and WR T. Boyd, draft OT and OC in 1st 2 rounds and we are set!!!!

My thoughts are about the term of the contract. So Denver has to pay him till 2028?

If I am the Steelers, even after signing Russel Wilson I would Signe Mason Rudolph and let the 3 QB's have a training camp of Competition. I think Mason is the better QB. My QB Room in 2024 would be QB1 Mason QB2 Wilson QB3 KP8. Wilson has 2 Good Solid years and is under contract for 1 years. Mason on the other hand has about 5 - 7 untapped potential Good years left. KP8 is injury prone, but would be a solid back up. to solidify the Defense, I am signing an Elite CB to pair with JPJ and/or taking a CB in the first round. Then you have 2 Lockdown CBs which will immensely help the Pass Rush particularly the Edge Rushers TJ and Highsmith. Also, it will allow the Steelers to employ and more effective 3 Star Safety Package that will minimize the use of the ILB's in Coverage. Which means you have to Sign CJ Gardner or Justin Simmons and pair him with Minka, we have the CAP Space. Also, Bring back Edmunds as your in the Box Safety. And this will solidify the Defense. CB is the Priority draft and in Free agency, Then SS, and Then you look at your Centers in Free agency and in the 2nd or 3rd rounds of the Draft alone with ILB, DL, and WR. The Kahn Artist has a record of doubling down on players in Free Agency and the Draft. Again, CB, SS, C, ILB, DL, and WR.

why are allot of people ripping this I love it think Pittsburgh fans/talk people need to humble themselves, hes a SuperBowl winning QB.

How bad will Russ have to play for him to get benched for Kenny? Since we are only $1.2M into him, feels like it could be a short leash

Yeah, the bar is set to just win a playoff game. Can't knock the value of the signing. I think for all the negative issues Russell has, (which is the reason he was ejected from Denver), it is those issues that makes him the perfect Steelers QB to run (Rooney's) Steelers' O philosophy. Can't read a D, no pre-snap adjustments, no anticipatory throws, doesn't throw over the middle, 27% of his passes are behind the line of scrimmage. WOW, it's like the Steelers went to Build-a-QB-Bear with checklist in hand and got their man. Heck, I'd bet Wilson would have even flourished behind Canada's offense.

upgrade! guessing this closed the door on fields and prob mason too

Yes Let's Gooo Black n Gold is Ready to Roll !!

Bro who gave you a crystal ball

such a good move. he is still so much better than people think

Steelers nation. Let’s smelt. ♠️

What happens with MR2 in light of this Wilson signing ?

Art loves him a lottery ticket. This one does have better odds than Ben's ticket in 2021, the question is, how much better? I'm pretty much with your same conclusions about what this really means for the team. At least it shouldn't be boring this year, one wy or another!

Why. This is definitely not a competition. They just threw kenny pickett under the bus

When Wilson starts I hope you Steelers “fans” keep that same energy

I’m sorry, but my first reaction is why? I don’t care about stats or contract, TWO organizations didn’t want him around bad enough that their eating a ton of money just to have him gone. I’be heard the Big Ben rumors of not being a good teammate and all so I guess the Steelers are tolerant as long as you win enough. This move reeks of desperation by Tomlin knowing the horse he hitched himself to, Pickett is not good enough to win a playoff game and save his job

ooh! When we play the Chiefs, will it be a TV coverage battle between Taylor Swift and Ciara?

I see the upside: The Steelers won’t tolerate the diva in him, so it likely won’t show. But he will show us how real KP is - one or the other will be a capable playoff QB (unless they both stink up the joint and then it’s MR to save us again if he’s still a Steeler). And it only costs $1 million to find out!

Welcome aboard Russell.

Yo Alex, my man, remember Wilson got benched because he refused to void the injury clause in his contract, so this narrative about Russ isn't fair, he's been humbled on and off the field so I'm willing to take a chance...no risk!

Hell yeah!😃Let's go!

This is the right move no matter how you feel about Kenny Pickett. Even as a Kenny supporter myself, there's literally 0 reason to NOT do this. 0 risk for Russell Wilson while another team pays him to play for you? Yeah, you just have to do it. I feel confident in two QBs now.

Fuck!

The best option we could possibly afford. I just hope it's not another Trubisky situation.

Nooooooooooooooo

@Alex Kozora how you been bud? I hope all is well besides the obvious (Steelers) I have a quick question for you, do you think that we take Mims with the first pick, and could possibly trade up in the second one to snag Penix jr. If hes still available? Also, do you think we should sign the Raiders former center to address that need, and lastly what are your thoughts on Xavien Howard as a potential free agency signing as well?

such a good deal. we get a starter for cheappppp

I can't understand why people are so happy, Wilson has been absolutely trash for 3 years and he is past it. If he was still the old Wilson, would the seahawks taken Geno and Drew lock over him and Denver paying him 80 million to go away. Bad move, watch his recent tape.

I’m cool with it. Russ wants to prove he still can win division titles and big time games and Kenny needs to sit and learn because currently he is not even close to being a franchise QB and everyone except the delusional know it. Unless Kenny totally lights it up in camp. Russ is QB1. Regardless Pittsburg wins.

This is pretty shocking and I hope it’s not a disaster, but I foresee it being one unfortunately.

Look at it this way. If it doesn’t work it costs us nothing. Not one draft pick. An upgrade from KP.

26 tds 8 int 98.0 QB rating top 5 redzone QB top play action Went from bottom ranked QB to 8th ranked QB Pickett historically terrible yeah he is starting Wilson threw more TDS than Steeler QBS last 2 yr

There better not be a bunch of bullshit at camp, better come here to be a teammate and come humble

Steelers Nation; Let's Ride

Let's Breakdown in tears

nice

What a joke... Mason Rudolph the Baltimore Ravens have room for you...

Uummm not welcome, yeah bring in the NFL’s biggest Diva that 2 teams pay 111 Million dollars combined not to have him in the locker room. Brilliant Move 👏

I'm asking a genuine question here. Outside of, butt hurt Richard Sherman and some of the old Legion of Boom players, are there are any examples of players who have played with Russ who've complained about him? There's this whole narrative of him being a diva, a potential locker room cancer, bad teammate, etc but I don't recall hearing this from anyone outside of the ones I mentioned above. I'm looking for concrete examples of players who have actually played with the man having these issues and not a media narrative which is often presented by former players who were never in a locker room with the dude.

Yes! Thank god we did it for that price. Let's go, Russ. Welcome to Pittsburgh.

Russ is better than Kenny (aka Trey Lance) in his sleep. Facts

I really think Wilson can thrive with our good running game. He’s a great play action QB and one of the best deep ball throwers in league history. I feel like he could surprise everyone.

Kenny seems like a good guy, and I was rooting for him, but he just didn’t get it done. Mason imo has always been mediocre at best. If Russell can put up the stats like last year it’ll be a huge upgrade for us, especially with his post season experience

#HereWeGoooo

I wouldn’t be surprised if he takes the Steelers to the SB and wins MVP or Offensive Player of The Year ! And shuts up all these haters and doubters these past 2 seasons ! Let’s Gooooo RUSS ! -Rams Fan Here 🐏🏈🤘

Good price. Do we trade Kenny and draft a developmental like Spencer Rattler, or Michael Penix?

Alex, I really respect you... but what is with the increase in hubris lately bro?? "The Steelers won't be contenders this year". How do you KNOW that? You say it so matter-of-factly like you are the Football God lmao. Writing off the Steelers' season before free agency, before the draft, before anything. Now on Twitter talking about "this closes the book on Kenny Pickett". Did Rodgers re-signing close the book on Jordan Love? What are you talking about?? Lmaoo. Again, you just KNOW these things, right? Starting to sound like Poni out here

People who don't think that Pickett can learn from Wilson while being a backup to him are just daft and don't know anything about the dynamics of the game off the field and out of the public's view 🙄

Told you So

I see it two ways 1 KP is the presumptive starter so the FO can assess him and Russ is the QB2/mentoring Role. Or 2. Russ is the day 1 starter and KP is the backup while he sits and learns from Russ. I would like to see option 1 for the simple fact we know what we get with Russ. He was great for years. He would be the perfect mentor for KP both have similar play styles and Russ knows what skills that could maximize KP's potential

This tells me Mason wasn't looking like he would re-sign. I'm shocked, as I thought Mason was definitely coming back.

Nooooo...please......disagree.......go away

Smh not a fan of this , least better than Fields . Russ better learn to throw over the middle of the field

NOOOOOOOOOOO

No risk all reward. If it doesn't work move on next year

Do you think KP will learn anything from the sideline?

I first I was like ehhhh… then heard 1 year contract. Mf Pittsburgh!! Here we go Steelers 🖤💛🖤💛

But, but what about his arrogance?

He can still throw a beautiful deep ball so Pickens will eat hopefully

if they pay Mason for qb1 and slot Wilson for backup behind Kenny, this makes sense.

The difference between Denver and Pittsburgh is that Denver had to cough up over 100 million and draft picks to find out what Wilson could give them, The Steelers give up 1.2 million. Denver's decision-making skills doesn't carry much weight.

Can’t beat the price! He threw more TDs than our QBs last year. We definitely could’ve used those 😂 hey let’s see what happens🖤💛🖤💛

Low risk low reward, Question now is, when do you draft a QB, 2024?

Given the broncos situation why wouldn’t the Steelers lock away a 2-year deal at the league minimum 🤷‍♂️😂

What will Tomlin's response be when asked when he expects to make a decision about who the starter will be? kzfaq.info/get/bejne/f9JdqNajv96rnqc.htmlsi=i7hZn5Ce_S_8h8ts

Not official still talking to other teams

Those who know the qb position know that Kenny is clearly a better QB than Mason or Wilson. But nonetheless, I love the acquisition. I'd end up starting Wilson week 1. And I'd love the underdog story of Kenny coming in at some point of the season when Wilson is struggling, and ultimately cementing himself as the Steelers QB for yrs to come. I want everyone who is doubting Kenny Pickett as the franchise QB. I am screenshotting every comment and posting it on every Steelers social media page on every freaking app. YOU DOUBTED KENNY, AND YOU WILL BE WRONG ABOUT HIM. HE IS GREATNESS, JUST WAIT. KENNY IS HIM.

Signing Russell Wilson is an absolute mistake. One of the criticisms of Kenny Pickett was that he prematurely exited from a still-safe pocket. Wilson routinely rolls-out of the pocket to attempt off-script plays. He probably does that because short QBs rouinely have difficulties in seeing down-field when the O-line stands anywhere from 6'4" to 6'7". You can't out-coach vertically-challenged. What a mess.

Steelers country, let's ride? Steelers nation, let's steel? Let's steal. Let's Khan.

It’s just a cheap 1 year deal. Let’s see if KP learns anything from this experience and improves after watching RW for one season. If not, back to the lab.

Half what we paid for Derek Watt in 2022. Steeler Country, Let’s Forge

Absolutely done with this franchise Burning all memorabilia

Lame. Another QB who can't win a playoff game.