Former All-Pro Says the Steelers’ $243 million quarterback “makes too much sense”
In the interim, as supporters eagerly await the Pittsburgh Steelers’ next move regarding their quarterback situation, former Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Chad Ochocinco took to Twitter to offer his thoughts.
The former All-Pro believes the team should acquire a clear choice at the position.
In an interview with Shannon Sharpe on the Nightcap podcast on January 19, Ochocinco stated that the Steelers’ pursuit of Russell Wilson “makes too much sense.”
“If you’re sincere, Russell Wilson is undoubtedly available now that Mike Tomlin has received a contract extension. You should get him,” Ochocinco remarked. “I believe they will be on fire because of their offensive combination, Russell Wilson, Diontae Johnson, and Najee Harris.
It just makes too much sense to pass up an opportunity like that if you’re serious about contending in the AFC North.”
It’s not the first time Ochocinco has made this suggestion. He also brought up the idea shortly after the Broncos benched Wilson.
Wilson is just one of the numerous quarterbacks mentioned as possible additions to the Steelers roster.
Opinions Differ on Who the Steelers Should Target In the 2023 NFL Offseason The Steelers have a lot of options if they determine that the quarterback they will use in 2024 isn’t the same one they currently have on their roster, and each of those options has received support from various quarters.
Only last week, Marcus Spears declared that the Steelers, with Kirk Cousins, would “absolutely” be contenders.
According to Keyshawn Johnson, the Steelers should go acquire Justin Fields.
Along with Cousins and Fields, Dan Orlovsky listed Baker Mayfield as a quarterback the Steelers should consider.
Ochocinco has now backed a move to acquire Wilson.
Regarding the team’s options, Antonio Brown selected Mason Rudolph as the starting quarterback in response to a Twitter query.
Kenny Pickett hasn’t received much support from the general public this offseason, so he’ll probably have to fight with whoever else the team has on the roster when the preseason begins for the starting spot.
The Steelers’ decision regarding the quarterback position is currently the most significant one they must make, and they have many options to choose from.
Wilson Is Not Currently Actually Available
Although Wilson is a player who is anticipated to join a new team in 2024, there is currently a significant obstacle in the way of his transfer.
The player and the team haven’t formally stated that they’re seeking a transfer yet.
It appeared that his time in Denver was running out when the team benched him for the final two weeks of the season.
Wilson did, however, state in the aftermath that he still desired to play for the Broncos.
Additionally, there isn’t much that the team stands to gain by cutting Wilson before the 2024 campaign.
They don’t have a suitable replacement, so he would still carry a significant dead cap hit.
The quarterback they select in the first round of the upcoming draft will most likely be a product of spending a season behind Wilson.
Letting Wilson go becomes much more appealing if they get an offer for a trade that lessens the financial hit they take on his contract, but there haven’t been any reports of teams preparing a bid for the nine-time Pro Bowler as of yet.
Wilson is a quarterback currently on the roster of a team without another starting quarterback in case he decides to play elsewhere in 2024. Perhaps the Steelers will be that team.
