The importance of the quarterback position in today’s NFL is irreplaceable. The Pittsburgh Steelers have been forced to find this out the hard way since the retirement of Ben Roethlisberger.
It’s the engine that drives the team, the voice that calms the huddle, and, when needed, the spark that can carry an entire roster to victory. Pittsburgh knows that. In fact, that understanding is what led Omar Khan and the Steelers’ front office to make bold, decisive moves this offseason in pursuit of efficiency and stability under center.
Unfortunately, that pursuit didn’t include Russell Wilson.
Now a member of the New York Giants, Wilson showed the Steelers exactly what they let walk out the door.