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Former NFL OC Thinks Mike Tomlin, Steelers ‘Complement’ Russell Wilson’s Skill Set

Former NFL offensive coordinator Pep Hamilton is a big fan of Russell Wilson joining the Pittsburgh Steelers, as Hamilton said on NFL Network yesterday that Wilson is the best fit with his new team out of all the quarterbacks who switched teams this offseason.

I predict that Russ will adapt to the blue collar culture in the Steeler’s locker room. Coach Tomlin’s model for winning should compliment Russell’s skill set; great defense, run first offense, with chunk plays to Pickens off the play action pass! @nflnetwork pic.twitter.com/fZapjKJXUA

— Pep Hamilton (@CoachPepHam) March 13, 2024

“You look at the model that best fits Russell Wilson, and you go back and revisit how he had success in Seattle, it started with a great defense.