It didn’t take long for former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson to find solid footing after a surprising and abrupt departure from the Steel City. And now, just days into training camp, Wilson is already being handed the reins in New York.
Giants head coach Brian Daboll made it crystal clear in his press conference.
“These guys will be out here competing, but Russ is our starter,” Daboll told the media via ESPN NFL Nation's Jordan Raanan.
No gray area. No coach-speak. Wilson is QB1. Honestly, I’m not surprised at all.
While his time in Pittsburgh was short-lived, Wilson did everything that was asked of him—and more.