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Orlovsky: Steelers’ Early Schedule Conducive For Russell Wilson To Solidify Starting Job

The NFL put together the Pittsburgh Steelers’ schedule in such a rather unpredictable way—but perhaps it’s one that is advantageous for their new quarterback, Russell Wilson. Dan Orlovsky argued on ESPN yesterday that Pittsburgh’s early schedule is conducive to him keeping his job for the season.

“I still believe it’s Russell Wilson’s job until he gives it away”, Orlovsky said. “The start of this season isn’t going to change that. You’re not playing a dynamic defense in Atlanta. Probably the best defense, at least in comparison to last year, you’ll see is in Week 4”.

“I think if it’s a ‘Russell, it’s your job until you give it away’ type thing, it feels like for the start of the season it’s going to be his”, he added of Wilson.