They need people who can run the game with net positivity.
Wilson can still be that guy at this point in his career.
He threw for 3,070 yards and 26 touchdowns against eight interceptions in 15 games with the Broncos, a completion percentage of 66.
4 percent, just above his career average.
Selected by the Steelers in the first round of the 2022 draft, Pickett had a 62% completion percentage in 12 games in 2023 with just six touchdowns and four interceptions.
With wide receivers Diontae Johnson and George Pickens and tight end Pat Freiamuth, Wilson will have better support than he had in his two seasons in Denver.
And the Steelers have allowed 14 fewer sacks than the Broncos this season.
Denver’s disappointment with Wilson’s two years there When the Broncos trade for Russell Wilson in 2022, they hope he becomes a contender again after years of brutal quarterback play They did so in the hope that they would, and they paid the price accordingly.
The Broncos gave up two first-rounders, two second-rounders, a fifth-rounder and several other players to acquire Wilson from the Seahawks, then offered him five years and 245 million yen.
He was given a $10,000 contract extension.
Results not tracked.
Wilson’s worst year statistically was 2022, when the Broncos went 5-12.
He bounced back in 2023, keeping the Broncos in the playoffs until Week 16.
“The former Seahawks star always needed an MVP-caliber resurgence to convince new coach Sean Payton to be the face of a high-paid franchise.
” I wrote in my prediction: “He wasn’t bad in 2023, but his numbers also masked an overall arrogance and dullness in the Broncos’ offense.
Leading up to Week 17’s divisive demotion, it was It effectively marked the end of his short-lived career in Denver.
” John Vaccaro covers the NFL with a focus on the Pittsburgh Steelers and Baltimore Ravens for Heavy.com.
He previously worked as an editor and writer at BroBible and his FanSided, where he covered the NFL, NBA, MMA, and college sports.
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