There are plenty of questions surrounding the Pittsburgh Steelers and the quarterback position this season. Going back to 2022, the first year after Ben Roethlisberger retired, it has felt like this staff has been grasping at straws trying to replace him.
After two seasons of Kenny Pickett among others, the Steelers now turn to longtime veteran Russell Wilson. Wilson is heading into his 13th NFL season and all other things aside, has the opportunity to do something only one other quarterback in NFL history has done.
If Wilson can throw for at least 3,000 yards in 2024 with the Steelers, he will join legend Peyton Manning as the only two quarterbacks to throw for at least 3,000 yards in each of their first 13 seasons, per Pro Football Reference.
Unfortunately for the Steelers, they are going to need a lot more out of Wilson than just a 3,000-yard passing season. Averaging just over 175 yards per game is a low bar in an NFL where everything is skewed toward the passing offense and there is a 17-game season.
