The Steelers have undergone significant changes in their offensive strategy this offseason. They hired Arthur Smith as their offensive coordinator and acquired quarterbacks Russell Wilson and Justin Fields. During an interview with NFL Media, Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin spoke about the experiences of all three men, expressing that they were “scalded” by their 2023 failures. However, Wilson offered a different perspective during an interview with reporters from Steelers OTAs. He emphasized that he had learned a lot and grown stronger internally from his past experiences, stressing the importance of using challenges and experiences to become the best version of oneself. Despite differing viewpoints on past experiences and mindset for the future, both Tomlin and Wilson acknowledge that the previous two years in Denver were a setback. Failing to correct this downward trend with the Steelers in the upcoming season may hinder Wilson’s ability to return to his peak performance levels from his time with the Seahawks. As a result, there is a shared understanding that there is a lot to prove in the coming months, regardless of how it is framed.
