Russell Wilson addresses future with Pittsburgh Steelers

PITTSBURGH – Russell Wilson has helped usher in the best offensive performance by the Pittsburgh Steelers since Ben Roethlisberger. Riding a four-game winning streak, the Steelers enter their division slate hosting the Baltimore Ravens at home in Week 11.

Wilson is only under contract for this season and will turn 36 before the season ends. Most people in his position will constantly worry about what their future holds and how they can move forward. But not Wilson.

During an interview with ESPN’s Hannah Stormthe quarterback was asked about his future with the Steelers. Wilson talked about how he lives in the moment as he gets further into his career.

“I’ve never really thought past the years most of the time when I’m playing,” Wilson said. “I’m so, somebody knows me, I’m so caught up in the moment, you know? I think it’s so critical to be that way because it’s too hard to think about what’s ahead or what’s behind. It’s just being right here. You get the hardest position in the world every day, you know, you have to be in the moment right now.

When it comes to the past, the Super Bowl Champion quarterback has had a history. Wilson has thrown for 44,390 passing yards and 340 touchdowns in his career to this point. But a down period during his time with the Broncos is something Wilson may not want to look back on.

When it comes to the future, Wilson is probably better off living in the present, as he has up to this point. He is playing the best football he has played in years and is helping the Steelers be competitive in a tough AFC North.

Although this is the only year of his contract, it would benefit the Steelers to offer him another contract, provided he continues to play as he has for the rest of the season.

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