Adam Schefter dropped a bomb on us today: former Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson interviewed for the head coach opening at North Carolina State. This isn’t some analyst gig, this is the head coach job, and it’s making waves given Wilson’s recent NFL journey after his legendary run in the Emerald City.
The New Path For A Super Bowl Champ
Can you even believe it? Schefter reports Wilson, a Super Bowl champion QB, was in talks for the top job at NC State, where he played for three seasons. He’s right there with another NFL great, Philip Rivers, as a prominent head-coaching candidate. Remember Wilson’s been an analyst for CBS Sports on The NFL Today, so he’s been around the game, but coaching? That’s a whole different ballgame. It really makes you wonder about the journey since he left Seattle, doesn’t it?
From Seahawks Glory To The NFL Grind
It’s a far cry from his time leading our Seahawks, that’s for sure. After two ‘less-than-memorable’ years with the Denver Broncos, Wilson joined the Steelers in 2024. He played 11 games for them, throwing 16 touchdowns to five interceptions and went 6-5 as a starter. They even made it to the Wild Card round before losing to the Baltimore Ravens. But then it was onto the New York Giants, where he only started three games before getting benched for Jaxson Dart. Man, what a roller coaster. This is the same guy who was a 10-time Pro Bowl selection, with nine of those coming right here with the Seahawks between 2012 and 2021! He won us a Super Bowl and took us to another one, etching his name into Seattle sports history. Globally, he’s 12th all-time in touchdown passes with 353 and ranks 6th all-time in passer rating at 99.3. Those numbers are incredible, a testament to his NFL talent, especially during his prime.
So, what’s next for Russell Wilson? Will he actually make the jump to college head coach at his old stomping grounds? After his NFL career took some unexpected turns post-Seattle, this move feels like a true reset, a chance to define his next chapter. It’s a huge pivot for someone with his playing pedigree, and we’ll be watching closely to see how this all shakes out. He was an absolute legend here in the Emerald City, and you know we’re always pulling for our guys to find their next stride.
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Originally reported by Behind the Steel Curtain.
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