Former Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson might be trading the CBS desk for a college sideline, because the man interviewed for the North Carolina State head coaching job on Tuesday. ESPN’s Adam Schefter broke the news, and yeah, it’s exactly as wild as it sounds.
The Sideline Shift is Real
This isn’t some rumor floating around, folks. Schefter dropped the bomb, confirming Wilson, a Super Bowl champion QB, spoke with NC State where he played three seasons. And get this: he’s not the only former NFL great and Wolfpack alum in the running. Philip Rivers, another name familiar to football fanatics, was also reported to be a target for the opening just days before Wilson’s interview. NC State is clearly swinging for the fences, looking at two prominent names who absolutely lit it up for them back in the day.
From Quarterback to Head Coach?
Now, let’s be real, bringing in either Wilson or Rivers would be a super unconventional move for the Wolfpack. Rivers at least has some coaching reps under his belt, clocking five seasons as the head coach at St. Michael Catholic High School after his first retirement. Plus, his son, Gunner, is committed to play for NC State, which is a pretty solid tie to the current roster. Wilson, though? His post-playing career has been strictly in front of the camera, chilling on CBS’ Sunday pregame show. But don’t sleep on his appeal. As an NC State alum and a massive figure in the football world, he could be a huge draw, especially in this NIL era of college ball. We’re talking about a guy who threw for 8,545 yards and 76 touchdowns across 36 games for the Wolfpack, ending his time there by leading them to a win over West Virginia in the Champs Sports Bowl. He eventually moved on to Wisconsin in 2011 before the Seahawks drafted him in 2012, and the rest is history in the Emerald City. His first year retired was all about TV, but year two? It looks like he might be ready to draw up plays again.
So, what’s next for Wilson? Will he make the jump from analyst to sideline boss? College football just got a whole lot more interesting with him in the mix. Meanwhile, back here in the Emerald City, the Seahawks were on the field against the Bears, falling 34-17 in what was a tough matchup for our guys.
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Originally reported by Field Gulls.
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