New Steelers QB Russell Wilson claims he played a crucial role in opening doors for African-American quarterbacks such as Patrick Mahomes. Yes, you read that right! Wilson’s influence on Mahomes goes beyond the gridiron, shaping the way for the rising star.
As Mahomes continues to excel in the NFL, Wilson’s impact will remain a crucial part of his journey. The lessons learned from Wilson will continue to shape Mahomes’ career trajectory, guiding him towards further achievements and accolades in the league.
Pittsburgh Steelers’ new quarterback, Russell Wilson, is on ESSENCE magazine’s cover and named their second “Sexiest Man of the Moment.”
ESSENCE selected Wilson as the May/June cover, and with that came an interview that dove into his football career, faith, and entrepreneurship
During that interview, the veteran quarterback, who was released by the Denver Broncos this offseason, said he was responsible for paving the way for African-American quarterbacks, such as Patrick Mahomes, to go out and shine in the NFL.
“For me to be able to go to back-to-back Super Bowls, and win one of them, I think opened up a lot of doors,” Wilson said to Essence. “Now you see guys like Patrick Mahomes who won it; it’s really just us so far, but there’s more to come.” The emergence of quarterbacks like Mahomes, Jalen Hurts, Lamar Jackson, and C.J. Stroud, to name a few, is indicative of a new era in football and a glimpse into what the sport is trending toward.
“What I love to see is guys getting drafted early, and that a lot of teams these days have Black quarterbacks playing for them,” Wilson says. “It’s all across the league, and it’s showing how the National Football League is starting to evolve, change and break down barriers. I think one of the biggest blessings of my career so far is that I’ve been fortunate to be able to open up doors for others, because of what others did for me.”
The magazine is set to drop on April 23rd.
Maybe Patrick Mahomes should come out and let the world know indeed Russell Wilson made an impact in his NFL career. That’s just by the way, looking ahead, future challenges await Russell Wilson, but with his experience and determination, there’s no doubt he’ll tackle them head-on.
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