Will Russell Wilson take the Steelers to the promised land?
Over the weekend, the Pittsburgh Steelers added veteran quarterback Russell Wilson to their team.
However, despite the big addition, oddsmakers do not think that Wilson will necessarily give his new team a better chance to win the Super Bowl. Prior to and after the announcement of Wilson’s addition, DraftKings Sportsbook listed the Steelers with 75/1 odds to win the championship.
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While this might suggest that oddsmakers and gamblers do not believe Wilson is an upgrade over Kenny Pickett, there could be another explanation. The Steelers were already viewed as the likely destination for Wilson, and it’s possible that Pittsburgh’s championship odds already accounted for the possibility that Wilson might become their starting quarterback in 2024.
Although Wilson may have to compete with Pickett in training camp, many believe the job is already Wilson’s to lose. Oddsmakers may have had the same hunch, particularly after Wilson was let go by the Denver Broncos.
Considering Russell Wilson’s serious determination heading into the upcoming season, betting on him and his team could prove to be a smart move.
