Russell Wilson clearly knows how to endorse himself. Last year, when the quarterback joined the Pittsburgh Steelers, he was fired up too. “What’s up Steeler Nation. Fired up to wear the black and gold. Here we go.” Shortly after signing his one-year contract with the Steel City, Wilson hyped up his entry. Now, once again, as Mr. Unlimited is trying his luck with the New York Giants, the QB has a special message for MetLife Stadium.

On Sunday, Russell Wilson shared a photo of the stadium on his official Instagram account. The soft blue sky, with bright lights around the stadium, created a warm halo across the scene, adding a dramatic, almost cinematic feel. Now that’s classic football energy in the air, as the picture was likely shot in the evening.

Along with this, Russell Wilson kept the vibe alive with a two-word caption: “Already Home.” His caption surely suggests that the new Giants quarterback is rekindling his Super Bowl memories, which he won in 2013 at the same stadium against the G-Men.

Just last month, the QB dropped a similar message when it was confirmed that he was signing with the new team. That time, too, he recalled his best football memory by saying, “I have some amazing memories here.” Russell Wilson is pretty confident that he can win another Lombardi in New York; that’s the reason his hyped-up statements and posts are not ending any time soon.

For instance, take another reel video post of this week by the gunslinger. In that featured update, Russell Wilson showed off the team’s professional tailor, sewing his name on his new jersey. With the caption “New threads for Russell Wilson,” the Giants showed their love and excitement for their new QB. Wow! The entire team is exhilarated with his coming. But there might be a twist which many of us weren’t expecting!

Russell Wilson could become the backup

No doubt, Russell Wilson is ready to take the battle into his own hands, fighting for the Big Blue. But wait, if you were thinking that Mr. Unlimited would start off the season as QB1, think again! According to Mike Florio, “I think that Winston will be a fan favorite. I think there will be locker room support for Jameis Winston. You have the guy who is the ultimate authentic version of himself as the backup with the guy who is the ultimate manicured watch what you say play the role of a guy who’s pretending to be an NFL starting quarterback as the starter.” Wow, that will be a huge surprise that many, including Wilson, might not have seen coming.

But why did Florio say that? Well, as per the PFF’s analyst, “If Russell Wilson doesn’t perform well and there’s reason to believe he won’t- there’s reason to believe that the Steelers didn’t want him around because of the current state of his physical abilities. Winston beat Russell Wilson in what Winston calls the most iconic snow game of all time.”

Okay, so let’s talk about facts first. On paper, in 2024, Russell Wilson looked better. He threw 16 touchdowns, put up over 2,400 yards, and completed nearly 64% of his passes. Jameis Winston, on the other hand, didn’t look bad, either. He threw for 2,121 yards with 13 touchdowns and a 61.1% completion rate. But numbers don’t tell the whole story.

When the pressure cranked up, Russell Wilson faded. The Steelers dropped five straight to close the season, including that wild-card heartbreak. And yeah, that hurt. Big time. His decision-making slowed down. He couldn’t escape pressure. The spark just wasn’t there when it counted most. Of course, Winston’s 0-1 playoff record doesn’t exactly scream ‘QB1 fo sho’. But those are the reasons why Mike Florio isn’t sold on Russ. In his eyes? Wilson’s not the guy anymore. At best, just a backup now. It’s tough to swallow, but sometimes, the truth stings.