Tag: Roman Wilson

Arthur Smith on Roman Wilson’s debut: ‘It’ll happen sooner or later’

There appears to be no sense of urgency from OC Arthur Smith to get the talented WR Roman Wilson onto the field to make his debut.

Although Pittsburgh is teetering on the brink of losing three straight games, specifically due to offensive struggles and a lack of dynamic wide receivers, there appears to be no sense of urgency to get rookie WR Roman Wilson onto the field.

Steelers’ offensive coordinator Arthur Smith offered an explanation during media availability on Thursday, citing several recovery aspects, such as missing training camp and being out of game shape. Smith concluded that we could expect Wilson to suit up his debut “sooner or later.” He acknowledged that Wilson is working very hard to get on the field, but noted that the wide receiver missed a lot of football conditioning.

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Fans who eagerly awaiting the playmaking ability of the shifty and explosive Wilson will need wait just a little longer.  When Smith and Mike Tomlin eventually realize how much the offense needs a player of Wilson’s caliber, hopefully it isn’t too late.

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The Wilson Connection: Russell and Roman practicing with second-team

Roman and Russell Wilson have practiced in full on Wednesday. Will the Wilsons make their seasonal debuts in Week 6 against Las Vegas?

Fans were treated with one of the most beautiful sights of the Steelers’ 2024 season: Russell and Roman Wilson building on their chemistry, connecting with some nice throws in their practice with the Steelers second-team offense.

It was reported that while Russell Wilson was practicing in full for the first time in six weeks, Mike Tomlin would allow Justin Fields alone to practice with Pittsburgh’s first-team offense, in order to not ‘disrupt his preparation.’ Roman Wilson has also practiced in full for six straight practices, but is being deligated to second-team reps.

The wonderful Wilson duo will most likely have to prove themselves onto the field.  However, Steelers fans can certainly get used to the sight of the Wilson to Wilson connection.

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Could the Steelers offense use the assistance of the Wilsons in their Week 6 efforts against the Raiders?  Pittsburgh looks to stop the two game losing streak as they travel to Las Vegas this Sunday, October 13th at 4:05 PM EST.

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Steelers fans react: Demand for Roman Wilson is strong

Pittsburgh has one of the most passionate fan bases in all of sports, and they are making their voices heard regarding rookie Roman Wilson.

While the battle for the starting quarterback position appears to be heating back up, there seems to be no competition for the second wide receiver position, and there is a rather simple reason for that: their second-best WR hasn’t debuted yet. 

I am, of course, talking about the 2024 rookie third-rounder out of Michigan, WR Roman Wilson. Wilson was turning heads throughout training camp before an unfortunate ankle injury put him on the shelf for several months. 

The dynamic receiver progressed nicely, however, practicing in full for consecutive weeks and carrying no injury designation for two straight games. 

Furthermore, his improved health begs the golden question that exists in everyone’s minds: ‘Where is Roman Wilson?’ 

Mike Tomlin, like he usually does, offered up a poor metaphor that not only doesn’t tell the whole story, but shifts the blame off of the coaching staff: ‘It is very difficult to get on a moving train.’ 

Here are some of the best reactions from fans eagerly anticipating Wilson’s arrival on an offense that is sorely missing a solid WR2 presence: 

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Former All-Pro Steelers RB upset with the Steelers lack of playmakers

Former Steelers RB Le’Veon Bell speaks out on why Pittsburgh has struggled for two consecutive weeks and blames the lack of playmakers.

After starting off the season 3-0, the Steelers have faced rainy days and dark clouds looming over them for two consecutive weeks.

While fans, players, coaches, and even analysts play the blame game as to why their season has taken such a drastic turn, a familiar face from Pittsburgh’s past seems to have his own opinion on why the Steelers have lost two straight.

Three-time All-Pro, three-time Pro Bowler, and former Steelers running back Le’Veon Bell believes that the ‘Steel City’ needs one more playmaker.

This analysis from the once-great running back is right on the money, but it leaves more questions than answers. How do the Steelers add this playmaker to the roster—free agency, a trade, or perhaps the two-time healthy inactive Roman Wilson?

Bell was a pivotal member of one of the most terrifying offensive trios in NFL history, ‘the Killer B’s’. He is bound to know a thing or two about what it takes to elevate an offense and create opportunities for success.

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Analyst believes the fix to the offense is WR, not QB Russell Wilson

Fans clamor for Russell Wilson’s return to starting duties, NFL analyst Dan Orlovsky states that WR is the fix for the offense, not QB.

The offense stepped through a proverbial time machine against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday Night Football. Gone were the spectacular performances the unit showcased in Weeks 3 and 4, replaced by the anemic, low-scoring offensive game plan from Weeks 1 and 2.

Speaking on ESPN’s Get Up, NFL analyst Dan Orlovsky seemed to hit the nail right on the head: Pittsburgh has a big problem—an offensive problem. However, Orlovsky believes benching Justin Fields is the wrong decision to make.

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The fix that Orlovsky speaks of is a rather simple one, but it’s being made complicated by Mike Tomlin. Rookie WR Roman Wilson has practiced in full the past two weeks but continues to be designated inactive when game time rolls around. Tomlin, in response to Wilson’s inactive designation, stated “It’s difficult to get on a moving train,” but it’s clearly a loyalty issue.

If an NFL analyst noticed it, maybe Tomlin has too. Van Jefferson is not the number two guy in this offense, and Calvin Austin hasn’t proven it either. It’s time to get Roman Wilson a helmet.

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Pittsburgh continues to choose loyalty over their Wilsons

Is Mike Tomlin and Arthur Smith wasting the career of their rookie WR Roman Wilson and damaging the trust of QB Russell Wilson over loyalty?

On Thursday, Steelers insider Ray Fittipaldo appeared on 93.7 The Fan, addressing several key Steelers topics, including the ongoing situations with Russell Wilson and Roman Wilson. Fittipaldo believes that given Justin Fields’ current performance, it would take “a bad game” to warrant a switch at quarterback.

Additionally, with Arthur Smith’s scheme requiring four tight ends and four wide receivers on game day, Roman Wilson seems to be the odd man out of a WR group that contains George Pickens, Calvin Austin, Van Jefferson, and Scotty Miller.  This leads many, including Fittipaldo, to conclude that Roman Wilson’s status as a healthy scratch is more a matter of preference than necessity for Pittsburgh.

Loyalty plays a significant role in both Russell and Roman Wilson’s availability issues. Mike Tomlin acknowledged the challenge by stating, “It’s very difficult to get on a moving train.” However, Smith’s loyalty to Jefferson and Fields seems to be preventing the Wilsons from hopping on the proverbial locomotive, which could then provoke Pittsburgh to exaggerate the severity of the injuries to save face.

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Russell Wilson looks healthy enough, but what’s the real story?

Is Russell Wilson’s calf injury as bad as Pittsburgh is making it out to be? Or, is this dramatized and only the tip of proverbial iceberg?

‘To Russ, or not to Russ, that is the question’ (Shakespeare, maybe?)

What on earth is going on with Russell Wilson’s calf injury? It appeared that Wilson was simply being held out of the Steelers’ regular-season debut for precautionary reasons, but missed the next three Weeks straight. Even though Justin Fields looked deflated through the first two weeks of the season, Wilson continued to nurse his injury while the latter earned the team’s trust with consecutive elite performances in Weeks 3 and 4.

Russell Wilson isn’t the only player with an “injury” designation that has fans scratching their heads, as many also ponder why WR Roman Wilson hasn’t played either:

Could this be some sort of PR stunt for the Steelers QB, in which the team provides Wilson with an alternative option to avoid facing the humiliation of losing the quarterback battle to Fields?

We may never find out exactly what is happening with the pair of injured Wilsons in Pittsburgh, but Mike Tomlin sure loves to keep his cards close to the vest.

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What’s the deal with Steelers rookie WR Roman Wilson?

Though a full practice participant the last two weeks, Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Roman Wilson has been inactive on game day.

Where art thou, Roman Wilson? The debut of the Pittsburgh Steelers rookie wide receiver has been delayed no thanks to an ankle injury sustained in training camp. After starting the season limited, Wilson progressed as a full practice participant for the last two weeks. Still, the Steelers designated him inactive.

For the first time this season, there’s no sign of Wilson (other than Russell) on the initial injury report. Could that indicate he’ll finally be inserted into the lineup versus the Cowboys, or will he be a healthy scratch?

Plugging Wilson in can’t make the situation any worse, considering that Pittsburgh’s pass-catchers (beyond George Pickens) are struggling. His rookie status is the only thing that could hold him back, but the best way to learn is by doing.

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Steelers Week 3 Inactives: Rookie WR debut on hold

The Week 3 inactive list for the Pittsburgh Steelers highlights key omissions from this week’s game, such as Roman Wilson, who was scheduled to debut in this game.

The Pittsburgh Steelers have been hit by the injury bug to start this season, and while it is slowly improving, several key names will remain on the inactives list for Week 3:

While most of these names were to be expected, with Russell Wilson being reportedly held out until after Week 3, one surprising inclusion to this list is 2024 3rd-round draft pick, rookie wide receiver Roman Wilson.

The standout wide receiver from Michigan’s 2023 championship campaign had practiced fully on Friday, and many fans were hoping to see him make his regular season debut.  Although Roman Wilson will miss his third straight week, if this week’s practices were any indication, fans can expect him to be available in Week 4.

3 Steelers we can’t wait to watch this week vs the Chargers

The Steelers face a huge challenge this week against the Chargers.

It’s only Week Three of the NFL season but there has still been plenty of drama on the Pittsburgh Steelers. Injuries throughout the offseason have disrupted the Steelers roster plans and this week against the Los Angeles Chargers is no different.

There are really three guys who we want to keep a close eye on this week for the Steelers. One who is coming back from injury, one with a new lease on life as he gets back into the starting lineup and one big-time free-agent addition who hasn’t produced.

OT Broderick Jones

An injury to Troy Fautanu gives offensive tackle Broderick Jones a chance at redemption after being benched last week. We saw good Broderick Jones last season and maybe this week, against a huge challenge of the Chargers defense we will see him again.

WR Roman Wilson

This week will mark the NFL debut of rookie wide receiver Roman Wilson. We don’t expect a huge game out of Wilson but given how bad the Steelers wide receivers have been this season not named George Pickens, we do hope he gets some targets.

L B Patrick Queen

Chargers running back JK Dobbins is the NFL rushing leader heading into this season and presents a familiar challenge to the Steelers defense and to his former teammate Patrick Queen. The Steelers added Queen on a huge free-agent contract to be the athletic run-stopper this defense was missing. But after only six tackles through two games, we want to see a lot more this week.