Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Chris Simms is critical of the New York Giants' QB Russell Wilson's leadership
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Russell Wilson, a recent addition to the New York Giants, signed a massive one-year, $10 million contract with the team after playing for the Pittsburgh Steelers the previous season.
As a seasoned NFL legend, Wilson carries the weight of performing strategically during the move to the Giants in March 2025. Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB turned sports analyst Chris Simms recently voiced his doubt on Wilson's influence enough to lead. With a celebrated NFL veteran like Simms landing a critique on Wilson's leadership style, fans question the once-celebrated charisma of the 36-year-old athlete.
Former NFL QB Chris Simms calls out Russell Wilson's leadership style
During a recent 'Simms Unbuttoned' podcast episode hosted by the now-turned sports analyst Simms. Reflecting upon Wilson's role lacking influential hold to lead, Simms stated, "I know this: his ability to lead and talk to the players, it falls on deaf ears. You heard me say that at the end of the year last year...not only was I hearing it from people I trust in Pittsburgh, but you could watch TV and see it, where he'd be talking to guys on the sidelines and they'd literally be trying to look the opposite direction he was talking.
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With Joe Schoen's effort to strengthen the quarterback unit, the faith he has put in Wilson, Jameis Winston, and Jaxson Dart. Amid the offseason roll, the questions raised about Wilson's leadership style have likely raised concerns among the Giants' fans as they look over the previous seasons of the veteran star. Given Wilson's last few seasons not being among his best over a decade of NFL career, the 2025 NFL season is already sounding competitive and thrilling.
After short-term stints with the Steelers and the Denver Broncos, fans highly await Wilson's first season with the Giants to help the team elevate their overall gameplay with increased veteran presence this season.
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