After a whirlwind of quarterback trades, things have calmed down now and the final picture is emerging. Russell Wilson joined the Pittsburgh Steelers after being cut by the Denver Broncos. However several unanswered questions still remain. And a former wide receiver for the New York Jets is tackling the all-important authenticity aspect of Wilson!

Keyshawn Johnson joined the Jets as the no. 1 pick in the 1996 NFL Draft. Now, the Super Bowl winner has turned into an astute analyst after retiring from the game in 2006. And Johnson has now caught the attention of many with this analysis of Wilson’s authenticity.

Russell Wilson gets questioned on his behavior

The topic regarding Wilson’s nature has been in the limelight for some time now. On his podcast ‘All Facts No Brakes with Keyshawn Johnson’, Johnson brought up the contentious topic once more. “People are going to look at in that locker room and question his authenticity”, said the 3X Pro Bowler on Wilson’s new teammates at the Steelers.

According to several sources, Wilson’s overtly optimistic behavior is perceived by many as fake. And Johnson gets into the minds of the Steelers roster and what they’ll be thinking about Wilson.

“Who is he? What is Russell Wilson? Is he a phony baloney that people seem to think he is or is he a genuine person?”, said Johnson emulating the thoughts that will be prevalent in the Steelers locker room. Wilson will not only have to win his teammate’s trust but also the starter position!

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A competition for the quarterbacks

As Wilson’s move to the Steelers became official, the expectations were that he would have to compete for the QB1 role against Kenny Pickett. However, Pickett was traded to the Philadelphia Eagles soon after. Now, Justin Fields has joined the Steelers from the Chicago Bears. And many expect there to be a competition for the starter QB role!

Wilson hasn’t competed for the starting position since his rookie year back in 2012 with the Seattle Seahawks. However, the 9X Pro Bowler has rarely shied away from competition in his playing career. And the expectations will be for him to prove his mettle on the turf once more!

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