In the latest episode of his podcast, former Seattle Seahawks player Richard Sherman shared his thoughts on his ex-teammate Russell Wilson joining the Pittsburgh Steelers, and he believes it is a great fit for the star quarterback. Sherman praised the Steelers for securing a franchise quarterback at a remarkably low cost, giving them the financial freedom to strengthen other areas of their team.

Wilson, who agreed to play for the veteran minimum of just over $1.2 million this season, is considered a steal in terms of value for the Steelers. With such a low quarterback expense, the team can now allocate more funds towards other key positions. In fact, the Steelers recently signed Baltimore Ravens linebacker Patrick Queen to a significant three-year, $41 million deal, which is the largest contract ever given to an outside free agent in the franchise's history.

Sherman believes that Wilson, after facing challenges in Denver for the past two years, will thrive under the guidance of Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin. Accompanied by a talented supporting cast, Sherman argues that Wilson can turn back the clock and regain his past success. The quarterback will have the luxury of playing alongside big-play receivers and building strong chemistry with them.

While Sherman's analysis was recorded before the news of the Diontae Johnson trade broke, it is expected that the Steelers will continue to strengthen their receiving corps throughout the offseason. With one of the deepest and strongest receiver classes in NFL history, Pittsburgh may look to target a top-caliber receiver within the first two rounds of the upcoming draft.

Sherman, who won a Super Bowl with Wilson during their time in Seattle from 2012 to 2017, acknowledges that signing Wilson alone does not make the Steelers instant favorites in the highly competitive AFC North division. He recognizes the challenge of dominating a division that has displayed exceptional strength over the past two seasons. In 2022, the AFC North was the only division in which all four teams finished the season with .500 records. Furthermore, all four clubs finished the 2023 season with winning records, marking the first time this has happened in 88 years.

While Sherman's assessment may be seen as biased due to his past connection with Wilson, his belief in the quarterback's ability to succeed in Pittsburgh adds weight to the potential impact of this move. Fans can listen to the full reaction and podcast episode by Richard Sherman for further insights and analysis.