Pat McAfee LOVES Russell Wilson's move to Steelers 🙌 'He needed this fan base' | The Pat McAfee Show

On The Pat McAfee Show, the crew reacts to Russell Wilson’s social media posts, discuss the Pittsburgh Steelers fan base and their thoughts on Wilson’s move.
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[@dirkritzert4444]

Steelers Nation, LETS WELD

[@Ze_Moose]

He already won you over without winning anything? 🤔

[@johnmaguire3608]

Let's forge?

[@JohnGoetzGaming]

​@@Ze_Moose I mean have you seen the Steelers QBs the last couple years? Anything is better!

[@Ze_Moose]

@@JohnGoetzGaming They said the same thing in Denver before he got there

[@JohnGoetzGaming]

@@Ze_Moose Look at his stats in his worst year vs Kenny's.

[@cruzinthruspace]

Russ is going to ball out Denver failed him. Then all the narratives will magically start to change.

[@chillinggiffy4285]

Facts Russ has great numbers

[@thetattedpilot]

You know it

[@Lockeness86]

He’s going to be very mid

[@lavellhall7650]

I'm glad you intelligently put it that way people keep missing the narrative and the get caught up in it.

[@lavellhall7650]

​@Lockeness86 I know it was last season but l believe he threw for 26 touchdowns and only 8 interceptions.

[@mariosmith4127]

As a Broncos fan wish Russ nothing but the best over in Pittsburgh and believe he will succeed in the Steel city

[@PhoenixPrime396]

My man!!! Appreciate that as a Steelers fan!!

[@Guitar_Smasher]

Now the Broncos will be paying Russ $37.8 million to come to Denver and beat them! 😂

[@joon9th]

Irony: Hold my beer.....oh wait....say what again???

[@youcantseelim1751]

Another perspective: instead of getting TJ Watt in your face, you are watching it from the sidelines 😂

[@iolanimadali3507]

I will freaking circle that day on my calendar and rub Paytons face on it!!!!

[@JohnWick-xg4hl]

Russ had his revenge game 2 years ago against his former team the Seahawks and the booed him had a look alike doll with noose around Russ's neck. Even the Seahawks player hated him. Even the Broncos players hated him.

[@waygonner]

Russ gets so much s**t for what? Being a dork? That dork brought a SB to Seattle and visited children’s hospital every Monday for over a decade. As a lifelong Seahawks fan, he’s alright in my book and Pittsburgh is lucky to have him.

[@TheWayofGrace89]

Yes. I’m happy about it too.

[@johnnyblazers]

The LOB brought a super bowl. They lead in every defensive category. Had 3 defensive guys make all pro. A defensive guy won super bowl mvp.

[@TheSlightlySlanted]

He had nothing to do with the SB win and everything to do with their SB loss.

[@waygonner]

A lot of ignorance here. Russ had a high number of clutch drives and q4 magic for those Seahawks teams. Last time I checked, LOB were the ones stopping the other team. Someone had to make points happen. Marshawn wouldn’t have had the consistent running lanes without the threat of a passing game. His first 10 years: 37k yards, 292 tds, 87 int, 101.8 rating. But he had nothing to do with SB win?

[@TheSlightlySlanted]

@@waygonner yup SB 48 was more about the Broncos imploding than the Seahawks doing anything. Wilson threw 2 TDs late in the game in SB 48. I noticed how you didn't mention anything about his spectacular goal line interception in SB 49. When yes, he should have handed it off to the best running back in the league.

[@anthonyc3306]

Man they will never stop roasting Russ about Mr. Unlimited. That wasn't even him guys it was his alter ego!

[@greysonanthou7568]

Underrated 😂

[@survivalmind-set3592]

😂

[@Yawghlob]

Don’t hate

[@roadkillgravy5168]

​@@Yawghlob sit down

[@BeauxJackson]

If Russ wins us games, I’ll defend him just like I did for Ben. And I went hard asf😂

[@Mark_Cadden]

“That’s what we like okay?” Is exactly how I feel hahaha

[@darthgroot4006]

It was wise for the Steelers to pick up Russell Wilson!!! I have been a Steelers fan since 1998 and I would not have been happy if we had Kenny running the show this year. Hopefully the Steelers can get a good second receiver behind Pickens.

[@SamsP.O.V-hd7rb]

Russ does well with a good defense and o-line. Seattle didn’t always have the best receivers

[@elbob17]

I would've been fine with it. The whole thing was getting rid of Matt Canada and putting Pickett in a real, pro-style offense. He got 1 full game with Canada gone and looked great in whooping the Bengals on the road.

[@Eddie0102]

I want them to bring Tyler Boyd back home. He would be a perfect WR2

[@julianwahly3372]

I think its great that russel is showing support for his new team and excited to be there. I dont see what the problem is. I watched the unlimited video, again so what. He was just trying to encourage people to excel. People are so negative. I cant stand it.

[@ileria3]

The Chants for Wilson are going to be wild!

[@balance4123]

Here we go Steelers. We riding with Russ

[@Heez9]

Denver did him dirty

[@Lockeness86]

They got him Sean Payton who Russ has wanted for years. He had two elite wide receivers. He had a lot more then most QBs get

[@MarioCindric]

@@Lockeness86What 2 Elite WRs?

[@TheSlightlySlanted]

Yea $250 million for 11 wins. So dirty.

[@user-pi2lq]

$37 million dirty 😅

[@professor_gurt]

Steel City, Let’s Build

[@LilCannoli]

Everyone just throwing Russ away, how can you consider it a fall in Seattle? He threw for 40 TDs and 4k yards lmfaoo… why are we not talking about how Aaron Rodger’s in his last season with Greenbay threw for similar stats and he wasn’t benched. Not to mention he just tore his achilles.

[@SamsP.O.V-hd7rb]

Also Rodger’s always had a weaker division than Russ. Russ went to 2 Superbowls

[@skeezix8156]

People keep pointing to 2021 that he fell off. A fractured dislocation injury to a finger in the throwing hand will screw up any QB. Then he even came back to finish the season. First year Hackett is driving blind then Payton comes along and hates him to the point people were talking sabotage. I know one thing he sure generates a lot of media, he’s like TDS to democrats is the best way I can put it

[@patrickkirkham]

I’m a Seahawks fan, and while I am happy to be without Sussell on our team, I do hope Russ has success in Pittsburgh

[@rodneygreen9352]

Ayy definitely fucc with Russell Wilson #Team3🤞🏾💪🏾💛🖤

[@BigDaddyBeefPatty]

What were the 2 biggest pitfalls of the team last year? QB and MLB. The QB and the QB of the defense. Steelers went 10-7 with lackluster play in the 2 most vital positions. They basically been playing chess without their Queen on both sides of the ball. Then we just got a top 10 player at both of those positions while barely losing any players. We lost Peterson and Johnson. Minimal losses compared to the MASSIVE gains we just got.

[@Nick-kn6il]

When Steelers had their 3 healthy middle linebackers it wasn't a weakness at all.

[@Hash4366]

I totally agree but now we have a major glaring hole at Center that needs to be filled in the draft

[@m1_garandmaster541]

Great day for the Steelers Nation making some big signings this off season Let's Go Steel Curtain!!

[@DavidLee-cr4xv]

Steeler Nation, let’s ride!

[@JohnWick-xg4hl]

That's how it begins the downward spiral.

[@saf1999]

AINT NO PLACE LIKE PITTSBURGH 🖤💛

[@michaelbooth4998]

THIS SITE IS A BREATH POSITIVE OF FRESH AIR. TY TY TY

[@edutainme7265]

You're jinxing it Pat 😂

[@waraira66]

😅😂🤣😆 laughed so much with this. you guys have a wonderful 'particular progrum’ ❤

[@joshuadobbs3104]

TJ is the face just saying.

[@CSwivel]

Not for long. Russ is gonna ball out and take over

[@12ell47]

lol you must be a fake Steelers fan. When the Steelers are winning the QB is the face of the franchise

[@joshuadobbs3104]

@@CSwivel 🧐👌

[@cportpapi3054]

Mike tomlin is the face of

[@gamera5160]

Pittsburgh doesn’t really like their quarterbacks. The qb is never the face. Even Bradshaw and Big Ben had detractors. We love our running backs and our defenses.

[@dariusgraves24]

Steelers X Chiefs AFC Championship You saw it here first!

[@andraethegiant1987]

KC and Pittsburgh are playing this upcoming season. They may play in November or December, with the playoff seeding on the line.

[@blaccgetsuga8714]

“And when you win… your not winning the right way” 😂😂😂

[@so4rito960]

i mean imagine the film room with wilson in there 😂

[@JesusUCSB]

Steelers!!!!

[@bradleyjones328]

I need that steelers shirt he is wearing

[@Dennyballoons]

I’ve never rooted for the Steelers, but I’m rooting for Russ!

[@michaelbooth4998]

Me too

[@jimlahey3919]

Not many Steelers fans liked Russ a month ago. Now he’s our favorite player haha. It’s amazing how much joy a grown man can get from simply not having to watch Kenny Pickett play anymore. There’s no joy in Steelers nation when Pickett is your QB1

[@richardcoleman1083]

I'm a lifelong Who Dat (who had the pleasure to play under Kevin Colbert and his brother at OWU), but I've never wanted the Steelers to win more than now! Go team #3

[@UltraTito5]

TJ face of Pittsburgh. Jagoff.

[@davidbarnes4742]

Id be happy with a playoff win at this point.

[@Hash4366]

Being a Yinzer is the only way!❤ we definitely bleed black and gold in this town Pat😊

[@RicDrgn]

I like Russ but I'm a Cleveland fan so now, he'll just be breaking my heart.

[@TheWayofGrace89]

STEELERS v EAGLES PA SUPER BOWL LETS GO

[@TheBlackSands]

Coach tomlin is the face of steeler country fanboys .

[@giffondhall9214]

Overrated

[@user-oy7ec1np8v]

Who Ride??? WE RIDE!!!

[@JohnWick-xg4hl]

Yeah, to the melting pot! lol

[@ChrisCash720]

Remember these moments have been brought because of kenny 2 gloves not being able to read the field, run out of clean pockets, and overthrowing crossing routes 😂😂😂 #team3

[@NeweraGolf]

Mike tomlin used to tell Ike Taylor “if u win in Pittsburgh, your on scholarship for life” always thought tht was funny

[@Lockeness86]

McAfee is the President of the Russell Wilson fan club for some reason

[@hermitcrabs]

Most steeler fans are never happy, as a steeler fan im just happy there actually making moves during free agency the past few years. Anything that makes them better.

[@8SlicePie]

yet they seem to get worse......strage

[@keithmadison6085]

He is just a face on our team !

[@Richardarbizo]

TJ and Cam are definitely the faces of this team still

[@kadisee1468]

Tone is crazy lmao...

[@benjaminperez7328]

All hat No cattle

[@Yawghlob]

Throughout Russ career people never appreciate him I thinks this season Russ will get his first MVP let’s go Steelers

[@familiardave6540]

Two teams were willing to pay Rusty $120 million to leave. That's a red flag.

[@absolutewarband]

T J is the face of the Steelers!

[@kalroy1230]

2:11 i couldn’t guarantee it, but id put money down that the term “unalive” came from the animated ultimate spiderman episode featuring Deadpool, cause he cant say kill in a kids show.

[@rabbitsrunning6642]

Well truthfully, Russ is "Mr. Unlimited" cuz there is "UNLIMITED" talk about him 24/7 😂😂😂😂 #TEAMRUSS

[@nrg6245]

Steelers fans real ones at least know he’s here do win championships that’s what we do and he will do just that.

[@paulpochan9631]

....I want to hear Russ say "Dahn Tahn" at least once in a presser....(I'm a "Younzer"...North Side)....

[@mrjamfy6862]

And to address the WR whining! We are notorious for getting stud wideouts in the 2/3 round! With this draft so WR heavy we will find a 1!

[@donbishop8350]

He'll be the coolest Pittsburgh steeler ever if you don't believe me ask him😂😆

[@georgegrieco6280]

Of course they disrespect SIDNEY CROSBY!! guys been the face of Pittsburgh for over a decade!!!

[@stewstewart963]

Steel city let’s mine

[@DylanWolf_entertainment]

The First time Russel Wilson breaks a sack or tackle and extends the play for a first down and or a touchdown the fans are going to have his back forever and it’s going to be loud

[@JohnWick-xg4hl]

at 36 he barely did it in Denver. you can have him and good luck because you're going to need it. 2 elite coaches released him, and he got 1 head coach fired.

[@dajayjayzee]

TJ Watt must be wondering when he retired

[@Henlarious]

Wilson will have an MVP level season. Watch. Denver was toxic and he did well last season. Watch him.

[@ericweinraub8825]

Maybe the Steelers can put together a team that even Mike Tomlin can't screw up ie 2007 and 2010.

[@gregking641]

Let’s go Russ

[@Largecow_Moobeast]

Watt is the face of Pittsburgh. Wilson needs to prove he isn’t in town for Denver 2.0.

[@VincentScales]

If Russ can put up offence that's in the Top 15 Steelers Nation will be happy! It's been 5 seasons where they have been ranked higher than 23rd. They have been ranked 2019: 30th, 2020: 24th, 2021: 23rd, 2022: 23rd, and 2023: 25th!

[@tomtreleaven7713]

Really? Barely 6 months ago you media "experts" were marveling over how poorly Wilson was playing in Denver and how he was washed up and done with. Now he's "the face of Pittsburgh"? Please! You clowns have no clue. And now we've run Mason Rudloph off and pissed Kenny Pickett off....all to obtain and short, aged QB who appears to be a serious locker room problem. Dumbest move I've ever seen the Steelers make.

[@sumitino]

Says some guy who’s never thrown a football…

[@skeezix8156]

Short? Lol people keep using that and he’s been in the league since 2012, he’s about to break 50,000 all purpose yards. Too bad he’s too short he could have 100,000 by now if he were just 2 inches taller

[@tomtreleaven7713]

Nope, didn't throw much as a lineman. Bet I played a lot more football than you though. @@sumitino

[@tomtreleaven7713]

Thanks for agreeing. He is short, he is old, and his accomplishments are behind him. By your logic we should've signed Drew Brees. @@skeezix8156

[@sleepinglady2778]

I think Russ may have a lil' chip on his shoulder. Steelers play Broncos this season. And you just know how much Seahawks fans hate the Steelers. If Russ wins a SB with the Steelers in 2024, he would have ultimate revenge. I love it! I always loved his QB play, just hated watching Seattle games because Russ would put up hella points and their defense would blow it big time. I live in Alaska and they play Seahawks games reliably here so ive technically watched more Seahawks games the past 15 years. I will never pay to watch my Steelers. People should do the same. Im born n raised, die hard. But totally against paying to watch sports. If people stop paying to watch this year, we may not have to pay in the future. Supply and demand people.

[@markmaioli4]

I'm WAY more excited about Patrick Queen than anything about Russ. Live in the Denver area and have watched the Let's Ride sh*tshow for 2 years and it hasn't been pretty. p.s. Steelers fan since 72, all my family are Yinzers from the Pittsburgh area.

[@johnnyblazers]

Two types of fans. The ones who watched russsell and the ones just know his stats. Only the former are excited about him.

[@70bluesville]

Welcome to STEELTOWN RUSSELL!!!

[@davidrold9770]

It's not black & yellow, it's Black & Gold

[@scottbetsinger2127]

#3 I've wanted to c this sence #7 retirement I'm finally excited to watch my team #lfg

[@Rentfree180]

The face of Pittsburgh is TJ then minkah and cam ….

[@benjaminperez7328]

Nah. Not Minkah. He’s made of porcelain.

[@Rentfree180]

@@benjaminperez7328 this season yea..

[@benjaminperez7328]

@@Rentfree180 Five bucks says he gets hurt again this season. 💵💵💵💵💵

[@Rentfree180]

@@benjaminperez7328 $3.50

[@penileshenanigans2613]

I hate pittsburgh but how funny would it be to watch him beat denver in denver when theyre paying him like $40 mil to not be on their team lmao

[@MTVMusicTelevisionYouControl]

Minnesota Vikings Nick Mullens

[@TheSlightlySlanted]

Everyone is gonna hype up Russ all summer. Lets see what happens when he runs away from the o line, gets sacked, fumbles, and completes 60% of his passes behind the line of scrimmage.

[@davidbrandon3640]

Well guys the NFL was trying to stop Wilson in his tracks. He's already above Drew Bress. He's between Brees and Big Ben and Eli Manning. The NFL wS trying to say enough

[@JesusUCSB]

Steelers World Champs

[@lukusluke]

Yeah Steelers haven't mentioned Russ once on social media, they're real excited.

[@70bluesville]

Social media is for weak people that need to look in the mirror and see if anyone else is looking... don't be so petty, that's not the Steelers thing

[@survivalmind-set3592]

The Steelers Russ hype video they posted up 2 days ago was 🔥.

[@michaelbooth4998]

The Steelers have a much much stronger team now. PLASMA WELDING SUPER BOWL '24. Rings all around y'all. Nay sayers get back!!! This is going to be a blast.

[@Eharris541]

It’s all roses until the season starts!!! Stay delusional

[@jmdeck1610]

Don't be scared😢

[@CSwivel]

10 wins without the future HOF buddy we’ll be fine

[@jmdeck1610]

@SubZero-pi4jr Kansas city Kingdom ain't going to live forever and if the Steelers Defense can stay healthy look out here we come.

[@CSwivel]

@@jmdeck1610 I think we have the best defense in the North. If Russ can do anything at all we’ll be in the playoffs. I think Russ is actually going to light it up with Pickens

[@skeezix8156]

@@jmdeck1610exactly. The election will be over before the Super Bowl so they won’t need their little Swift mascot anymore

[@nick_john]

He won’t pass Franco at the airport unfortunately. There’s construction going on and he’s put away.

[@Whatsthe_dill]

Russ qill ball out in Pittsburgh

[@akeredun]

But, whose Russell going to throw to? They have the $$$ to get his some talented targets. LFWeld!!

[@trilltalk9898]

Let’s gooooo…#3

[@giffondhall9214]

No more excuses for Mike tomlin

[@johnnyblazers]

Yes. Russell Wilson

[@giffondhall9214]

@@johnnyblazers true

[@carolglen2965]

👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽🙏🏾

[@Navschannel3908]

for the low low price of 1.2 million, the Steelers got themselves a veteran QB as a tolerable Backup. He won't be the starter, he won't be the New Face or Leader for the Steelers... if they let his Team 3 Drama even a hint of access... ya, repeat dumbshit one more time.

[@alterego5550]

Idc Lets Go Russ!!! Lets embrace the Corny Ness HereWeGoSteelers!!!

[@JohnWick-xg4hl]

Embrace the sacks and the loses too.

[@MTVMusicTelevisionYouControl]

Vikings ( Man ) go there if you Man

[@billybrubaker5914]

Hahaha. Steeler fans were the same people making fun of him last year. Y’all just wait until he takes sacked for 3 qtrs and then pass his stats.

[@ChrisCash720]

Jokes on you the 3 chucklefucks we had last year made Mason Rudolph look like Tom brady. The floor is so low 😂😂😂

[@user-ub8fc2my1u]

The Pittsburgh Steelers better win Super Bowl 59 or it’s bust a total failure

[@chrisrubio8212]

What in the name of George Orwell is with the proliferation of “unalive.”

[@ProdCritic]

I’m astonished how one could so clearly misinterpret 1984 🤦

[@thequeen901]

Lol we aren't 10 years old anymore, you can just say the word kill

[@alanmerrill1626]

Pickett has won more than Wilson over the past two seasons. However, Pickett has thrown just 13 touchdowns and averaged 6.3 yards per attempt in 25 NFL games. On the other hand, Wilson had 42 touchdowns while averaging 7.1 yards per pass the past two seasons There is a very good chance Steelers didn't gain anything. Madonna Rudolph had a better record than both Pickett and Wilson.

[@joshuadobbs3104]

Wonder if Kenny can pick him up from the airport.

[@SamsP.O.V-hd7rb]

Lol

[@PNWLiving1725]

Is pittsburg conservative place to live?

[@316dara]

No we arent conservatives in the Burgh

[@nick_john]

No, we’re definitely not conservatives. Right. 🤦‍♂️

[@unapologetic9396]

Y’all really expecting a Super Bowl in one year lmao, this deal sounds dumber and dumber each day that passes

[@BennyOkay]

un-alived is very overplayed. it’s been a tiktok thing for at least 2 years and it’s run it’s course as a self censoring tool

[@lionelreyna]

So now what? 😅

[@DonaldRosane-rd2lt]

Hope he don't get the terrible towel lol

[@williamweber6406]

mr unlimited