NFL Hall of Famer Shannon Sharpe criticized Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson during an interview with ESSENCE magazine, despite Wilson’s contributions to the team’s Super Bowl victory.
Sharpe discusses the roles of African-American quarterbacks like Doug Williams, Shack Harris, Joe Gilliam, Marlin Briscoe, Jack Harry, Steve McNair, and Michael Vick in the Super Bowl.
Wilson clarified his comments on Sharpe’s statement, expressing gratitude for the evolution of Black QBs in the NFL and the experiences of those before, with a message of “God is Good!”
Wilson was named ‘Sexiest Man of the Moment’ by ESSENCE, sparking an interview about football, life, and leadership.
The Super Bowl champion, Wilson, is set to compete with Justin Fields for the starting job, with Pittsburgh aiming to return to the championship game.
