The Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback responded to some harsh criticism from the Hall of Famer.
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PITTSBURGH &#8212; Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson was called out by Nightcap host and NFL Hall of Famer Shannon Sharpe for a recent interview with ESSENCE magazine.
In the interview, Wilson discusses his journey as a black quarterback in the NFL and being part of a small group to win a Super Bowl. Sharpe didn&#8217;t appreciate the words, blasting Wilson during the latest episode of his podcast.
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&#8220;So what role did Doug Williams play? The first African-American quarterback to actually get to and win the Super Bowl and win MVP,&#8221; Sharpe said to his co-host Chad Johnson. &#8220;So what about Shack Harris? What about Joe Gilliam? So what did Marlin Briscoe did? Jack Harry? Steve McNair? They opened no doors? Donovan McNabb, Michael Vick? It was you?&#8221;
Wilson has since responded, clarifying that there were more to his words than what Sharpe made know.
&#8220;Let’s start building each other up!!! The Evolution of Black QBs in the NFL has been one of the coolest experiences in my life to be a part of. Full context is always important! Grateful for those before me. Those with me. And those after,&#8221; Wilson wrote on X. &#8220;God is Good!&#8221;
Wilson was named &#8216;Sexiest Man of the Moment&#8217; with ESSENCE, sparking the interview about football, life and leadership.
This season, the Super Bowl champion is set to compete with Justin Fields for the Steelers&#8217; starting job. Pittsburgh&#8217;s goal this year is to get back to the championship game, and they&#8217;re hoping Wilson is the driving force behind that.

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Steelers’ Russell Wilson Responds to Shannon Sharpe Criticism