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Wilson has all the makings to stir excitement among the New York Giants fans after he simply posted what turned out to be near-usual short yet strong message on social media. The veteran quarterback went ahead and selflessly posed for joining the Giants with a post whose caption read, “Hard Work Pays Off. @nygiants 🙌🏾.” This shows Wilson is ready to take on the meaning of the NFL in a new year. However, the fans started to get excited about the post, implying that their expectations for Wilson coming into the team had increased.
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Pressure has always been Wilson’s world. Career-wise, opinions were split regarding the new opportunity for Wilson to be Giants’ quarterback, starting with Seattle through Denver all the way to New York. However, the comment section has mostly seen huge support for him. One user wrote with passion, “In Big Russ we Truss 👊🏽😤” while another ensued, “He on a mission dis year 🚦.” That energy carries over, and now the supporters are on edge to find out if Wilson indeed can provide anything for this revival effort for the Giants.
Laundering is not yet cleared for all. One detractor stated, “Bro you’ve been passed around like the drunk girl at prom ever since you left Seattle gtfoh.” That opposing one represents the skepticism that some fans still hold onto regarding Wilson actually returning to his heyday. Still, most responded to laud the New York-based quarterback, with one fan expressing, “Let’s go Russ! Bring the G-Men back to greatness!!!”
The Giants maybe top-heavy, but they have hope for a turnaround with Wilson. Wilson could be that source of leadership and experience for a team looking to make an impact in the very competitive NFC East. Along those lines, one said jokingly, “GET ME A DANGERWICH RIGHT NOW,” alluding to one of Wilson’s famous catchphrases during his days in Denver.
Other fans are hopeful yet cautious for the new season. “Please cook this season Russ. I can’t handle another year of heartbreak,” pleaded yet another one, talking about the emotional roller coaster that is being a Giants fan. The other fan who was on cloud nine commented, “Let’s goooo can’t wait to see @zp3___ catching dots!!!” A clear reference to wide receiver Wan’Dale Robinson, surely going to be a huge beneficiary of Wilson’s pinpoint passing.
The fighting for right-hairs of Giants parker is not off the table, where a fan inquires, “Is Mike Kafka doing the play calling? Please 🙏,” revealing that fans will be closely watching how the strategies evolve from the day Wilson takes over the main stage.
Wilson’s post was very short, sweet, and glossy, but the reactions speak loud and clear. In the near future, can he manage to take on the weighty expectations? Wilson will, for the meanwhile, ride this tide of hope with the fans. With training camp on the verge of kicking off, all eyes will be on how Wilson integrates into and gels with the present team—and how much of those so-hard-working wins are about to show up.
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In all, the comments suggest the fan base is willing and ready to take him in. That’s no small feat in a city that breathes sporting fervor. That support has turned into on-field success, which will be Wilson’s next chapter—a story Giants fans can’t wait to have told.