New Giants QB Russell Wilson: ‘I expect to be the starter’

The New York Giants introduced newly signed quarterback Russell Wilson on Wednesday, who reportedly agreed to a one-year deal worth up to $21 million with incentives.Wilson is one of the most accomplished quarterbacks of his era. He is a 10-time Pro Bowl selection and Super Bowl champion (XLVIII).The veteran quarterback will look to reenergize the Giants, who are coming off a 3-14 campaign, a record that doesn’t seem to concern Wilson.”I love adversity. I love challenges. I love the underdog mentality,” Wilson told reporters Wednesday. “Maybe it’s being 5-foot-11 and people telling you you can’t do something… Being in New York, it’s an exciting place to play. It’s a place that wants to win, it’s a place that knows how to win and has won before.”He will join fellow free-agent addition Jameis Winston on the roster. The franchise still has at least one major move to make, holding the No. 3 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, which could be a quarterback.When asked about competition for the starting QB role, Wilson said, “I expect to be the starter, and come in here ready to rock and roll every day, to be able to lead. I think this team is really looking for someone to lead them every day, in terms of the process in the offseason, during the season, our habits and our thought processes and how we create a great winning culture.”ESPN reported Wednesday that Wilson’s deal for $10.5 million has a complicated incentive package that would bring him another $7.5 million in playing-time, performance and playoff incentives plus up to $3 million related to wins and percentage of plays made.

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