Highlights
- Russell Wilson’s corny interview left fans laughing before the Steelers vs. Jets game.
- Wilson used phrases like “Let’s get it” and delivered fast-paced, cliche responses.
- Social media erupted with jokes comparing him to an AI or a video game cutscene.
- Fans noted that Wilson’s style seems overly polished and lacking authenticity.
- The interview reignited jokes about Wilson’s “Let’s ride” catchphrase from Denver.
Russell Wilson brought his signature cheesy style to the Steelers’ pregame interview ahead of their Sunday Night Football clash with the New York Jets.
Known for his upbeat, often cringe-worthy comments, Wilson’s fast-paced delivery and cornball catchphrases left fans both amused and bewildered.
When asked how he plans to adjust to the regular season, Wilson quickly fired back: “Man, just being with the fellas. Celebrating. What an opportunity it is. It’s a great Sunday Night Football (game)… Be locked in, great fundamentals, let’s go get it.”
He didn’t stop there, adding: “We gotta protect the football and go make big plays. It’s gonna be a great battle tonight.”
Fans immediately took to social media, poking fun at Wilson’s cliche-filled responses. One fan even joked that his comments sounded like an AI-generated script, calling it a “cutscene from Madden.”
Wilson’s repeated use of lines like “Let’s get it” didn’t go unnoticed, sparking comparisons to his infamous “Let’s ride” catchphrase from his time in Denver.
The moment was packed with so much “coach speak” that one fan tweeted, “I’ve never seen someone spit out so much coach speak in such a short amount of time.”
It’s not the first time Russell Wilson’s interviews have been roasted for being over-the-top cheesy.
His highly polished, optimistic style seems to rub some fans the wrong way, as another commenter noted: “People buy authenticity. That’s why Russell gets the hate he does. No one believes this stuff from him.”
