Russell Wilson shares thoughts on teaming up with Brian Daboll

A new chapter in Russell Wilson’s football journey begins now with his arrival in the Big Apple. The veteran quarterback is set to lead the New York Giants moving forward, and he knows he has a strong coaching staff behind him to help make it happen.

Many believe in what the former Steeler and head coach Brian Daboll can build together in this new season—one that aims to position the Giants as true title contenders in the NFL.

“Man, it’s been a joy,” Wilson stated to the press when asked to describe the offseason. “I think if I had to describe it, just the joy to be able to do what I love to do, No. 1 — and No. 2, to do it with the people that you really want to be around.

“I think that obviously the players, just the amount of guys — I remember going to Atlanta throwing with the guys, or going to San Diego, throwing with the guys. And also, too, just being here and the extra time that we’ve put in watching film, doing all the necessary things to be great. I think that’s been the joy of it, man.“

Brian Daboll, Head Coach of the New York Giants talks with Russell Wilson #3 of the New York Giants during a New York Giants practice session at NY Giants Quest Diagnostics Training Center on June 12, 2025 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

Brian Daboll’s impact as HC in New York

Russell Wilson undoubtedly had countless reasons behind his decision to join the Giants, but he made it clear that having a head coach of Brian Daboll’s caliber was one of the key factors that influenced his arrival.

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“…That’s why you love the game, the obsession of it all. That’s the good part. And I think the other part to it all, I think the coaching staff is tremendous. I think their ability to teach every day. I think what makes a great coach is the ability to teach, to be able to teach young guys, to be able to teach veterans to be able to constantly learn.

“I think being on that constant quest for knowledge is such a necessary thing, and that’s the part that I love the most.”

Wilson’s goal for the Giants’ offense

Wilson’s experience in the NFL brings an immediate upgrade to a young offense looking to find its footing from Week 1. Wide receiver Malik Nabers, among others, is expected to be one of the quarterback’s primary targets, as Wilson is confident in his ability to elevate the play of those around him moving forward.

“I think to be able to get guys their confidence at the highest level every day,” Wilson said. “I think that’s the job of the quarterback, is to facilitate the ball at the right guy at the right time, but also to facilitate that motivation daily for each guy and find their why daily, find their greatness daily, find that greatness in the huddle, that play, and find those special moments throughout practice to communicate with a guy, communicate with a group through film room, whatever it may be or on the field.

“I think that that’s been an important part to the process for me. Just making sure that, OK, I’m grateful that God brought me here and I’m grateful to be here. Every day it’s that opportunity to do that. I think also too, just the ability to score touchdowns for us and make plays. I think that’s what we strap on the cleats to do is to make those plays.”