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Justin Fields could fit Steelers’ future better than Russell Wilson | Pro Football Talk | NFL on NBC
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The media is full of so many Russell Wilson haters it's crazy. Everyone is rooting against him.
He sucks
Doesn’t matter who the Steelers QB is. That o-line is still horrible and has been since before Ben retired. Both Fields and Wilson were running for their lives behind this line the entire season. Until they fix the o-line, no QB is going to work.
They are an extremely young O-line most only in their 2-3rd year coming up. It takes time for O-linemen to develop. can't say they haven't tried to upgrade it with all the draft pick they have used these past two years.
Atleast you feel good about fields escaping the pressure.. Russ did it but he can't do all the time.. He was getting killed.. Which force him to get quick releases or sacks
@@TheBillykurtz what about the past 7 years? They spent all their top picks and money on the defensive side of the ball. They’re last or close to it on offensive spending and top in defensive spending.
@@shaquille26able it also doesn’t help that their philosophy is to draft character flawed receivers in the later rounds versus high character guys in the first round. When you only one talented receiver who doesn’t give full effort, this is the stuff that happens.
the o line is the problem.
Fields QB1 ! Give that young man two consecutive years with the same HC and OC like he never had in Chicago. With better offensive weapons in Pittsburgh
Only reason I like Fields is that they can save cap space and sign at least 2 FA lineman, 1 DT, a WR, and a new CB2. Draft the remaining team needs. 2026 could be their QB draft year.
I want Fields to have the job to appease the fans. However, Tomlin needs to keep his job.
He doesn't have it I've watched his games he always blames somebody else.
Yeah for Russ you no who else was really good for Steelers and now he isn’t anymore Ben so I don’t really care what he DID Russ is currently too slow and old to play he’s WASHED
Go ahead and sign Justin then draft Will Howard in the 3rd.
I think Howard might have a better career than JF.
I think if the team keeps one, it needs to be Fields. Wilson is a better quarterback, but he is getting older and his height limits his ability to throw passes in the middle of the field. Fields could be a bridge quarterback and his mobility is another thing the defenses have to defend against. Wilson was given the chance and in Dec when the schedule got tough, he lost every game.
What offense do you want to run in PIT? A dual-threat Offense or a traditional Pocket-Passing Offense? Do you have the talent on Offense to have success with the selected Offense? One you know that, you know who should be your QB.
balanced analysis. I agree
Justin a very good running back.
Mike Tomlin isn’t exactly the quarterback whisperer. He’s been disastrous
And he should not be; he is a defensive minded coach. The offensive and QB coaches should be whispering to the QBs.
@ then let him GET ONE
@@blairbrownie1223 - Let the GM, President and owner hire the right people.
@@DrPhill96Pssstttt the defense sucks too.
@ - Yeah, being ranked 8th in defensive PPG, 12th in defensive YPG and 2nd the turnover battle is terrible.. 😂🤣😂🤣🤣🤣
A back- up qb. Justin Fields should START. Y. He runs he passing he throws. And does other things. The Pittsburgh Steelers need need need to start with Justin Fields. That's the fact.
Russell Wilson should pack it in or accept a role as a back up. Nowhere near as good as history suggests - decent backyard qb but not a defence reading / leader (terrible optics on history re locker room dynamics - possibly due to his subliminal self knowing that there was an element of 'Iucked out' in his psyche) / precision dissect the field player. He achieved more than his talent would have in other circumstances. Then, in some cases understandably, it went to his head. Fields - unsure, so therefore keep.
Hard to find a player, without an agenda, on the teams he was with who rates him. This says a lot.
Click-Bait Running Backs playing QB do not win SB's. Justin cannot read a defense to save his life. You are just posing Steeler content to the clicks it worked but I am out at 1:45
The steelers love fighting for that .500 record
10-7 last 2 years but go ahead with that old narrative.
Poor Russ…everyone hates him.
Because he's a big douche. 3 teams now and players say the same, he's not a team guy and people think he's an a-hole.
@@eddiewinehosen6665give us the direct quotes of these players mr inside stuff
Ive never heard a direct quote and neither has he@KnowsStalgia
Steelers need find a good QB class thats worthy of tanking for and do it. Thats the only way to compete is with a good QB.
Please, NO MORE Russell Wilson in Pittsburgh! Justin Fields can be taught the RPO. It worked great for Jackson and Allen. Also, fake handoff and then QB runs are not doable with Wilson. He’s an old man. I can’t stomach another year of an aged QB
Fields doesn’t have to be taught the RPO
Still not sure how we haven't brought in a guy like Frank Reich, who is well known to be an excellent QB mentor and coach. He would be great for Justin Fields.
Justin Fields is a back-up, not a starter, they had to limit the offense with Fields in there because he can't read an NFL defense. In Fields 4 wins he threw 2 TD passes, in those four games, they won those games with defense and special teams, not Fields throwing the ball. As for him developing? He has started 44 games and still can't do the basics. If the Steelers want to compete with Pat Mahomes, Josh Allen, Lamar Jackson and Joe Burrow? Justin Fields is not the guy, move on.
This so dumb..Fields in his 4 years had 4 different OC..His weapons with bears was so average besides DJ Moore and that were Moore best season with Fields..This year had 4 different oline to start the year..Tomlin never gave Fields the whole playbook and make checks like he did with Russ..So stop with Fields just a backup…Fields can be like Hurts or better..Put weapons around him,let him play his game and Tomlin stay out the way..I truly believe Fields can be good in this league..
Don’t disrespect Mooney
@@scattau41so Mooney is a number receiver?man please
Your comment is asinine Justin Fields is a good QB no help in Chicago and half the snaps and playbook in Pittsburgh, If you don't like Fields just say that then
@@STEELPROOF-BULLYS he’s an above average weapon
fields Is qb 1 and you need to bring another qb in you go all in on fields
I think Justin Fields should START. He needs work. He's willing to work on it. Russell Wilson is a has- been. Russell Wilson was a good qb. His days are over. Justin Fields should START. He is a good qb. He will learn the plays.ok. Justin Fields should START. I know that he needs Time. Who knows Justin Fields could be the MAN you're looking for.
4:20 Yea this is the odd part. Mike T sat Fields who was playing fairly well. Started Russ and Fields only saw like 15 snaps the rest of the year. And NOW they're gonna drop Russ for Fields? Why play Russ that whole time if you think Fields can develop into a bridge guy for the team? Were they hoping Russ is a legit SB guy? Because if so they're really stupid.
Yeah, switching to Russ was a mistake. The Playbook would have opened up as the year progressed. And if JF was not a starter why is this even a conversation? Why is it considered a Top Free Agent target?
Russ may not be a SB guy but Fields won’t even get them into the playoffs.
@@DrPhill96 JF can absolutely lead the Steelers to the playoffs, he's better than Russ. Seriously! How much more of Russ do you need to see. He was held out the first 6 weeks and still slowed down by week 12..
@ - Fields is absolute TRASH. It’s a reason why he did not get an extension, a rookie replaced him and he got beat out by Russ.
Tomlin is always about win now. He doesn't think long term.
Look at these two genius
Lol all you gotta do is go look at the highlights between both QBs we had this season(Steelers) and you can tell who could of took us further at the end simple as that. Mobility was a big lacking Factor in those last couple games. Oline was banged up or just playing bad
If Mike Tomlin is still part of the future then it doesn't matter who they sign. Maybe a decade without a playoff win might wake the Rooney's up
So true.
Considering that OC Arthur Smith didn't like working with Russell Wilson, perhaps they will pivot to Justin Fields.
We can't leave out the fact that both QBs will be also listening to offers and we have all seen what desperate teams have done to get a QB. They could end up getting neither QBs. Only 2 QBs in this years draft have 1st round ratings at this point.
Bruh I know exactly what throw you are talking about it was a third string reciever who not only didn’t run through the route but misjudged the timing.
Justin has thrown that exact pass to dj moore Justin fields has a cannon and he throws the ball so much better than he gets credit for and I’m ready to end these narratives next year cause it’s exhausting
Fields is still young enough to have potential to be a pro bowl qb, IF he can grow into a better passer and pocket general, IF he has a pro bowl Oline, and IF he’s got a pro bowl RB - hopefully NH. Lots of IFs!!!
if if ands and buts were candy and nuts ....
Justin is affordable and has unique untapped potential. Build the team. For crying out loud, the Steelers had a team that won 14 games with Kordell Stewart. Fields is a unique physical specimen. Create an offense through him that can try and beat the Ravens at their own game.
If he hasn't tapped his potential by yr 5 he sucks. He's a good runner. Can't pass at all
Go w fields you r a 4 win team next year. Cle will get a qb. Get ready for the b.ment
Stop the Fields "pie in the sky" hopes. Fields has proven in Chicago and Pittsburgh he is NOT QB1 material b/c he cannot consistently make downfield completions. Period.
I swear some fans of Fields think he's going to magically turn into Lamar Jackson. What you see is what you get.
Especially Chris Simms, who the heck can understand anything he's trying to say
We had the B’s now let’s get the H’s hill and Higgins
Russ never had a good OC in Seattle, and Geno hasn't been any better than Russ. The Seahawks have missed the playoffs 2 years in a row and Pete Carroll got fired. Running Russ out of town hasn't worked out for Seattle.
Russ can still play. Give him an Oline that can protect, a running game that he can lean on, and WR talent/depth, and Russ is good for 4kyds and 30 TDs. The problem with the Steelers offense this year was personnel, not the QB. But they laid a foundation they can build on.
russ is terrible
Stop watching football if you can't see that Russ is crap!
@@eddiewinehosen6665 I'm pretty sure I'm the one actually watching these games. I'm actually a Steelers fan and I hang in every play. It's not just Red Zone and Sports Center.
I'm telling you, the WRs don't get open underneath, they can't run routes and have to run 30yds in a straight line to separate, or catch a 50/50 ball. The line can't protect - the tackles were legitimately terrible this year - and it can't run block. No QB would look good in that situation.
Russ is better than 20 QBs in this league. I would take him over Purdy, and I'd take him for 30mil over Dak for 60mil.
I’m like they got all those resources to replace 1 guy and have missed the playoffs two years in a row.
He can’t throw, a pretty needed skill set for a QB…No matter how much people are obsessed with scrambling QB’s
Which QB can succeed with Nathiel Hackett as head coach? They tell selective stories. Russ should never want to be Allen. Allen can't make it to a Super Bowl. Say what you want, Russ in his prime battled Brady, Brees, and Rodgers.
No one cares who the qb the worst coach of all times still there and let’s not forget one of the worst GM as well
Russell Wilson to the raiders
Russell Wilson to cleveland
Set fields free this coaching staff doesn’t know what to with QBs.
doesn't mean we let them all go😂 tf are you on
@ they handicapped the game plan with him so it’s obvious they don’t want him he’s insurance policy. Russ is who he is and it’s hard to get qb with middle pick. Steelers gotta have a gap year then recoup
Yeah, for his sake, Fields needs to find a team with a functional coaching staff.
If I was Justin I’d be scared to be the QB there. I think he has choices elsewhere. Pickens didn’t seem to like Fields near the same as DJ Moore did.
Pickens wants out of Pittsburgh period...he wants to be a Chief.
The background music sucks especially when I am making a playlist to go to sleep to. Can barely understand what they say sometimes without the music
I think Chris Simms has CTE or I hope he does so he has something to blame for his nonsense takes.
Justin Fields can't do anymore than an average rookie so draft a youngster in the 2nd round and you got Justin Fields at a cheaper rate. Let the NY Pets take him so they can stay in the pits of the NFL.
Why do so many people act like Fields is going to be cheap? He’s not on a rookie contract. Why should he continue to take prove it deals? If he can get paid what does he owe the Steelers after benching him after six games with a 4-2 record and playing Russ seemingly not to give up a 4th round draft pick? Fields has consistency but it’s time to decide if he wants a career with a perpetual better than the average team or wants an opportunity to make a statement elsewhere. In Chicago Fields was an exceptional scrambler but inaccurate as a passer. There’s only so long the OL can hold their blocks and the line was mediocre. But Justin took forever and there were open players not being thrown to. If Fields’ reads improved and that’s difficult to know he is franchise level. If not he’s exciting to watch but middle of the pack at best. Whatever he does I hope it works out for him. He was a lot of fun to watch until he was passing, then it was 50/50 balls on screens.. He had DJ Moore, Darnell Mooney and Cole Kmet to pass to. That isn’t a bad group. He also had a poor head coach (but good defensively) with inflexible OCs that held him back more than the front line did.
Wilson is washed, he's lost a step and can no longer play his style of football. Fields can't read defenses. Steelers will have to take a gamble in the draft if they can't land Darnold or Cousins.
Last i checked chris was not a great or even good qb at the pro level.def not a fan of the steelers or russ.a bias individual w a bad haircut.who thinks russ is fake but never has have a season close to what russ did even this year lol stop it chris.justin had 5 passing TDS this year. 5 in 6 games w arthur smith he is who he is
If the Steelers are actually going to sign one but not both they should go with Justin Fields. I’m not a Fields fan per se. But it’s been rumored that Justin has agreed to wheel around Russell Wilson in a wheelchair if both are still in Pittsburgh next season.
Fields would fumble the wheelchair push.
You guys are the only analysts I've heard that remember that Caroll and Russ got ugly before he was traded to Denver. Everyone else thinks it is a natural fit for him to go to Vegas and I think that idea is nuts.
Not true. You always don't know what you are talking about..
JF
Wilson will most likely end up being kept at a $20 million/2-3 year deal with the intention of taking a QB in either this year or next year’s draft mainly because nobody else will sign him to be a starter. Only way I see them going to Fields is if Wilson turns it down (which isn’t likely because where else is he going to go) and they most likely offer Justin a deal similar to one Baker Mayfield had in his first year with TB
The Raiders or Giants would absolutely sign Russ
You see him signing for 20 million per? Put down the pipe.
Steelers need a new owner. Art Deuce is the Joe Biden of the NFL.
You are sad
Quit kidding yourselves, Russ is mediocre Mike's man and he'll be staying
“Mediocre Mike.” Catchy.
How does NBC still employ these guys?
Because people watch? You’re watching
No Fields please ,there's a reason Chicago traded him. Looks at one receiver than runs. Steelers need a good quarterback that's not a easy fix.
And look what happened to Chicago after he left? Had the Bears not had access to the top QB of the draft JF would still be their starter. If I remember correctly JF players are good for the Steelers. If not for JF stepping up Steelers would not be making the Playoffs
Chicago!!Caleb look like the worst QB in the draft and we’re considered a generational talent,!!!And you say there a reason the bears traded Fields,your argument ended right there lol
@@STEELPROOF-BULLYS Caleb looked like a rookie who, overall, had good season in a bad situation, and he put up all time rookie numbers...Nearly 3700 yards passing 500! Rushing 22 TD and 6 INTs .. If that's the worst in the draft, then I'll take it.. Easy!!
@@STEELPROOF-BULLYS Almost 3700 passing 500 yards rushing 23 TDs and 6 INT .
🤣🤣 Those are ridiculous good stats for a rookie!
You obviously don't watch the games or you don't understand football. Or both 😂
Russell Wilson. “Dodgeball.” I wonder if Russ can still dodge a wrench?
Fields can help the Steelers get the 1OA pick.
If they bring back Russ over JF2. I'm out as a Steelers fan!
Why do you talking heads keep pushing Fields. The guy is just not got it. For $1Million 1 year great spot player, but he has not future. Draft and hope to find a Brady.
Give me a sb winner, good numbers, good guy that gets disrespected like Wilson
This depends on the money. Fields is gonna want big money . Wilson might too. Both will require building a better team around them. Of course receivers will want Russ cuz his passing game is much better. They still need a better back than Harris and better OL. Either way, they both are replaceable and the sooner the better considering the nfc north’s competitiveness.
AFC north
AFC north
Fields want big money? What justifies giving fields big money? He hasn't proved he's worthy more than a backup contract at best!
@@eddiewinehosen6665He's going to get at least 25 million a year. Even Russ is going to get at least 15:mill. They're both going to be starters somewhere.
They need more/better WRs (Pickens is a time bomb, Van Jefferson is trash, Calvin and Williams are ok, but underutilized)