Mike Tomlin press conference Russell Wilson is the likely starter now

So what would you suggest if RW starts and puts up similar numbers to JT and we get the win? Will you be saying, but the Jets has a better Defense?

 

Well

Now that we are all in agreement

 

I wish when people thought they were posting statics, they actually posted statistics.




As you see it's 20 yards more. But what else do you see. Ohhhh that's right you see 5.8 TD on average per game. With 1.8 interception. Meaning 4 touchdowns on average. Meaning 28 points on average, and that's just passing.

But i know you fields fans are going to say, "but dude fields rushing TD"..... which is 0.83 on average per game. While wilson was 0.2.

So yes, I still want to see what wilson can do. Specially with a scheme like arthur smiths. Because that is something wilson will love with coming from a west coast offense.

@S.T.D here you go mate, sure you'll appreciate this.

 

I don’t care who plays quarterback as long as we win

 

the jets having to practice to defend both makes it much more of a challenge for them to prepare.

 

If the Jets have any issues on defense it's their run defense not their pass defense, so I think this is vastly overstated. Tomlin thinks he's cute playing these games with who is starting, and it's getting old just like most of his act.

 

Jets have plenty of game film on both Wilson and Fields.

 

Not in a Steelers uniform.

 

Love Mina, but that could go either way. Better passing game will help the running game rather than hurt it.

 

That was the entire point of giving themselves an out after this season. They gave him big money, but were really only committed to two seasons. He has been better the last few games, but he still isn't playing at a level to justify that contract.

 

I'm sorry, but your evidence does not fully support this premise, either. Remember the situation they were in when they got Fields. They had just dealt Pickett, leaving themselves with only Wilson on the roster. Fields provided them with a cheap backup with some upside. They could have just as easily seen him as a one-year backup option. They rolled the dice on Haskins, too, but in both cases, they didn't have to invest much to get the guy.

The Steelers don't give up on seasons this early, certainly not when they are 4-2 and tied for first in the division. It would be giving up if they refused to put their starter in now that he is healthy when the backup has been decent, but poor enough as a passer that he failed to grab the job when he had the chance. That is the reason to start Wilson, because they think he gives them a better chance to win now.

 

You are using oversimplification here. They scored 32 points because the running game was dominant and because the blocked punt and turnovers gave them short fields late. It also helped that they faced a truly terrible defense. Even with all that happening, Fields' struggles as a passer held them back until well into the third quarter.

 

I heard a stat this week that teams that block a punt have historically won 90% of the time. I bet it's even higher if you block a kick for a TD, which makes it all the more hilarious that the Browns did this and still were able to lose.

 

Let's face it, if it wasn't for the 3 questionable calls against the Raiders, and the 2 punch outs by TJ, they could've easily lost that game. Fields has been ok all things considered, but they need him to be better than that if they want to be a legitimate SB contender this year. If Tomlin thinks they'll be a better team with Wilson, then I don't have a problem with starting him against the Jets. No question in my mind that Wilson is a better passer than Fields, if the O-line gives him the time. That's a big if though.

 

I mean... I personally have been on record in saying that if or in this case when Wilson starts, begin Scouting QBs for both 2025 and 2026; already likely given the teams Scouting Trail. Our guy isn't on the roster given this latest development as far as I am concerned. Extend Fields and/or Wilson by one to two seasons and go from there.



Tomlin doesn't believe in Fields the way I thought he would. Granted, Fields hasn't played great himself... so he isn't blameless here. That said, having Fields sit isn't going to aid his development either.

 

I'm one of those guys, which I admit might be an overreaction but I'll have to wait to reserve judgement until I see him move in the pocket.

 

I look at it this way. The Steelers went 4-2 with their second string QB. That is damn good. Wilson is a 9 time Pro Bowler. He knows how to throw a football and read defenses. And should he go down we have a damn good #2.

I must admit I'm really going to miss the threat Fields provides when a play breaks down. Wilson will have to throw it away while Fields can get you some yards. Sunday night GDT should be interesting.

I wish the Steelers would use Fields in games too. Doesn't matter how it gets done as long as a W is at the end.