Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said that Russell Wilson has the 'pole position' to be the team's starting quarterback, but Justin Fields will get a chance to compete.
Russell Wilson will indeed be the Pittsburgh Steelers starting quarterback entering the team's offseason workouts. Mike Tomlin confirmed that Wilson has the 'pole position' in the quarterback battle with Justin Fields, whom the team also acquired this offseason. 'We've been very transparent about the pecking order, at least to start,' Tomlin told reporters at the NFL's league meetings on Sunday. 'I just think that provides clarity for all parties involved.
' The Steelers' decision to hit the reset button on their quarterback room followed a season where they made the playoffs despite receiving lackluster production at the position. Pickett threw for just 2,070 yards, six touchdowns and four interceptions in the first 12 games of the season before an ankle sprain sidelined him. Mitch Trubisky was benched after two starts, which were both losses for the Steelers. Mason Rudolph led the Steelers to victory in all three of his starts.
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