Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Justin Fields (2) warms up next to quarterback Russell Wilson
This team has wanted Wilson to be their starting quarterback since the moment they signed him. Wilson didn't come to Pittsburgh to be a backup, and if a calf injury didn't change that last time, what makes anyone think it will this time? They don't care about being 4-2 or that Fields has 10 touchdowns and two turnovers. This team wants the best quarterback they can have, and head coach Mike Tomlin believes that's Wilson.
The outcome is expected to be the same. Wilson will be named the starter at the end of the week. But there will likely be a wrinkle. Tomlin won't walk up to the podium and say "yes, we are going to do this," but the window won't be shut if asked. And come game day, there should be an expectation that Fields sees the field against the New York Jets.
Tomlin acknowledged that Fields's legs are an "x-factor" for the Steelers. No matter who you are starting, you want an x-factor component to be used. Pittsburgh wants to Wilson's decision-making and throwing ability with Fields's rushing ability, especially in red zone and short yardage situations - and the expectation is that"No, he does not," Tomlin answered when asked if Wilson has running stregnth like Fields. "Justin's legs are an X-factor.
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