Both Russell Wilson and Justin Fields were starting quarterbacks in the NFL last season. Now, they’re both battling for the starting role for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Needless to say, Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin has a pretty big decision on his hands. But it’s certainly a good problem to have.
During a recent interview, Mike Tomlin offered his explanation of the quarterback decision he is going to have to make in a few weeks, and he offered some praise to both Russell Wilson and Justin Fields, calling them “really capable guys.”
“We’ve got two really capable guys,” Tomlin told CBS Sports HQ. “We’re going to create an environment where they get an opportunity to compete and see where they’re capable of. … Justin has really taken advantage of the opportunity for additional snaps because Russ has been out some the first week. Really just excited about the trajectory of it. Excited to continue to go with the process and having them display their skills.”
Obviously, one of the two players is going to have to step up and earn the starting role in training camp. It will certainly be interesting to see which player that ends up being.
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