When the Pittsburgh Steelers decided to trade for former Chicago Bears starting quarterback Justin Fields this offseason, many thought that there was a chance he could beat out Russell Wilson for the starting quarterback job. But according to one report, it does not sound like that’s going to happen.
During a recent appearance on Press Coverage on SiriusXM NFL Radio, Pittsburgh Steelers insider Ray Fittipaldo offered a pretty scathing review of Justin Fields, claiming that Fields is “not terribly accurate with the ball.”
“Fields, from what I’ve seen, they had a month of spring practices and he’s a terrific athlete, but really the knocks against him that I heard coming in actually turned out to be true,” Fittipaldo said, according to SI.com. “He’s not terribly accurate with the ball. His placement isn’t all that great, and I could see them maybe having a package or two for him each week depending on the opponent, but I see this team as Russell Wilson’s team.”
Obviously, this is pretty horrible news for Justin Fields as he was hoping to start fresh with the Steelers, and potentially earn a starting role, which led to many reactions on social media.
Fill the QB room with guys other teams didn't want? What could go wrong?
— Remo Lalli (@RemoLalli) June 16, 2024
— Real_Dave_La_Torre 🍿 (@David_LaTorre) June 17, 2024
He has good developmental coaches right now. He will be okay, but it will take time. Don’t expect fireworks early. https://t.co/BCWctpwApQ
— Steeler_Reg (@Reggie_Bflo) June 16, 2024
If this is true than all those people saying he should start over Wilson need to stop being enamored because he’s a good runner. We need a solid all around QB to lead this team not someone who can scramble but not throw accurately. I hoped he might work out too but now IDK.
— James Hopcroft (@JimHopcroft) June 16, 2024
Letting Kenny go will prove to be a mistake. He deserved at least a year with the new O-Coordinator.
— David Douglas (@Daved661) June 16, 2024
🫢😯 shocked
— Bobby Tropicana (@IdGaFwyToS) June 17, 2024
Look at the tape fields isn’t good enough even though he is capable of making elite plays
— Steven (@Farr351226) June 16, 2024
Obviously, the Steelers have not yet made an official announcement regarding which player will start at quarterback this season, but Fittipaldo’s report seems to indicate that it will be Wilson, not Fields.
[SI.com]
