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Russell Wilson may have the “pole position,” but Justin Fields is going to do whatever he can to try to earn the job as the Steelers’ new starting quarterback.
Fields made that clear following the first day of Pittsburgh’s OTAs when he was asked about his expected role within the Steelers offense in 2024. Wilson has been penciled in as the Steelers’ projected starting quarterback since Pittsburgh coach Mike Tomlin confirmed that the nine-time Pro Bowl selection has the edge over Fields, a former first-round pick who was acquired this offseason via a trade with Chicago.
“I’m definitely competing,” Fields said, via The Athletic. “Russ knows that. We’re competing against each other every day. … I definitely don’t have the mindset of me sitting all year. I’m coming in every day, giving it all I’ve got. Pushing him to be his best and he’s pushing me to be my best every day.”
Tuesday was the first time that Fields has spoken publicly since being traded. He thanked Bears general manager Ryan Poles for trading him to Pittsburgh — his preferred destination — while adding that…
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Author : Bryan DeArdo
Publish date : 2024-05-21 22:07:30
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