Why Steelers legend Jerome Bettis would be surprised if Russell Wilson doesn’t start over Justin Fields at QB

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While he likes Justin Fields’ potential, Jerome Bettis does not see him beating out Russell Wilson as the Pittsburgh Steelers’ new starting quarterback. 

Fields created a buzz during Day 1 of the Steelers’ OTAs when he said that he is “definitely” competing with Wilson, whom Steelers coach Mike Tomlin has given the “pole position” to. Bettis, a Hall of Fame running back who won a Super Bowl during his time with the Steelers, doesn’t see Pittsburgh’s quarterback pecking order changing anytime soon. 

“It would surprise me,” Bettis said of Fields supplanting Wilson as Pittsburgh’s starter during an interview with Zach Gelb. “I think he’s definitely the polished guy. You saw what he was doing last year in Denver. He didn’t leave Denver because of this play. I can promise you that. So I believe he’ll be the starter Week One. 

“Now the question is Justin Fields,” Bettis continued. “He’s that Joker, because you don’t know what you’re gonna get. You love his skill set, what he’s capable of. Can he put it all together? And will he develop to the next step? And if he does that, he can be a 10-year solution at quarterback as well.”

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Author : Bryan DeArdo

Publish date : 2024-05-23 22:29:14

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