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Why Mike Tomlin won’t name Justin Fields the Steelers’ starting quarterback originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago
Former Bears quarterback Justin Fields has excelled as the Steelers interim QB1 over the season’s first three weeks.
Russell Wilson — who was initially named the team’s starting quarterback before injuring his calf — has been sidelined to start the season. But Fields has stepped up dutifully. Why haven’t the Steelers called him the starting quarterback?
“Because there’s no need,” Tomlin told reporters when asked why he won’t name Fields the permanent starting quarterback. “I explained to you the variables of the week. It has not changed. He’s going to walk in this building with that mindset tomorrow, and so really, there’s no need to. Sometimes in this business, man, there’s a myriad of complex decisions that need to be made.
“I’ve learned to make them when it’s appropriate and it’s not necessary as we sit here right now, when Russ gets to an appropriate point of health and we have a decision to make, I’ll make it and I’ll announce it and I’ll be really transparent about it, but until then, I don’t care how many ways you guys ask me, I got no intentions of making the decision that’s unnecessary at this juncture.”
Fields has helped the Steelers to a perfect 3-0 record to start the regular season. They are just one of five NFL teams remaining with an undefeated record.
Fields’ most recent game against the Chargers inarguably represents his best play with the Steelers. He completed 25-of-32 passes for 245 yards and two touchdowns (one rushing, one passing). He also threw one interception, the only turnover he’s allowed this season.
For what it’s worth, the Steelers defense has been the steady rock allowing him to thrive. They currently own the league’s best defense, allowing just 8.7 points per game to their opponents. They have allowed a league-leading 229.7 yards of total offense per game, also.
Meanwhile, their offense is averaging 17 points per game…
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Author : NBC Sports Chicago
Publish date : 2024-09-25 19:50:51
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