Fields Poised for Starting Role as Wilson’s Performance Declines: Can Steelers’ New Coaching Unlock His Potential?
It’s likely that Justin Fields will get a chance to start at some point in the season. Russell Wilson is aging and has shown signs of declining performance in recent years. While playing in Sean Payton’s tightly-controlled system in Denver helped him somewhat, a less proven offense under Arthur Smith might be too challenging for Wilson, potentially leading him to falter with the Steelers.
As for Fields, it’s still unclear if he’s a talented quarterback who hasn’t found the right fit or if he simply isn’t up to par. His rushing abilities are impressive, and the Bears performed best when they let him run. He’s also good at throwing deep passes to stretch defenses. However, his weaknesses are evident, particularly his poor on-field decision-making, which results in unnecessary sacks—an issue that has persisted despite being well-known.
Fields’ time with the Steelers will be an opportunity to demonstrate his potential under new coaching. Fans often attribute Fields’ struggles to poor coaching and constant changes in head coaches and offensive coordinators. With a more stable structure around him now, the question remains: will Fields excel?