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So smart he was booted out of Denver? Come on really? Wilson injured his calf earlier in the year now it's flared up again? And like I said eariler this is an injury that lingers.
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Funny we have the same decision @Pietaster2
Yes, he's always been smart with the ball. It's an objectively true statement. He has a 1.9 career interception rate. That's excellent.
Everything you said is true, but Daniels has been getting all of the reps with the first team in the offseason; Fields has not, on his new team. Daniels might have a better affinity for his offense. This was the tie breaker for me.
Fields has received all but a handful of 1st team reps for 4/5 of the preseason due to Russ having the injured calf.
Perfect system for him. He needs to clean up the bad sacks though.
Looking at some comments above, I think some people expect more out of Fields.
I think Tomlin will also make sure he is coached up, and put him in a position to succeed with his skill set. He knows Russel Wilson is not the future
Also have Love and also feel very fortunate to acquire him.
Interesting you mentioned Love and a guy above mentions coaching and mentoring. I don't feel the Bears did Fields any favors and PIT will do everything they can to see if Fields can eventually be the guy.
Snagged him in league I have Love.....just missed out on Baker. I feel pretty good about it. Fields may have a limited ceiling, especially in Pitt. The defense is good. But, he's also been fantasy gold in the past.
Anyone like Baker over Fields?
Yes, for this year, especially for consistency. Fields is still a project. Baker can be like a Goff or maybe a ceiling like Stafford/Cousins the last few years. Solid QB2.
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Revenge for whom? Wilson or Payton? Nobody knows Wilson's weaknesses better than Payton.
Wait til Russ hears thatYes, he can run, but NFL coaches don’t care about your fantasy team. Mike Tomlin won’t tolerate the fumbles and bad sacks.Love him or not, Fields was a FF league winner a couple of years ago. And the raw skill set hasn’t diminished.
But there also isn’t any evidence of improvement.
Agreed. I get why Tomlin would like Russ in principle and I think Russ will get the job back even if the Steelers are 2-0 after this week, depending on how they get there. But there is a window of opportunity for Fields and if he threads the needle with smart football within the scope of the offense he could gain Tomlin's trust. If he does that, I think Tomlin is a smart guy and loves Fields physical tools enough to stick with him.
That last line, I have to ask - how is Fields close to Big Ben? I don't see the similarities or comparison. Very different styles and very different strengths. Ben could sling the ball in his prime, Fields not so much yet.
I am not saying he is similar to Roethlisberger in playing style, just that he is by far the most talented QB they have had on the roster since Ben.
If he blows up there is no controversy.
All depends on how it happens. If he accounts for five TDs and wins the game but takes four sacks, has two turnovers and multiple close calls/questionable decisions. It will be a controversy.
The above is such an unlikely scenario though. The offense is not designed for him to be a gunslinger out there. If he simply shows what he showed last week (i.e. keep drives alive, limit turnovers and let the D do its thing), then I think it’s his job to lose.
I wouldn't consider a bunch of turnovers and questionable decisions to be "blowing up" though.
Always league/bench dependent but this is one rare case where I would roster a 2nd QB. At least to see if there is something there as Fields has top 5 potential. Having said that if I had a top QB and picked up Fields I'd be looking to do a 2 for 1 (QB + something) to upgrade at a position and then pick up another bench spot player.
It is true, but that is the case every week with him until he improves. We make bank on his running... that is where he would blow up if he did.
Yeah, the appeal of Fields has never been his passing.
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I'd assume hate it. Look. You may damn well have no intention of successfully attacking the middle of the field. Thats fine. Doesn't mean you don't use the middle of the field at all. Makes u so one dimensionalWonder if people love or hate this.x.com
Arthur is a different bird for sure
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