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QB Russell Wilson, NYG (3 Viewers)
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H8fulHuck
Footballguy
Tomlin hasn't officially confirmed this, but it has been leaked by others. Coach T has teased us about it. Steelers acknowledge Justin Fields package
"His athleticism is freaky," Tomlin said about Fields. "My friend Raheem Morris better be ready for a Justin Fields package... there's too much talent to be sitting around watching," Tomlin also told the Rich Eisen Show after the announcement.
Steelers wire
The Athletic’s Dianna Russini echoed that statement this summer. “We’ll start with the idea of Justin Fields having some packages for him in this offense,” she said. “100 percent that is the plan; they’ve already worked on it. It’s in the playbook.”
Can't find it now, but there was a player interview over the summer where it was leaked about plays specifically for Fields "in the playbook"
Hartliner
Footballguy
Wow
steelerswire.usatoday.com
If he does start, bump other targets in on the O. Pickens might be on the upswing. Never a dull moment.
Mike Tomlin: Russell Wilson 'in consideration' to start vs. Jets
Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin is strongly considering Russell Wilson to make his Black and Gold debut vs. the New York Jets.
steelerswire.usatoday.com
If he does start, bump other targets in on the O. Pickens might be on the upswing. Never a dull moment.
zamboni
Footballguy
It's surprising that they'd make the change with the team sitting at 4-2, but seems like Wilson fits more of Tomlin's philosophy of steadying the ship and winning with fewer mistakes, a strong defense, and a steady ground game. Fields obviously brings a ton to the run game and extending drives, but I'm sure the conservative Tomlin nearly has a heart attack watching him play.
fred_1_15301
Footballguy
Wilson will make plenty of mistakes behind this current O line. Fields has not looked good at all the past 2 weeks but his athleticism has something to do with their wins. I bet Fields starts and is put on a very short leash.
barackdhouse
Footballguy
Ok yeah I just watched that entire Tomlin press conference and whoever is reporting on this is way way out ahead of their skis. I recorded it and will make a shorter edited version of it to share. But my take is that Tomlin means it when he says there is a myriad of factors that go into deciding things.
One telling quote was when he was asked by a reporter (after a while of prior talk about Fields/Wilson as well as other Steeler subjects) who said something to the effect of "just to be clear and sorry if you said it earlier but you're saying Wilson *will* get some 1st team reps this week?"
And Tomlin replied he doesn't know yet. He clearly will be getting some reps but watch the video and you'll see he's just trying to make sure they're both up to speed for a team that wants to compete and the NFL is tough and rah rah.
I'm def gonna make some other plans this week but I'd bet 4:1 Fields being the favorite to start.
One telling quote was when he was asked by a reporter (after a while of prior talk about Fields/Wilson as well as other Steeler subjects) who said something to the effect of "just to be clear and sorry if you said it earlier but you're saying Wilson *will* get some 1st team reps this week?"
And Tomlin replied he doesn't know yet. He clearly will be getting some reps but watch the video and you'll see he's just trying to make sure they're both up to speed for a team that wants to compete and the NFL is tough and rah rah.
I'm def gonna make some other plans this week but I'd bet 4:1 Fields being the favorite to start.
zamboni
Footballguy
That would be my guess as well - that Fields starts but if they're struggling at halftime, Russ takes over.
barackdhouse
Footballguy
Here is the short video I made with just the QB related stuff. 6minutes and change. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Uckw6_cgPc
Ministry of Pain
Footballguy
I don't care for Russini former ESPN Mouse and now works at the Atlantic, I'm serious when I say I really am appalled this woman has a career but she emphatically stated the locker room and everyone in and around that Steelers facility is on the Fields Train so if she's wrong then she should lose some more journalistic credibility and maybe she should move over into another line of work in social media and leave the NFL and football alone, watched her for a long time on the DLS and she still makes frequent appearances, I just think she's foolish for the most part
irish eyes
Footballguy
And everyone slobbers all over Tomlin. I just don't get it. How are not more fans tired of this same story of mediocrity and stupidity.
fatness
Footballguy
That's not really what she said. It's more like "QB has teammates that support QB".
“From everything that I’ve been told, Justin Fields has won over the locker room, he’s won over the coaching staff. He’s the guy that they all want to play for.”
What's your take on the following?
Russell Wilson received a low PFF grade of 64.1 in Week 7 against the Jets due to accuracy issues. His adjusted completion percentage was just 64.0%, ranking him 34th among NFL quarterbacks for that week. Wilson's debut with the Steelers had some ups and downs, and his struggles with accuracy were a significant factor in his low grade.
Russell Wilson received a low PFF grade of 64.1 in Week 7 against the Jets due to accuracy issues. His adjusted completion percentage was just 64.0%, ranking him 34th among NFL quarterbacks for that week. Wilson's debut with the Steelers had some ups and downs, and his struggles with accuracy were a significant factor in his low grade.
dipandglide
Footballguy
Adjusted completion percentage?
"All models are wrong, many are useful, some are deadly."
Air Distance: 51.0 yds
Make that 23 games.Sunday Night Football on NBC
Russell Wilson has thrown a TD pass in his last 20 games, the longest active streak in the NFL!
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BoltNlava
Footballguy
@Joe Bryant :
Russell Wilson hasn't reached elite status among AFC quarterbacks, but his willingness to push the ball downfield gives Denver's offense a higher weekly ceiling—especially in a favorable matchup like this one. Wilson has yet to throw 30 passes in a game this season, but his 14.7 yards per completion leads all quarterbacks with at least 75 attempts, showcasing his ability to create big plays.
Top 5 Passing Matchups
Pittsburgh vs BaltimoreRussell Wilson hasn't reached elite status among AFC quarterbacks, but his willingness to push the ball downfield gives Denver's offense a higher weekly ceiling—especially in a favorable matchup like this one. Wilson has yet to throw 30 passes in a game this season, but his 14.7 yards per completion leads all quarterbacks with at least 75 attempts, showcasing his ability to create big plays.
Tau837
Footballguy
Denver's offense, huh?
BoltNlava
Footballguy
Yeah..seems like a cut and paste. Hoping it's not.
That’s a terrible error.
Hot Sauce Guy
Footballguy
Just getting caught up on the early games. That red zone pick was truly fugly.
Justin Fields throws that away.
Justin Fields throws that away.
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Pietaster2
Footballguy
This chump cost me my week. Streamed him against the Ravens league worst pass defense where below average QBs routinely pass for 300 yards and he delivered 7 fantasy points. I’m dropping this punk.
This team is going to lose in the first round of the playoffs unless they figure out to go with Fields.
This team is going to lose in the first round of the playoffs unless they figure out to go with Fields.
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100%. Dangeruss played Ravens pass D that’s on schedule to give up over 5000 yards passing. He should have played a lot better. Yes they got the W, but 0 credit goes to Russ for that. All those FGs….I’m still waiting for my Pickens TD.Just getting caught up on the early games. That red zone pick was truly fugly.
Justin Wilson throws that away.
irish eyes
Footballguy
Yep, he screwed me too. Had Tua & Darnold on my bench.
Hot Sauce Guy
Footballguy
Whoops. Justin Fields. lol100%. Dangeruss played Ravens pass D that’s on schedule to give up over 5000 yards passing. He should have played a lot better. Yes they got the W, but 0 credit goes to Russ for that. All those FGs….I’m still waiting for my Pickens TD.Just getting caught up on the early games. That red zone pick was truly fugly.
Justin Wilson throws that away.
LionOfGosforth
Footballguy
I personally quite enjoyed him regularly screwing up and missing open receivers to allow my kicker to score 24 points and also thankful the person in front of me on waivers picked him allowing me to grab Herbert instead
fred_1_15301
Footballguy
Call me crazy but I actually think this is a rare instance where the team should utilize both QBs heavily. Fields should be in on all short down situations and probably in the red zone. Let Wilson handle the rest. Bada bing - championship baby!
Crazy.
fred_1_15301
Footballguy
Yeah I always thought that quote was nonsense.
5-ish Finkle
Footballguy
They can have "one QB" and have it be Russ. No problem with that, at this point. But that isn't mutually exclusive to bringing in "one ATH" from the 5 yard line or less, or in SY. It's lunacy not to when you have Fields to leverage there.
Fields is too good in those situations to not force the opposing defense to defend it. Glad Coach T/Artie remembered that when then needed that last yard to ice the game, called the TO, and corrected the error. Hopefully, it continues. They could have had a walk in TD on that series where Russ threw the INT in the end zone had they called the exact same play, but used Fields the play before on 2nd down.
Fields is too good in those situations to not force the opposing defense to defend it. Glad Coach T/Artie remembered that when then needed that last yard to ice the game, called the TO, and corrected the error. Hopefully, it continues. They could have had a walk in TD on that series where Russ threw the INT in the end zone had they called the exact same play, but used Fields the play before on 2nd down.
Same here
