The Pittsburgh Steelers had offensive difficulties all season long. As a Wild Card team, they advanced to the playoffs the previous season, although their formula was quite peculiar. Through the first three quarters, they would frequently fail to score any points and would have to rely on their defence to keep the opposition in check. In the fourth quarter, Mike Tomlin’s team would find their offensive groove, and that was plenty to get them into the postseason.
With Pickett out due to injury, Mason Rudolph was moved into the starting lineup and the Steelers started to see regular offensive productivity. Pickett struggled to lead the offence. It looked like Rudolph and Pickett would compete for the starting job in 2024, but Pickett was traded to the Philadelphia Eagles and Rudolph signed a one-year, $2.87 million contract with the Tennessee Titans as a free agent.
Russell Wilson and Justin Fields were acquired by the Steelers quickly in order to improve their starting quarterback position. Tomlin stated that Fields would be Fields’ backup and Wilson the team’s starter for the next campaign.
A quarterback with Wilson’s experience (10 years with the Seattle Seahawks and 2 years with the Denver Broncos), according to Tomlin, has a lot to contribute in addition to his abilities at the position. Fields, who spent three seasons with the Chicago Bears, showed amazing physical potential because of his arm strength and running prowess, but he struggled with consistency.
Wilson is considered a starter in the offseason, but
Wilson will likely hold the top spot on the depth chart through training camp and the team’s summer activities. Fields will, nevertheless, get the chance to showcase his abilities and opportunities. Fields will not be undervalued, according to Tomlin, and he will be able to compete.
According to a recent story, an NFL executive stated that there are no assurances. The Steelers would not necessarily need to hold Wilson’s slot on the roster if Fields outperforms Wilson by a considerable margin and wins the starting quarterback position.
