Are the Steelers using Justin Fields like a “legit backup quarterback”?
While the Pittsburgh Steelers have started Justin Fields in the first two games of the season, he remains listed as the second-string quarterback on their official depth chart behind Russell Wilson. Wilson has missed large chunks of the past couple months after injuring his calf at the start of training camp. Head coach Mike Tomlin refuses to entertain the quarterback “controversy”, conveniently citing Wilson’s health.
He does have a point, of course; you can’t really have the discussion until Wilson is healthy. Justin Fields does have the Steelers 2-0 to start the season, but how much credit does he deserve?