Trying to draft a franchise quarterback in the NFL is like trying to find a needle in a haystack while you’re blindfolded — with much higher stakes. It can make or break a team’s entire front office and coaching staff. The Pittsburgh Steelers aren’t at that point yet, and considering the Rooney family’s history of patience, it may never get to that point exactly. However, fans may never need to wonder about that if Justin Fields reaches his potential as a high-level player at the quarterback position. Although his situation is anything but clear.
Many analysts and decision makers considered Fields one of the top quarterback prospects going into the 2021 draft.