Coming into the season, former Pittsburgh Steelers defensive lineman Chris Hoke had quite a few reservations about Russell Wilson as the starting quarterback for the Steelers, especially after a rough performance against the Buffalo Bills in the preseason.
There were concerns about the overall fit in Arthur Smith’s scheme, Wilson’s lack of mobility at this point in his career, and the struggles targeting the middle of the field.
Then, Wilson got hurt, Justin Fields took over and led the Steelers to a 4-2 start. Many wanted the Steelers to stick with Fields once Wilson was healthy, including Hoke.