Mike Tomlin teased it, and Raheem Morris acknowledged it – Justin Fields could very well have a role in the Week 1 matchup between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Atlanta Falcons as the backup quarterback off the bench.
Ever since he was acquired via trade in March and Russell Wilson was given pole position to be the starter, there has been chatter about the Steelers using a special package of plays for Fields. Some reporters have even claimed it is 100 percent happening and that every opposing coach expects it.
It is possible that Tomlin was just stating the obvious when he told Morris to “be prepared” because it wasn’t worth trying to hide the worst-kept secret in football.