The starting quarterback conversation for the Pittsburgh Steelers has many layers because of the experience level and age of Russell Wilson and Justin Fields. The Steelers are wired to always try to win in the present with future considerations taking a back seat, so it makes sense that Tomlin went to Wilson even after a 4-2 start with Fields. But what they do ahead of free agency next season will be fascinating.
The assumption all along, and one of the big reasons why many wanted the Steelers to roll with Fields, is the fact that he is 25 years old compared to Wilson at 35.