Several things will factor into the Pittsburgh Steelers’ decision on their starting quarterback for the 2024 season. One of which, former NFL offensive lineman Ephraim Salaam believes, is the long-term plan for Justin Fields’ career.
On a recent episode of his FOX Sports radio show The Odd Couple, Salaam laid out a variety of reasons for Russell Wilson to be the team’s starter in 2024 over Fields. Perhaps most interestingly, he insinuates that if Fields becomes the starter and struggles, any plans of developing him will be “over.”
“Can you imagine if they went with him and lost the first two or three games?