Ever since the Pittsburgh Steelers added both Russell Wilson and Justin Fields to their roster back in March, the messaging has been consistent. Wilson has “pole position” to be the starting quarterback for this team. Even as recently as the Wednesday before training camp practices started, Tomlin reiterated pole position for Wilson.
Meanwhile, Fields has gotten nine practices of work with the first-team offense while Wilson nurses a calf injury suffered the day before camp began. By all accounts, Fields has made the most of his increased opportunities. His last few practices in particular have been above expectations for him.