For Justin Fields, Saturday could be the last time he plays substantial quarterback reps for awhile. Likely to begin the year as the Pittsburgh Steelers’ backup quarterback, he could find ways onto the field, something the team should do. But even so, that usage will be inconsistent and won’t feature as much traditional drop back passing. It makes Saturday’s preseason finale against the Detroit Lions all the more important.
Speaking with reporters during his Thursday press conference, head coach Mike Tomlin outlined what he’s looking to see from Fields.
“I want to see him show some of the things that we’ve seen out here in a practice setting,” Tomlin said via the Steelers’ YouTube channel.