Despite just scoring one touchdown through two games, Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith has liked what he’s seen out of quarterback Justin Fields. Pittsburgh is 2-0, and Fields has executed the game plan well even though his stats might not look all that impressive. In particular, Smith has been impressed with Fields’ deep-ball and his ability to stand in the pocket against the pass rush.
“He’s playing very smart football, situationally, understanding the plan, understanding the attack and what we’re trying to accomplish. And what has been encouraging to me has been his pocket presence. Like I said, he’s been standing in there when the pockets gotten dirty, when they brought heat.