The Pittsburgh Steelers made their decision about who will lead their offense to start the 2024 NFL season. Veteran Russell Wilson, as expected, is the Steelers’ starting quarterback for Week 1 against the Atlanta Falcons. That means Justin Fields will be the backup quarterback.
The Steelers have talked about potentially getting Fields on the field versus the Falcons. Offensive coordinator Arthur Smith was coy about the specifics but didn’t rule anything out.
But could this quarterback decision have been just as much about Fields’ long-term development as Wilson’s short-term veteran leadership? That’s exactly what Kay Adams suggested Thursday on Up & Adams, and she’s not the only one.