Which quarterback did the Steelers’ locker room want?
With the Steelers’ quarterback options quickly dwindling, it’s fair to consider the players’ view of the situation. Heading into the start of the new league year, it’s reasonable to assume they had clear expectations about the future. Most likely, they assumed the Steelers would re-sign either Justin Fields or Russell Wilson. After all, that’s what their owner said that they wanted to do, and they did try to re-sign Fields.
But let’s take a step back and consider the situation more broadly. All cards on the table, which quarterback would the locker room have most preferred?