QB Russell Wilson Getting First Team Reps

[86WARD]

Reports saying Wilson was getting first team reps practice today…

[that1guy]

The Steelers have to keep Russell Wilson happy, he was brought in to be QB1 so giving him some 1st team reps is necessary. You've gotta think that the Steelers realize that 140 yards passing per game isn't going to win in the 2nd half of the season so why not give work to a QB who is head and shoulders above Fields in the passing aspect. Fields has gotten lucky in these 1st few weeks, fumbling a number of times and having the Steelers recover and a few passes that should have been picked. This should come as no surprise.

[hawaiiansteeler]

yup, looks like Russ will cook this week.

[DesertSteel]

Heard that in the car over the radio. I’m skeptical about this move. I think it could backfire.

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They don’t have to keep Wilson happy. He’s making $1M on a one year contract. Lol

[86WARD]

If he does start, it’s a bad move IMO. Either way, I think an ugly loss is coming.

[Born2Steel]

If he does start, it’s a bad move IMO. Either way, I think an ugly loss is coming.

[El-Gonzo Jackson]

If we look at this rationally, none of us has any input or impact on who gets the start at QB. So I am just going to watch what happens and enjoy how it plays out.

If Wilson gets the start and plays well, then good. If he gets sacked a lot and the offense fails to move the sticks, then the L is on the coaching staff for the change. Mike T probably promised Russ the #1 job to get him to the burgh, so trying to follow thru on his promise.

[Born2Steel]

If we look at this rationally, none of us has any input or impact on who gets the start at QB. So I am just going to watch what happens and enjoy how it plays out.

If Wilson gets the start and plays well, then good. If he gets sacked a lot and the offense fails to move the sticks, then the L is on the coaching staff for the change. Mike T probably promised Russ the #1 job to get him to the burgh, so trying to follow thru on his promise.

I know each game is its own individual blip. But have you seen Russell Wilson's stats vs the Jets?

[Steeler-in-west]

We should hope Wilson plays well. He’s our only realistic shot of making some noise in the playoffs. If he doesn’t you can throw Fields or Allen jr out there and play out the season and plan for the future.

[Born2Steel]

We should hope Wilson plays well. He’s our only realistic shot of making some noise in the playoffs. If he doesn’t you can throw Fields or Allen jr out there and play out the season and plan for the future.

The funny thing is, I thought that was the plan all along this season. Push it as far as we can with all these rookies and new OC with no real expectation of actual success.

[Steeler-in-west]

The funny thing is, I thought that was the plan all along this season. Push it as far as we can with all these rookies and new OC with no real expectation of actual success.

I think the plan was a playoff run with Wilson as Qb. How many rookies do we have as starters? Frazier? Roman Wilson who hasn't even played? The defense and relatively easy schedule has been playing in our favor. Fields has been ok, he was holding down the fort so to speak, sounds like thats what the coaches thought too. But i think its clear they want more than a first round playoff exit.

[El-Gonzo Jackson]

I know each game is its own individual blip. But have you seen Russell Wilson's stats vs the Jets?

No I havent seen his stats. Are they career stats or recently ?

I seem to remember another recent Steelers QB who had a great record vs the Bengals, but lost 41-10 to the Bengals back in 2021. Father Time is undefeated.

[Born2Steel]

No I havent seen his stats. Are they career stats or recently ?

I seem to remember another recent Steelers QB who had a great record vs the Bengals, but lost 41-10 to the Bengals back in 2021. Father Time is undefeated.

Career stats. He's only played them 4 times. 3 with the Seahawks and once with the Broncos.

[El-Gonzo Jackson]

Career stats. He's only played them 4 times. 3 with the Seahawks and once with the Broncos.

So the Stats from 2023 matchup look good for Wilson, but the actual game turned out to be a loss as the Broncos, as the first 5 drives of the 2nd half netted -18 yards. Then a sack-fumble in the 4th quarter appeared to seal the victory for the Jets.

Lets Ride!

[Mojouw]

If we look at this rationally, none of us has any input or impact on who gets the start at QB. So I am just going to watch what happens and enjoy how it plays out.

If Wilson gets the start and plays well, then good. If he gets sacked a lot and the offense fails to move the sticks, then the L is on the coaching staff for the change. Mike T probably promised Russ the #1 job to get him to the burgh, so trying to follow thru on his promise.

That is an accurate assessment.

While I realize I have no way of really knowing this....all of my money is on the negative scenario you have laid out. I suspect everyone involved takes a big L on this one.

With that being said...I get it. They owe it to themselves and the rest of the roster to make sure that Wilson isn't the missing piece.

[Edman]

As the cliche goes, when you have two quarterbacks, you don't have a quarterback.

[hawaiiansteeler]

Tim Benz: Steelers need more than just Russell Wilson to fix the passing game

Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024

https://triblive.com/sports/tim-benz...-passing-game/

[DesertSteel]

They're 4-2 and tied for first. It's the perfect time to blow things up!!! I just want to know which one of them is going to play like Mahomes.

[86WARD]

So much for the “hot hand”?

[ALLD]

Start Wilson and put Fields in as SLASH!

[Mojouw]

It kinda makes sense to do it now. You get one game to shake off the rust against the Jets. Then you get a game against the Giants to try and put it together.

Then the team gets the bye week to figure out where it wants to go for the stretch run.

I guess it could work out. Sure, why not?

[86WARD]

Jets and Giants aren’t bad teams by any means. Definitely not pushovers.

[El Kabong]

I don't see that there's an ugly loss coming, and I don't see that the only reason Wilson is starting is because they promised him the starting job. They are starting him because they think he is the better QB. There is no chance the Steelers think this is a rebuilding year. The Steelers always think they will make a playoff push. We have to find out what we have with Wilson. If he sucks, then we can always go back to Fields.

[hawaiiansteeler]

Scout's Eye with Matt Williamson: Wilson is the right move

[Voice of Reason]

Every QB decision that Tomlin has made since Ben retired has been the wrong decision. It looks like that's going to continue this year. My only hope is that all this talk of Wilson playing this week is just a ruse to keep the Jets unsure of which QB to prepare for, and that it's actually going to be Fields. I don't know if Tomlin is smart enough to do that, but if he is I'll give him credit.

[Mojouw]

https://www.theringer.com/nfl/2024/1...in-film-review

Moving pictures and one guy's comparison of the two Steelers QBs.

[ALLD]

Bottom line is only Tomlin knows what he sees in practice. If Wilson looks too rusty he won't start.

[Dwinsgames]

Bottom line is only Tomlin knows what he sees in practice. If Wilson looks too rusty he won't start.

wait we trusted Tomlin with, Rudolph /Dobbs ... Rudolph /Hodges .... Rudolph / Trubiski /Pickett .... none of that worked out to well ................

[that1guy]

Fields looks like a guy who knows he'll be a career backup at best

[86WARD]

Again…you have to remember that Russ didn’t have the “extra preseason games” like everyone else has already had. Give it a couple few games to get into football shape and see what happens. Pickens looked much better…