The Steelers' acquisition of Justin Fields has sparked speculation about his potential to replace Russell Wilson as the starting quarterback. Analysts highlight Fields' superior QBR and mobility compared to Wilson. Opinions vary on whether Wilson will maintain the starting role, with some foreseeing Fields taking over later in the season or even sooner. There are discussions about the Steelers' faith in Wilson and the possibility of his release if he underperforms. Both Wilson and Fields are seen putting in offseason work, adding to the anticipation surrounding the quarterback situation in Pittsburgh.
Russell Wilson and Justin Fields have been putting in work this offseason. π (π₯: @steelers) https://t.co/VH1dWn9jKR
"The Steelers have more hope for Russell Wilson this upcoming season than they do for Justin Fields." β @Chris_Broussard is not buying that Russ may not make the Steelers: https://t.co/psr4sVAFhR
An NFL exec told @AdamSchefter that the Steelers could release Russell Wilson if he doesn't play well during training camp. Could the Justin Fields era in Pittsburgh start sooner than we think? πΏ https://t.co/tG0Yt2LocF
Do you think there's a chance that Justin Fields wins the starting job from Russell Wilson? @CarmieV weighs in https://t.co/9iKCYKG3GO
Justin Fields has better odds to win MVP than Russell Wilson despite reports that he's going to be the backup QB. Should Fields be the starter in Pittsburgh!? π€π @aidan_thakkar https://t.co/nmd64hdBXG
Justin Fields still has MVP potential, could be Steelers' Week 1 starter over Russell Wilson, ex-NFL QB says https://t.co/DBdaMvabaO
"I know what Russell Wilson is right now. I think he's a QB who will be benched by the Pittsburgh Steelers." β @getnickwright https://t.co/yEcTfBANtT
Are you buying that Russell Wilson is the Steelers starting QB? βYes, Iβm buying it. What else are they going to do? Start Justin Fields?β β @CutOnDime25 https://t.co/H3v8C5Pq2V
"Russell Wilson would have to look essentially washed for me to move Justin Fields ahead of Russ." β @Chris_Broussard on why he thinks Russ will be the Steelers Week 1 starter: https://t.co/HTC92TbDwY
"Russell Wilson will be the Week 1 starter, but I think it'll be Justin Fields in Week 18 and the weeks leading up to it. I don't think Russ will keep this job." β @getnickwright explains: https://t.co/2utgXMugQk
The last time @damienwoody checked, Russell Wilson is on a one-year deal. "If I'm Justin Fields, I'm going to that thing - I'm going to go compete." #Steelers #NFL https://t.co/Tc7xo6YDzA
Did Russell Wilson privately let out a βdang itβ when the Steelers acquired Justin Fields?
Justin Fields to the Steelers. What does this mean for Russell Wilson? Undisputed starts SOON π https://t.co/pdjqSnJbNF
.@DanGrazianoESPN says Russell Wilson has to play at "an extremely high level" to keep his starting spot over Justin Fields π "Fields has a better QBR over the last two years. ... He offers something with his legs that Russell doesn't." https://t.co/jhs8nyxVHm