Justin Fields Discusses Russell Wilson, Steelers QB1 Rumors: I didn’t play ‘Good Enough’
In the midst of reports that Pittsburgh Steelers veteran Russell Wilson will take over as starting quarterback for Sunday night’s game against the New York Jets, Justin Fields offered an intriguing perspective when questioned about the likelihood of being replaced.
According to ESPN’s Brooke Pryor, Fields stated on Thursday that he believes he did not perform well enough. “If I’m being real with myself, I think if I did play well enough, I don’t think there would be any sort of who should be playing, who should not.”
Fields was thrust into the starting role when Wilson reaggravated a calf injury near the end of training camp. The 25-year-old has led the Steelers to a 4-2 start, completing a career-high 66.3 percent of his passes for 1,106 yards, five touchdowns and one interception while also rushing for 231 yards and five more scores. He helped Pittsburgh bounce back from back-to-back losses by rushing for two touchdowns in a 32-13 win over the Las Vegas Raiders this past Sunday. Still, Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin never fully committed to Fields as the full-time starter, leaving the door open for Wilson to take over once he got healthy. The 35-year-old took first-team reps in Wednesday’s practice, fueling the belief that he will make his return
Despite his outstanding accomplishment this year, Fields admitted that he was dissatisfied. The fourth-year quarterback is slated to become a free agent at the end of the season.
