Former Steelers legend Ben Roethlisberger has been impressed with what he’s seen from Justin Fields during the Steelers 2-0 start to the 2024 season.
In the most recent edition of Roethlisberger’s ‘Footbahlin’ podcast, the two-time Super Bowl champion shared his perspective on how he believes his former team should handle the quarterback situation going forward.
During the show, the six-time Pro Bowler had this to say about Fields:
“He’s not turning the ball over,” Roethlisberger said. “They’re 2-0, big test this week with the Chargers coming in town, and to me, if Russ is healthy, I’m sticking with Justin. … What I saw today, I think that he has earned and deserves the right to stay there.”
Roethlisberger importantly noted that Fields has been decisive and careful with the football. He has yet to throw an interception in 43 pass attempts through two games this season. That is the winning formula for how the Steelers are built.
Ben Roethlisberger is all-in for Justin Fields. #Steelers
“If Russ is healthy, I’m sticking with Justin…I think he has earned and deserves the right to stay there.”https://t.co/prfjvQoK34
— Alex Kozora (@Alex_Kozora) September 16, 2024
From someone who played 18 seasons for the Steelers, it’s safe to conclude his words carry weight. Wilson, another former Super Bowl champion, has been nursing a calf issue since late July. In his absence, Fields has effectively managed both of Pittsburgh’s wins over Atlanta and Denver.
While Wilson progresses in health, head coach Mike Tomlin shouldn’t be in any rush to mix up his starting passer for this Sunday’s match against the Los Angeles Chargers.
If Fields is able to overcome the ground-and-pound, Harbaugh-led attack, he could remain under center even with a healthy Wilson prepared to jump back into the fold.