The ‘Steel City’ is still in disarray, as just when it seemed Pittsburgh had found their quarterback of the future, Justin Fields, after improving to 4-2 under their young signal caller, Mike Tomlin pulled the rug out from under everyone. Russell Wilson, who has been nursing a calf injury for most of the preseason and almost every regular season game so far, appears to be on track to start for the Steelers in Week 7.
While Fields seems to be handling the news with maturity and poise, former coaches, players, analysts, commentators, and Steelers fans are left scratching their heads. Some fans have argued for Wilson’s inevitable opportunity to start, while others insist it’s impossible to bench Fields after winning 4 out of 6 games for the team.
Tomlin’s Week 7 QB decision is polarizing, to say the least, and fans have taken to social media, expressing mixed emotions. Here are some of the best reactions to Fields being benched in favor of Wilson:
Mike Tomlin is an all time great coach but I think him inserting Russell Wilson as the starter when you’ve gone 4-2 with Justin Fields is very questionable. But I guess time will tell 🤷🏾♂️
— KC 🇬🇾♍️ (@_2skinny) October 17, 2024
There is absolutely no way you think 35 year old Russell Wilson (who the Broncos are paying a historic amount NOT to play) has more upside than Justin Fields… who again IS 4-2 ON THE SEASON.
— Will (@willbig_boss28) October 17, 2024
Why I think Justin Fields shouldn’t be benched:
• On pace for 30 TDs & 6 turnovers.
• OL is ranked 30/32
• Najee Harris is their 2nd leading Receiver
• Russell Wilson has never made an OL better
• Fields has a rating over 90.0
• 4-2 W/L Record & Tied for 1st— AD ツ (@ad23official) October 17, 2024
Justin fields has 10 TDs to 1 turnover this year. Over 1300 yards accounted for and 4-2 record as a starter and really might get benched for Russell Wilson who’s prime was over 4 years ago…absolutely sickening
— Kingpin Keith (@KZswish3) October 15, 2024
Russell Wilson is the starter . He was hurt . If he’s healthy he’s the starter no matter what Justin fields did . That’s only fair how can Russ lose his job while he’s hurt that’s not how it works https://t.co/WPzv25sRtY
— Dashteam17 (@kingjesus17) October 18, 2024
You know what guys… we'd be winning 40-0 if Russell Wilson was the QB.
— Stephen S. Dwyer (@SDwyerEsq) October 18, 2024
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