Are Steelers right to start Russell Wilson over Justin Fields? | Dan Patrick Show | NBC Sports

[@edwardwong654]

Mike Tomlin is saying that they need to be great, and to know fully their capabilities. That means they need to be able to asses Russell's ability, irrespective of whether or not he is better or worse than Justin. I would NOT have done that, but I understand Mike's position. Now that he is in, I am curious to see how he does.

[@JetForceFive]

Not sure what 2014 Russell Wilson has to do with the tape of 2022-2023 Russell Wilson.

[@iankane3732]

I mean washed 2022-2023 wilson is still better than anything fields has ever put on tape lol

[@shep68]

Yea, Super Bowl appearances 10 years ago has nothing to do with today. Like what have you done for me lately?

[@ljj734]

People hating on with Russell did in 2023 better go look at their favorite quarterback and compare the stats. Cuz Russell did this in a toxic environment where his coach did not like him and the whole organization had blamed him. When they never got him the pieces he need he took the players as is and went to win w them. Denver bronco media Probably was the worst media I've seen in the NFL. Between the Seahawks and Pittsburgh they both are way better. It's a way healthier place in Pittsburgh than Denver. Sean Payton's ego is through the roof

[@TheAeroRising]

Go look at Steelers schedule. They are currently 4-2. Squeaking by in a few of those wins. They know fields ceiling. They have Bengals twice. Ravens twice! Chiefs! Jets. Eagles. Commanders. We’re talking potentially 8 losses just right there if you stay with Fields. You’re hoping defense stays the same but Russ can create some down the field big throws. Unless Russ loses 3 in a row, he will keep job.

[@vegastjg]

Yes they are since Russ was brought there 1st and was named the starter off top until his calf injury. Being 4-2 allows coach T time to figure out if Russ still has it which could be an upgrade for the o.

[@robertrohde4579]

1,000 percent the Steelers are right in starting Russell Wilson. I appreciate the contributions of Justin Fields to keep the Steelers afloat while Wilson healed up.

[@TheSheemed]

Wilson wont play as good as Fields has, that's 1000 percent...but I hope they do start him so that it may finally shut the people who think he's still good up.

[@jarlwhiterun7478]

You're right, the Steelers did do the right thing. I'm hoping Russ does his thing so the Squealers don't hog up a wildcard spot and get destroyed by the Texans, Bills or Ravens and we get a good playoff game instead.

[@kennethjones5921]

Seahawks scored 43 points in their Superbowl win

[@Lutherson1962]

So?

[@stoyanstoyanov9219]

Correction lol. Seahawks defence and special teams scored 3/4 of these points. I am a hawks fan so I know better.

[@TheSheemed]

And Russ has been really bad the last three years lol

[@stoyanstoyanov9219]

@@TheSheemedyupppp

[@vegastjg]

@@TheSheemed 26 tds 7 ints last year including 20 redzone tds vs 1 rz int is considered really bad these days?

[@TheAeroRising]

Dan, you’re talking about IN THE Super Bowl. Seaton is saying yearrrr after year winning record. Two Super Bowl appearances. Just getting to Playoffs every year and Super Bowl twice 99.999% of QBs will never do that.

[@nickschiller2193]

Does anybody else realize Russ’s Super Bowl appearance was 10 years ago…

[@johaw105]

Clickbait. The title of this video doesnt match reality

[@inhop2443]

... yes it does.

[@johaw105]

@@inhop2443 is he officially starting the game?

[@TheSheemed]

@@inhop2443 ....not it doesn't.

[@jvaughngran]

@@johaw105 aww you must be in denial little buddy …. Its ok, ill tell you a wittle fact … Denial is a river in South Africa ya 🤡🤡🤣

[@Kyeuss]

Rob Gronkowski was the best player on the field in that Super Bowl. Don’t get it twisted.

[@brrr8963]

How many points did Goff put up against NE in that super bowl? Dan says Jalen got too much credit for his super bowl appearance, compare the performance.

[@tmcdowell5986]

If circumstances occurred that there might be a trade of Wilson, don't you kind of have to prove Wilson can play to get any return value?

[@ljj734]

Yes its actually quite late tells you how much they liked Justin

[@j.r.8350]

I can’t wait to watch the famous Russell Wilson, self sack again!

[@TheRobertCoffeeShow]

Who will have the better 6 games with the Steelers? Fields or Wilson

[@briandegaugh7992]

Just so you know. Big Ben had 9 seasons with 26 or better TD. So no it’s not a Steelers record!

[@chassmith8779]

Mr Fields got his shot and did pretty good however, Id give Russell ONE game just for chits and grins

[@shawnharden7558]

Russ has had a HOF career! I don’t care how long ago the Super Bowl was

[@gregknight8911]

To be 4-2 now knowing fields hits his stride towards the end of season, shouldn’t take him out now

[@1971kona]

If Wilson plays great and Steelers win - everyone will say Tomlin is a genius. If Wilson plays bad and they lose - everyone will say tomlin needs to be fired. But what happens if Wilson plays average, like fields plays and the Steelers win. What will people say then?

[@michaelfarkas298]

Aaron Rodgers or Russ Wilson . I’m goin Russ . Take the stats out of the equation and just the leader ship mentality Russ has opposed to a whole highlight reel of Rodgers throwing his hands up, rolling his eyes, dropping his head. When the general is defeated on the field , how do all the young guys behind him have a chance to rise up…

[@clintonroppolo1709]

Tomlin is playing with his legacy right now. Trying to prove he can win without Ben Roethlisberger when in reality he's Jeff Fisher without Ben. This will blow up in Tomlins face and be worse on his record than keeping Canada. Russ is the wrong move. You can't tell me Denver ate all that money and didn't know.

[@mitchgalietta6564]

Hurts didn't loose the super bowl, the defense did

[@videogames9829]

Issue with the steelers now is that they start slow, and watching russ in seattle for all of his career, one of my biggest gripes with him as a player was him starting slow. He than would work his magic in the 4th quarter, and spring a comeback with his scrambles and magic. I don't know if he has that magic anymore, and he's no longer spring chicken, but even with all that, Fields ain't winning you a superbowl. Dude can't throw.

[@Nobody-su9km]

Led the league in 4th quarter comebacks last year while playing less games. There is your awnser.

[@Lutherson1962]

​@@Nobody-su9km and how many of those?🙄

[@mikeirwin6421]

C'mon guys. Fields has been ok, but you can't beat the AFC elites by passing for less than 200 yards per game

[@lewisharrell8558]

What about the playing scheme, o-line and talent at receiver would give you the impression that you can constantly throw for a lot of yards? Putting points on the board is all that matters, passing or running. You guys are delusional.

[@Bigdawgjoser]

Wilson is underrated ?? The broncos have him 250M and he proved to be washed

[@MikeBeltMikeBelt]

Who cares what Russ did a long time ago? He is not that dude anymore.

[@jvaughngran]

Ctfu If I remember correctly all of you were saying Tomlin just can’t and won’t sit Fields. And that its impossible to do so 🫵🏾🤣 So this is no surprise Cry some moree Cry some moreeee

[@Chalk89]

Can we just be honest…neither is going to be the reason the Steelers win a playoff game.

[@joanneviel8388]

No don’t start Wilson he’s going to be a pocket passer he can’t run with the ball o line won’t holdup 3 and out all day

[@jvaughngran]

Ctfu nothing but 🤡’s on the set acting like they just know what they’re talking when it comes to anything Russell Wilson related 😂😂😂 will always be hilarious

[@Buckythedoctor]

Steelers country….Lets Ride - Russell Wilson to himself in his bathroom mirror

[@colinscholl9495]

Justin fields should demand a trade and go somewhere where he’s appreciated and given more help.

[@grant21999]

It's a mistake

[@mb7480]

Justin Fields is having a better season this than Russell Wilson had last year up to this point and he’s winning games. The Steelers have o line and running game issues. The QB can’t fix those.

[@ianmcclure3936]

Yeah, but Wilson had 26 TD's last year though and is a much better passer of the football, not saying Justin hasn't been good, but not being able to throw the ball down field and only relying on your legs won't last forever. At least Wilson will give you the spark the team needs to go down the field and score.

[@mb7480]

Justin has 10 TDs and is on pace to having a similar amount of TDs as Russell Wilson did last year while not turning the ball over nearly as much. He’s already outperforming Russell Wilson last year up to this point. Justin has had some bad throws but receivers have also been dropping passes a lot lately so you can’t fault him for that. You can fault him for the bad throws but he’s being pressured on 80% of snaps with a weak o line and no running game. If receivers were catching passes and the run game were to improve, all of that can help give the Steelers a spark as well.

[@Nobody-su9km]

Russ had 12Tds and 2 INTs what season were you watching last year? And he also had more yards and more passing TDs, JFs has 5-1, Russ was majority of 12 on passing TDs. IDK where did you get your numbers but clearly you never looked at all and hoped no one would call out your lie.

[@iankane3732]

​@@mb7480he's not turning the ball over literally because he's getting lucky. He actually leads the NFL I'm fumbles with 6, but the steelers have managed to fall on all but one. He also has 6 turnover worthy throws yet only 1 pick.

[@ianmcclure3936]

@@iankane3732 I agree, also not to mention he could have very easily had up to 2 to 3 interceptions in the past two games, if Dallas doesn't drop a couple of throws thrown their way, and that ridiculous roughing the passer call was called against the raiders after they picked off Fields... Fields is 5-4 over 6 weeks, and suddenly looks way worse than he has been. Also, glad you mentioned the fumbles because, if he continues to do that, especially come playoff time... You can kiss our dreams of winning our first playoff game in over nearly a decade goodbye. Also, at least Wilson can read defenses unlike Fields, because I can bet you if he played in the Dallas game... We win that game, just based off of his experience alone. Once again, not saying Fields has been bad or anything, he's been fine, but not having a sustainable passing game, especially later in the season won't last forever, and at least Russ will give us the best chance to win come playoff time.