DK's Daily Shot of Steelers: Meet Justin Fields, QB1

Meet Justin Fields, QB1.
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[@DKPS_Steelers]

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[@zacward8806]

I was telling my wife how nice those throws was. also he lost over 100 passing yards to flags the 51 yarder to pickens in stride on the run was amazing

[@carado1984]

And that TD to Pickens on that BS pick call.

[@dylana.601]

I can’t comprehend why we don’t sit Broderick until his elbow is fully healthy. He’s getting holding calls cause he’s getting beat.

[@iMattMcMillan]

Exactly. As much as we need him, I’d bench Broderick if it meant he’s 100% next week.

[@AntiContradiction]

They're also playing him out of position. Every O-lineman will say they're "comfortable at any position" to the media, but we drafted him for his success at LT, NOT RT.

[@jasonprofio8901]

IMHO, those were extremely ticky tack holding calls, actually not nearly as bad as the broncos and every other team holds TJ about every play...

[@theresa6837]

@@AntiContradictionhe’s not playing well enough nor is he a good enough pass protector at this stage to play LT. The QB will get KILLED!

[@Cardel34]

i agree. i believe he cost us points on that drive. he erased some big plays

[@justice4all772]

Field has more wins this season than rest of AFC north QBs combined

[@ChrisCash720]

Lamar ran on prevent D instead of hail Mary with 1 sec left. 😂 stat pad much

[@Nobody-su9km]

Also has less yards, TDs, points that any of them by thenselves. Winning is a team affair, don't let the wins fool you from his performances... The schedule will get harder.

[@obviouslyPSM]

Lmao officially my favorite stat of the year

[@shoez91]

​@Nobody-su9km you must be great at parties

[@mrkeeprealchill6585]

I don't see it. The Defense deserves all the praise. Put Russ in.

[@forestschneiter5832]

DK, That scramble to the right and throw to George down the sideline was incredible. Shame it got called back.

[@Primecheese]

My Buckeye heart loves having Justin as QB1! Favorite Buckeye ever

[@kingzeus5217]

Spot on DK. Fields is growing on a new team, in a new offense. Let that man become great

[@shawnwakattu28]

Fields is in year four, and typically, QB's in year four don't struggle with post-snap processing. Also, you can bet, Tomlin is stressing to Fields , NO TURNOVERS, and that can make a young QB very hesitant to pull the trigger.

[@jerryyeager1307]

Justin Fields handled the pressure very well. The touchdown pass to Darnell Washington really surprised me. I thought it would be anyone else but it was perfect. The defense once again also came up big when it needed to happen. Thank you DK, I'm looking forward to a double shot. Great show

[@foxshadow11]

Fields talent is absolutely undeniable but I really need his production on the scoreboard to match that.

[@_MM3]

It would have matched it if penalties didn't take 2 scores at least off the board. Smh

[@BoobieBearDownSteelerUp]

Happy for my guy JF. Good dude talented player and just needed good coaching and players around him.

[@tiemann55]

That throw on the sideline to Pickens on the run was ELITE! Jones penalty called it back ! I was pissed

[@user-ij7xv5xi4n]

Mike said the relationship will continue. He is our QB1😅😅

[@MarvyG23]

We definitely need a wr2 or let roman wilson play. Steelers WRs not named George Pickens through two games: 5 catches, 28 yards.

[@Keefer24]

He’s hurt, you’re acting like they have him just sitting there healthy 😂

[@MarvyG23]

@@Keefer24 didn’t he practice the last two weeks, i think the coaches want to bring him back slowly because he got hurt in the beginning of training camp

[@BG33917]

@@MarvyG23this past week was the first week he had multiple full practices his practices the week before were limited

[@jim6807]

I think we need to start asking ourselves whether Calvin Austin can play at the nfl level.. he’s just too little

[@taylor860gang]

Or actually try getting him the ball. How about have him on a go rout and let him run past the defenders ​@jim6807

[@soflsteel777]

The negated pass was one of the prettiest passes ive seen in a long, long time. Damn shame it was negated. Granted, if Brodrick doesnt hold, he gets sacked and we never see it but he was 3 and out with those penalties. But my goodness was that a drop in the bucket pass.

[@popamalu2882]

Nah, he's athletic enough to escape that

[@MistaCreepz]

I'm all in on Justin

[@STEEL-IN-UT]

Fields throws deep GREAT. it's fast, deep and 90% accurate. He makes it looks almost effortlessly.

[@richardgalley3700]

Kenny thank you for not wanting to stay

[@jaceb3106]

I think he’s playing like a backup QB. He makes some throws and protects the ball. That’s what you want. Mason Rudolph looked better last year. Fields gives a brighter FUTURE. But Russ gives us a higher ceiling THIS SEASON I feel like. I would be all on Fields IF we didn’t have the best defense in the NFL. We need to win while we have this defense. And I think with Russ proving he can get there with elite defense gives us the best shot.

[@TheMrob25]

thank you for verbalizing this. Fields has shown he do what the team asks. He's raised his floor, not his ceiling.

[@accountone1598]

Congratulations to RT Troy Fautanu who was the PFF PLAYER OF THE GAME. He went unbeaten in 29 pass blocking snaps, and he was beaten only once out of 26 run blocking snaps. No penalties either. Keep up the great work Troy!

[@ronchess8813]

Dejan thank you Lost TD pass penalty lost 51 yrd penalty Let him develope they ran ball 141 yrds then take shots down field he used middle field pass to Washington very good ball placement

[@saldomino1639]

Yep DK ! A lot of people underestimated fields he is playing good QB football I am proud of him we are 2-0 that’s what counts !

[@JoshuaHershberger]

Fantastic daily shot today thank you let’s go fields!!

[@MarkCunningham-of7kj]

DK, I don't understand the complaints about the offense/Fields, I know you don't get the audio in the press box so in case you didn't hear even the TV REF said that was a bad call on Jefferson on that TD pass to Pickens, let's say we only get a FG after the 51 yd to GP, that's 23 points and it's a totally different look! Fields is QB1 and he's looking good! Great work sir! 😎

[@jsmitt3700]

I'm not complaining.. as a fan, I'll NEVER be angry at a win.

[@pplebite8844]

Fields' stats are only truncated by the penalties and infractions amassed. That crazy drop in the bucket toss to Pickens being called back because Coach refused to pull Jones out previously was a killer. That's not on Fields not being able to pass, that's a self-inflicted error out of his control.

[@Nobody-su9km]

There is a reason they are penalties, if they weren't the receiver wouldn't be open and he would've been sacked, how can no one see this basic concept? If there isn't a penalty the Edge would've sacked him period, he didn't lost a single yard due to penalty, he wouldn't have even thrown the ball if the play happened with no penalties.

[@ronchess8813]

​@@Nobody-su9km Wrong was way past that pass rusher

[@randywilliams-fl9vb]

If Fields and the boys pull out another W at home next week and Wilson can kiss the starting job goodbye

[@JeffDoerr]

100 percent correct. But will he get the start?

[@TerrioTheDon]

I’ll take a win, but I need to see a quarter throw for 250 yards on any given Sunday if we want to win now

[@gregiskat8354]

Your input is always such a breath of fresh air. I have read so many comments from doofasses to the effect of, "Fields is not a QB1," etc. I haven't seen anything from Justin so far that gives me reason to doubt he can be absolutely superb. He is still almost a rookie with the Steelers.

[@adrielthenatural]

That’s a lie… this is his fourth year starting. A lifetime 12-28 record as a starter. He is no where close to being a rookie. You Justin Field Goal fans are so delusional. No way a backup who is filling in for the starter putting up 100yds/gm 0.5TD’s a game and the team is averaging 15pts a game is all a sudden the unquestioned starter. You can dress it up all you want but the defense and Boswell are the mvp’s of the season. Russ had one of his worst seasons last year with 26td 8int. Justin Field Goal could only dream of having QB production like that.

[@DaddyJay22]

@@adrielthenaturalwe don’t care what Russ has done with the broncos 😭 this is a fresh start for both quarterbacks in a entirely new system. We’re not switching back to Russ when he hasn’t showed anything in a Steelers uniform. He hasn’t been available, he shouldn’t just be given the job the job because of his resume. Has to earn it

[@adrielthenatural]

@@DaddyJay22 Justin Field goal doesn’t have a job to give. He is playing because the starter is hurt. Justin Field Goal is a backup who is playing like a backup. He ain’t even close to putting up starter numbers. Please leave the delusion to the elementary school kids

[@christophergzimbelman9977]

@@adrielthenaturalgood god someone who has a brain! I feel like I’m insane for wanting Rus to come back in a world where everyone wants Fields to be QB1 as if we don’t have a Super Bowl QB on the sidelines 🙄

[@DaddyJay22]

@@adrielthenatural whatever helps you sleep at night my guy. I actually hope Russ do in fact plays this Sunday so folks can stop sucking him off after he looks mid. Y’all really think yall getting the Russ who won the Super Bowl a decade ago is crazy…😭 let’s hope Russ plays so we can comeback to this comment section 🤝

[@BW-cd7gp]

It's very evident that Steelers need a wr2

[@chrisrobinson8339]

If I'm not okay with 16 per game with Matt Canada. Why is 16 points per game okay for Arthur Smith?

[@zeusthedrumlord547]

Because we *watch* the games (Not to say you didn’t) But it’s evident watching the two that Arthur smith can actually scheme to avoid defenses strengths and attack their weaknesses. They had 3 years of Canada and 2 games under smith and everyone expects a finished product I could go on. The difference is already night vs day. They just haven’t seen a ton of results because every good play had 10 flags on the field, very often for inconsequential holding that didn’t allow the good gain or pass anyways

[@chrisrobinson8339]

@@zeusthedrumlord547 I think we Hired another Matt Canada. That defense and Boswell bailed us out. In my opinion. We not going to beat a good team with 13 points.

[@Keefer24]

You’re the type of “fan” that would rather see a 30pt offensive performance than a win 😂🤡

[@lawnjenkins]

I won't be okay with it either after 10 games,.., but right now you have you get your feet wet. Remember points or not, Houston and Cincy started 0-2, one team in 2022 and the other in 2023, but still made the playoffs. So if you see 16 points a game avg come November, it may be a little concerning. But just a little. Also, remember the coaches seemingly have the oline confused. every year it's moving and questioning. okafor, dotson, green, finney, cole, moore, jones, fautanu and many more. Once they leave the oline alone I believe the points will pick up.

[@chrisrobinson8339]

@@lawnjenkins that makes sense to me. It's still early

[@michaelscarn7815]

It was sad to watch multiple games yesterday with bad officiating. In no way do I ever want the Ravens to win as a Steelers fan, but the officials threw two penalties against them that helped the Raiders score twice in the 4th to tie the game. Happy to see them at 0-2, but dang did they get screwed.

[@MarkCunningham-of7kj]

Facts!

[@colinscholl9495]

Well said! Next superstar!

[@legallinebacker11]

Its great to see JF having fun. He is truly a humble guy who is immensely talented and works his arse off for success. He was so badly coached in Chicago it was ridiculous.

[@7777chase]

Fields has been top notch as a person on and off the field. I see the throwing talent and athleticism, but I also see the mental lapses with snaps (fumbles) and Fields limited ability to process. The mental lapses and processing will catch up with him if they don’t improve. Fields also misses easy throws, but then will throw an accurate missile off balance on the run deep, you have to make the routine throw’s routinely.

[@mljr.6134]

What easy passes did he miss yesterday?

[@jordellfreshbreeze7133]

Highsmith was literally put in a headlock with no call

[@gdavis]

Dk spot on same thing I thought while watching the game. They haven't moved the ball like that in a while. The penalties need fixed

[@artmiller5355]

Thank you for a great show DK! I couldn’t agree more! Justin Fields improved in this game. The two costly penalties were not his fault, and let’s face it, the score would have been QUITE different (I know… hypotheticals!) if those flags weren’t there and once again, Fields’ stats would be far greater too! Steelers need to keep rolling with this talented, smart and humble man! Fans need to be confident that they will prepare to “stop the run” against the Chargers! Here we go!!!

[@JaxTropics]

people don't realize Fields is actually younger than Pickett.

[@rebuilt11]

I actually think they should put wilson back in when healthy. give him a shot see how it goes you can always turn the team back over to jf if it doesnt work out

[@malcolmsimmons6557]

I heard myself saying all game.. "What a pretty pass!"

[@Depressedpittsburghsportsfan]

I want to see a game of russ just to see what he can do

[@Alart28]

There's a lot of tape of Russ last year, go watch that lol

[@TheMrob25]

@@Alart28 on a shitty denver team he carried. so even by that logic you should want to see him

[@Alart28]

@TheMrob25 nope, I prefer to adapt to reality. You are probably part of the Danny dimes fan club lol

[@TheMrob25]

@@Alart28 your response to my argument is to tell me that I probably like a bad qb on a team i dont care about...what a marvel of intelligence we are living amongst

[@Alart28]

@@TheMrob25 I guarantee you thought it was their O-line 😂😂🤣💯 ...I can tell lol

[@fruke2629]

If we want him to be the potential franchise quarterback let him play a little more loose , plus we need to use his legs more that’s more of the part that makes him who he is.

[@a1_genz]

From my assessment the steelers are treating Fields like a rookie. Trying to eliminate his bad habits and giving him confidence.

[@mycalbrooks8161]

1:10 flags! That’s what I’m complaining about lol

[@malcolmsimmons6557]

#77

[@mikeirwin6421]

Broderick Jones is obviously hurt. Put him on 4 week IR and let him heal. IDK. Maybe everyone is looking through rose colored glasses, but i'm not as impressed with Fields as others. I guess I'd like my starting QB, one that has been in the league for 5 years, to do more than just 'manage' the game. You're not beating the top teams like that.

[@BiffTannen-d5b]

Mason R and Duck H can make throws like (and Better) JF#02. He is not a quality NFL starter. But if you think winning 12 games in 4 years is taking the Steelers to a SB by all means keep drinking the Kool-Aid🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Keefer24]

Duck hodges isn’t in the NFL. Mason Rudolph is riding the pine on the titans. By all means keep crying nonsense though, everyone is taking you seriously 😂🤡

[@TTRAP1960]

Yes, fields looked good but let's not get too far ahead of ourselves, we went against two bad teams and only scored 31 points. Let's see how he looks against a good team, be patient and let him develop

[@cbgthekid]

Justin Fields is my QB. I see a lot of fans calling for Russ, but Fields looks like he's playing with the game plan he is given and he isn't making mistakes. I like him.

[@412Sportsz]

Still want to see what Wilson can do🤷🏻‍♂️

[@Himothy704]

A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.

[@TopDownDrumming]

I wonder if an unconscious bias towards close games has been baked into officiating over the last 10-20 years. It seems to me at least that officials all too often make calls that keep the games close.

[@mr.Noshadow]

Every fan base feels this way about their team, every sport. I remember working with a guy from Boston and when the Patriots were at their peak, he would complain about the refs being against the Patriots. I was floored!

[@jeffrossi1642]

I saw two offenses on the field Sunday that would've both been much better if Russ was their QB. And I haven't seen Fields do anything that Kenny Pickett didn't do.

[@zeusthedrumlord547]

After the game, fields said it was great to win for Russ after how Denver treated him last year. Kenny was sulking and crying when he got benched for Rudolph who was balling out. It’s not really accurate to say we haven’t seen fields do anything Kenny couldn’t. Kenny’s a loser. Forget about him.

[@jeffrossi1642]

@@zeusthedrumlord547 Fields is 2-0 against 2 bad teams. Rudolph was 3-0 against 3 bad teams. Kenny was 14-10 against some of the toughest competition in the league, including 7 game winning drives. Steelers fans can't see past their own nose. The bar is so low for Fields. If either Russ, Rudolph ,or Kenny were running this offense it would be more productive than it's been.

[@Keefer24]

You’re a Moran, if Kenny is so good why did nobody even entertain the fact of him being their starting QB? You know he has record for historically bad QB play? Maybe look up his stats compared to the history of the league. With a statement like that though , I highly doubt you can understand it 😂🤡

[@mike2687]

At this point, Fields is more aggressively targeting GP further down the field with better accuracy and a bigger arm than KP. He also has better legs than KP. Beyond that one aspect and the athletic traits, it’s been the same low scoring affair-lots of 3&outs in this game as well. I (none of us) can’t control anything, so I’m simply reserving my JF judgement as I await the OL to come together-I wouldn’t be surprised if someone told me a pro bowl QB put up 13 points with 3 rookies on the OL… heck, I might be surprised if they survived the game. I’d also like to see this offense with Roman Wilson out there as well… then again, I’d like to see Warren getting a bigger share of the runs. So far, this is the same JF that was in Chicago and the same offensive results as KP last season-no argument there.

[@zeusthedrumlord547]

@@mike2687 hey somebody who watches the game and doesn’t just pluck box score stats. Anyone defending Kenny’s play at this point is delusional. When you’re in *worst in nfl history* touchdown % territory, tell me how it’s supposed to get better. Lol

[@kentsturgill5945]

Thanks DK , you've talked me off the edge of IDK protesting the NFL office I guess. And your right I hadn't noticed the numbers yet, because again your right I was in the midst of the emotions of watching my team, and I'm a homer to finish that off. Knee jerk reactions no more ill refrain from commenting on officials till Tuesday.

[@fistfull0fd0llars]

Great analysis sometimes need to be reminded of my bias but that's not normal, you do an awesome job! As always 🤙

[@elwinvanzile3944]

Broderick's gotta get himself right, whether it's mentally or physically before they put him out there. I still believe he's an elite talent.

[@breadguysgolf]

Im not sure if the Steelers are ready to invest $150 million into Fields yet. Not before we see Russ play with this team.

[@RayManzarekRocks]

Hey, look -- the Stillers scored a touchdown! #8-8-1

[@davidgamble5699]

Here we go.

[@03Man11]

If we were 0-2 with the same offensive production or lack there of, people would be begging to Russell to start. The real star here is the defense that is only allowing 8 ppg.

[@_S8EN_]

While he played better, he has not done enough to convince me he's the starter, let alone the future. 16 points a game is not gonna cut it deep into the season

[@edbrink7033]

The Steelers were always a get a lead, then sit on that lead…against the great teams, that won’t cut it. Great teams keep fighting to the very end. AKA Moholmes, Jackson, etc. You have to put the peddle to the floor, and keep it there…👍🏻😎😤

[@JLPlumber_]

Also, the second half on the first downs. It was always a run up the middle.

[@jayvincent1865]

We're set up for 17 pts a game through week 9... Then what??? We're Doomed...

[@sweikel7012]

Need russ in

[@TheShepherdfiles]

The Bears Didn’t know what they had. Thank You Chicago. Caleb Williams looked Great too 🤣

[@Alart28]

DJ Moore knew 😂 he told the bears on multiple interviews, keep JF!

[@chrisdavis1301]

Good show DK… I’m not even gonna try to speculate who the QB is gonna be. I have no clue. I completely understand why everyone starting to endorse Justin Fields a lot more he’s made some plays and I give him his credit. I still feel however that he’s holding onto the ball too long. Either way him and Russell Wilson are benefiting from a defense playing lights out football. I don’t have much to say about the penalties because it was sloppy on both teams part . This is the downside of teams, not playing their starters a lot during the preseason. A lot of sloppy ball has to come out.

[@mikestevens5833]

I commend DK for toning down some of the verbiage with Fields this week - from "this is his team" to "he is the undisputed QB 1 right now ". He's been great and deserved to start last week and obviously next week. I'm excited and every Steeler fan should feel allowed to be excited about what they've seen from JF.. BUT.. I'm not delusional to think this can't go off the rails very quickly and this is his team. No, if he puts a couple stinkers together and Russ gains his health we will undoubtedly go back to Russ. He needs to play like this for many more games and against much better teams before this becomes his team and we can continue designating Russ the backup even after a stinker or two from Fields. But anyway, he's making fantastic decisions and throws and I'm super hopeful we've found our next franchise QB! Oh and the officiating thing I also thought Denver got hosed way worse than us this week (in ATL it was us that were hosed way worse) - I thought some of those defensive PI calls were quite questionable aside from the holding of Jefferson's hand, which was a great call. The holds on Broderick seemed legit too.

[@Ben-td1zv]

DK is Cam Heyward filling a similar role to Aaron Smith in the later years? (Eating blocks so other guys can make splash plays) I understand that is the job of a DT but we were so spoiled with the splash plays Cam made. As a stats nerd I wish I could see how many TFL are made with Cam versus the other DTs.

[@lindaamodeo3061]

I have been saying all preseason that we need another WR2 and now everyone can see it. I am impressed with Justin Fields. Had no preconceived notions though..he’s doing well

[@Keefer24]

I remember seeing fields on the Netflix show QB1, even in highschool dude just seemed level headed.

[@hemidemi6548]

Very happy #27 is healthy...future is bright. #GOTRICE #GOSTEELERS

[@alexcorrea4828]

Idk Dk...in a few weeks we'll be discussing how He don't score enough

[@kjahmbanso]

I would still draft another qb next year and I’m a Buckeyes fan to

[@ryanjamesc9996]

Despite the mistakes and penalties, coming out of Denver with a win because JF played mistake-free is super encouraging! #PSFL

[@robbycross3265]

Can he beat Mahomes? Allen? No! But I know who can and has, Russ. I don't see what people are seeing here. If being one and done in the playoffs is the goal, then roll with fields.

[@Keefer24]

Boo hoo

[@eternal_napalm6442]

In all of his 110 yard glory

[@fruke2629]

Come on man the flags reduced his yards and plus the Steelers played way to conservative in the second half

[@soflsteel777]

Would you rather he throw for 110 yards and wins or 350 yards and loses? Stats are for fantasy leagues. In reality... i just want the Steelers to have more points than the other team by the end of the game and at least look like theyre learning and progressing while they do it

[@FatTony_Football]

Goff threw for 307 on 55 passes and they lost scoring only 16 points. You want a W or a L? I’ll take the 2-0 start. A huge key to being successful in Sports is properly managing momentum.

[@dandumm4319]

Love DK but he’s so wrong on Fields. This offense has Tomlins dirty hands all over it and letting Mason go was a big mistake.

[@1925mickey]

@@dandumm4319 dead horse, stop beating it!

[@blackant51]

Fields is a work in progress. We just need to let him progress.

[@daveshipley2774]

How about that Defense!!!!

[@kieranveres7498]

#J1Q . Hey DK, been a fan for a while, but this is my first J1Q submittal. I was wondering what you think about a potential trade for Russell Wilson to go to the Dolphins. I know this may seem far fetched, but with Tua injured and no real idea when/if he may come back, and Justin Fields performing at a level that the Steelers seem to be happy with, this seems like it would be beneficial for both sides. OH, and the dolphins have some good WR's in Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle that would fill that void the steelers have been longing to do.

[@kevinward6141]

Fields did his job as the backup quarterback but lets not get crazy he has 32 starts with 1 td or less and 1 300 yard passing game in his career

[@adrielthenatural]

Exactly. These Justin Field Goal fans are so delusional

[@accountone1598]

Please move Broderick to the left side and keep him there.

[@legallinebacker11]

JF had an impressive game.... a 2nd TD pass was called back on a bad call... he had an out of this world 51 yard pass (maybe the best pass of the year) called back on a holding call while Fields was already out of the pocket.... and 2 other accurate deep sideline throws that were called for pass interference -- so Pitt got the yards but it they were not credited to the QB.... he consistently beat the blitz.... JF easily had at least 225/250 air yards plus 2 TD's on the day taken away from him..... and he still had a very good QBR..... and most importantly, he got the Dub.

[@tomkope3428]

All the complaints they had in Chicago i'm seeing here. Short to intermediate passes you need the wingspan of a pterodactyl to catch those passes, his pocket elusiveness is horrible and takes to many sacks. If you compare his pocket elusiveness to Ben not only is he not in the same ball park, he's not in the parking lot of the ball park. I 'm not getting the excitment people have for him. Bring on Russ. Lets see what he looks like.

[@Keefer24]

So you can cry about him to couch QB 😂 🤡

[@514140mgk]

Even Kenny Pickett made nice throws. Accurate passing consistency and not turning over the ball is key QB play. Justin Fields has been humbled after being traded for a 6th round pick. Can Fields win a game against a great team that scores 20+ points on our defense? FYI: Mason Rudolph has had the best two offensive games as a QB for the Steelers in over two years. I hope they do not offer Fields a long term multi-million dollar contract without him having at least one game like Mason had last year. Be patient Steelers, there will be several great available QBs that are on one year contracts that can be signed and not blow our salary cap on someone like Watson or Daniels. Baker Mayfield is a good example of reason for people to be patient. Could fields re-invent himself and be as good as Baker? How about Sam Darnold? Did he re-invent himself? He looked great against the Niners (a great team).

[@glockensig]

Boswell = 25 points All other Steelers = 6 points😂 😂

[@Keefer24]

Is it not a team sport ? 🤡

[@glockensig]

@@Keefer24 Yet I see other teams score touchdowns....

[@steelking22]

One (1) TD in eight quarters against two teams not going to the playoffs. It seems that Fields has the fumble and INT virus under control. That is all of the good I have to say. 16 points will not beat the Chargers, this offense has significant problems and denying those problems will not make them go away.

[@tobyyoder8350]

Doesn't help that Penalties nullified more points that should of been on the board ; should of been 20+ points on the board

[@beachboymali]

​@@tobyyoder8350that's all speculation because it didn't happen we not living in the what could have been none of that "possiblity" took place Justin is still qb2 until further notice dk is speaking his mind not the teams.

[@tobyyoder8350]

@@beachboymali well one thing is for sure can't blame him for not having more points on the board when your drives get stalled by penalties

[@jayblue7117]

Ref took away 2 TD's

[@BG33917]

@@tobyyoder8350that and ppl ignoring the fact that we play conservative when we have the lead late in games

[@joemanly8386]

J1Q: So I have a different perspective on Broderick Jones. I read your article this morning DK. Great article btw, but for me, the BJ saga just really seems to be setting up for a dumpster fire execution of utilization of a quality 1st round draft pick. I may be completely wrong, but more and more as I see BJ in interviews and such, his drive seems to be dwindling. Others have said it, and I agree, that OT’s will say, “yeah, wherever they want me, I will be there”. I’m not buying that. I am a Tomlin fan but I get so frustrated when I see these guys not placed where they naturally perform best. Why would you go and spend top (draft) dollar to have someone positioned where they cannot perform the same as why you freaking drafted them??!!! I just don’t get the logic. So you hold a top tier draft back from growing even more at their natural position to let another guy (Moore) who is a late bloomer maybe (?), grow to be good at that same position. It seems to me that Dan Moore is good now, and who knows what his ceiling will be, but in the process we may be wasting a guy who could have possibly grown to be the best in the league by his innate skill at that position (LT), and his freakish build. Who knows, I could be wrong, but I see this as sincerely mismanaged and believe that it is taking the drive out of Jones. Hope it’s not too late to get him back where he belongs before he also like others wants out of the Burgh.

[@DKPS_Steelers]

Thanks for reading it, Joe! - Dejan

[@joemanly8386]

@@DKPS_Steelers absolutely! You’re the best in the Burgh at what you do.

[@keithstewart8613]

If healthy Russ deserves to start next week. And I’m sure Mike Tomlin feels the same way. With that said Russ will start next week. And rightlfully so. Mark my words!

[@steelerfan1933]

Great response to the J1Q. It is tiresome to hear fans complain that the officials are "against us". I thought the crew in Denver, while "over-officious", was better than the crew in Atlanta who missed several blatant calls as well as called the weakest OPI in league history. Crews have good days and bad days, but thinking they're biased is laughable. Thank you, DK.

[@Zyreath]

I think both crews were garbage and DK seems more apt to defend them than to actual describe the reality of the situation… it’s sad really

[@perfctlyy]

I’m not sure even Mahomes could have thrown a better ball on the scramble throw to GP that didn’t count. We have a legit GUY and need to role with him. Yeah will he make mistakes? Sure, no young QB or any QB for that matter doesn’t make some mistakes. We can’t expect perfection from him but MAN he is an upgrade in every way from what we had. Maybe trade Russ to QB needy team for WR help he waived no trade clause?? He wants to play, no???

[@Nutsfordeez]

Nah they call the most Mickey Mouse shit on either our scoring plays or our big splash plays they're not biased against us but like damn give it a break

[@bradwright4826]

I'm a bears fan and I hated when they picked Caleb over fields so I'm gonna follow fields

[@daveshipley2774]

They were flag heavy on both sides

[@TommyC503]

Russ needs to play asap

[@Alart28]

Needs to play the skin flute

[@jasonbodine6033]

In response to your J1Q answer, then why do Watt and Highsmith get no help from the officials? As the J1Q question pointed out, they were held constantly and were NOT the recipients of flags while Broderick Jones received one of the ticky-tack flags for which this crew is supposedly known?

[@davecolvin310]

Watching the ball jump off his hand...it's been a long time.

[@LittleBitofCoin]

We really need roman to play in game 3 coz we really need a competent wr 2. Those refs were yet again brutal. I would crank up the throws to gp. Keep throwing it to George until he's double covered 100%. And use Justins legs more - that's his super power. And pls get healthy Isaac & keep brod on the bench until he's fully healthy & just keep him practicing at LT. We get Dylan cook back off ir soon. He can be back up at rt. Keep Justin in!! Love being at top of the afcn & the rest of the teams only have 1 win! 😅😅

[@lauraf1324]

Still too bad that tomlin overlooked Rudolph for so long

[@ninety8grovebaby701]

Anybody can correct me if I’m wrong, but I think we had like 10 penalties plus those were drive killers for the offense

[@doobiouscannibis]

Looks like what we should've expected so far with this team. I see a line that's doing what most of the rest of the league is doing, too, trying to gel. I feel like we're "on schedule" if that makes any sense. I'm not worried about Jones. Growing pains. Takes 3 to 4 years, right?

[@stevecowder4774]

It’s great to see JF perform the way he did, especially in the first half, and the offense mixing up plays in well sustained drives. Obviously, that’s what we’ve been missing. But the constant penalty flagging is really taking away from the game, making it virtually unwatchable. I just hope that’s an early season issue, and the Steelers work out those bugs soon, before we get into the meat of our schedule 😮.