Steelers' Offense Shows Progress in Preseason Finale vs Lions | Nick Herbig/Keeanu Benton Look Nasty

The Pittsburgh Steelers may have lost their preseason finale against the Detroit Lions, but their offense showed the right signs of progress. Christopher Carter breaks down what was to like from Russell Wilson and Justin Fields in Arthur smith's offense.
Also, why do Nick Herbig and Keeanu Benton look ready to lead a defensive revolution for the Steelers' younger players? Both were regularly in the backfield throughout the preseason and look like promising young studs for the future of the defense.
Finally, Chris breaks down his initial thoughts on Zach Frazier and Broderick Jones and where they are just two weeks before the Steelers play their season opener against the Atlanta Falcons.
Steelers' Offense Shows Progress in Preseason Finale vs Lions | Nick Herbig/Keeanu Benton Look Nasty / @lockedonsteelers
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[@dvanholt]

Some people don't understand how the exhibition games work. It's not about winning football games (that's what the regular season is for). It's for the coaches to see the strengths and weaknesses of their crew.

[@Lutherson1962]

Been seeing a lot of weakness

[@SteelSquad412]

@@Lutherson1962well you’re not a coach , so what you see is not only subjective , but also irrelevant and insignificant

[@user-zm4xb5nv3n]

No doubt bro and first team looked good

[@Lutherson1962]

​@@SteelSquad412 ... Is that all you got little boy?! FN stupid pout there. Go tell mommy to take you outside for a walk.

[@levidiaz3074]

nor is about your fan dueling and draft kingdoms

[@kdogg2277]

I'd like to see some creative pass rushing packages that put TJ, Highsmith and Herbig all on the field at the same time.

[@JoeBlowThaLovaman]

That would be a problem I like herbig in the rotation and he’s getting better

[@johnurban4409]

How about a 3 man rotation. Can Herbig play both positions?

[@kdogg2277]

Herbig can give TJ & Highsmith a breather, but he’s not an every down OLB….he doesn’t have the size needed to set the edge consistently. That said, I’d like to some pass rushing packages that have TJ, Alex & Nick all on the fiekd at the same time.

[@davismcmillian6790]

Maybe you will. But it won't be pre season.

[@kdogg2277]

@@davismcmillian6790 That's true....especially now that the pre-season is over. :)

[@Zacichan0113]

herbig is next up forreal he is an animal

[@user-cx4ow8lx7p]

Cory trice and Joey porter jr are our future corners.

[@brendynchmelar9792]

If trice can stay healthy he got hurt with a groin injury this game.

[@steelcitygrillatl]

Trice fragile

[@josephdonovan9125]

​@@steelcitygrillatl Yea thats unfortunate

[@ricklove8588]

Smith has not game planed for a specific team nor has he showed his hand. So far so good

[@MizrahimJudean]

I mean he’s a veteran O Coordinator and former HC. Steelers fans gonna see it soon

[@ricklove8588]

@@MizrahimJudean facts

[@dionellwalker9762]

Bringing Fields in to run gadget plays will be throwing away downs because defenses will be looking for that, if you play him you give him the entire playbook

[@DexterDavis-p1r]

I like Fitzpatrick think he's a solid reciever

[@lnoel-tr5do]

I agree. Hoping he hangs around on the practice squad if he doesn't make 53.

[@Yawghlob]

Russ will take Steelers to the next level

[@mikep3455]

If he has more than 2 seconds to throw. If not all the Denver fans will be saying see…see…we told you! Any QB needs more than 2 seconds to throw.

[@chirocket4791]

Offense better because OL better.

[@markcollins650]

Yeah against 3 rd and 4th strangers facts

[@zeektv8435]

Whoever thanked russell, Should start over justin. Is crazy

[@markcollins650]

Hands down out played Wilson in practice and the the games !!!! Russell Wilson is a washed up bum I can't wait to see him get smashed in Atlanta facts our offensive line is horrible !!!

[@perryellis1423]

I prefer Justin Fields

[@hutchhutchison4912]

Absolutely LOVE the D's potential for DOMINANCE!!!! ✌❤🤘

[@wadems]

Good analysis.

[@christopherquarry6234]

We got this 💩!!❤😂

[@levidiaz3074]

We're gonna Wrectum

[@DeCurtaRican]

Y’all, Russ never hit a cliff. He was leading the league in passing when he suffered his hand injury in 2021, went to Denver and had a horrific year because his coach was the worst in NFL history, his team was injured, and he was injured. In 2023, he bounced back! *Here are Russ’s 2023 numbers (in 15 games, not 17).* 3,070 Yards (3,479 over 17 games) 26 TDs (29.46 over 17 games) 3 Rush TDs (3.4 over 17 games) 341 Rush Yards (386 over 17 games) 8 INTs (9 over 17 games) 66.4% Complete 78.8% Adjusted Complete Rate. 98 Passer Rating *Russ’s 2023 Rankings:* 1st in Fourth Qtr comebacks (4) 1st in Game-Winning Drives (4) 2nd in Adj. Completion Rate (78.8%)* 2nd in TD% (5.9) 4th in Completion Differentials 5th in TD-INT Ratio (26:8) 7th in Passer Rating (98.0) 8th in Rushing (341 yards in 15 games) 9th in TDs (26) 9th in INT Rate (1.8) 10th in INTs among qualified QBs (8) 11th in Completion% (66.4%) According to Sports Info Solutions (SIS), Russ’s arm is as deadly as ever! He completed six passes that flew 40+ air yards past the original line of scrimmage (for 301 yards), good for #1 in the league. Four of those six went for TDs, and the two that didn’t were attributed as drops by the targeted receivers. Russ attempted 16 such passes, and 10 were deemed on target by SIS. Of those 16 attempts, not a single one resulted in an interception. Russ had one of the league’s top deep-ball passer ratings, had one of the highest season-long 4th quarter passer ratings, and led the league in red zone efficiency for half the season. He also rushed for 341 yards in 15 games, which is the equivalent of 386 yards over 17 games, or 220%+ times the rush yards of the average NFL QB. That was with Sean Payton suppressing his numbers. Russ is still capable of rushing for 400-500 yards. That’s ELITE! You cannot be washed and do these things. He also had 4 of the top-5 least probable completions and led the Broncos to a #1 red zone performance rating for half the season. A comparison between Russ and JF: *PASSING* Completions: Russ 297, JF 227 Attempts: Russ 447, JF 370 Complete%: Russ 66.4%, JF 61.4% Yards: Russ 3,070, JF 2,562 Yds/Attempt: Russ 6.9, JF 6.9 TDs: Russ 26, JF 16 INT: Russ 8, JF 9 TD-INT Ratio: Russ 3:1, JF 1.9:1 Sacked: Russ 45, JF 44 *RUSHING* Attempts: Russ 80, JF 124 Yards: Russ 341, JF 657 Yds/Att: Russ 4.3, JF 5.3 Long: Russ 21, JF 39 20+: Russ 2, JF 5 TD: Russ 3, JF 4 *SO, QUIT TRYING TO PREMATURELY RETIRE HIM. BECAUSE HE STILL HAS 4-5 GREAT YEARS OF FOOTBALL IN HIM!*

[@Lutherson1962]

The Russ Wilson Positivity Fanboy Club. His personal stats have led to team Nothing. He has never won a single away playoff game. Your ceiling with Russ is a Wildcard loss @ Baltimore. 🤷‍♂️

[@jamesfetcho6315]

​@@Lutherson1962 so we have owned the Ravens, but if Russell plays we will lose???

[@adrielthenatural]

@@Lutherson1962What have Justin Fields stats lead to? 10-28? Fields is a backup. Russ is QB1 get over it. Hell Fields might be RB5 at this point hahaha 😆

[@michaelbooth4998]

DCR You consistently display wisdom ... or insight.

[@garycollier6950]

Russell Wilson is the only quarterback in NFL history to throw a game losing interception at the 1 yard line with 30 seconds left in a Superbowl game. Make sure you include that in all of Russ stats.

[@DeCurtaRican]

People get frustrated when I post stats exposing their false claims about about Russ. They love stats when they believe the stats support their narratives. The minute the stats don’t support them, they argue that stats are misleading. You can’t have it both ways!

[@Lutherson1962]

His stats led to more losses than wins. Listen to your own Arrogant screeching, for once Sparky

[@adrielthenatural]

Exactly

[@Deon-nm7sq]

@@Lutherson1962he had a top 5 worst defense in the nfl one of the worst running backs a bad wr core without Jerry judy

[@leonwilliams9999]

Here is a thought, remember the original STEEL CURTAIN defense, Lambert, Ham, green, here is the new one Watt, high Smith, Hayward ready to wreak havoc and cause all kinds of problems no matter what offensive game plan you try to use good luck with that!!!!!!!!!

[@bryanlegarretta3404]

Herbig needs to play more on 3rd down passing downs. Like a pass rusher package with watt highsmith Herbig cam

[@transgress]

That A. Smith offense will surely lock in. Lets GO

[@12egaines]

If I’m Justin just send me to the Vikings

[@Gungadin0112]

Okay done GOOD!

[@kaipomidro7734]

All we need is a slot on D and we’re set. Could be the top in league.

[@noland7827]

Sutton coming back down the stretch so dont need to worry

[@charleshoger8000]

Chris, how about a video on what's going on with the continuing fumbling between Nate Herbig and Justin Fields? Who is the issue?

[@donteharris5317]

FYI. That was Frazier not Herbig. Herbig got hurt last week and is out for the entire season, but we get you.

[@noland7827]

they were switching QBs every drive in this preseason game just a simple miscommunication on silent count aint worth makin a video on

[@LockedOnSteelers]

As Noland says here, the exchanges earlier were between Herbig and Fields. The mis-snap by Frazier was simply because of a silent count. Not a big deal IMO.

[@natetewkesbury]

​@@LockedOnSteelers*Ill ask the man who is always around this team this ? So I think Tomlin and Austin will be creative and multiple in the Nickel/Dime subpackages. The SS Elliott in the Slot with Minka & Kazee as the deep Safeties, as well as kicking CB Jackson inside at Slot Corner with Trice playing outside opposite Porter. All this will help offset Bishop as the full-time Nickel Slot playing over 60% of the snaps*

[@douglasbreeden5078]

How much does preseason mean, well the AFC North was a combined 1- 11

[@SteelixtheSteelersfan]

It tickles me that the lions back up last name was hooker 😂😭 I was watching with my wife and I was like "watch babe watch the interior defense swarm that hooker" and my daughter and her kept looking at me like I was a dad which was what I wanted but this game made me realize we only used 25% of our offensive power and still scored plenty and our defense is gonna be number 1 this year im calling it now Chris!!!

[@jpreacher66]

This is an overreaction by Chris. The defense did what they were supposed to do against lesser talent. Not sold on Herbig yet bc of his size and bc he didn't show up in the Bills playoff game when he had his opportunities. I hope I'm wrong about Herbig but I don't see him being this great OLB, I can see him being capable and a solid player to have for the future but not a definitive starter. Broderick is injured and the Steelers are messing this poor kids career by playing him. Broderick should sit and get whatever it is that is bothering him resolved and let Moore and Troy handle the line in his absence.

[@popamalu2882]

Gotta remember they just running simple concepts as well... they was just getting in game shape that's what preseason is for.. getting lube game reps running maybe 10 percent of the playbook that was scrapped. Very simple/vanilla concepts to see who can do what, not even playing to win... playing to see what might work . Take very vanilla concepts of what you would really run to see what it look like

[@markcollins650]

Yeah against 3rd and 4th stringers

[@markcollins650]

We dont need get ahead of our selves we played nothing but 2 nd and 3rd or 4th string players facts!!!

[@perryellis1423]

So after a td run by Patterson, thats it Russ is qb1 😂😂😂😂 whatever "qb competition" the sequel filmed by Mike Tomlin 😂😂😂

[@terpmaniac]

Jeez he played against guys who will be working at Home Depot in a week.

[@davidjohnson3426]

Y’all and the media blame Justin for everything so it’s his fault we lost

[@mikep3455]

You put Justin in motion and add another quality receiver Justin Fields will be dangerous!!

[@tyrone4283]

Russ and Fields' delivery is slow and late, fields can't read defenses, even on the pickens throw in that one drive the ball came out late.. WATCH THE TAPE, Rattler anticipation is one time, and he is a better thrower than fields, Russ is a champion i get that, but Rattler upside is waaay better than both of theirs.. Guaranteed..

[@silentthud742]

Come on man be honest with your viewers. Detroit had no starters in the game, mostly third and fourth stringers.

[@kiaadams104]

bro... didnt they play 2nd and 3rd team defense LOL

[@johnnydays4595]

Why don't you find you a team to root for other than the Steelers😂😂😂 I've been still a fan since 1975 through the good and the bad people like you get on my damn nerves

[@kiaadams104]

@@johnnydays4595 ... so you'd rather people be brainwashed, fake, and act positive about a weak offense that went up against 2nd and 3rd stringers? you want people to be excited about that? delusional fans like you that cant handle criticism, yall are the annoying ones.

[@kiaadams104]

@@johnnydays4595 cant handle criticism can you?... put on your big boy pants. you can be objective. smh. brianwashed fanboys, far to common nowadays.

[@manifestra2003]

In preseason many 1st string QBs play against 2nd and 3rd team defense genius lol. Coaches often refuse to play their best players out of fear of injury. Get a clue!

[@kiaadams104]

@@manifestra2003 yea... we know that. That's why you can't get hyped about preseason. Backups are playing. Smh. Learn how to read. You just made my point for me.

[@jeffreyburns2626]

He might be better than TJ. Remember TJ turned into an edge rusher his last year of college, I believe

[@kdogg2277]

I love NIck Herbig and his tenacity. But he is pretty much a 3rd down player. He doesn't have the size/bulk to set the edge and defend the run.

[@utah2nyc250]

😂😂😂😂 no worries guys tomlin it’s gonna discover the cure of cancer with his 9-8

[@Jodyrides]

5 and 12- maybe 6 and 11…. This will be Tomlins first losing season.. all the other teams already have enough film on Wilson and Fields tendencies, strengths, and weakness.. I hope the Steelers win, I have not missed a Steeler game since the mid-70s. just look at the schedule, look at the last eight games of the season, the Eagles, the Chiefs, then two games each against Cleveland, Cincinnati, Baltimore.. It is the toughest schedule in the entire, NFL, and Pittsburgh has three new quarterbacks, and a new coordinator, that’s a tough row to hoe

[@dionellwalker9762]

The Steelers won games last season without a functioning QB until Rudolph came in so competent QB play will take pressure off the defense to pitch shutouts and the Steelers will be a tough out as most Tomlin teams are

[@markcollins650]

I say 0 17

[@dwaynethomas4655]

Stop trying to wish for a Seattle Russ that's over.

[@DeCurtaRican]

Says who? Russ never hit a cliff. He was leading the league in passing when he suffered his hand injury in 2021, went to Denver in 2022 and had a horrific year because his coach was the worst in NFL history, his team was injured, and he was injured. Btw, Russ’s worst year was still better than Justin Fields’s BEST year. In 2023, he bounced back! *Here are Russ’s 2023 numbers (in 15 games, not 17).* 3,070 Yards (3,479 over 17 games) 26 TDs (29.46 over 17 games) 3 Rush TDs (3.4 over 17 games) 341 Rush Yards (386 over 17 games) 8 INTs (9 over 17 games) 66.4% Complete 78.8% Adjusted Complete Rate. 98 Passer Rating *Russ’s 2023 Rankings:* 1st in Fourth Qtr comebacks (4) 1st in Game-Winning Drives (4) 2nd in Adj. Completion Rate (78.8%)* 2nd in TD% (5.9) 4th in Completion Differentials 5th in TD-INT Ratio (26:8) 7th in Passer Rating (98.0) 8th in Rushing (341 yards in 15 games) 9th in TDs (26) 9th in INT Rate (1.8) 10th in INTs among qualified QBs (8) 11th in Completion% (66.4%) According to Sports Info Solutions (SIS), Russ’s arm is as deadly as ever! He completed six passes that flew 40+ air yards past the original line of scrimmage (for 301 yards), good for #1 in the league. Four of those six went for TDs, and the two that didn’t were attributed as drops by the targeted receivers. Russ attempted 16 such passes, and 10 were deemed on target by SIS. Of those 16 attempts, not a single one resulted in an interception. Russ had one of the league’s top deep-ball passer ratings, had one of the highest season-long 4th quarter passer ratings, and led the league in red zone efficiency for half the season. He also rushed for 341 yards in 15 games, which is the equivalent of 386 yards over 17 games, or 220%+ times the rush yards of the average NFL QB. That was with Sean Payton suppressing his numbers. Russ is still capable of rushing for 400-500 yards. That’s ELITE! You cannot be washed and do these things. He also had 4 of the top-5 least probable completions and led the Broncos to a #1 red zone performance rating for half the season. A comparison between Russ and JF: *PASSING* Completions: Russ 297, JF 227 Attempts: Russ 447, JF 370 Complete%: Russ 66.4%, JF 61.4% Yards: Russ 3,070, JF 2,562 Yds/Attempt: Russ 6.9, JF 6.9 TDs: Russ 26, JF 16 INT: Russ 8, JF 9 TD-INT Ratio: Russ 3:1, JF 1.9:1 Sacked: Russ 45, JF 44 *RUSHING* Attempts: Russ 80, JF 124 Yards: Russ 341, JF 657 Yds/Att: Russ 4.3, JF 5.3 Long: Russ 21, JF 39 20+: Russ 2, JF 5 TD: Russ 3, JF 4 *SO, QUIT TRYING TO PREMATURELY RETIRE HIM. BECAUSE HE STILL HAS 4-5 GOOD YEARS OF FOOTBALL IN HIM!*

[@mikep3455]

Russell can throw the football. Just needs offensive line to give him more than 2 seconds to throw the ball!!

[@perryellis1423]

In Seattle Russ at least could run , but now he can't and this offensive line 🙄 Russ is gonna get killed and the Steelers especially Mike Tomlin will eventually be blamed and possibly fired at the end. But knowing Tomlin to save his win streak he'll switch up on Russ and move in Justin Fields. Just to go 10-7, 9-8, never lost!!!

[@user-oy7ec1np8v]

CC good show but we've seen this movie before. Justin showed that Three years in Chicago and he was 'Hot Garbage' Stop talking yourself into JF. Kyle Allen is better than him.

[@dwaynethomas4655]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂you sure are a fanatic.

[@dionellwalker9762]

What are you smoking, be careful because in some states it's a FELONY

[@markcollins650]

Yeah and you was the first guy out there telling everyone tht Pickett was the next Dan Moreno 😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😊😊😊😊

[@YghjkkkTyuhj-h8g]

J Fields should fire his agent for sending him off

[@antoniojackson6554]

Fields wanted to come to Pittsburgh...... ya'll keep forgetting about this. Fields is where he wanted to be. He'll be learning from the guy he patterned his game after. R Wilson

[@YghjkkkTyuhj-h8g]

@@antoniojackson6554 congrats to Wilson but no way J Fields come here during a contract year to "learn". His agent sent him off

[@tyrone4283]

Steelers should trade for Spencer Rattler he is better than russ and fields, he is the Saints' 2nd or 3rd string, but man, he looks good.

[@Deon-nm7sq]

How about NO

[@tyrone4283]

@@Deon-nm7sq i kno waaaaaayyyyy more about football than you.. please trust me on that

[@Deon-nm7sq]

@@tyrone4283 bro so I’m supposed to trust you know more about football when you just recommended for the Steelers to trade for Spencer rattler

[@Deon-nm7sq]

@@tyrone4283 do you know how unrealistic and stupid take that is?

[@Deon-nm7sq]

@@tyrone4283 ur some random guy talking out of ur butt capping and stuff keep crying we have Justin fields and Russ we don’t need any more but bc you know more bc u said so

[@pro16K-k7k]

Russ is trash have fun Steelers nation. As a Bronco fan, I ignored the warnings from Seahawks fans, they were right, don't ignore our warnings.

[@John-xf4wp]

Some people's TRASH can be the right organizations TREASURE 😊. If he can give the Steelers what he gave the Broncos last year, then he will be our recycled trash that Arthur Smith turns to treasure 😊

[@DeCurtaRican]

Trash? Says who? Russ never hit a cliff. He was leading the league in passing when he suffered his hand injury in 2021, went to Denver and had a horrific year because his coach was the worst in NFL history, his team was injured, and he was injured. In 2023, he bounced back! *Here are Russ’s 2023 numbers (in 15 games, not 17).* 3,070 Yards (3,479 over 17 games) 26 TDs (29.46 over 17 games) 3 Rush TDs (3.4 over 17 games) 341 Rush Yards (386 over 17 games) 8 INTs (9 over 17 games) 66.4% Complete 78.8% Adjusted Complete Rate. 98 Passer Rating *Russ’s 2023 Rankings:* 1st in Fourth Qtr comebacks (4) 1st in Game-Winning Drives (4) 2nd in Adj. Completion Rate (78.8%)* 2nd in TD% (5.9) 4th in Completion Differentials 5th in TD-INT Ratio (26:8) 7th in Passer Rating (98.0) 8th in Rushing (341 yards in 15 games) 9th in TDs (26) 9th in INT Rate (1.8) 10th in INTs among qualified QBs (8) 11th in Completion% (66.4%) According to Sports Info Solutions (SIS), Russ’s arm is as deadly as ever! He completed six passes that flew 40+ air yards past the original line of scrimmage (for 301 yards), good for #1 in the league. Four of those six went for TDs, and the two that didn’t were attributed as drops by the targeted receivers. Russ attempted 16 such passes, and 10 were deemed on target by SIS. Of those 16 attempts, not a single one resulted in an interception. Russ had one of the league’s top deep-ball passer ratings, had one of the highest season-long 4th quarter passer ratings, and led the league in red zone efficiency for half the season. He also rushed for 341 yards in 15 games, which is the equivalent of 386 yards over 17 games, or 220%+ times the rush yards of the average NFL QB. That was with Sean Payton suppressing his numbers. Russ is still capable of rushing for 400-500 yards. That’s ELITE! You cannot be washed and do these things. He also had 4 of the top-5 least probable completions and led the Broncos to a #1 red zone performance rating for half the season. A comparison between Russ and JF: *PASSING* Completions: Russ 297, JF 227 Attempts: Russ 447, JF 370 Complete%: Russ 66.4%, JF 61.4% Yards: Russ 3,070, JF 2,562 Yds/Attempt: Russ 6.9, JF 6.9 TDs: Russ 26, JF 16 INT: Russ 8, JF 9 TD-INT Ratio: Russ 3:1, JF 1.9:1 Sacked: Russ 45, JF 44 *RUSHING* Attempts: Russ 80, JF 124 Yards: Russ 341, JF 657 Yds/Att: Russ 4.3, JF 5.3 Long: Russ 21, JF 39 20+: Russ 2, JF 5 TD: Russ 3, JF 4 *SO, QUIT TRYING TO PREMATURELY RETIRE HIM. BECAUSE HE STILL HAS 4-5 GOOD YEARS OF FOOTBALL IN HIM!*

[@DeCurtaRican]

@@John-xf4wp: He will do even better than that. Russ could easily have had 4,000+ yards and 40 TDs last year. Sean Payton was sabotaging him. Russ is going to torch tf out of Denver. Watch!

[@DeCurtaRican]

@@John-xf4wp: Russ never hit a cliff. He was leading the league in passing when he suffered his hand injury in 2021, went to Denver and had a horrific year because his coach was the worst in NFL history, his team was injured, and he was injured. In 2023, he bounced back! *Here are Russ’s 2023 numbers (in 15 games, not 17).* 3,070 Yards (3,479 over 17 games) 26 TDs (29.46 over 17 games) 3 Rush TDs (3.4 over 17 games) 341 Rush Yards (386 over 17 games) 8 INTs (9 over 17 games) 66.4% Complete 78.8% Adjusted Complete Rate. 98 Passer Rating *Russ’s 2023 Rankings:* 1st in Fourth Qtr comebacks (4) 1st in Game-Winning Drives (4) 2nd in Adj. Completion Rate (78.8%)* 2nd in TD% (5.9) 4th in Completion Differentials 5th in TD-INT Ratio (26:8) 7th in Passer Rating (98.0) 8th in Rushing (341 yards in 15 games) 9th in TDs (26) 9th in INT Rate (1.8) 10th in INTs among qualified QBs (8) 11th in Completion% (66.4%) According to Sports Info Solutions (SIS), Russ’s arm is as deadly as ever! He completed six passes that flew 40+ air yards past the original line of scrimmage (for 301 yards), good for #1 in the league. Four of those six went for TDs, and the two that didn’t were attributed as drops by the targeted receivers. Russ attempted 16 such passes, and 10 were deemed on target by SIS. Of those 16 attempts, not a single one resulted in an interception. Russ had one of the league’s top deep-ball passer ratings, had one of the highest season-long 4th quarter passer ratings, and led the league in red zone efficiency for half the season. He also rushed for 341 yards in 15 games, which is the equivalent of 386 yards over 17 games, or 220%+ times the rush yards of the average NFL QB. That was with Sean Payton suppressing his numbers. Russ is still capable of rushing for 400-500 yards. That’s ELITE! You cannot be washed and do these things. He also had 4 of the top-5 least probable completions and led the Broncos to a #1 red zone performance rating for half the season. A comparison between Russ and JF: *PASSING* Completions: Russ 297, JF 227 Attempts: Russ 447, JF 370 Complete%: Russ 66.4%, JF 61.4% Yards: Russ 3,070, JF 2,562 Yds/Attempt: Russ 6.9, JF 6.9 TDs: Russ 26, JF 16 INT: Russ 8, JF 9 TD-INT Ratio: Russ 3:1, JF 1.9:1 Sacked: Russ 45, JF 44 *RUSHING* Attempts: Russ 80, JF 124 Yards: Russ 341, JF 657 Yds/Att: Russ 4.3, JF 5.3 Long: Russ 21, JF 39 20+: Russ 2, JF 5 TD: Russ 3, JF 4

[@manifestra2003]

Us Steelers WILL ignore your so called warnings. We couldn’t care less what you and your organization & fan base thinks. Enjoy Sabotage Sean Payton🗑️.