Steelers Quarterback Plan for Russell Wilson, Justin Fields Before OTAs | Leadership Identity Key

The Pittsburgh Steelers have OTAs this week, but what will be their quarterback plan for Russell Wilson and Justin Fields? Chris Carter talks about what Omar Khan and Mike Tomlin have lined up, and why their approach isn't full faith in one of their quarterbacks, but a plan to hedge their bets that Wilson or Fields could succeed.
Also, Chris takes your questions on a mailbox Monday. What will the Steelers' offensive leadership look like and how will they build the offense around it? Is Najee Harris being disrespected ths offseason? That and more questions answered on this episode.
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[@MykeyGHarris]

If Justin gets the ball out quick and starts seeing the field better he could be a top 5 QB, because his mobility is 2nd to none and throws one of the better deep balls In the league.

[@MarvyG23]

Best QB wins the job

[@babybubba527]

Agreed, simple as that 🙌🏽

[@AnthonyChalk-zm7wl]

My hope is that Justin Fields really get into the film room and study defenses and peep their schemes and what their trying to do, plus learn the ends and outs of the offense he's running! I want Fields for the long-term!

[@curtisrobinson2291]

I don't think the film room is his problem. I think it's more about processing in real time. But yeah I'd love for him to sort all that out and reach his full potential

[@MrFreshEdition]

@AthonyChalk that's Tomlins Plan to have JF2 for the long term. But, the problem is that RW3 is going to flourish in this offense that is tailored made for his skillset. RW3 is 35 years old but he is in fabulous shape and health. He has lost some elusiveness, but Aurthur's Smith Offense is predicated on PA Pass. RW3 threw 26td's and 8 int's in a bad offense and bad organization with turmoil with the coach. RW3 will get the Steelers to the AFC Championship. Now, he's the issue do you resign RW3 at 36 for 2 or 3 years or do you tune the keys over to JF2 for the next 5 Years?

[@barbaradee9304]

@@MrFreshEdition I just finished watching some of Justin Fields College Games when he was at Ohio State and his 2022 2023 Season with the Chicago Bears. Justin has everything we need to be the future Franchise Quarterback of the Pittsburgh Steelers. In time, Justin Fields will lead the Steelers to a Super Bowl and WIN IT.

[@iKoniqs]

I believe if he works with the coaches well and learns the do’s and dont’s watching Russel Wilson he could be a franchise QB. No matter how you paint this scenario, gotta admit this QB room has drastically improved.

[@levidiaz3074]

My first question ⁉️ it's Superbowl 4 & goal from the 2. Whats the play call.

[@andrewshane1970]

My hope is fields is the guy for the future. Hopefully he learns from Russ and takes the leap

[@brandonmcdaniel8548]

This will be an excited to to spectate.

[@joeymendez9814]

You guys keep up with this Justin Field stuff. That’s Russell‘s team bro. You guys keep going with all this Russ is going to kill it in Pittsburgh and be there for the next 2 to 4 years guaranteed they’re gonna sign him long-term after this season, he’ll put up 30 to 35 touchdown passes in this offense give you another 2 to 5 rushing touchdowns and stabilize the offense, this type of offense he’s built with the action ball and running plays. He is by no means at his age. He still athletic and still the ball around.

[@anthonycurtis952]

They both are very good just wanted them to be there best.go steelers nation

[@jerrybooker7059]

Najee is going to be great if the line plays the way we're thinking this year.

[@SugaRay5x2]

From the work being put in from what i see Russ eork ethic is off the charts . Maybe they aren't showing what Justin is doing. And maybe its media bias but Russ is working hard like a young ab

[@JustinWeimer-ol2sg]

Christopher Carter, Noah strackbein, MD SPORTS ARE 3 AWESOME SHOWS. Keep it up you rock very

[@AFL67pitt]

What Noah changes like the wind straight up click bait

[@oldgrizz8720]

Do you think they'll keep Kyle Allen or John Rhys Plumlee as the 3rd QB on the roster. Plumlee seems to be a better fit for the new offense.

[@babybubba527]

CC said AB went full AB lmfaooo 😂😂

[@donmiguel4848]

In my eyes it's not the question whether Fields is able to outplay Russ, it's the question if he can win the backup position VS John Rhys Plumlee. Plumlee is in size and skillset the perfect backup for a Russ tailored offense, he is a bargain and has also the potential to be a legitimate successor of a successful Russ era in Pittsburgh 3+ years down the road. Plumlee is the better passer than Fields, he is even the better athlete, his dash is 4'39 and he is extreme agile. Arm strength is the only argument for Fields, but Plumlee can evolve this aspect of his play.

[@dlw2982]

Washout your eyes.

[@sidh9913]

lol.. obviously a browns fan.. worrying about Watsons piss poor play and ridiculous CAP hit.😅😅😅

[@jerrybooker7059]

That is a great question from 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@MrFreshEdition]

The dilemma is that RW3 is going to flourish in this offense that is tailored made for his skillset. RW3 is 35 years old but he is in fabulous shape and health. He has lost some elusiveness, but Aurthur's Smith Offense is predicated on PA Pass. RW3 threw 26td's and 8 int's in a bad offense and bad organization with turmoil with the coach. RW3 will get the Steelers to the AFC Championship. Now, he's the issue do you resign RW3 at 36 for 2 or 3 years or do you tune the keys over to JF2 for the next 5 Years? Its a better situation than Trubisky and KP8

[@jaxboro]

Think of Fields as a late round draft pick with 38 NFL starts. He just turned 25. Nix and Penix are 24. Jayden Daniels turns 24 in Nov. We don’t know if any of them can play t the NFL level or what their shortcomings might be. Fields will be in a better offensive system, better weapons, and a better OL. If he keeps progressing with his game, we’ll be good with him long term.

[@patriciajones4206]

The situation you were talking wbout wasn't Chris's take, it was a hypothetical scenario. Chris was not saying Russell would price himself out, he was saying what if he balled out qnd began to price himself out.

[@SugaRay5x2]

Exactly Christopher Carter we arent seeing Justin working and doing interviews, why is that ? Great thought Chris .

[@BesTiCaN1000]

Because they don't want us chanting fields by week 4 like with Mitch and kp8, and there is a HUGE POSSIBILITY that could happen Russ is a 35 year old qb that can't throw over the middle and got paid millions to leave his last two teams. Am I hoping for Russ to play bad ABSOLUTELY NOT, but the facts are there is a good chance he does.

[@70bluesville]

Fields in the slot or out wide. Pitch outside for a Fields Bomb, end around behind Washington or deep to Pickens. So many options to be devastating!

[@vibinwithdadawgz]

the steelers main problem is they don’t know when a guy is done. they held on to big ben too long and it cost them. if your the steelers you don’t want have that kind of kenny pickett situation again. so if russ plays well which he probably does i’d keep him around for another year but making him the guy another 3-5 years would be insane.

[@el_d_bigboss7292]

I think Justin fields coming in on short yardage plays can be bread and butter with him having the ability to run a pass giving him the options on short yardage downs anywhere on the field not just redzone only thing that would stop it would be qb egos they would have to be willing

[@mike2687]

Russ’s best attribute is his red zone conversions…. there’s no way I’m taking him out for those possessions. I could see your point in short yardage if we had an immobile QB but that’s not the case. Give me the better QB along with the running game behind an improved OL for short yardage.

[@el_d_bigboss7292]

@@mike2687 his best attribute is the deep ball and protecting the football can he do some mobile stuff still sure I didn’t say that he couldn’t but you would have a wider range of plays with fields and im talking about short yardage 2nd and 3 3rd and 2 like I said the only problem would be egos

[@mike2687]

@@el_d_bigboss7292 - I don't disagree about his deep ball at all... merely focussing on his red zone efficiency. I'm still not removing the better QB in those 3rd and 2 situations... more options is nice but I still want the better decision maker.

[@DougShauger-ov8pj]

Love your show Chris! Not sure why we keep talking like both guys are going to play this year last thing Steelers need this year is Steelers QB drama I know I’m in the minority on this but neither guy is a good QB to many negatives to there game specially Fields .if Russ looks bad and we need to switch QB mid season Vegas is right

[@johnmilesko9745]

Well, if the trend continues, Caleb Williams will be our First QB in 4 years anyways….😂😂

[@efwewfwef1549]

;))))

[@Kovatt2]

Their's a balance you need to do when evaluating players. On one hand, you need to try and see "potential/talent" and be patient if that doesn't show itself right away...on the other ultimately, you need to have a "show me" line in the sand so you don't stick with someone too long that never realizes their potential. It's a tightrope act, for sure, and nobody has the right answers 100% of the time, even if they think they do.

[@recoparson3923]

Am I the only one getting Any given Sunday vibes 🤔 😆🤣

[@mike2687]

I need to see them not get smashed by a contender outside of the division or put up big time points consistently before I get those vibes…. Don’t get me wrong, I like the direction.

[@donovansign3140]

​@@mike2687no you weren't you we're an advocate for King Pickett and you were bringing Up reasons that the Steelers shouldn't pursue Wilson

[@ryannapa5720]

Lol ​@@donovansign3140

[@mike2687]

@@donovansign3140 - I never wanted the Steelers to pick any QB from that class for several reasons: didn't think any were good enough and hated the position any would be put in; bad OL, bad OC and no confidence in the HC to mitigate any of those issues. Since they went with KP, I pulled for him as I'll pull for whoever wears the black and gold which is now Russ. I was not an advocate for Russ but the price point was right. Reason being, I think he's a one year guy and would prefer a more long term cheap option. In short, at that point, I would have rather lost with KP and moved on in a future draft than have another ~.500 season with Russ which is about where I think they'll be. What I'm an "advocate" for at the QB position, and have been since Ben retired, is having a cheap QB until the roster has been fixed (which should've been done during the Najee and Kenny drafts). With the rest of the North paying out big for their QB's, having the best overall roster looked to be very attainable. That would give them the flexibility to trade up for a top tier rookie giving them a large SB window or trading/signing an established vet for a SB run. I've been very consistent in this. When I said, "I like the direction"... I'm referring to Khan and Weidl fixing the past draft mistakes and filling in the trenches and overall roster construction. I've been very consistent in that as well.

[@donovansign3140]

@@mike2687 Fair but in are Debate a long time ago I brought Up All the Reasons that the Steelers should pursue Wilson and you still thought that they should move Forward with Pickett. And regarding The "I like the Direction"that the Steelers are going in I didn't Understand what you Meant since the draft is only One piece of puzzle to building the Roster. But I see Wilson staying for a little while because there are no good QB prospects in the 2025 Draft

[@perryellis1423]

It would be best for the Steelers if Justin Fields wins the starting QB job week one and entire season, then we can either sign him long term and have our qb set for years

[@mike2687]

Well that depends: does he win it because of great QB play or due to poor play from Russ? If (big if) JF is the QB of the future, would it not be better to have him play behind Russ and only get used sparingly to keep his cost down? Not many teams out there winning SB with QBs off the rookie contract or not on team friendly deals.

[@ericmaclaurin8525]

​@@mike2687Best case might even be Wilson winning the job and playing well enough to trade after Fields signs a long term deal. But it would be nice to see fields as the starter before signing him to be the starter. He'll always look good as the backup.

[@mike2687]

@@ericmaclaurin8525 - trade Wilson? A guy on a cheap one year deal? Even if he's winning the job? Not sure I'm following the reasoning here.

[@ELIVIII]

Mascot match gonna be available?

[@aaronjade3972]

Najee is going to go off this yr … So will Warren … we have a great rb room let’s not jinx this fortunate situation we have for once lol 😂

[@lewisvolk1835]

Let's not speculate until we know what they can do on the field.

[@mike2687]

Not thinking that Najee being worth a big time contract extension isn't the same as hating him.

[@BunnyBerigan99]

Chris, I object to when referring to Big Ben you use the term "Old Man Ben". Here's some facts for you about Ben's last yr, 9 - 7 record and a playoff appearance vs K.C. For the '21 season 390 comp - 605 Att. 3740 yds 22tds & 10int @ 64.5%. QBR of 86.8. Playoff game vs K.C. 29 -44 for 215 yds @ 65.9% & 2 tds 0 int with 92.5 rating. Since you fail to present further facts that the Steelers Front Office did Ben no favors in His last yr. Here's Ben's starting OL - LT Dan Moore (rookie) LG Kevin Dotson (2nd yr) C Kendrick Green (rookie) RG Trai Turner ( free agent off the street) RT Chuks Okorafor. Since you like to use thew term "Old Man Ben" several times I feel you are disparaging Big Ben every time you use it. Please show more respect for a future 1st ballot H.O.F.er.

[@03Man11]

There are RBs who have been considerably more efficient than Najee even with bad offensive lines. That can’t be an excuse.

[@levidiaz3074]

It's not. It's more of a salary cap formula. They've done the math already.

[@perryellis1423]

Im not so sure Russell Wilson wins the job....just saying 😒

[@PatriotWatchUSA]

If he doesn't you are in trouble this year.

[@JAMESJJEFFERS]

Well Since Wilson ALREADY Beat Field's in a Regular season Game AND ALREADY Showed He is Capable of Beating the Superbowl Champs as well as the Team We Lost to in the Playoffs at their House. I say Wilson is the Starter and Fields can Learn. I Don't See a Competition. I See a Heirarchy being formed. If they do it right they will have Both Back Up and Premier QBs for the Next Few Years. The Bronco's are on the Hook Next Year Too. Remember 54 Snaps cost you a 4th over a 6th... Fields Definitely can use what Kenny Should have Done!!!... Then When he takes over Russ will be the Back Up..

[@jesseduke203]

Najee Harris has had 3 straight 1000 heard seasons with terrible coaching on offense and a bad offensive line. I think he breaks out this year and rushes for over 1400 yards.

[@mike2687]

I think he'll have a very good year with the improved OL, OC and QB... I still wouldn't want to pay him big money because there's a bunch of RBs that can produce with that recipe.

[@DeCurtaRican]

Russ has thrown 40 TDs before…in multiple seasons.

[@perryellis1423]

Years ago, remember he's older much older now

[@PatriotWatchUSA]

He did that once and it was 5 years ago. Since that time he has not hit 4,000 yards or 30 TD> Decline is under statement

[@michaelbooth4998]

Russ & Jus are NOT a competition. That's click bait BS. Art, Mike, Omar & Art are plazma welding SB '24 '25 Championships with rings all around yall. Russ & Jus are TeamMates in sync to win games in the SteelHouse. OWNER'S ORDERS. Take The Shot.

[@jerrybooker7059]

I don't want to see another, 'bubble screen' season.

[@donmiguel4848]

It's not the hight that matters for a tackle, it's the arm length. Usually more hight means more arm length, but Fautanu has very long arms for his hight, nearly as long as Jones. I would keep Jones at right and Fautanu at left instead of flipping their used positions.

[@TheTrainMan570]

Part of this. And I don’t care what anyone says to the contrary. But Ben Roethlisberger was never a leader.

[@Thisguy5]

With the disfunction and lack of leadership on the offense.. It seems like Tomlin is solely focused on the Defense and leaves the offense for whoever’s the OC..

[@mike2687]

I’d agree with that assessment.

[@blairbrownie1223]

I don’t think Fields has any chance whatsoever to be starting QB. Tomlin will NOT do that to a man of Wilson’s stature and pedigree. Fields is being tutored and groomed for QB1 NEXT season

[@perniciousprogressive8333]

The whole dis track on Naj is BS! Answer this; how did teams prep to defend against the Steelers for the last three years? Simple; just stack the line and pack the box. Bring your best thumper, 'cuz the Steelers are gonna try and run, with WHO playing line? I mean Mason Cole ended every play wandering around lost w/ his assignment ten yards away, or, he was pushed back into the QB, and/or tangled up the nearest guard while he collapsed. And HE'S the guy we kept! But hey, Naj ONLY gained a thousand yds. EVERY YEAR, so I guess it's somehow on home? And let's not forget the epic Canada brain trust calling plays that were always either telegraphed or just plain stupid. And then there's the run support that his teammate wide outs never provided. I mean the lying diva couldn't block w/ a gun to his head, and he set the tone for the rookie diva in training to half ass anything not coming to him the same way. Yeah, a 1,000 yd. runner on a so-called "team" that was usually only 4 or 5 other guys doing ANYTHING to help... like I said, this is a retarded topic. Lastly, you will not find a steady beast like Naj just hangin' out as an undrafted. Warren is a fluke, but he also doesn't pack the ass that Naj has between the tackles. If he can't get outside he doesn't gain squat, so we need the synergy of both.

[@anthonyherrmann860]

Michael's question was actually kind of basic and no one has an idea what's going to happen until they see those two play. I can't stand when you play Such stupid questions

[@barrybryant5113]

Justin's his mechanics are terrible and he also reminds me of Picket only reads one route if he can stagger his left foot back in get better back distance from the center it can change his whole eye level.

[@barbaradee9304]

Justin Fields will be a Free-Agent next Season. He is too TALENTED to be a BRIDGE-QUARTERBACK until they find "THE GUY." I hope he market himself to go into Training Camp with another Team and compete to become the Starting Quarterback. Teams are DESPERATE to sign a Talented-Young Quarterback like Justin. No need to stick around Pittsburgh and waste his Career.

[@ryannapa5720]

Lol

[@PatriotWatchUSA]

Well considering nobody wanted him this year, chances are great that nobody will next.

[@barbaradee9304]

@@PatriotWatchUSA Considering nobody wanted him this year? Is that what you know for a Fact? Were you a part of the Bears Coaching Team? Did Ryan Poles, the Bears General Manager, ever talk to you about what was happening with trading Justin? the answer definitely, NO. So in other words, you know nothing!

[@PatriotWatchUSA]

@@barbaradee9304 Listen he your problem now. I'm thrilled he's no longer a Bear. He can;t QB

[@barbaradee9304]

@@PatriotWatchUSA No problem for me! I have been a Fan of Justin since Harrison High School, Ohio State University and the Chicago Bears. A very long time! Enjoy your New "Sheriff--in-Town" and let's see how THRILLED you are after this season.

[@dlw2982]

It seams more that writers and pundits are trying to write russ into starting role. This isnt a competition....at least media isnt portraying a fair comp. Why should Justin want to stay.

[@mike2687]

Nothing to see here... the writers and pundits are simply saying it this way due to what they've seen out of each QB throughout their careers. Talking about JF questioning why to stay there or not over the media not portraying a fair competition is talking about hurt feelings. If hurt feelings are enough to make him want to leave then why would anyone want him to stay with that logic?

[@ryannapa5720]

Agreed! ​@@mike2687

[@ryannapa5720]

Nope

[@dlw2982]

These are really bad takes.