Justin Fields could fit Steelers’ future better than Russell Wilson | Pro Football Talk | NFL on NBC

[@DRC219]

Fields QB1 ! Give that young man two consecutive years with the same HC and OC like he never had in Chicago. With better offensive weapons in Pittsburgh

[@universalexteriors8239]

Only reason I like Fields is that they can save cap space and sign at least 2 FA lineman, 1 DT, a WR, and a new CB2. Draft the remaining team needs. 2026 could be their QB draft year.

[@unbiased_fan]

Russell Wilson was selected to another Pro Bowl in 2024, doesn’t this means he is still a top 10 QB? He has played in 2 Super Bowls and won 1, has combined Super Bowls passer rating of 116.8 with TD-Int ratio 4-1, has 130 combined wins, he is a 10 X Pro Bowler with 5 legitimate MVP caliber seasons, has > 50K combined passing yards and 377 combined passing TD’s with < 6500 passing attempts, has career TD-Int ratio > 3-1 and a passing rating of ~ 100, has ~ 6K combined rushing yards and 34 rushing TD’s. Russell Wilson has started in 199 regular season and 17 playoff games. Experience, ability to throw accurate deep balls, and glimpses of vintage Russell Wilson this season proves Russell Wilson could still be an elite QB. Russell Wilson’s current resume 2012-2024 (13 seasons) Super Bowl XLVIII Winner 🥇 18-25, 206 yards, TD-Int 2-0 123.1 passer rating 3 rushes for 26 yards 0 turnover, 0 sack Super Bowl XLIX Loss 🥈 12-21, 247 yards, TD-Int 2-1 110.6 passer rating 3 rushes for 39 yards Regular Season record 121-77-1 TD-Int 350-111 TD-Int ratio 3:1 Passing yards 46135 Completion percentage 64.7 Passer rating 99.8 (Top 5) Rushing yards 5462 (Top 5) Rushing touchdowns 31 (Top 5) Playoffs record 9-8 (Top 15) TD-Int 27-12, 2:1 (Top 15) Passing yards 4056 (Top 15) Passer rating 96.8 (Top 15) Rushing yards 527 (Top 5) Rushing touchdowns 3 (Top 15) Super Bowl Appearance X 2, 1 win Pro Bowls X 10 (Top 15) All-Pro X 4 NFL Rookie of The Year (2012) AP Top 5 Offensive Player of The Year X 4 NFL Top 100 selection X 9 still not a MVP Regular Season passing touchdown leader X 1 Regular Season passer rating leader X 1 Playoffs passing touchdown leader X 1 Playoffs passer rating leader X 1 Top 5 passer rating in Super Bowl (s) Top 5 TD% in Super Bowl (s) Top 2 in Super Bowl (s) yards per attempt Top 5 in career passer rating ~ 98.8 Top 5 in career TD:Int ratio > 3:1 Top 12 in career regular season wins 121 -4 wins to move in Top 10 Top 13 in career playoffs wins 9 - 2 wins to move in Top 10 MOST WINS BY A QB IN FIRST 9 SEASONS Only QB > 40,000 passing and > 5,000 rushing yards Joined Peyton Manning as the only QB to record 3000 passing yards in each of their first 10 seasons Third quarterback in NFL history to throw 30 touchdowns in four consecutive seasons FIRST QB TO HAVE FIVE CONSECUTIVE GAMES WITH. 3+ TDs AND 0 INTs BEST 5-GAME STREAK IN NFL HISTORY (19 TDs) Most passing yards in a playoff game by a rookie: 385 Most fourth quarter touchdown passes in a season: 16 Winning record in 10 out of 13 seasons 10 + wins in 12 full seasons Playoffs appearances in 9 out of 13 seasons This resume is better than 50% of QB’s in the HOF. Noteworthy mentions: 5 TD’s:0 Int games (4), 5 TD’s:1 Int games (1) 4 TD’s:0 Int games (8), 4 TD’s:1 Int games (4) 3 TD’s:0 Int games (19), 3 TD’s:1 Int games (9) 300+ yards passing games (35) 50+ yards rushing games (33) 3 Rushing TD’s games (1) Passer rating of 100+ games (101) RUSSELL WILSON Head to Head record vs regular seasons, playoffs Aaron Rodgers 4-4, 1-1 Drew Brees 1-1, 1-0 Eli Manning 3-0, no game Matthew Stafford 2-3, 1-0 Peyton Manning 1-0, 1-0 Tom Brady 2-0, 0-1 Russell Wilson’s career narrative “Legion of Boom” era for the Seattle Seahawks is generally considered to have ended around 2015, as this was the last season where their defensive core of Richard Sherman, Earl Thomas, and Kam Chancellor were all playing at a high level together and the team maintained their defensive dominance across the league; marking the end of their peak performance as a unit. In the 6 seasons following the Legion of Boom, Russell Wilson had W-L-T 58-35-1, TD-Int 186-53, (3) 4 thousands yards passing seasons, 2259 rushing yards, 11 rushing TD’s and led the Seahawks to 4 playoff appearances while putting up MVP caliber statistics. Statically notable years at Seattle: 2015 TD-Int 34-8, 2017 TD-Int 34-11, 2018 TD-Int 35-7, 2019 TD-Int 31-5, 2020 TD-Int 40-13 while competing over 65% of passes and having a QB rating over 100. Russell Wilson’s 2 seasons in Denver: TD-Int 42-19, 618 rushing yards, 6 rushing touchdowns, Comp % 63.3, 7 4QC, 7 GWD. Russell Wilson had incompetent Nathaniel Hackett in his 1st year and bigoted Sean Payton in his 2nd year. Wilson’s 2024 season with Steelers: TD-INT 16-5 (3:1), completion % 63.7, 2482 passing yards, 155 rushing yards and 2 rushing touchdowns. Playoff loss vs Baltimore: TD-Int 2-0, completion % 68.9, passer rating 121.3. Remember he started the season W-L 6-1 before going through the toughest schedule to end the season. Steelers had a terrible offensive line, only one top tier receiver who missed 3 games in the losing stretch and an overrated defense. He was therefore selected for his 10th Pro Bowl.

[@xl_wutang_lx]

@@unbiased_fan Hi Russ! 🙄

[@bert891]

Doesn’t matter who the Steelers QB is. That o-line is still horrible and has been since before Ben retired. Both Fields and Wilson were running for their lives behind this line the entire season. Until they fix the o-line, no QB is going to work.

[@TheBillykurtz]

They are an extremely young O-line most only in their 2-3rd year coming up. It takes time for O-linemen to develop. can't say they haven't tried to upgrade it with all the draft pick they have used these past two years.

[@shaquille26able]

Atleast you feel good about fields escaping the pressure.. Russ did it but he can't do all the time.. He was getting killed.. Which force him to get quick releases or sacks

[@bert891]

@@TheBillykurtz what about the past 7 years? They spent all their top picks and money on the defensive side of the ball. They’re last or close to it on offensive spending and top in defensive spending.

[@bert891]

@@shaquille26able it also doesn’t help that their philosophy is to draft character flawed receivers in the later rounds versus high character guys in the first round. When you only one talented receiver who doesn’t give full effort, this is the stuff that happens.

[@tony.bickert]

Fields is still young enough to have potential to be a pro bowl qb, IF he can grow into a better passer and pocket general, IF he has a pro bowl Oline, and IF he’s got a pro bowl RB - hopefully NH. Lots of IFs!!!

[@kevinpierce1229]

Go ahead and sign Justin then draft Will Howard in the 3rd.

[@juniormyrie7404]

Poor Russ…everyone hates him.

[@eddiewinehosen6665]

Because he's a big douche. 3 teams now and players say the same, he's not a team guy and people think he's an a-hole.

[@KnowsStalgia]

@@eddiewinehosen6665give us the direct quotes of these players mr inside stuff

[@seddrock]

Ive never heard a direct quote and neither has he​@KnowsStalgia

[@Vj19339]

Look at these two genius

[@MU_._]

Especially Chris Simms, who the heck heck can understand anything he's trying to say

[@ssacra22]

Still not sure how we haven't brought in a guy like Frank Reich, who is well known to be an excellent QB mentor and coach. He would be great for Justin Fields.

[@arizonaron7814]

Steelers need find a good QB class thats worthy of tanking for and do it. Thats the only way to compete is with a good QB.

[@rusty4265]

4:20 Yea this is the odd part. Mike T sat Fields who was playing fairly well. Started Russ and Fields only saw like 15 snaps the rest of the year. And NOW they're gonna drop Russ for Fields? Why play Russ that whole time if you think Fields can develop into a bridge guy for the team? Were they hoping Russ is a legit SB guy? Because if so they're really stupid.

[@Roger-hs1dl]

Yeah, switching to Russ was a mistake. The Playbook would have opened up as the year progressed. And if JF was not a starter why is this even a conversation? Why is it considered a Top Free Agent target?

[@DrPhill96]

Russ may not be a SB guy but Fields won’t even get them into the playoffs.

[@Roger-hs1dl]

@@DrPhill96 JF can absolutely lead the Steelers to the playoffs, he's better than Russ. Seriously! How much more of Russ do you need to see. He was held out the first 6 weeks and still slowed down by week 12..

[@DrPhill96]

@ - Fields is absolute TRASH. It’s a reason why he did not get an extension, a rookie replaced him and he got beat out by Russ.

[@TheBillykurtz]

Tomlin is always about win now. He doesn't think long term.

[@pookie1992]

You guys are the only analysts I've heard that remember that Caroll and Russ got ugly before he was traded to Denver. Everyone else thinks it is a natural fit for him to go to Vegas and I think that idea is nuts.

[@andref9663]

The media is full of so many Russell Wilson haters it's crazy. Everyone is rooting against him.

[@ericthurman1050]

balanced analysis. I agree

[@armyguynyc1]

Stop the Fields "pie in the sky" hopes. Fields has proven in Chicago and Pittsburgh he is NOT QB1 material b/c he cannot consistently make downfield completions. Period.

[@blairbrownie1223]

Please, NO MORE Russell Wilson in Pittsburgh! Justin Fields can be taught the RPO. It worked great for Jackson and Allen. Also, fake handoff and then QB runs are not doable with Wilson. He’s an old man. I can’t stomach another year of an aged QB

[@universalexteriors8239]

We can't leave out the fact that both QBs will be also listening to offers and we have all seen what desperate teams have done to get a QB. They could end up getting neither QBs. Only 2 QBs in this years draft have 1st round ratings at this point.

[@amaurysanchez3450]

We had the B’s now let’s get the H’s hill and Higgins

[@JT-vu1di]

What offense do you want to run in PIT? A dual-threat Offense or a traditional Pocket-Passing Offense? Do you have the talent on Offense to have success with the selected Offense? One you know that, you know who should be your QB.

[@ucreativething]

Justin is affordable and has unique untapped potential. Build the team. For crying out loud, the Steelers had a team that won 14 games with Kordell Stewart. Fields is a unique physical specimen. Create an offense through him that can try and beat the Ravens at their own game.

[@dgreen19731]

If he hasn't tapped his potential by yr 5 he sucks. He's a good runner. Can't pass at all

[@dgreen19731]

Go w fields you r a 4 win team next year. Cle will get a qb. Get ready for the b.ment

[@ethancarter2087]

If I was Justin I’d be scared to be the QB there. I think he has choices elsewhere. Pickens didn’t seem to like Fields near the same as DJ Moore did.

[@JasonQuinten]

If Mike Tomlin is still part of the future then it doesn't matter who they sign. Maybe a decade without a playoff win might wake the Rooney's up

[@yellowblack69z28]

So true.

[@jeffrossi1642]

Russ never had a good OC in Seattle, and Geno hasn't been any better than Russ. The Seahawks have missed the playoffs 2 years in a row and Pete Carroll got fired. Running Russ out of town hasn't worked out for Seattle. Russ can still play. Give him an Oline that can protect, a running game that he can lean on, and WR talent/depth, and Russ is good for 4kyds and 30 TDs. The problem with the Steelers offense this year was personnel, not the QB. But they laid a foundation they can build on.

[@MichaelFeldpausch]

russ is terrible

[@eddiewinehosen6665]

Stop watching football if you can't see that Russ is crap!

[@jeffrossi1642]

@@eddiewinehosen6665 I'm pretty sure I'm the one actually watching these games. I'm actually a Steelers fan and I hang in every play. It's not just Red Zone and Sports Center. I'm telling you, the WRs don't get open underneath, they can't run routes and have to run 30yds in a straight line to separate, or catch a 50/50 ball. The line can't protect - the tackles were legitimately terrible this year - and it can't run block. No QB would look good in that situation. Russ is better than 20 QBs in this league. I would take him over Purdy, and I'd take him for 30mil over Dak for 60mil.

[@charlesaskew8619]

I’m like they got all those resources to replace 1 guy and have missed the playoffs two years in a row.

[@nopethatswrong79]

Russell Wilson to the raiders

[@natx4207]

The steelers love fighting for that .500 record

[@Jstankylegg]

10-7 last 2 years but go ahead with that old narrative.

[@troubleinparadise-t7q]

Justin Fields is a back-up, not a starter, they had to limit the offense with Fields in there because he can't read an NFL defense. In Fields 4 wins he threw 2 TD passes, in those four games, they won those games with defense and special teams, not Fields throwing the ball. As for him developing? He has started 44 games and still can't do the basics. If the Steelers want to compete with Pat Mahomes, Josh Allen, Lamar Jackson and Joe Burrow? Justin Fields is not the guy, move on.

[@STEELPROOF-BULLYS]

This so dumb..Fields in his 4 years had 4 different OC..His weapons with bears was so average besides DJ Moore and that were Moore best season with Fields..This year had 4 different oline to start the year..Tomlin never gave Fields the whole playbook and make checks like he did with Russ..So stop with Fields just a backup…Fields can be like Hurts or better..Put weapons around him,let him play his game and Tomlin stay out the way..I truly believe Fields can be good in this league..

[@scattau41]

Don’t disrespect Mooney

[@STEELPROOF-BULLYS]

@@scattau41so Mooney is a number receiver?man please

[@kevindukes8185]

Your comment is asinine Justin Fields is a good QB no help in Chicago and half the snaps and playbook in Pittsburgh, If you don't like Fields just say that then

[@scattau41]

@@STEELPROOF-BULLYS he’s an above average weapon

[@MU_._]

The background music sucks especially when I am making a playlist to go to sleep to. Can barely understand what they say sometimes without the music

[@blairbrownie1223]

Mike Tomlin isn’t exactly the quarterback whisperer. He’s been disastrous

[@DrPhill96]

And he should not be; he is a defensive minded coach. The offensive and QB coaches should be whispering to the QBs.

[@blairbrownie1223]

@ then let him GET ONE

[@DrPhill96]

@@blairbrownie1223 - Let the GM, President and owner hire the right people.

[@higherlearning5079]

Not true. You always don't know what you are talking about..

[@Washington-Dreaming]

If the Steelers are actually going to sign one but not both they should go with Justin Fields. I’m not a Fields fan per se. But it’s been rumored that Justin has agreed to wheel around Russell Wilson in a wheelchair if both are still in Pittsburgh next season.

[@DrPhill96]

Fields would fumble the wheelchair push.

[@utah2nyc250]

No one cares who the qb the worst coach of all times still there and let’s not forget one of the worst GM as well

[@stevenwhiters8928]

Set fields free this coaching staff doesn’t know what to with QBs.

[@DavidWelsh-se4lo]

doesn't mean we let them all go😂 tf are you on

[@stevenwhiters8928]

@ they handicapped the game plan with him so it’s obvious they don’t want him he’s insurance policy. Russ is who he is and it’s hard to get qb with middle pick. Steelers gotta have a gap year then recoup

[@marc-gomes]

How does NBC still employ these guys?

[@tylerasweet]

Because people watch? You’re watching

[@BiffTannen-d5b]

Click-Bait Running Backs playing QB do not win SB's. Justin cannot read a defense to save his life. You are just posing Steeler content to the clicks it worked but I am out at 1:45

[@ljj734]

Last i checked chris was not a great or even good qb at the pro level.def not a fan of the steelers or russ.a bias individual w a bad haircut.who thinks russ is fake but never has have a season close to what russ did even this year lol stop it chris.justin had 5 passing TDS this year. 5 in 6 games w arthur smith he is who he is

[@Washington-Dreaming]

Russell Wilson. “Dodgeball.” I wonder if Russ can still dodge a wrench?

[@martinhoffman9147]

No Fields please ,there's a reason Chicago traded him. Looks at one receiver than runs. Steelers need a good quarterback that's not a easy fix.

[@Roger-hs1dl]

And look what happened to Chicago after he left? Had the Bears not had access to the top QB of the draft JF would still be their starter. If I remember correctly JF players are good for the Steelers. If not for JF stepping up Steelers would not be making the Playoffs

[@STEELPROOF-BULLYS]

Chicago!!Caleb look like the worst QB in the draft and we’re considered a generational talent,!!!And you say there a reason the bears traded Fields,your argument ended right there lol

[@Roger-hs1dl]

@@STEELPROOF-BULLYS Caleb looked like a rookie who, overall, had good season in a bad situation, and he put up all time rookie numbers...Nearly 3700 yards passing 500! Rushing 22 TD and 6 INTs .. If that's the worst in the draft, then I'll take it.. Easy!!

[@Roger-hs1dl]

@@STEELPROOF-BULLYS Almost 3700 passing 500 yards rushing 23 TDs and 6 INT . 🤣🤣 Those are ridiculous good stats for a rookie!

[@renecarteir8092]

You obviously don't watch the games or you don't understand football. Or both 😂

[@jimiluketic9431]

Quit kidding yourselves, Russ is mediocre Mike's man and he'll be staying

[@Washington-Dreaming]

“Mediocre Mike.” Catchy.

[@robertcronin8586]

JF

[@addi543]

Wilson will most likely end up being kept at a $20 million/2-3 year deal with the intention of taking a QB in either this year or next year’s draft mainly because nobody else will sign him to be a starter. Only way I see them going to Fields is if Wilson turns it down (which isn’t likely because where else is he going to go) and they most likely offer Justin a deal similar to one Baker Mayfield had in his first year with TB

[@andref9663]

The Raiders or Giants would absolutely sign Russ

[@JACKXK]

Fields can help the Steelers get the 1OA pick.

[@KnowsStalgia]

Give me a sb winner, good numbers, good guy that gets disrespected like Wilson

[@lafan4801]

This depends on the money. Fields is gonna want big money . Wilson might too. Both will require building a better team around them. Of course receivers will want Russ cuz his passing game is much better. They still need a better back than Harris and better OL. Either way, they both are replaceable and the sooner the better considering the nfc north’s competitiveness.

[@lafan4801]

AFC north

[@lafan4801]

AFC north

[@eddiewinehosen6665]

Fields want big money? What justifies giving fields big money? He hasn't proved he's worthy more than a backup contract at best!

[@Roger-hs1dl]

​@@eddiewinehosen6665He's going to get at least 25 million a year. Even Russ is going to get at least 15:mill. They're both going to be starters somewhere.

[@addi543]

They need more/better WRs (Pickens is a time bomb, Van Jefferson is trash, Calvin and Williams are ok, but underutilized)