Why Steelers, Russell Wilson, Justin Fields Will Be Pushed to Show Real Progress vs Lions Saturday

The Pittsburgh Steelers play the Detroit Lions Saturday for their final preseason game, but Christopher Carter thinks there's a little more pressure to this showing than a normal preseason game. Neither Russell Wilson nor Justin Fields have led a touchdown drive in the preseason yet, and that's something Chris sees Mike Tomlin demanding out of the first team offense during Saturday's game, and that it's important to actually show real progress this time around.
Also, Chris shows his talk with Alex Highsmith, who suggests why the Steelers' defensive line might be underrated. And Chris gives his final 53-man roster projection.
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[@tonyv416]

All defensive starters should sit… PERIOD… who gives a damn about this meaningless game… not worth the risk of injury…

[@lawrancetiger]

Well said .... But can those coaches ( Tomlin ) get it through their arrogant thick heads ? I doubt it .

[@PatriotWatchUSA]

This is exactly what Pitts problem is. Too worried about the defense. Offense wins championships,

[@wadesickler7121]

I'm looking forward to this preseason game a lot more than I usually look forward to preseason games.

[@williammcpherson9953]

Your points are on point. But im just scared of any more injuries. Its a long season they say. Fast for us old guys on our recliners..but there is an extra game..i dont know? Im just concern of injury.

[@SteelixtheSteelersfan]

Justin Fields and Russ are the main reason why ive watched any pre season games this season but also the reason this is my first season actually paying attention too them. Im rooting for both guys and Justin could be big if we teach him how to use his athleticism confidently

[@spicecreations1416]

Matakavich is good on special teams. I don’t think they’re letting him go.

[@12egaines]

Tomlin has mismanaged this From day one

[@dlc8506]

U asked Highsmith for notable guys, he gave u notable guys, end of😏

[@jimtaggert42]

this QB controversy is being forced on Tomlin, he should get out . Management has divided the locker room and undermined him

[@johnmilesko9745]

I think there are going to be at least 1 or 2 players on the 53 that aren’t currently on the team.

[@michaelbooth4998]

PROTECT ALL STEELER IN PRESEASON!!!

[@zorroairbrush2003]

Coach Tomlin said must cut from 90 to 53. Isn’t that what camp and preseason is about, to evaluate and keep the best of the best ? Go Steelers

[@brianposner3204]

Cam Johnston punts long, line drive, which means not much hang time and long returns.

[@cgreen32680]

Bro that intro music is ☄️🔥🔥🔥 that need to be our come out the tunnel music lol. And your absolutely right they both need to show what they really can do I have faith in both and think they will heat up this season and shock the world. Just want our line to gel and stay healthy if that happen we pushing the ball down field the run game will be the biggest factor in our offense. GP will be the deep threat ....we'll see how this preseason go #LETSGETINTOIT

[@hiphopkidQ]

What is this intro lmao

[@Musicsportspoliticsman]

It’s a sick ass intro

[@Justin_Watson23]

The Steelers WR Room: a bona-fide #1 & five #4's. The less they keep here, the better. Hell, keep Pickens, Wilson, & 4 replacement level free agents. I know they'd never do that, but it would be a massive upgrade metrically. Jefferson & Austin were well below replacement level last year. Scottie Miller was so hard to cover he didn't get enough routes to even qualify. Neither did the other guy who's so obscure that a football nerd like me forgot his name. They're gonna see 8 man boxes & Pickens being doubled every single play.

[@TheFactsMob]

If you put 8 men in the box AND double Pickens... that only leaves 1 person to guard the entirety of the whole field. LMAO I'd take those odds "every single play" 100 out of 100 times and guarantee 3 straight titles right now 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@paladin1726]

I wish you would’ve typed more paragraphs. It kept getting more hilarious the longer you went. I’ll take my chances on Calvin Austin being covered by 0 people.

[@brucestack1658]

Austin, Jefferson, Muth, Washington, Miller, Watkins, Patterson. Literally any of them uncovered is absolutely dumb. Football nerd, eh?

[@NeverSurrender206]

Any sports analysis that doesn't focus solely on Mike Tomlin's continual head coaching failures is a waste of time. The only thing that matters is the departure date of Mike Tomlin and the date that AR2 sales the team to owners that are committed to building a championship team.

[@brucestack1658]

Just go follow a different team...ffs

[@craigbfolksinger]

Whats up with Kyle Allen ?

[@JoeJoe-jx9vv]

Wilson stinks and the other guy is no better. We have no quarterback at the moment