The Pittsburgh Steelers have listed Russell Wilson as questionable for Sunday’s electrifying showdown against the Broncos. But hold onto your Terrible Towels, folks, because Coach Mike Tomlin has dropped a bombshell: the team is gearing up for Justin Fields to take the reins.
Preparing for the Unexpected: Tomlin’s Decision on Wilson
Gerry Dulac from the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette brings us the inside scoop— the Steelers are not only preparing for Fields this Sunday but also planning to have him start the home opener on Sept. 22 against the Chargers. This decision will allow the team to reassess the situation with Wilson’s stubbornly injured calf.
Wilson originally tweaked that pesky calf muscle while pushing a sled during the team’s grueling conditioning test, literally the day before training camp— talk about bad timing, huh? After sidelining himself for ten precious practices to recover, Wilson thought he’d licked this injury. He even pushed through six series in the preseason like a warrior. But fate had other plans. On Sept. 5, during practice, he felt that all-too-familiar tightness, derailing his hopes for the season opener.
Safety First: Steelers’ Approach to Wilson’s Recovery
Given the recurrence of this soft-tissue injury, especially for a veteran warrior like Wilson who turns 36 in November, the Steelers are playing it safe. "Better safe than sorry," right? Coach Tomlin, however, remains tight-lipped about whether Wilson will reclaim his starter throne once he’s back to 100%.
Fields’ Role and Team Dynamics
Fields may be listed as Wilson’s backup on the depth chart, but make no mistake—the Steelers are treating him as the starting quarterback right now. When grilled about the situation, Tomlin delivered one of his classic lines, saying, “I’m not going to soothe you with hypothetical scenarios.” Classic Tomlin, always keeping us on our toes!
Tomlin made it clear: “Our energies and attention are on those that are available and are scheduled to play. They’re deserving of that.”
Amigos and amigas, the Steelers are facing this challenge head-on. They focus their energy on the players ready to hit the gridiron and give their all. No coddling, no pandering, just an unwavering focus on the mission at hand.
So, this Sunday, as the Steelers charge into battle against the Broncos, keep an eye on Justin Fields. The stakes are high, and the hearts of Steelers Nation are beating in unison. Can Fields rise to the occasion? Stay tuned, folks—this NFL season is about to get even hotter.
#SteelersNation, are you ready?
