SCB Steelers Hot Reads – Fields Again But for How Long?

Hey Steelers Fans. Welcome to Wednesday.

The players return to the practice field today after Monday’s sessions of film review, meetings and walk-thrus. Tuesday is of course the players’ day off. On to the latest…

Tomlin Talk

I think Mike Tomlin did the best he could to stop questions about a potential quarterback controversy but I’m not sure he did enough. It was bound to come up during his weekly presser yesterday and it did. Tomlin was very clear in that Russell Wilson isn’t 100% and they are moving forward as if Justin Fields will start Sunday in Denver. I will say this because I know it’s come up in some circles… They could feel like Wilson has seen his skills diminish and rather than just demote him they are playing the “bad calf” thing. Tomlin has done this before… He also announced what we all knew, which was that Cam Johnston was out for the season. He is expected to undergo surgery this week.

#LC4HOF

Steelers’ legend and four-time Super Bowl Champion L.C. Greenwood was one of six former Steelers named in the Seniors’ Category yesterday. His induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame is something I’ve supported for years. A member of the Steel Curtain, Greenwood had better career numbers than some others who were already in the Hall. His continued absence is a shame and this needs to be addressed. I’m using #LC4HOF in my social media posts in support of him.

More of the Same?

Did you happen to see Justin Fields’ pass chart from Sunday? Everything he threw was to the numbers or the sideline. There wasn’t one throw over the middle. To be fair, the Falcons’ safety duo of Jessie Bates III and Justin Simmons is good reason not to go there but this is a pattern we’ve seen in recent seasons. Arthur Smith has to be willing to let his QBs go there on occasion. Otherwise better defenses will adjust and then it will really be an issue.