Justin Fields says he’s ‘shown what he can do’ to earn consideration to be Steelers’ starting QB

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Justin Fields is hoping to get one more shot with the Steelers’ first-team offense during Saturday’s preseason finale against the Lions. But if that doesn’t happen, Fields appears to be content with what he’s been able to put on display over the past month. 

Over that span, Fields has often shown the flashes of potential that made him the Bears’ first-round pick three years ago. He’s played well enough to suggest that there is an actual position battle between himself and Russell Wilson, one that Wilson is still leading with the regular season just around the corner. 

“I think I’ve shown what I can do,” Fields said on Thursday, via the Post-Gazette. “I think the time I did have with the ‘1s, practicing in training camp, I think that went well. I think we grew a lot each and every day. But at the end of the day, it’s not up to me. I’m just gonna come in here each and every day the same person, being a leader for this team, work my butt off, and everything else will be handled.”

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Author : Bryan DeArdo

Publish date : 2024-08-22 21:11:30

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