Mike Tomlin: Russell Wilson is “pole position” to be the Steelers’ starting quarterback.

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Only one of the quarterbacks on the Pittsburgh Steelers’ roster, starter caliber two, can start. Following the trade of Kenny Pickett, Tomlin provided some insight on Sunday regarding rookies Russell Wilson and Justin Fields, who might be Tomlin’s starting lineup. “At least initially, we’ve been very open about the hierarchy,” Tomlin said to reporters during the NFL’s annual meetings in Orlando, Florida. “I just think that provides clarity for all parties involved.”

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Wilson, 35, appears to be on the right track based on this clarity, following a turbulent two years with the Denver Broncos. Tomlin remarked, “Russell is a veteran, man.” “He has an established preparation routine. He has a lot of experience in this league and can inspire running backs, tight ends, receivers, and other players.”

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Fields will benefit from Wilson’s ability to develop leadership over an extended period of time, according to Tomlin, since the quarterbacks “do some of the informal things at this time of the year.” Wilson played in two Super Bowls with the Seattle Seahawks, winning one of them. Fields, 25, completed 13 games with the Chicago Bears last season, throwing for 2,562 yards, 16 touchdowns, and nine interceptions. He also added four touchdowns and 657 running yards. This offseason, he was dealt to the Steelers for a 2025 sixth-round pick that, under certain circumstances, may be upgraded to a fourth-round pick.

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Tomlin did not name Wilson his starting lineup for the first week. “You can be confident that Justin will have a chance to compete when the time comes, and we’ll let those guys work things out on their own.” However, I felt it was appropriate to outline it for when we first begin. Russell is undoubtedly in the lead, and his body of work seems to support that.According to what I’ve spoken with Justin about, he is eager to collaborate with Russell and pick up some of the seasoned tips and tricks from someone who has been in the industry for more than ten years.” The previous season, the Steelers had a 10-7 record and lost the wild-card playoff round to the Buffalo Bills 31-17. –Media at the Field Level Media at the Field Level, 2023