Fri Nov 22 01:20:00 UTC 2024: ## Steelers’ Offensive Coordinator Praises Benched Quarterback Justin Fields, Echoing Bradshaw’s Sentiment
**Pittsburgh, PA** – Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith has publicly declared that the team possesses “two starting quarterbacks,” highlighting the significant contributions of Justin Fields despite his recent benching in favor of veteran Russell Wilson.
Fields, who started the first six games of the season leading the Steelers to a 4-2 record, was replaced by Wilson after a string of games that, while not poor, didn’t showcase exceptional play. Wilson’s subsequent performance has propelled the Steelers to an 8-2 record and the top of the AFC North.
However, Fields reappeared briefly in the Steelers’ Week 11 victory against the Baltimore Ravens, rushing for 17 yards in three offensive snaps, playing a crucial role in securing the win. This performance has solidified Smith’s belief in Fields’ starting caliber.
“I don’t view Justin as a gadget guy,” Smith stated. “He’s a hell of a football player. He’s a premium starter in this league.” Smith’s assessment echoes that of Steelers legend Terry Bradshaw, who previously expressed his surprise at Fields’ benching and advocated for him to remain the starting quarterback.
Bradshaw, a four-time Super Bowl champion with the Steelers, told TMZ last month, “I’m gonna stay with Fields… He’s played really good. He’s such a great athlete, he can throw, and I think he just fits the team he has right now.”
The Steelers, currently boasting an impressive 8-2 record, face the Cleveland Browns in a divisional showdown on Thursday Night Football. The upcoming game will be another test of the team’s depth and the potential for Fields to contribute further to their success.
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