There’s one thing within the water in Pittsburgh proper now. The Steelers are flying excessive at 3-0, and central to that’s Justin Fields, who has discovered new life within the black and yellow. Not solely is Fields enjoying one of the best soccer of his profession, however with every passing week he’s making a case for being the long-term reply the Steelers have been lacking at quarterback since Ben Roethlisberger’s retirement.
No person is healthier geared up to have Fields open up than his personal teammate, which makes the brand new episode of Not Simply Soccer with Cam Heyward completely fascinating.
It’s unimaginable to debate Fields’ transfer to Pittsburgh with out discussing his time in Chicago with the Bears. As soon as hailed because the savior of the group, offensive mismanagement, a scarcity of receiver expertise, and a system that by no means actually meshed with Fields’ skills led to a disappointing three years.
“It was quite a lot of ups and downs in fact,” Fields says, including that he cherished town and mates he made in Chicago, however naturally the soccer facet was a disappointment for him. That mentioned, he wouldn’t take again the time there, as a result of it was an opportunity to develop. When requested what he’d return and inform himself on draft evening figuring out what he does now Fields had a profound response: “Don’t anticipate something. […] All of us attempt to plan out how issues are gonna go, whether or not it’s a sport or life usually. Take it day-to-day, fear concerning the activity at hand.”
The offseason course of was troublesome for Fields, who knew he was on the way in which out of Chicago, however had no thought the place. He credit the Bears for permitting him to choose from a number of groups, and regardless of rumors swirling round Atlanta, he reveals they weren’t one of many groups who had been making an attempt to commerce for him. Two fascinating names did come up, nonetheless, the Los Angeles Chargers and Baltimore Ravens. In each circumstances the groups had established quarterbacks, which means he wouldn’t get an opportunity to even compete for the job — which led him to Pittsburgh.
Heyward famous that he’s seen Fields’ quiet method to management actually repay. He shares a narrative from coaching camp the place after Fields pulled off an enormous play he pulled a DB to the facet and talked to him about how he failed to cover his blitz, and what he ought to do as a go rusher to throw off the quarterback extra. Heyward was complimentary of Fields’ method on this means, with Fields not making a loud presentation to the group, however as an alternative speaking one-on-one to a teammate to make him higher.
It’s clear that Fields is snug, completely satisfied, and productive in Pittsburgh. The Steelers have some severe inquiries to reply about how they plan to contain Russell Wilson now he’s getting back from damage, or whether or not they persist with the recent hand.
There’s loads extra fascinating info from Fields on Not Simply Soccer relating to his highschool and school careers, in addition to his relationship with Arthur Smith.
