Justin Fields decoy could be Steelers’ secret weapon against Falcons
The Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback controversy ended when Russell Wilson was named the week 1 starter against the Atlanta Falcons, or so it seemed. It has been assumed all season that Justin Fields would factor into this offense in one facet or another. However, Mike Tomlin is using this opportunity to highlight the battle of head coaches, in which Tomlin is likely winning.
Mike Tomlin warned that a Justin Field package was heading to Atlanta and that Head Coach Raheem Morris “better be ready”. In response, Morris seemed to take the bait of his former colleague.
If Tomlin is choosing to waste the time of Atlanta’s head coach, facing an overstretched defense could heavily benefit the Steelers' starting offense. If Justin Fields does show up early and often, the defense not only has to prepare for 9-time Pro Bowler Russell Wilson, but a dual-threat, former 1,000-yard rushing quarterback as well.
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