Justin Fields' play against Steelers caused some to question Mike Tomlin's decision

Following his departure from the Chicago Bears, quarterback Justin Fields is aging like fine wine in the AFC. Fields took a step in the right direction in 2024 when he went 4-2 with the Pittsburgh Steelers as a starter.

It appears some in the Steelers building questioned head coach Mike Tomlin's decision to give the starting job to Russell Wilson when he recovered from a calf injury. 

Per Dianna Russini of The Athletic, Fields' play with the New York Jets in Week 1 against the Steelers caused several people on Pittsburgh's sideline to say "told ya so."

"Fields had plenty of supporters in the locker room and even on the staff," Russini wrote. "The team rolled with Wilson, who gave them a spark early but ultimately flamed out. So when the Steelers lined up against the Jets last week and saw Fields on the other sideline — playing refreshed, decisive and free — let’s just say there were more than a few people saying 'told ya so' inside the organization."

Justin Fields looked good against the Pittsburgh Steelers

Fields went 16-of-22 passing for 218 yards and a touchdown in the 34-32 loss to the Steelers. He added 48 rushing yards and two touchdowns on the ground. 

Fields played a great game, but he was outmatched by the heroics of Pittsburgh's new quarterback, Aaron Rodgers, who led the Steelers to a game-winning field goal opportunity with under a minute remaining.

While Fields' play (and the awful performance by Wilson on the New York Giants in Week 1) might make some in Pittsburgh wish he had started the entire season over Wilson, no one is questioning the prudence of Tomlin wanting Rodgers to pilot the Steelers.

"One thing they all agree on now? They’re more than happy with future Hall of Famer Aaron Rodgers," Russini wrote.