.Brooke Pryor, ESPN Personnel WriterAug 10, 2024, 12:15 AM ETClosePreviously dealt with the Kansas Urban area Chiefs for the Kansas Metropolitan Area Celebrity as well as Oklahoma University for the Oklahoman.PITTSBURGH-- For all the positives of Justin Area' Pittsburgh Steelers debut in the staff's 1st preseason game Friday night, 2 plays outweighed the quarterback's performance.A messed up snap swap on each of Area' very first 2 rides stymied the Steelers' initial trip of the year, and the slips were actually simply aspect of a careless 20-12 loss to the Houston Texans." I assumed he performed some wonderful things," instructor Mike Tomlin said. "Yet definitely he belonged of the C-Q exchange, as well as from my point of view that is actually dual responsibility on the facility and the quarterback. It quashed a ton of beneficial things happening in those 1st couple of travels." Specialization bet 3 collection, finishing 5 of 6 efforts for 67 backyards, however in addition to the fumbles he was actually sacked twice.Editor's PicksThe initially stumble came on the position drive as the Steelers moved across midfield. The mistake between Specialization and also facility Nate Herbig cost the team 4 backyards on initially down. The device could not recoup, punting 3 plays later.On the following drive, the 1st piece of cake was another screwed up exchange. This time the sphere was actually recouped through fullback Port Colletto for a 4-yard gain, however the Steelers still went three-and-out as Area scrambled for 2 yards and afterwards was sacked by Danielle Seeker for a loss of 8." We were actually simply shooting our own selves in the shoe," Area mentioned. "Screwed up breeze, I presume all 3 phases, so we may definitely be actually much better in that component." And I think the popping component, our team only came to be on the same page. I'll place that on me to merely be on the exact same web page as well as understand who resides in that facility or even understand exactly how to change and also what I require to do." Justin Fields went 5-of-6 for 67 yards in his 3 set Friday evening, however belonged to two fumbles and also was actually sacked twice. Image through Justin K. Aller/Getty ImagesHerbig, however, took "100 percent" of the blame after the game.Once Fields went out, third-string quarterback Kyle Allen ended up the ready the Steelers, finishing 17 of 23 efforts for 193 yards.Against the Buffalo Bills in the second preseason game following week, the Steelers are actually probably to add yet another quarterback to the mix.During his postgame press conference, Tomlin claimed he anticipates Russell Wilson to be accessible in the following game. With Wilson sidelined Friday as he remains to function back from a calf trauma, Specialization was actually introduced as the starter and also ran out to a sea of Terrible Towels as his label was actually contacted." It was awesome," Specialization said. "I believe our uniforms are really cool. I suched as the dark and yellowish, black and gold, so it was amazing to place the new strings on and also kind of receive a brand-new stadium, obtain a brand-new feel." Though the Steelers' early drives slowed out, Fields presented flashes of his playmaking potential as he finished his 1st 5 attempts, including a 20-yard dart to receiver Van Jefferson." I think that I resided in a great rhythm, and I believe our team were moving the round effectively," Specialization stated. "I assume simply the fumbled snaps, traits like that, they may get rid of a whole travel, however I assume the overall rhythm of points I think our experts're in and out of the huddle fast and experienced great." His sole incompletion was one more deep-seated sphere to Jefferson that was actually dismissed of bounds, however Area believed the recipient finished the catch." Yeah, I believed he was in bounds," Area mentioned. "I'm not visiting lie." And for Area and also the outburst, Friday was actually likewise the 1st option to collaborate with new offending coordinator Arthur Johnson. The offense installed merely 12 factors, yet it scored 344 yards, 19 first downs and also 109 rushing yards-- and also balanced 6 gardens every play." You can easily kind of acquire a sense about what Arthur's thinking, exactly how he goes about the game, how he simply connects along with you on the sideline and also things like that," Fields pointed out. "To ensure was actually good, simply being actually along with all of them and type of possessing a real-in game encounter along with him." ... I presume the general method went well and also just the logistics of everything worked out.".