Honestly, this question could be distilled down to a simpler query: Will Russell Wilson or Justin Fields be under center in Week 1? The Steelers deserve credit for admitting defeat at the position and aggressively revamping the depth chart this offseason, topped off by GM Omar Khan's decision to send Kenny Pickett to Philadelphia and swing a deal for Fields less than 24 hours later.
Most believe it will be Wilson starting camp as the presumptive QB1, but if Wilson's last few years are any indicator, he's not guaranteed to hold onto that job forever. Because Fields is entering the final year of his rookie deal, there's also incentive to get him on the field at some point this fall.
It would truly be a delight to see Fields enjoy success in Pittsburgh, especially after what he went through in Chicago. But with Wilson also on the roster, I tend to expect Mike Tomlin to prefer the veteran to start. Regardless, I'm sure the situation will be a headline magnet for months - and could determine Pittsburgh's fate in 2024.
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