.Brooke Pryor, ESPN Personnel WriterAug 10, 2024, 12:15 AM ETClosePreviously dealt with the Kansas Urban area Chiefs for the Kansas Area Superstar as well as Oklahoma College for the Oklahoman.PITTSBURGH-- For all the positives of Justin Area' Pittsburgh Steelers launching in the staff's first preseason game Friday evening, 2 plays outshined the quarterback's performance.A fumbled snap exchange on each of Fields' very first pair of rides prevented the Steelers' 1st day trip of the year, and the miscues were actually just portion of a sloppy 20-12 loss to the Houston Texans." I assumed he did some nice factors," coach Mike Tomlin mentioned. "But certainly he was a component of the C-Q swap, and coming from my point of view that's dual accountability on the center and the quarterback. It undid a great deal of benefits going on in those first couple of drives." Specialization played for three collection, accomplishing 5 of 6 attempts for 67 lawns, but besides the fumbles he was sacked twice.Editor's PicksThe initially mess up began the opening drive as the Steelers traversed midfield. The mistake in between Fields and facility Nate Herbig cost the group 4 backyards on first down. The unit could not bounce back, punting three plays later.On the upcoming travel, the very first snap was another messed up substitution. This time the round was recovered by fullback Port Colletto for a 4-yard gain, yet the Steelers still went three-and-out as Area rivaled 2 lawns and then was actually sacked by Danielle Seeker for a reduction of 8." Our team were simply shooting ourselves in the shoe," Fields stated. "Stumbled breeze, I think all three stages, so our company can definitely be actually a lot better because part." And also I assume the snapping component, our experts only came to get on the same page. I'll place that on me to simply get on the exact same page as well as understand who's in that center or even understand exactly how to change and also what I need to carry out." Justin Specialization went 5-of-6 for 67 gardens in his 3 series Friday night, but belonged to pair of fumbles and was sacked twice. Image by Justin K. Aller/Getty ImagesHerbig, however, took "one hundred percent" of the blame after the game.Once Specialization walked out, third-string quarterback Kyle Allen completed the ready the Steelers, completing 17 of 23 efforts for 193 yards.Against the Buffalo grass Expenses in the second preseason game following full week, the Steelers are likely to incorporate an additional quarterback to the mix.During his postgame press conference, Tomlin said he counts on Russell Wilson to become offered in the upcoming activity. Along with Wilson sidelined Friday as he remains to work back coming from a calf bone injury, Specialization was declared as the starter and ended to a sea of Horrible Towels as his title was actually phoned." It was trendy," Fields stated. "I assume our attires are actually actually amazing. I liked the black as well as yellow, dark and also gold, so it was excellent to place the brand-new threads on and also sort of obtain a new stadium, acquire a brand-new feel." Though the Steelers' early rides stalled out, Area revealed flashes of his playmaking potential as he finished his initial 5 attempts, featuring a 20-yard dart to recipient Truck Jefferson." I feel like I resided in a great rhythm, as well as I think our company were actually moving the sphere well," Area pointed out. "I think merely the fumbled snaps, factors like that, they may get rid of an entire ride, yet I presume the total rhythm of points I assume our company're in and also away from the huddle quick as well as felt excellent." His single incompletion was actually an additional deep round to Jefferson that was eliminated of bounds, yet Specialization presumed the receiver completed the catch." Yeah, I presumed he was in bounds," Fields said. "I'm certainly not heading to be located." And also for Area as well as the outburst, Friday was additionally the first opportunity to deal with brand-new annoying organizer Arthur Smith. The offense put up just 12 points, however it racked up 344 gardens, 19 very first downs and 109 hurrying gardens-- and also averaged 6 backyards every play." You can easily type of receive a feeling on what Arthur's thinking, exactly how he engages in the activity, how he just interacts with you on the subsidiary and stuff like that," Specialization mentioned. "In order that was actually really good, merely being actually with them and also kind of possessing a real-in activity experience along with him." ... I think the total process went well as well as just the coordinations of everything worked out.".