.Brooke Pryor, ESPN Personnel WriterAug 10, 2024, 12:15 AM ETClosePreviously covered the Kansas Urban area Chiefs for the Kansas Metropolitan Area Superstar and also Oklahoma University for the Oklahoman.PITTSBURGH-- For all the positives of Justin Specialization' Pittsburgh Steelers launching in the staff's initial preseason game Friday evening, two plays overshadowed the quarterback's performance.A screwed up snap swap on each of Area' first 2 rides stymied the Steelers' first day trip of the year, and also the mistakes were actually simply portion of a careless 20-12 loss to the Houston Texans." I assumed he performed some nice points," instructor Mike Tomlin said. "But certainly he belonged of the C-Q exchange, and coming from my standpoint that is actually dual accountability on the facility and also the quarterback. It undid a lot of good things happening in those first couple of travels." Fields played for 3 series, accomplishing 5 of 6 efforts for 67 gardens, but besides the fumbles he was actually sacked twice.Editor's PicksThe first stumble began the opening push as the Steelers traversed midfield. The slip between Fields and center Nate Herbig cost the crew 4 lawns on first down. The device couldn't recoup, punting three participates in later.On the upcoming drive, the initial snap was an additional fumbled substitution. This time around the ball was actually recovered through fullback Port Colletto for a 4-yard increase, however the Steelers still went three-and-out as Fields rivaled 2 yards and afterwards was actually sacked by Danielle Seeker for a reduction of 8." We were actually only shooting ourselves in the shoe," Area said. "Screwed up piece of cake, I assume all 3 stages, so our team may most definitely be actually much better during that component." And also I presume the snapping part, our company just reached get on the exact same page. I'll put that on me to only get on the exact same webpage and also know who remains in that facility or even recognize just how to readjust as well as what I need to have to carry out." Justin Specialization went 5-of-6 for 67 gardens in his three series Friday evening, yet was part of 2 fumbles as well as was actually sacked twice. Image through Justin K. Aller/Getty ImagesHerbig, though, took "one hundred percent" of the blame after the game.Once Area headed out, third-string quarterback Kyle Allen completed the ready the Steelers, accomplishing 17 of 23 tries for 193 yards.Against the Buffalo Costs in the second preseason activity upcoming full week, the Steelers are actually probably to incorporate another quarterback to the mix.During his postgame news conference, Tomlin said he expects Russell Wilson to be readily available in the upcoming activity. Along with Wilson sidelined Friday as he remains to work back coming from a calf bone personal injury, Area was revealed as the starter as well as ended to a sea of Horrendous Towels as his title was actually contacted." It was actually cool," Area pointed out. "I think our outfits are actually truly great. I suched as the dark and also yellow, dark as well as gold, so it was actually amazing to place the brand-new strings on and also kind of get a brand new arena, get a new sense." Though the Steelers' early drives delayed out, Specialization revealed flashes of his playmaking capability as he completed his 1st 5 efforts, consisting of a 20-yard dart to recipient Truck Jefferson." I seem like I remained in a great rhythm, and I believe our company were actually relocating the sphere effectively," Fields pointed out. "I assume merely the fumbled pops, factors like that, they can eliminate a whole travel, however I think the overall rhythm of points I think our company're in and away from the huddle quick and also really felt good." His lone incompletion was one more deeper round to Jefferson that was eliminated of bounds, yet Area believed the receiver finished the catch." Yeah, I assumed he resided in bounds," Specialization pointed out. "I'm certainly not going to exist." As well as for Fields and also the offense, Friday was likewise the first chance to collaborate with brand new offensive coordinator Arthur Smith. The offense set up just 12 aspects, but it racked up 344 backyards, 19 initial downs and also 109 rushing gardens-- as well as averaged 6 yards per play." You may sort of receive a feel on what Arthur's thinking, how he handles the game, just how he simply communicates with you on the side project and also stuff like that," Specialization stated. "To ensure was really good, simply being actually along with them and type of possessing a real-in activity take in along with him." ... I believe the overall method went well as well as only the coordinations of whatever worked out.".