Hope remains that either Justin Fields or Russell Wilson can answer the bell and become the starting quarterback of the present and future for the Steelers. Wilson has been out with an injury and Fields has gotten plenty of opportunities. He has played smart football heading into Week 3, but he hasn’t helped the team win games in any other facet. Fields need to show more to keep the job.
Wilson will likely start once Pittsburgh loses games or Fields starts to throw the ball to opposing defenses. The offense remains pretty boring as they try to not shoot themselves in the foot rather than take some risks and extend their leads. If neither Fields nor Wilson becomes an obvious choice for an extension this offseason, then the Steelers could be reconstructing their quarterback group again.
Kyler Murray
Starting the list strong here with Kyler Murray. The Arizona Cardinals need to finally figure out if he is their quarterback of the future or not. He plays well in stretches, but he has yet to remain consistent throughout an NFL schedule. The Steelers would be making a bold move here as Murray has an unmovable monster cap hit through the 2027 campaign.
A trade for Murray would be a big swing if he became available. Besides the cap hit, many have wondered what his commitment level to the game of football is. He is an athletic freak at the position and would be a tremendous fit in Arthur Smith’s offense. This quarterback just seems like someone Tomlin would love to have on his team. Murray would be an upgrade over Wilson or Fields.
Will Levis
If the Steelers rebuild at quarterback, then they could take a similar approach to this past offseason. They could sign a veteran and trade for a former high draft choice. Will Levis is still early in his career and is known for having a strong arm. He has been making some terrible mistakes with the Titans through the first couple of weeks of the season. His Head Coach seems unhappy, and it could lead to a divorce…