.Brooke Pryor, ESPN Staff WriterAug 10, 2024, 12:15 AM ETClosePreviously dealt with the Kansas Metropolitan area Chiefs for the Kansas City Celebrity and also Oklahoma University for the Oklahoman.PITTSBURGH-- For all the positives of Justin Specialization' Pittsburgh Steelers launching in the staff's first preseason activity Friday night, 2 plays eclipsed the quarterback's performance.A stumbled snap swap on each of Area' very first 2 drives obstructed the Steelers' first day trip of the year, as well as the mistakes were simply part of a careless 20-12 reduction to the Houston Texans." I assumed he did some pleasant traits," instructor Mike Tomlin mentioned. "However undoubtedly he belonged of the C-Q swap, and also coming from my standpoint that's double accountability on the center and also the quarterback. It voided a bunch of benefits happening in those very first couple of drives." Area bet 3 set, completing 5 of 6 efforts for 67 lawns, yet along with the fumbles he was sacked twice.Editor's PicksThe initially stumble came on the opening drive as the Steelers moved across midfield. The slip in between Area as well as facility Nate Herbig cost the staff 4 backyards on initially down. The system couldn't recuperate, punting 3 participates in later.On the following travel, the first breeze was actually yet another messed up swap. This time the round was recouped by fullback Port Colletto for a 4-yard increase, but the Steelers still went three-and-out as Specialization contended 2 backyards and after that was actually sacked by Danielle Hunter for a reduction of 8." Our team were merely shooting our own selves in the foot," Area pointed out. "Messed up piece of cake, I believe all three stages, so our company may certainly be a lot better during that part." As well as I think the popping component, our experts simply came to get on the same web page. I'll place that on me to only be on the same page as well as understand that resides in that center or understand how to adjust as well as what I need to do." Justin Fields went 5-of-6 for 67 yards in his three series Friday night, however belonged to 2 fumbles as well as was actually sacked twice. Photograph by Justin K. Aller/Getty ImagesHerbig, however, took "one hundred percent" of the blame after the game.Once Area walked out, third-string quarterback Kyle Allen ended up the game for the Steelers, accomplishing 17 of 23 attempts for 193 yards.Against the Buffalo Expenses in the second preseason game upcoming full week, the Steelers are actually very likely to include another quarterback to the mix.During his postgame news conference, Tomlin stated he counts on Russell Wilson to become on call in the next game. With Wilson sidelined Friday as he continues to function back from a calf bone personal injury, Fields was actually revealed as the starter and also ran out to an ocean of Horrendous Towels as his name was phoned." It was actually amazing," Fields mentioned. "I believe our attires are actually truly amazing. I ased if the black and also yellow, dark and gold, so it was actually awesome to put the brand-new threads on and also type of acquire a brand-new coliseum, obtain a new feel." Though the Steelers' early travels delayed out, Specialization revealed flashes of his playmaking ability as he finished his initial five attempts, consisting of a 20-yard dart to receiver Truck Jefferson." I feel like I remained in an excellent rhythm, as well as I believe our team were relocating the ball well," Fields claimed. "I assume merely the fumbled pops, factors like that, they can easily get rid of a whole drive, yet I believe the total rhythm of things I presume our experts're in and out of the huddle quickly and also experienced excellent." His single incompletion was actually an additional deeper sphere to Jefferson that was actually dismissed of bounds, however Specialization believed the recipient completed the drawback." Yeah, I thought he was in bounds," Specialization claimed. "I'm not going to lie." And for Fields as well as the offense, Friday was likewise the 1st chance to partner with brand-new offensive organizer Arthur Johnson. The outburst put up only 12 aspects, yet it racked up 344 yards, 19 very first downs as well as 109 hurrying backyards-- and also balanced 6 yards per play." You can type of receive a feeling on what Arthur's thinking, how he sets about the video game, how he only corresponds along with you on the side project as well as things like that," Area stated. "To ensure was really good, merely being with all of them and also type of having a real-in game take in with him." ... I presume the overall process worked out and just the strategies of every thing went well.".