Analyst Makes Bold Prediction About Steelers QB Situation

The Pittsburgh Steelers aren't going to finish the year with the same quarterback plan, one analyst believes.

PITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Steelers are expected to head into their spring and summer workouts with Russell Wilson as their starting quarterback and Justin Fields as his backup. But not everyone believes that will stick long-term. 

One NFL analyst, Nick Wright, gave his prediction about how the quarterback situation will play out and doesn't see it as cut-and-dry as reports are making it seem. During an appearance on The Herd, Wright said he expects Wilson to head into the season as the QB1, but doesn't see that lasting the entire year. 

"I know what Russell Wilson is right now. I think Russell Wilson is a quarterback who will be benched by the Pittsburgh Steelers," Wright said. 

"I know what Russell Wilson is right now. I think he's a QB who will be benched by the Pittsburgh Steelers."

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Show host Colin Cowherd gave his thoughts that Fields isn't a good fit for the Steelers, which Wright disagreed. He then gave his thoughts on how Fields is the superior quarterback of the two, and predicted exactly when the quarterback change will happen. 

"This is a great spot for Justin Fields, because Russell Wilson is not good anymore," Wright said. "Somebody put out a highlight package of Russell Wilson, they were like, ‘This is what the Pittsburgh Steelers are getting.’ And the second clip in the highlight, you know who missed a tackle on Russell Wilson? Jerrod Mayo, who’s now the (head) coach of the Patriots. Yes, once upon a time Russell was dynamic. So, I expect Russell to be the Week 1 starter and I expect Justin to be the Week 7-8 starter and the starter the rest of the way."

Fields is 10-28 as a starter in the NFL but is only 25 years old compared to Wilson, who's 35 years old. Wilson also hasn't had a winning season since 2020, giving him no guarantee he's going to turn things around immediately now that he's with the Steelers. 

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