The NFL world is buzzing over a speculated plan for Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Justin Fields. The plan is very unconventional, to say the very least.
Pittsburgh acquired both Fields and former Super Bowl champion quarterback Russell Wilson this offseason. You had to expect either a competition or the veteran Wilson to emerge as the team’s starter this fall. All told, everything seems to be going according to that plan.
But what might change is Fields’ role with the team.
Could he be a … kick returner??
According to one player, it might not be farfetched. Steelers running back Jaylen Warren joined teammate Cam Heyward on his Not Just Football podcast this week. Warren offered an interesting tidbit on Fields’ potential new role with the team.
“Our special teams coordinator was talking about Justin Fields being back there,” Warren said via Pro Football Talk. “We looked at him like, Justin Fields will be back there? I think it’s cool.”
#Steelers RB Jaylen Warren says their special teams coordinator discussed the possibility of having Justin Fields return kicks under the new kickoff rules.
(via @NotJustFootball)pic.twitter.com/N4WGMwETxV
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) May 2, 2024
Fieds’ speed is an asset to his game. There are probably few who’d deny this, even through all the criticism he received while he played for the Chicago Bears. Putting him as a kick returner is a very intriguing move for many reasons. Does that spell the end for his quarterback career? is it just an inventive way to get him on the field?
There are still some questions left to be answered. Heck, we don’t even know how far along this plan is or may be.
Still, the NFL world had much to say over Justin Fields and his new rumored role with the Steelers.
Me in NCAA 06 trying to get my QB the Heisman https://t.co/QcyG4czzdV
— Conor Duffy (@CDuff3346) May 2, 2024
I’m gonna go out on a limb and say Justin Fields will not be returning a kickoff this season https://t.co/hKWDGNFLLG
— Brian Batko (@BrianBatko) May 2, 2024
Arthur Smith logic already bleeding into the locker room. You hate to see it https://t.co/A1oUMXDMYM
— AJ (@_AdamS12) May 2, 2024
I love the possibility of using Justin Fields' wheels in creative ways. It reminds me of how the Steelers used to utilize @KSlash10.
However, the Steelers need to keep Fields healthy to play QB too! #HereWeGo https://t.co/IHFoO6QrpE
— Mark Bergin (@MarkBergin_) May 2, 2024
Oh nah save me guy Justin Fields man wtf is this https://t.co/c4kcY9qGeI
— Ⳑⲟɢⲇⲛ 🐍 (@isystematic_) May 2, 2024
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