.Brooke Pryor, ESPN Personnel WriterAug 10, 2024, 12:15 AM ETClosePreviously covered the Kansas Urban area Chiefs for the Kansas Metropolitan Area Star and Oklahoma College for the Oklahoman.PITTSBURGH-- For all the positives of Justin Specialization' Pittsburgh Steelers launching in the team's first preseason game Friday evening, two plays outshined the quarterback's performance.A stumbled snap exchange on each of Fields' very first pair of rides prevented the Steelers' very first getaway of the year, and the miscues were simply part of a mediocre 20-12 loss to the Houston Texans." I assumed he did some good traits," trainer Mike Tomlin mentioned. "However certainly he belonged of the C-Q exchange, as well as coming from my point of view that is actually twin task on the center as well as the quarterback. It quashed a lot of good things going on in those 1st number of rides." Area bet three set, finishing 5 of 6 tries for 67 yards, however aside from the fumbles he was sacked twice.Editor's PicksThe to begin with fumble started the opening drive as the Steelers moved across midfield. The mistake between Area and also facility Nate Herbig set you back the crew 4 yards on first down. The unit could not recuperate, punting 3 participates in later.On the next travel, the very first snap was actually yet another screwed up exchange. This moment the round was actually recouped by fullback Jack Colletto for a 4-yard increase, but the Steelers still went three-and-out as Specialization competed 2 gardens and then was sacked through Danielle Hunter for a reduction of 8." Our experts were simply shooting our own selves in the foot," Specialization pointed out. "Messed up piece of cake, I assume all 3 stages, so our experts may absolutely be much better in that part." And I assume the popping part, our team just came to be on the very same page. I'll put that on me to simply get on the exact same page and know who remains in that facility or even recognize how to change as well as what I need to carry out." Justin Area went 5-of-6 for 67 gardens in his 3 series Friday night, yet was part of pair of fumbles and also was actually sacked two times. Photograph through Justin K. Aller/Getty ImagesHerbig, though, took "one hundred percent" of the blame after the game.Once Specialization went out, third-string quarterback Kyle Allen finished the ready the Steelers, accomplishing 17 of 23 tries for 193 yards.Against the Buffalo grass Bills in the second preseason activity following full week, the Steelers are likely to add yet another quarterback to the mix.During his postgame press conference, Tomlin mentioned he counts on Russell Wilson to be on call in the following video game. With Wilson sidelined Friday as he continues to work back from a calf trauma, Fields was declared as the starter as well as ended to a sea of Dreadful Towels as his name was called." It was actually awesome," Fields claimed. "I think our outfits are actually actually awesome. I suched as the black and also yellowish, black and also gold, so it was incredible to put the brand-new strings on as well as kind of acquire a brand new coliseum, acquire a brand-new feel." Though the Steelers' early rides stalled out, Specialization showed flashes of his playmaking capability as he completed his initial five tries, including a 20-yard dart to receiver Van Jefferson." I feel like I resided in a great rhythm, and also I think we were moving the ball well," Fields said. "I believe simply the fumbled snaps, points like that, they can easily kill a whole ride, but I assume the total rhythm of points I believe our company reside in and also away from the huddle fast and also experienced good." His lone incompletion was another deeper sphere to Jefferson that was dismissed of bounds, however Specialization thought the receiver completed the catch." Yeah, I presumed he remained in bounds," Specialization pointed out. "I'm certainly not going to exist." As well as for Specialization and the offense, Friday was additionally the first opportunity to work with brand-new offensive planner Arthur Johnson. The outburst set up only 12 factors, however it acquired 344 gardens, 19 initial downs and 109 rushing backyards-- and also balanced 6 gardens per play." You may type of receive a feeling about what Arthur's thinking, exactly how he goes about the activity, how he only communicates along with you on the side project as well as stuff like that," Specialization stated. "To ensure that was actually excellent, merely being with them and also type of having a real-in game experience with him." ... I believe the total method went well and simply the logistics of everything went well.".