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Mike Tomlin says Russell Wilson has 'pole position' for starting QB job

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Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin says Russell Wilson is the team's starting quarterback. But Justin Fields will get a chance to compete, Tomlin said. The Steelers revamped their quarterback room earlier this month, signing Wilson to the $1.21 million minimum. Wilson led Seattle to eight playoff appearances and a Super Bowl title in 10 seasons.

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The Guardian

Russell Wilson in ‘pole position’ to be Steelers starting QB despite Fields trade

Pittsburgh signed former Broncos QB to one-year dealTeam acquired Justin Fields five days after adding WilsonRussell Wilson is leading the race to be Pittsburgh’s starting quarterback next season. Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said on Monday that Wilson is considered the team’s starter but that the recently acquired Justin Fields will get a chance to compete.“We’re not resistant to competition, but as I’ve mentioned several times of late, I just th…

1 month ago·London, United Kingdom

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New York Post

Where Steelers quarterback competition stands after adding Russell Wilson, Justin Fields

Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said Russell Wilson has "pole position" to be Pittsburgh's starter, but Justin Fields will have his chance to make his bid.

1 month ago·New York, United States

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CBS Sports

Steelers quarterback makeover continues as team adds No. 3 option behind Russell Wilson, Justin Fields

Pittsburgh has now added three different signal-callers this offseason

1 month ago·United States

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Sportsnet

Russell Wilson 'in pole position' to be Steelers starting quarterback

The Pittsburgh Steelers reshaped their quarterback room in a big way this off-season and head coach Mike Tomlin already has a plan laid out for how he’s going to use his new weapons. Russell Wilson is in “pole position” to be the team’s starting quarterback heading into Week 1 of the season, Tomlin told reporters at the annual NFL meetings in Orlando. That leaves Justin Fields, the former Bears starter recently acquired via trade, at backup. The…

1 month ago·Canada

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The Spun

Steelers Signing Veteran QB To Back Up Russell Wilson, Justin Fields

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - OCTOBER 18: Kyle Allen #8 of the Washington Football Team looks to pass against the New York Giants during their NFL game at MetLife Stadium on October 18, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) The Pittsburgh Steelers added their third quarterback this offseason.Steelers general manager Omar Khan told reporters Monday that they signed Kyle Allen as a third-string option behind Russel…

1 month ago·Los Angeles, United States

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Denver Post

Steelers’ Mike Tomlin says Russell Wilson has “pole position” for starting QB job

ORLANDO, Fla. — Russell Wilson’s resume and experience give him the edge over Justin Fields. Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said Monday that Wilson is considered Pittsburgh’s starting quarterback but Fields will get a chance to compete. “We’re not resistant to competition, but as I’ve mentioned several times of late, I just think it’s appropriate to establish positioning. … and the term that I’ve used is Russell has pole position,” Tomlin said. “And…

1 month ago·Denver, United States

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Mike Tomlin says Russell Wilson has 'pole position' for starting QB job

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Russell Wilson in ‘pole position’ to be Steelers starting QB despite Fields trade

Russell Wilson in ‘pole position’ to be Steelers starting QB despite Fields trade

Where Steelers quarterback competition stands after adding Russell Wilson, Justin Fields

Where Steelers quarterback competition stands after adding Russell Wilson, Justin Fields

Steelers quarterback makeover continues as team adds No. 3 option behind Russell Wilson, Justin Fields

Steelers quarterback makeover continues as team adds No. 3 option behind Russell Wilson, Justin Fields

Russell Wilson 'in pole position' to be Steelers starting quarterback

Russell Wilson 'in pole position' to be Steelers starting quarterback

Steelers Signing Veteran QB To Back Up Russell Wilson, Justin Fields

Steelers Signing Veteran QB To Back Up Russell Wilson, Justin Fields

Steelers’ Mike Tomlin says Russell Wilson has “pole position” for starting QB job

Steelers’ Mike Tomlin says Russell Wilson has “pole position” for starting QB job

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