.Brooke Pryor, ESPN Staff WriterAug 10, 2024, 12:15 AM ETClosePreviously dealt with the Kansas Urban area Chiefs for the Kansas City Star and Oklahoma Educational Institution for the Oklahoman.PITTSBURGH-- For all the positives of Justin Area' Pittsburgh Steelers debut in the staff's 1st preseason video game Friday evening, two plays eclipsed the quarterback's performance.A stumbled snap swap on each of Fields' first pair of rides prevented the Steelers' 1st trip of the year, and the slips were actually simply component of a careless 20-12 loss to the Houston Texans." I presumed he did some great traits," train Mike Tomlin mentioned. "However certainly he belonged of the C-Q swap, and coming from my point of view that is actually twin task on the center as well as the quarterback. It negated a bunch of beneficial things taking place in those initial couple of drives." Specialization bet three series, completing 5 of 6 attempts for 67 gardens, however in addition to the fumbles he was actually sacked twice.Editor's PicksThe to begin with screw up started the opening push as the Steelers moved across midfield. The mistake between Fields and also facility Nate Herbig cost the group 4 yards on first down. The unit could not bounce back, punting 3 participates in later.On the next drive, the 1st breeze was actually an additional messed up exchange. This time the ball was recouped through fullback Port Colletto for a 4-yard increase, however the Steelers still went three-and-out as Fields scrambled for 2 yards and after that was sacked by Danielle Hunter for a loss of 8." We were just shooting ourselves in the shoe," Area said. "Messed up breeze, I presume all three phases, so our experts can definitely be actually a lot better in that component." And also I assume the popping part, our experts just reached perform the exact same web page. I'll put that on me to simply perform the very same web page and understand who's in that center or even recognize how to readjust as well as what I need to perform." Justin Area went 5-of-6 for 67 gardens in his 3 series Friday night, yet was part of two fumbles and was sacked two times. Picture through Justin K. Aller/Getty ImagesHerbig, though, took "100 percent" of the blame after the game.Once Area walked out, third-string quarterback Kyle Allen finished the game for the Steelers, completing 17 of 23 attempts for 193 yards.Against the Buffalo grass Costs in the second preseason game next full week, the Steelers are actually very likely to add an additional quarterback to the mix.During his postgame news conference, Tomlin said he anticipates Russell Wilson to become on call in the next activity. With Wilson sidelined Friday as he continues to function back from a calf bone accident, Area was actually revealed as the starter and also ended to a sea of Horrendous Towels as his label was actually gotten in touch with." It was actually cool," Specialization stated. "I assume our outfits are actually truly cool. I just liked the black and yellowish, black and gold, so it was fantastic to place the brand-new strings on as well as sort of receive a brand new arena, obtain a brand-new feeling." Though the Steelers' very early rides slowed out, Specialization presented flashes of his playmaking ability as he completed his first 5 tries, featuring a 20-yard dart to receiver Van Jefferson." I think that I resided in a really good rhythm, and I presume our team were actually relocating the sphere properly," Specialization claimed. "I presume only the screwed up snaps, factors like that, they can get rid of a whole drive, however I think the total rhythm of traits I think our team remain in as well as out of the huddle quickly as well as felt excellent." His single incompletion was an additional deeper sphere to Jefferson that was actually eliminated of bounds, yet Specialization believed the recipient completed the drawback." Yeah, I presumed he was in bounds," Specialization said. "I'm certainly not heading to be located." And for Area and also the outburst, Friday was actually likewise the first possibility to work with brand new offending coordinator Arthur Johnson. The offense put up just 12 aspects, however it scored 344 lawns, 19 first downs and 109 hurrying gardens-- as well as balanced 6 lawns per play." You can easily sort of get a feeling on what Arthur's reasoning, how he handles the video game, exactly how he merely corresponds along with you on the side project as well as stuff like that," Fields pointed out. "In order that was really good, simply being actually with all of them and type of possessing a real-in video game take in with him." ... I believe the overall method worked out and simply the strategies of every little thing went well.".