.Brooke Pryor, ESPN Staff WriterAug 10, 2024, 12:15 AM ETClosePreviously covered the Kansas Metropolitan area Chiefs for the Kansas Metropolitan Area Star as well as Oklahoma Educational Institution for the Oklahoman.PITTSBURGH-- For all the positives of Justin Specialization' Pittsburgh Steelers debut in the group's first preseason activity Friday night, 2 plays eclipsed the quarterback's performance.A fumbled snap substitution on each of Area' 1st two rides stymied the Steelers' first getaway of the year, as well as the slips were actually just aspect of a sloppy 20-12 loss to the Houston Texans." I presumed he carried out some pleasant traits," instructor Mike Tomlin claimed. "Yet clearly he belonged of the C-Q swap, as well as coming from my perspective that is actually twin duty on the facility and also the quarterback. It undid a great deal of advantages happening in those very first number of travels." Specialization bet three set, finishing 5 of 6 efforts for 67 yards, but aside from the fumbles he was actually sacked twice.Editor's PicksThe to begin with stumble began the opening drive as the Steelers traversed midfield. The mistake between Area and also center Nate Herbig set you back the staff 4 backyards on to begin with down. The system couldn't recuperate, punting 3 participates in later.On the upcoming drive, the initial piece of cake was one more stumbled swap. This moment the round was recovered by fullback Port Colletto for a 4-yard increase, yet the Steelers still went three-and-out as Fields rivaled 2 yards and then was actually sacked through Danielle Seeker for a reduction of 8." We were actually only shooting ourselves in the shoe," Specialization said. "Stumbled snap, I assume all 3 stages, so our team can most definitely be actually better during that component." As well as I assume the popping part, our experts only came to perform the exact same page. I'll put that on me to just perform the same web page and also understand who resides in that facility or even understand exactly how to change and what I require to accomplish." Justin Fields went 5-of-6 for 67 backyards in his three series Friday evening, however belonged to pair of fumbles and was actually sacked twice. Photograph by Justin K. Aller/Getty ImagesHerbig, however, took "one hundred percent" of the blame after the game.Once Area walked out, third-string quarterback Kyle Allen ended up the game for the Steelers, accomplishing 17 of 23 attempts for 193 yards.Against the Buffalo grass Bills in the second preseason game upcoming full week, the Steelers are actually very likely to incorporate another quarterback to the mix.During his postgame press conference, Tomlin said he counts on Russell Wilson to be on call in the upcoming activity. Along with Wilson sidelined Friday as he continues to work back from a calf accident, Fields was introduced as the starter as well as ended to an ocean of Horrible Towels as his label was actually contacted." It was awesome," Fields said. "I assume our outfits are really great. I liked the black and also yellowish, black and gold, so it was remarkable to place the brand new strings on as well as type of obtain a brand-new coliseum, receive a new feel." Though the Steelers' very early travels stalled out, Fields presented flashes of his playmaking capacity as he completed his initial five attempts, featuring a 20-yard dart to recipient Truck Jefferson." I believe that I was in an excellent rhythm, and also I presume our team were relocating the ball well," Fields stated. "I presume simply the stumbled breaks, factors like that, they can eliminate an entire travel, but I assume the total rhythm of traits I presume our company remain in and away from the huddle swiftly and also experienced really good." His sole incompletion was one more deep sphere to Jefferson that was eliminated of bounds, yet Area believed the receiver finished the drawback." Yeah, I presumed he remained in bounds," Specialization claimed. "I am actually certainly not heading to lie." And for Fields as well as the outburst, Friday was actually also the very first chance to partner with brand new offending coordinator Arthur Johnson. The offense installed only 12 points, but it racked up 344 gardens, 19 1st downs and 109 rushing yards-- and also balanced 6 backyards every play." You can sort of acquire a sense about what Arthur's thinking, how he handles the video game, how he merely connects along with you on the sideline and stuff like that," Specialization said. "To make sure that was great, merely being with them and also kind of possessing a real-in activity experience with him." ... I believe the overall procedure worked out and also only the logistics of whatever went well.".