Steelers Must Offer Justin Fields One Key Guarantee
The Pittsburgh Steelers need to act quickly and decisively.
With free agency fast approaching, the pressure is mounting as the Steelers try to finalize a deal with Justin Fields. The tension surrounding what could happen if Fields and Russell Wilson leave is growing, but there’s a simple solution for the Steelers.
Reports indicate that the main roadblocks in negotiations with Fields are money and a key guarantee. Fields is aware that he has options elsewhere, with the New York Jets emerging as a serious contender for his services. He also wants assurance that he will be the starting quarterback, heading into the season without competition for the job.
“The issues, as I’ve been told, are: 1) There is a market for him, and he could chase a bigger payday; 2) He needs to get past any lingering distrust from last season, when there was internal sentiment that he should return to the starting role, but Mike Tomlin chose not to,” reported Aditi Kinkhabwala.
The solution for the Steelers is straightforward: guarantee Fields the starting role. He checks all the boxes Pittsburgh should be looking for. At just 26 years old, he’s the second-most athletic quarterback in the NFL and has already shown signs of growth. The coaches and players had a chance to work with him and were impressed enough to favor him over Wilson. With a 4-2 record, Fields has proven he can win.
On the financial side, Steelers general manager Omar Khan has a strong track record of negotiating favorable contracts, and this situation should be no different. Pittsburgh can structure a deal that rewards Fields for his performance, ensuring both sides benefit.
But the key to closing this deal is not just the money—it’s the guarantee of the starting job. The Steelers need to secure their long-term quarterback, and Fields is the best option available. If all he needs is the confidence that he won’t face competition for the starting role, the Steelers must offer him that assurance.
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