Why didnt the Steelers just pick up Flacco?

[President Stache]

He looks far better than Fields looks.

I havent watched any steeler games, but watching this one and eek, do people really like Fields? Is Wilson still injured?

 

[pittiswhereiamfrom2]

He looks far better than Fields looks.

I havent watched any steeler games, but watching this one and eek, do people really like Fields? Is Wilson still injured?

I think they were keyed in on RW

 

[Upg bobcat]

Perhaps RW and Fields were cheaper, too.

I'm not sure Bob Nutting runs his franchise that much differently than the Rooneys. It's just the NFL has a salary cap is generally setup to give a cheap owner a better shot at competing.

 

[pittbb80]

In this offense it doesn’t matter who’s playing qb.

 

[President Stache]

In this offense it doesn’t matter who’s playing qb.

I get that, but why sign the guy that was 5-20 for the Bears?

 

[pittbb80]

I get that, but why sign the guy that was 5-20 for the Bears?

I don’t disagree. Question is what Qb would want to play in this offense ?

 

[pittchagg]

I get that, but why sign the guy that was 5-20 for the Bears?

Because the Bears were a trainwreck before Fields, and they’re going to continue to be a trainwreck after Fields.

 

[Joe the Panther Fan]

The Colts are paying Flacco almost as much as the Stillers are paying for all three QBs on their roster combined.

 

[pittiswhereiamfrom2]

Why run there?

 

[PittPharm2002]

In this offense it doesn’t matter who’s playing qb.

I was told by folks Pickett was the problem

 

[President Stache]

Because the Bears were a trainwreck before Fields, and they’re going to continue to be a trainwreck after Fields.

Trainwreck how? They had better stats than the Steelers last year

Bears defense was 12th in the NFL in total yards, the Steelers were 19th
Bears offense was #2 in rushing, Steelers offense was #29 in rushing
Bears qbs had the 14th most time in the pocket, Steelers QBs has 29th most time in the pocket before pressure

I get it, Tomlin is a much better coach, but as far as players around him, the Bears and Steelers, you could certainly argue the Bears had more last year.

Even if you say receivers were better, Johnson missed 5 of the first 7 games last year.

 

[HailtoPitt]

I think Russel Wilson was perceived as having more gas in the tank, and he was cheaper. Fields was viewed as a lottery ticket that might hit.

We know better, though. Even with the Steelers using their media cronies to lay cover.

 

[bayardstreet]

Flacco reads the field very well and doesn’t seem to have happy feet. He’s a really nice back up who has proven he can come in and win games.

 

[ThePanthers]

I’m guessing the Steelers didn’t want 2 35plus qbs in the roster. Also strange question as the Steelers with fields is 3-0, he has done exactly what has been asked of him and isn’t the reason the Steelers are losing right now.

 

[pittbb80]

I’m guessing the Steelers didn’t want 2 35plus qbs in the roster. Also strange question as the Steelers with fields is 3-0, he has done exactly what has been asked of him and isn’t the reason the Steelers are losing right now.

He’s also not the reason they are 3-0.

 

[pittiswhereiamfrom2]

Now that’s it. Roll out is the way

 

[ThePanthers]

He’s also not the reason they are 3-0.

Ok? And Flacco would be?

 

[pittbb80]

Ok? And Flacco would be?

Where did I say Flacco would make a difference. I said in this offense it doesn’t matter who plays qb

 

[DruidTM]

3rd and 7 Flacco hits for 25

Making defense look like assholes

 

[ThePanthers]

Where did I say Flacco would make a difference. I said in this offense it doesn’t matter who plays qb

And I was explaining to the op why they targeting fields over Flacco and why it was a weird question right now. Not saying fields is the reason the Steelers are 3-0

 

[ThePanthers]

3rd and 7 Flacco hits for 25

Making defense look like assholes

D has looked like assholes the entire game. They have not showed up today.

 

[PittPharm2002]

Because the stillers wanted a free veteran qb -
Who has zero interest in playing for free

 

[pittbb80]

Ok? And Flacco would

And I was explaining to the op why they targeting fields over Flacco and why it was a weird question right now. Not saying fields is the reason the Steelers are 3-0

I will say that maybe they’d trust Flacco to use the middle of the field more. But who knows. They were ultra conservative with HOF BR

 

[ThePanthers]

Because the stillers wanted a free veteran qb -
Who has zero interest in playing for free

Is he playing for free? I thought Denver is still paying him $33m

 

[happjack]

Flacco would be getting Last Rites with this o line.

 

[Jakey_John]

Who needs Joe Flacco when you have Russell Wilson?

 

[h2p_5150]

Fields was the only reason the Steelers were in that game. He did make a few brain dead plays but they get shutout without him today.

 

[303vND]

Someone check Fields stats.

 

[Panther Parrothead]

The knock on Fields is that he can look like an All Pro and a third-string benchwarmer - in the same quarter. Supposedly that’s why the Bears gave-up on him; the inconsistencies were maddening for them.

 

[JohnnyGossamer]

The knock on Fields is that he can look like an All Pro and a third-string benchwarmer - in the same quarter. Supposedly that’s why the Bears gave-up on him; the inconsistencies were maddening for them.

Yes. Same stuff very present today. Especially on the last drive and his fumble earlier. Dropped a few other snaps. Made some fine plays too though for sure.

 

[Sean Miller Fan]

Is Fields really better than Pickett?