Anything mentioned about the new group of quarterbacks in Pittsburgh can be seen as a reflection of the previous group of quarterbacks in Pittsburgh, especially since the Steelers chose to completely revamp the position.
Here’s what running back Jaylen Warren recently shared about Russell Wilson and Justin Fields.
“Their leadership is like night and day,” Warren said on Cameron Heyward’s podcast, according to ESPN.com. “They bring a lot to the table. They provide guidance. They instruct us on how to run routes. They’re very attentive when routes aren’t run correctly. They emphasize details, which aligns with what we emphasize, and it’s very beneficial.”
The clear message here is that the previous trio of quarterbacks — Kenny Pickett, Mitch Trubisky, Mason Rudolph — weren’t providing that level of leadership.
Being a strong leader is crucial for a quarterback, obviously. In Pittsburgh, it seems that wasn’t the case previously. Otherwise, according to a player like Warren, the difference wouldn’t be so stark.
How much will this difference impact game performance? It surely can’t hurt.
