.Brooke Pryor, ESPN Workers WriterAug 10, 2024, 12:15 AM ETClosePreviously covered the Kansas Metropolitan area Chiefs for the Kansas City Superstar as well as Oklahoma University for the Oklahoman.PITTSBURGH-- For all the positives of Justin Specialization' Pittsburgh Steelers debut in the crew's initial preseason video game Friday evening, pair of plays outweighed the quarterback's performance.A screwed up snap substitution on each of Area' first 2 drives put on hold the Steelers' initial outing of the year, and the miscues were actually simply portion of a sloppy 20-12 reduction to the Houston Texans." I presumed he did some pleasant points," instructor Mike Tomlin pointed out. "Yet definitely he belonged of the C-Q substitution, as well as coming from my point of view that's dual obligation on the center and also the quarterback. It undid a considerable amount of good things happening in those 1st number of rides." Fields played for 3 series, finishing 5 of 6 efforts for 67 backyards, however besides the fumbles he was sacked twice.Editor's PicksThe first mess up came on the position push as the Steelers moved across midfield. The mistake between Area as well as facility Nate Herbig set you back the group 4 gardens on initially down. The system couldn't bounce back, punting three plays later.On the following travel, the initial breeze was another fumbled swap. This time the round was bounced back by fullback Port Colletto for a 4-yard increase, however the Steelers still went three-and-out as Area contended 2 gardens and then was sacked through Danielle Hunter for a loss of 8." Our team were only shooting ourselves in the foot," Specialization said. "Stumbled snap, I believe all 3 periods, so our experts may certainly be better during that component." And I presume the popping component, our team only came to get on the very same webpage. I'll place that on me to merely perform the exact same page and also recognize who remains in that facility or understand just how to change as well as what I need to have to perform." Justin Area went 5-of-6 for 67 backyards in his three collection Friday evening, however became part of pair of fumbles and was sacked twice. Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty ImagesHerbig, though, took "one hundred percent" of the blame after the game.Once Specialization headed out, third-string quarterback Kyle Allen finished the ready the Steelers, finishing 17 of 23 attempts for 193 yards.Against the Buffalo Expenses in the second preseason activity following full week, the Steelers are most likely to incorporate another quarterback to the mix.During his postgame press conference, Tomlin stated he expects Russell Wilson to be readily available in the next game. With Wilson sidelined Friday as he remains to function back from a calf bone personal injury, Area was actually declared as the starter and ran out to a sea of Horrendous Towels as his name was actually phoned." It was actually trendy," Specialization said. "I believe our outfits are truly cool. I just liked the black and yellow, dark as well as gold, so it was remarkable to put the brand new strings on and also type of receive a new arena, receive a brand-new feel." Though the Steelers' very early travels delayed out, Specialization showed flashes of his playmaking ability as he completed his first five tries, consisting of a 20-yard dart to receiver Van Jefferson." I think that I resided in an excellent rhythm, as well as I think we were actually moving the round properly," Area pointed out. "I assume only the screwed up pops, points like that, they can easily kill a whole travel, however I think the overall rhythm of things I assume our company remain in as well as out of the huddle quick and really felt good." His single incompletion was another deeper ball to Jefferson that was ruled out of bounds, yet Specialization presumed the recipient finished the catch." Yeah, I thought he resided in bounds," Fields mentioned. "I'm not visiting be located." And for Area and the offense, Friday was also the first possibility to partner with new offensive coordinator Arthur Smith. The offense put up simply 12 factors, but it acquired 344 backyards, 19 1st downs as well as 109 rushing yards-- as well as averaged 6 backyards per play." You can type of receive a sense on what Arthur's reasoning, how he deals with the video game, how he merely communicates with you on the side project as well as stuff like that," Fields pointed out. "In order that was actually good, simply being along with them and also sort of possessing a real-in game take in with him." ... I assume the overall process went well as well as only the coordinations of every little thing worked out.".