.Brooke Pryor, ESPN Workers WriterAug 10, 2024, 12:15 AM ETClosePreviously covered the Kansas Metropolitan area Chiefs for the Kansas Urban Area Star and also Oklahoma University for the Oklahoman.PITTSBURGH-- For all the positives of Justin Area' Pittsburgh Steelers launching in the staff's initial preseason game Friday evening, two plays overshadowed the quarterback's performance.A fumbled snap exchange on each of Specialization' first pair of travels stymied the Steelers' very first trip of the year, as well as the slips were actually just component of a sloppy 20-12 reduction to the Houston Texans." I assumed he carried out some nice things," instructor Mike Tomlin claimed. "However clearly he belonged of the C-Q exchange, and coming from my perspective that's dual duty on the center and also the quarterback. It undid a considerable amount of benefits happening in those 1st couple of rides." Area played for 3 set, accomplishing 5 of 6 tries for 67 backyards, but along with the fumbles he was actually sacked twice.Editor's PicksThe to begin with fumble started the opening push as the Steelers went across midfield. The mistake in between Area as well as facility Nate Herbig set you back the crew 4 lawns on first down. The unit could not recuperate, punting three participates in later.On the upcoming travel, the initial snap was actually yet another screwed up swap. This moment the round was recouped by fullback Jack Colletto for a 4-yard increase, but the Steelers still went three-and-out as Fields rivaled 2 yards and after that was actually sacked through Danielle Seeker for a reduction of 8." Our team were simply shooting our own selves in the foot," Area mentioned. "Fumbled piece of cake, I think all 3 periods, so our team can definitely be better during that component." As well as I presume the snapping part, our team just came to perform the same webpage. I'll put that on me to only perform the exact same webpage and also know who remains in that center or recognize just how to change and what I need to accomplish." Justin Area went 5-of-6 for 67 lawns in his three collection Friday evening, yet became part of two fumbles as well as was actually sacked two times. Image by Justin K. Aller/Getty ImagesHerbig, though, took "100 percent" of the blame after the game.Once Area walked out, third-string quarterback Kyle Allen finished the game for the Steelers, accomplishing 17 of 23 attempts for 193 yards.Against the Buffalo Expenses in the 2nd preseason activity following week, the Steelers are likely to incorporate one more quarterback to the mix.During his postgame press conference, Tomlin said he anticipates Russell Wilson to be available in the upcoming game. With Wilson sidelined Friday as he remains to operate back coming from a calf accident, Specialization was introduced as the starter as well as ran out to a sea of Dreadful Towels as his name was actually phoned." It was actually great," Specialization pointed out. "I believe our uniforms are really trendy. I suched as the black and also yellow, dark as well as gold, so it was amazing to put the brand new strings on and also kind of get a brand-new arena, get a brand-new feeling." Though the Steelers' very early rides slowed out, Fields presented flashes of his playmaking potential as he completed his first 5 efforts, consisting of a 20-yard dart to recipient Truck Jefferson." I seem like I remained in a great rhythm, and I presume our company were actually relocating the round properly," Specialization said. "I assume only the stumbled breaks, things like that, they can get rid of a whole drive, yet I think the overall rhythm of traits I assume we remain in and away from the huddle quickly as well as experienced good." His lone incompletion was one more deep sphere to Jefferson that was actually eliminated of bounds, however Specialization believed the recipient accomplished the catch." Yeah, I presumed he remained in bounds," Area mentioned. "I'm certainly not heading to be located." And for Fields and also the outburst, Friday was likewise the first possibility to team up with brand new offensive planner Arthur Smith. The offense installed only 12 factors, however it acquired 344 backyards, 19 initial downs and also 109 rushing lawns-- and also averaged 6 gardens every play." You can sort of get a sense about what Arthur's thinking, exactly how he handles the game, how he only communicates with you on the subsidiary and also stuff like that," Fields claimed. "In order that was good, just being actually with all of them and kind of having a real-in video game encounter along with him." ... I assume the general process went well as well as merely the logistics of everything worked out.".