.Brooke Pryor, ESPN Personnel WriterAug 10, 2024, 12:15 AM ETClosePreviously covered the Kansas Area Chiefs for the Kansas Urban Area Superstar and also Oklahoma Educational Institution for the Oklahoman.PITTSBURGH-- For all the positives of Justin Specialization' Pittsburgh Steelers launching in the group's very first preseason game Friday night, two plays overshadowed the quarterback's performance.A stumbled snap swap on each of Fields' first pair of travels obstructed the Steelers' first trip of the year, and the mistakes were actually just part of a careless 20-12 reduction to the Houston Texans." I presumed he did some pleasant factors," instructor Mike Tomlin said. "Yet obviously he belonged of the C-Q exchange, as well as coming from my viewpoint that's double obligation on the facility and the quarterback. It voided a ton of benefits going on in those very first couple of travels." Area played for 3 collection, accomplishing 5 of 6 efforts for 67 backyards, yet along with the fumbles he was sacked twice.Editor's PicksThe initially fumble came on the opening drive as the Steelers moved across midfield. The mistake between Area and center Nate Herbig cost the crew 4 lawns on to begin with down. The device could not recoup, punting 3 participates in later.On the following ride, the very first breeze was actually an additional messed up swap. This time around the sphere was recuperated through fullback Port Colletto for a 4-yard increase, yet the Steelers still went three-and-out as Fields rivaled 2 gardens and afterwards was actually sacked through Danielle Seeker for a reduction of 8." We were actually just shooting ourselves in the foot," Area claimed. "Screwed up snap, I believe all three periods, so our experts may absolutely be a lot better during that part." As well as I assume the popping part, our experts simply reached get on the very same web page. I'll put that on me to only get on the exact same web page and understand who's in that facility or even understand exactly how to adjust and what I need to accomplish." Justin Fields went 5-of-6 for 67 lawns in his 3 collection Friday evening, however was part of pair of fumbles and also was actually sacked two times. Photo through Justin K. Aller/Getty ImagesHerbig, however, took "one hundred percent" of the blame after the game.Once Area went out, third-string quarterback Kyle Allen completed the game for the Steelers, accomplishing 17 of 23 attempts for 193 yards.Against the Buffalo grass Bills in the 2nd preseason video game following full week, the Steelers are very likely to incorporate one more quarterback to the mix.During his postgame press conference, Tomlin stated he anticipates Russell Wilson to be on call in the upcoming activity. With Wilson sidelined Friday as he continues to operate back from a calf personal injury, Area was actually announced as the starter and also ended to an ocean of Terrible Towels as his label was actually phoned." It was cool," Specialization mentioned. "I believe our uniforms are definitely trendy. I ased if the black and also yellowish, dark and gold, so it was actually incredible to put the brand new threads on as well as sort of obtain a brand new coliseum, obtain a brand new feeling." Though the Steelers' early rides delayed out, Specialization presented flashes of his playmaking ability as he completed his initial 5 tries, including a 20-yard dart to recipient Van Jefferson." I think that I was in a great rhythm, as well as I assume we were moving the ball effectively," Specialization stated. "I believe just the screwed up breaks, factors like that, they can easily get rid of an entire travel, however I think the total rhythm of things I assume we're in as well as away from the huddle swiftly and also experienced great." His single incompletion was an additional deep round to Jefferson that was dismissed of bounds, yet Specialization presumed the recipient completed the drawback." Yeah, I assumed he was in bounds," Specialization mentioned. "I'm not mosting likely to lie." And for Specialization and the outburst, Friday was actually additionally the initial possibility to work with new objectionable coordinator Arthur Johnson. The offense put up simply 12 points, but it acquired 344 yards, 19 initial downs as well as 109 hurrying yards-- as well as averaged 6 yards every play." You can type of acquire a feeling on what Arthur's reasoning, how he sets about the game, how he just communicates along with you on the side project as well as stuff like that," Area mentioned. "So that was excellent, just being with them and kind of having a real-in video game take in with him." ... I presume the overall procedure went well and simply the logistics of every thing went well.".