NFL insider Mark Kaboly has shared a possible reason why the Pittsburgh Steelers are suddenly planning to start Russell Wilson as QB instead of Justin Fields. Fields did start well for the Steelers, in the absence of their primary QB1. However, as things now stand, it seems, that whatever he did wasn’t enough to cement his position in the starting lineup.

In a an interview on 93.7 The Fan, Kaboly mentioned Wilson’s ability to throw was the key reason behind the team’s sudden decision to bench Fields and start the veteran. He said, “It just comes out of his hand quicker, faster, more accurate, that whole thing. You could just see it. That’s what I’ve seen for a while now and that’s what I base a lot of things on, just how he throws the ball.”

However, the insider also mentioned that even though Wilson is a “better thrower than Justin”, whether he is a better overall choice than the 25-year-old is a whole different question. Last season the 35-year-old star played 15 games for the Broncos, completing 297 of 447 passes, with 26 TDs and 8 interceptions for 3,070 yards. However, after making his move to Pittsburgh, he has been out for the first six weeks of the 2024 season due to his injury. So now it needs to be seen how he performs in his first start as it might dictate his spot in the team for the upcoming matches.