National media outlet says one Steelers move is the best move of the NFL offseason so far
CBS Sports thinks the Pittsburgh Steelers have made the best move of the NFL offseason so far. The national sports media outlet thinks that Pittsburgh's trade with the Chicago Bears for quarterback Justin Fields is the best move that's been made this offseason. From CBS Sports: This is the definition of a low-risk, high-reward bet, […]
CBS Sports thinks the Pittsburgh Steelers have made the best move of the NFL offseason so far.
The national sports media outlet thinks that Pittsburgh's trade with the Chicago Bears for quarterback Justin Fields is the best move that's been made this offseason.
From CBS Sports: This is the definition of a low-risk, high-reward bet, and the potential reward is so high at such a vital position that it's hard not to give the Steelers credit, even if their pivot from Kenny Pickett to Russell Wilson (and subsequent exile of Pickett) felt uncharacteristically hurried. Is it possible both Wilson and Fields are not viable long-term starters? Sure. But Fields has already proven to have NFL-caliber electricity, is still just 25, and at least stylistically fits into the run-first model they've so long prioritized. To get him in exchange for a conditional late-round pick is absurd value, even if he fizzles out or stays seated behind Wilson. In other words, the Steelers may well need another quarterback reset after 2024, but for now they've at least made a real play for developmental dynamism, and they barely had to pay anything to do it.
This move feels like not only the best move of the offseason, but it feels like the biggest steal of the offseason.
Pittsburgh took advantage of the Chicago Bears being in a hurry to unload Fields (the Bears are expected to select USC quarterback Caleb Williams with the No. 1 overall pick) and landed a dynamic starting-caliber quarterback for a conditional sixth round pick (it can turn into a fourth round pick depending on Fields' playing time).
The Bears should've waited until later this summer to trade Fields. There's a good chance that an NFL team will deal with injuries and need another option at quarterback once training camp gets here. But instead, Chicago panicked and received almost nothing in return for a former first round draft pick.
Pittsburgh also signed quarterback Russell Wilson this offseason for just over $1 million (due to the Denver Broncos owing Wilson a significant amount of guaranteed money).
It's been quite an offseason for the Steelers. And it could lead to a fun 2024 season in Pittsburgh.
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