.Brooke Pryor, ESPN Personnel WriterAug 10, 2024, 12:15 AM ETClosePreviously covered the Kansas City Chiefs for the Kansas Metropolitan Area Celebrity as well as Oklahoma University for the Oklahoman.PITTSBURGH-- For all the positives of Justin Area' Pittsburgh Steelers debut in the crew's 1st preseason video game Friday evening, 2 plays outshined the quarterback's performance.A screwed up snap swap on each of Specialization' initial pair of travels prevented the Steelers' first day trip of the year, and the mistakes were actually just component of a mediocre 20-12 loss to the Houston Texans." I thought he carried out some great points," instructor Mike Tomlin said. "Yet clearly he was a component of the C-Q swap, and coming from my viewpoint that's dual accountability on the center and also the quarterback. It quashed a bunch of good ideas taking place in those first number of rides." Specialization bet three collection, finishing 5 of 6 tries for 67 backyards, but along with the fumbles he was actually sacked twice.Editor's PicksThe initially screw up started the position drive as the Steelers went across midfield. The slip between Fields and facility Nate Herbig cost the staff 4 gardens on first down. The unit could not recuperate, punting three plays later.On the next ride, the initial breeze was actually yet another fumbled substitution. This time around the sphere was recuperated by fullback Jack Colletto for a 4-yard gain, yet the Steelers still went three-and-out as Fields competed 2 yards and afterwards was sacked by Danielle Seeker for a loss of 8." Our experts were just shooting ourselves in the foot," Fields claimed. "Screwed up piece of cake, I assume all three periods, so we can definitely be a lot better during that part." As well as I assume the popping component, we just got to perform the very same page. I'll put that on me to merely perform the exact same page as well as know that remains in that center or recognize how to change and what I need to have to perform." Justin Fields went 5-of-6 for 67 gardens in his three set Friday evening, however was part of two fumbles and was sacked twice. Image through Justin K. Aller/Getty ImagesHerbig, however, took "one hundred percent" of the blame after the game.Once Fields headed out, third-string quarterback Kyle Allen completed the ready the Steelers, accomplishing 17 of 23 tries for 193 yards.Against the Buffalo grass Bills in the 2nd preseason game next week, the Steelers are most likely to include one more quarterback to the mix.During his postgame news conference, Tomlin mentioned he anticipates Russell Wilson to become accessible in the next game. With Wilson sidelined Friday as he continues to work back from a calf personal injury, Area was actually announced as the starter and ended to a sea of Terrible Towels as his title was gotten in touch with." It was cool," Area claimed. "I believe our uniforms are actually definitely amazing. I ased if the dark as well as yellow, black and also gold, so it was actually spectacular to put the brand new threads on as well as type of get a new coliseum, get a brand new sense." Though the Steelers' very early travels slowed out, Area showed flashes of his playmaking potential as he completed his very first five efforts, consisting of a 20-yard dart to recipient Vehicle Jefferson." I feel like I was in an excellent rhythm, as well as I presume our company were actually moving the round well," Specialization claimed. "I assume just the stumbled breaks, things like that, they can easily get rid of a whole travel, yet I assume the general rhythm of points I think our team reside in and away from the huddle swiftly and experienced good." His solitary incompletion was one more deep sphere to Jefferson that was dismissed of bounds, but Specialization thought the recipient finished the catch." Yeah, I assumed he remained in bounds," Area mentioned. "I am actually not mosting likely to exist." And for Area and also the offense, Friday was actually also the initial option to partner with new offending coordinator Arthur Smith. The outburst put up only 12 aspects, however it acquired 344 yards, 19 very first downs as well as 109 rushing lawns-- as well as balanced 6 backyards per play." You can easily type of receive a feeling on what Arthur's thinking, exactly how he tackles the video game, just how he merely interacts along with you on the sideline and also things like that," Area said. "To ensure was good, simply being actually with all of them and sort of having a real-in game experience with him." ... I assume the general process went well and just the logistics of every little thing went well.".