Mike Tomlin’s Russell Wilson Decision Comes Back to Haunt Him as Steelers Regret QB Decision Mike Tomlin’s legacy, often framed around his unshakable conviction, now finds itself tested in the harshes

Aaron Rodgers ’ masterful debut for the Steelers , a pristine 22-of-30 for 244 yards and four touchdowns, should have been the only highlight. But for Mike Tomlin and his staff, the victory was overshadowed by a haunting specter on the other side: Justin Fields, the quarterback they benched for Russell Wilson and then let walk away, ended up accounting for three touchdowns of his own and leaving Pittsburgh wrestling with a brutal case of ‘what if?’

According to The Athletic ’s Dianna Russini, the sight of Fields commanding the New York Jets’ offense with poise and freedom triggered a wave of quiet vindication within the Steelers’ own building. “Last year, when the Steelers had both Wilson and Justin Fields, coach Mike Tomlin made the switch from Fields to Wilson six g