Justin Fields is a former Chicago Bears first round pick who now plays for the Steelers in Pittsburgh under Coach Mike Tomlin. Fields and the Steelers have a chance to make a deep playoff run, but as last season proved, quarterback play will be paramount. The Steelers don't have Mason Rudolph anymore but they do have Russell Wilson, formerly of the Broncos, and the talented but oft-maligned Chicago Bears product Justin Fields.

On Tuesday, reporter MikeDeFabo shared video of Fields discussing his exciting mindset toward the Steelers job headed into the season.

Fields' stark comments came during a time of revelations on the scariest part of the Steelers' 2024 NFL schedule. Steelers contract talks with franchise legend Cam Heyward got a detailed update.

On Tuesday, fans were abuzz with talk of whether Fields really will be the Steelers' man at QB1 come Opening Day.

Steelers' Fields Gets Real on OTA Mindset

With OTAs underway in the National Football League the race for specific position group starters has taken center stage. Justin Fields clearly has no plans of riding pine this season as he discussed his thoughts on winning the QB1 job from Wilson with candor and grace.

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Reporter Sheds Light On Fields Possibilities 

Another reporter, James Palmer, shared his thoughts on the former Chicago Bears QB's potential for starting with Mike Tomlin and the Pittsburgh Steelers.

While Russell Wilson has the edge in experience and production career-wise, along with big game and playoff/Super Bowl experience, Fields has an ‘it' factor, youth, and unique abilities on his side that could ultimately give him the starting nod.

Lukas Van Ness vs. Justin Fields.
Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) throwns under pressure from Green Bay Packers linebacker Lukas Van Ness (90) during their football game Sunday, January 7, 2024, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. The Packers defeated the Bears 17-9. Wm. Glasheen USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin

According to reporter James Palmer on Twitter, the most realistic expectation is that both Fields and Wilson see snaps this season with the two battling it out for reps with each passing week.