Justin Fields is among the extra athletic quarterbacks within the NFL, however do not anticipate to see him fielding kick returns in 2024.
The Pittsburgh Steelers sign caller threw chilly water on the concept that he would take part in any kick-return experiments. “Nah, I’m not here to do that,” Fields mentioned on Tuesday, in accordance to The Post-Gazette.
Fields was responding to the rumors that appeared to be sparked by Steelers working again Jaylen Warren’s latest look on his different teammate Cam Heyward’s “Not Just Football” podcast.Â
Warren prompt that Pittsburgh’s particular groups coordinator had floated the concept of placing Fields within the returner place throughout kickoffs this upcoming season.
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quarterback Justin Fields #1 of the Chicago Bears warms up prior to an NFL soccer recreation in opposition to the Minnesota Vikings at Soldier Field on October 15, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois. (Todd Rosenberg/Getty Images)
But, Fields asserted that these feedback have been taken out of context.
“Nah, I think everybody kind of interpreted it wrong,” mentioned Fields. “Coach Danny (Smith) was basically just trying to send a message that no matter who you are, you could be on special teams. He just used that as an example.”
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The 25-year-old additionally implied that the entire ordeal was a joke.
“It’s funny how serious social media takes everything,” Fields continued. “It was kind of funny to me when everybody was making a big deal about it for no reason.”
Justin Fields #1 of the Chicago Bears warms up earlier than a recreation in opposition to the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on January 07, 2024 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)
The Chicago Bears determined to commerce Fields to the Steelers in March in trade for draft picks. He is predicted to again up presumed starter Russell Wilson, though Fields mentioned he’ll compete for the beginning job.
Justin Fields #1 of the Chicago Bears takes off working through the first half in opposition to the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on January 07, 2024 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (John Fisher/Getty Images)
“I’m definitely competing,” Fields advised reporters earlier this month. “Russ knows that. We’re competing against each other every day.
“I positively don’t have the mindset of me simply sitting all yr. I’m coming in here day by day giving all of it I received and pushing him to be his greatest, and he’s pushing me to be my greatest each single day.”
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The NFL is set to introduce wholesale changes to its kick-return rules in 2024. The move comes following a series of rules changes to make kickoffs safer. But, those changes also had the unintended consequence of making returns virtually obsolete.
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