.Brooke Pryor, ESPN Personnel WriterAug 10, 2024, 12:15 AM ETClosePreviously dealt with the Kansas Urban area Chiefs for the Kansas Metropolitan Area Star and Oklahoma Educational Institution for the Oklahoman.PITTSBURGH-- For all the positives of Justin Area' Pittsburgh Steelers debut in the staff's very first preseason activity Friday evening, two plays eclipsed the quarterback's performance.A screwed up snap exchange on each of Specialization' initial two travels stymied the Steelers' initial getaway of the year, as well as the miscues were only aspect of a mediocre 20-12 reduction to the Houston Texans." I thought he did some good points," coach Mike Tomlin claimed. "But certainly he belonged of the C-Q substitution, and also from my standpoint that is actually double duty on the center as well as the quarterback. It negated a lot of good things taking place in those initial couple of travels." Area bet three collection, finishing 5 of 6 tries for 67 backyards, but aside from the fumbles he was sacked twice.Editor's PicksThe initially stumble began the position drive as the Steelers moved across midfield. The miscue in between Area and also facility Nate Herbig set you back the group 4 backyards on initially down. The system couldn't recuperate, punting three plays later.On the next drive, the initial snap was an additional messed up swap. This moment the sphere was actually recovered through fullback Jack Colletto for a 4-yard gain, yet the Steelers still went three-and-out as Specialization rivaled 2 backyards and then was actually sacked through Danielle Seeker for a loss of 8." Our company were actually only shooting ourselves in the shoe," Specialization claimed. "Fumbled breeze, I think all 3 phases, so our team can certainly be a lot better because component." As well as I assume the breaking part, our company only reached get on the exact same page. I'll put that on me to simply get on the very same page and also know who's in that center or even recognize exactly how to change as well as what I require to do." Justin Fields went 5-of-6 for 67 lawns in his 3 series Friday night, yet became part of two fumbles as well as was sacked twice. Photograph through Justin K. Aller/Getty ImagesHerbig, though, took "100 percent" of the blame after the game.Once Specialization headed out, third-string quarterback Kyle Allen finished the game for the Steelers, accomplishing 17 of 23 tries for 193 yards.Against the Buffalo Costs in the 2nd preseason video game next full week, the Steelers are actually likely to incorporate an additional quarterback to the mix.During his postgame press conference, Tomlin mentioned he anticipates Russell Wilson to be on call in the next activity. Along with Wilson sidelined Friday as he continues to function back from a calf trauma, Specialization was announced as the starter and ran out to an ocean of Horrendous Towels as his title was actually contacted." It was actually great," Area claimed. "I believe our attires are actually definitely great. I suched as the black and yellowish, black as well as gold, so it was incredible to put the new threads on and kind of obtain a new coliseum, receive a new feeling." Though the Steelers' early drives delayed out, Area revealed flashes of his playmaking ability as he finished his first five efforts, consisting of a 20-yard dart to recipient Van Jefferson." I feel like I was in an excellent rhythm, and also I think our team were actually moving the round effectively," Area claimed. "I believe only the stumbled snaps, things like that, they can easily get rid of a whole drive, however I believe the total rhythm of factors I believe our team remain in and away from the huddle quick as well as experienced excellent." His sole incompletion was actually one more deep-seated sphere to Jefferson that was ruled out of bounds, but Specialization believed the recipient finished the drawback." Yeah, I presumed he resided in bounds," Specialization pointed out. "I am actually not visiting be located." As well as for Area and also the offense, Friday was actually additionally the first option to work with brand new annoying organizer Arthur Smith. The outburst set up simply 12 aspects, yet it acquired 344 gardens, 19 initial downs and 109 hurrying backyards-- as well as averaged 6 yards per play." You may type of obtain a feel about what Arthur's reasoning, how he handles the video game, exactly how he merely communicates along with you on the sideline as well as stuff like that," Specialization pointed out. "So that was actually really good, simply being actually along with them as well as sort of possessing a real-in video game take in with him." ... I presume the general procedure worked out as well as only the logistics of everything worked out.".