.Brooke Pryor, ESPN Staff WriterAug 10, 2024, 12:15 AM ETClosePreviously covered the Kansas City Chiefs for the Kansas Metropolitan Area Superstar as well as Oklahoma College for the Oklahoman.PITTSBURGH-- For all the positives of Justin Area' Pittsburgh Steelers debut in the crew's initial preseason video game Friday evening, pair of plays outshined the quarterback's performance.A messed up snap swap on each of Fields' very first two travels stymied the Steelers' very first trip of the year, and the slips were merely portion of a careless 20-12 loss to the Houston Texans." I assumed he carried out some great factors," coach Mike Tomlin said. "Yet definitely he was a component of the C-Q substitution, and from my standpoint that is actually double duty on the facility and also the quarterback. It negated a ton of beneficial things going on in those very first number of travels." Area played for three set, completing 5 of 6 efforts for 67 yards, however along with the fumbles he was actually sacked twice.Editor's PicksThe initially screw up started the opening drive as the Steelers went across midfield. The miscue in between Fields as well as facility Nate Herbig cost the group 4 backyards on first down. The unit couldn't recuperate, punting three plays later.On the upcoming drive, the initial piece of cake was one more stumbled substitution. This moment the round was actually recuperated by fullback Port Colletto for a 4-yard increase, but the Steelers still went three-and-out as Area rivaled 2 gardens and then was actually sacked by Danielle Hunter for a reduction of 8." Our company were actually only shooting ourselves in the foot," Specialization said. "Messed up snap, I presume all 3 periods, so we may undoubtedly be a lot better during that component." And I assume the snapping component, our team simply reached be on the very same page. I'll put that on me to just get on the very same page and also recognize who remains in that center or even understand just how to readjust and also what I need to have to accomplish." Justin Specialization went 5-of-6 for 67 backyards in his three series Friday evening, however belonged to pair of fumbles and was sacked two times. Photo through Justin K. Aller/Getty ImagesHerbig, though, took "100 percent" of the blame after the game.Once Specialization went out, third-string quarterback Kyle Allen completed the ready the Steelers, accomplishing 17 of 23 tries for 193 yards.Against the Buffalo grass Costs in the 2nd preseason activity next week, the Steelers are likely to include yet another quarterback to the mix.During his postgame press conference, Tomlin stated he anticipates Russell Wilson to be readily available in the following activity. Along with Wilson sidelined Friday as he continues to operate back coming from a calf bone injury, Specialization was introduced as the starter as well as ran out to a sea of Horrible Towels as his name was gotten in touch with." It was actually trendy," Area said. "I think our attires are actually awesome. I ased if the black and also yellow, dark and also gold, so it was incredible to place the brand-new threads on and also sort of acquire a brand-new arena, obtain a new feeling." Though the Steelers' very early rides delayed out, Area showed flashes of his playmaking capacity as he accomplished his very first 5 attempts, consisting of a 20-yard dart to receiver Vehicle Jefferson." I believe that I was in a really good rhythm, as well as I assume our team were actually relocating the sphere properly," Area stated. "I assume simply the messed up snaps, factors like that, they can eliminate a whole ride, however I believe the general rhythm of points I believe our team reside in and out of the huddle swiftly and felt really good." His lone incompletion was one more deep-seated round to Jefferson that was actually ruled out of bounds, however Fields assumed the recipient accomplished the catch." Yeah, I thought he resided in bounds," Specialization mentioned. "I am actually certainly not visiting lie." And also for Specialization and the outburst, Friday was likewise the initial opportunity to partner with brand new offensive coordinator Arthur Smith. The offense put up simply 12 aspects, but it racked up 344 gardens, 19 very first downs and 109 hurrying lawns-- and balanced 6 yards every play." You may type of receive a feel on what Arthur's thinking, just how he goes about the game, exactly how he simply corresponds with you on the sideline and stuff like that," Area mentioned. "In order that was actually great, simply being actually with them as well as type of having a real-in activity experience with him." ... I think the overall method worked out and merely the coordinations of every little thing worked out.".