Running back Jaylen Warren says the Steelers special teams coordinator suggested quarterback Justin Fields could return kickoffs with the rule change preventing players from moving until the returner touches the ball.
Stephen A. Smith breaks down why the Bears are in a better situation this season with Caleb Williams over Justin Fields and Russell Wilson on the Steelers. "I think it's pretty good," Warren told Heyward, when asked how he felt about the new kickoff rules."As soon as you touch the ball, that's when everything starts to happen.
"Our special teams coordinator was talking about Justin Fields being back there. We're like hold up, hold up. We looked at him like, 'Justin Fields is about to be back there?' I don't know. I think it's cool."Smith, who has been the Steelers' special teams coordinator since 2013, is known for being an innovative mind, but this is more out-of-the-box than usual for the 70-year-old.
A mobile quarterback who ran a 4.45 40-yard dash at the NFL combine in 2021, Fields would be a fun if non-traditional option as a returner. It's unlikely, though, that Fields would actually return kicks, not only because the Steelers signed return specialistearlier this offseason but also because a backup quarterback participating in a kickoff return is a high-risk move, even with rules adopted to make the play safer.
It's also unclear if special teams snaps would count toward the playtime clause in the trade with the Bears. If Fields plays 51% or more of the offensive snaps, the 2025 sixth-round pick the Steelers gave up for Fields becomes a fourth-rounder. Fields' prowess as a special teamer remains to be seen, but Warren did compliment his leadership as a quarterback.in the building."They bring a lot. They help out. They tell us how to run the route. They're really on it when you don't run it a certain way. They're big on details, kind of what we preach, and it helps a lot.""His biggest difference is he's very interactive in the meetings," Warren said.
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