Before quarterback Russell Wilson led the Pittsburgh Steelers to what became a turning point. in its place A comfortable 37-15 home win over the New York Jets last Sunday night, Wilson I heard some boos as he and his offense failed to impress in the first half of the game.

During its last edition “Not Just Football” On his podcast, Steelers senior linebacker Cameron Heyward criticized those who called out Justin Fields’ name when Wilson was trying to clear clear passes.

“I’m just saying be patient, man. Everything happens for a reason,” Heyward said. Ross McCorkle From Steelers Warehouse. “Trust the process, trust the team. Trust us to take the best care of you. Trust Russ. Trust us. That doesn’t always happen.” I will do it Be what you want, but it’s what you need.”

Many in the NFL community criticized Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin for giving Wilson the nod against the Jets after Fields helped the club start the season with four wins in six games. wilson temporarily silenced Such doubts were raised when he completed 16 of 29 passes for 264 yards with two touchdowns and no interceptions. go together A rushing score in a double-digit win.

There is no indication that Tomlin will return to Fields for the “Monday Night Football” game between the 5-2 Steelers and the 2-5 New York Giants at Pittsburgh’s Acrisure Stadium. As of Thursday afternoon DraftKings Sports Betting He listed the Steelers as six-point favorites over the Giants. few months away He parted ways with his coach and general manager.

Heyward understands some fans expect Wilson to stumble Again fuss for Areas to start with. Equal if Wilson is playing at an elite level, logic suggests he won’t be able to run the table through Week 18.

“These keyboard warriors, man,” Heyward added. “Just be patient. Trust the team to make decisions because all of you Speaking of which, we won’t have a football team in about a year or less because we’re jumping in too quickly boat. “You lose a game and you say, ‘Oh my God, the season is over’.”

Heyward again and again Over the summer, outsiders had Tomlin’s backing of Wilson when Fields wanted him to be Pittsburgh’s Week 1 starter. Tomlin deserves credit for handling what could still be a delicate situationbut one I can’t help but wonder how quickly fans will turn on Wilson and the offense if the Steelers trail the lowly Giants after the first quarter of Monday’s game.