Is Steelers' Justin Fields new FRONTRUNNER at QB? Or does Mike Tomlin still prefer Russell Wilson?

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On the Wednesday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by Edgar Snyder & Associates, host Christopher Carter welcomes Post-Gazette Steelers insider Ray Fittipaldo to analyze the team's QB situation. Do Mike Tomlin's comments in his season-ending news conference Tuesday indicate a preference for Justin Fields to start in 2025? Or does the coach still prefer Russell Wilson as he did for much of 2024? And how seriously should we take the chances of an outside candidate, either from the NFL draft or free agency?

In segment two, Chris and Ray ponder George Pickens' future with the organization. Does he create too many headaches to bring back? Or does the offense's thin receivers room that includes names like Calvin Austin III, Van Jefferson, Roman Wilson and Mike Williams make him too valuable?

The our duo wraps the show by explaining why OC Arthur Smith likely isn't on the chopping block, despite his unit falling short down the stretch of season. And what he can do to get more out of the unit and pieces like Pat Freiermuth and Jaylen Warren moving forward.