.Brooke Pryor, ESPN Workers WriterAug 10, 2024, 12:15 AM ETClosePreviously covered the Kansas Area Chiefs for the Kansas Urban Area Star as well as Oklahoma University for the Oklahoman.PITTSBURGH-- For all the positives of Justin Specialization' Pittsburgh Steelers debut in the crew's initial preseason video game Friday night, two plays outshined the quarterback's performance.A screwed up snap exchange on each of Specialization' 1st pair of drives prevented the Steelers' very first trip of the year, as well as the miscues were just portion of a mediocre 20-12 loss to the Houston Texans." I believed he did some nice factors," train Mike Tomlin pointed out. "However definitely he belonged of the C-Q swap, and also coming from my perspective that is actually double obligation on the center and the quarterback. It undid a ton of advantages happening in those first couple of drives." Area bet three set, accomplishing 5 of 6 efforts for 67 gardens, but in addition to the fumbles he was actually sacked twice.Editor's PicksThe first fumble came on the position push as the Steelers went across midfield. The slip in between Specialization and also center Nate Herbig set you back the group 4 gardens on initially down. The device could not recoup, punting 3 participates in later.On the following travel, the initial breeze was an additional messed up substitution. This moment the round was actually recuperated through fullback Jack Colletto for a 4-yard gain, yet the Steelers still went three-and-out as Area rivaled 2 backyards and then was sacked through Danielle Hunter for a loss of 8." Our team were simply shooting ourselves in the foot," Area mentioned. "Screwed up snap, I think all three periods, so our team may definitely be much better because component." And also I assume the popping component, our company simply got to be on the same webpage. I'll place that on me to just get on the exact same page and also understand who's in that facility or even recognize just how to adjust and what I need to have to do." Justin Fields went 5-of-6 for 67 gardens in his three collection Friday night, however became part of pair of fumbles and was sacked twice. Photo through Justin K. Aller/Getty ImagesHerbig, though, took "100 percent" of the blame after the game.Once Fields walked out, third-string quarterback Kyle Allen finished the ready the Steelers, finishing 17 of 23 tries for 193 yards.Against the Buffalo grass Expenses in the second preseason activity next full week, the Steelers are very likely to include one more quarterback to the mix.During his postgame news conference, Tomlin claimed he counts on Russell Wilson to become on call in the upcoming activity. Along with Wilson sidelined Friday as he continues to work back from a calf bone trauma, Specialization was actually declared as the starter and also went out to a sea of Dreadful Towels as his title was phoned." It was actually cool," Fields stated. "I believe our uniforms are truly trendy. I suched as the dark and also yellow, dark as well as gold, so it was incredible to place the new threads on and kind of get a brand-new stadium, receive a brand new feeling." Though the Steelers' very early drives delayed out, Area presented flashes of his playmaking capability as he accomplished his very first five attempts, including a 20-yard dart to recipient Vehicle Jefferson." I seem like I remained in a really good rhythm, as well as I presume we were actually moving the round properly," Specialization claimed. "I presume merely the stumbled pops, points like that, they may kill an entire ride, however I believe the general rhythm of traits I presume our team remain in and also out of the huddle swiftly and felt good." His single incompletion was actually yet another deep-seated ball to Jefferson that was actually dismissed of bounds, but Area thought the receiver accomplished the drawback." Yeah, I assumed he was in bounds," Fields pointed out. "I am actually certainly not mosting likely to lie." And also for Specialization and the offense, Friday was actually also the first opportunity to deal with brand new outrageous planner Arthur Johnson. The outburst set up merely 12 points, however it acquired 344 gardens, 19 first downs as well as 109 rushing gardens-- and also balanced 6 backyards per play." You can kind of acquire a feel on what Arthur's reasoning, exactly how he deals with the video game, how he just communicates with you on the side project and also things like that," Specialization claimed. "In order that was actually excellent, merely being with all of them as well as sort of possessing a real-in video game take in with him." ... I believe the general method worked out and also just the coordinations of whatever worked out.".