.Brooke Pryor, ESPN Team WriterAug 10, 2024, 12:15 AM ETClosePreviously covered the Kansas Metropolitan area Chiefs for the Kansas Area Celebrity and also Oklahoma Educational Institution for the Oklahoman.PITTSBURGH-- For all the positives of Justin Specialization' Pittsburgh Steelers debut in the group's very first preseason activity Friday night, two plays eclipsed the quarterback's performance.A screwed up snap exchange on each of Specialization' very first pair of drives obstructed the Steelers' first trip of the year, as well as the miscues were just portion of a mediocre 20-12 loss to the Houston Texans." I presumed he carried out some pleasant factors," coach Mike Tomlin said. "But obviously he belonged of the C-Q swap, and also coming from my viewpoint that's dual task on the center as well as the quarterback. It undid a lot of good ideas happening in those initial couple of drives." Specialization played for 3 set, completing 5 of 6 efforts for 67 backyards, yet aside from the fumbles he was sacked twice.Editor's PicksThe to begin with fumble came on the position push as the Steelers moved across midfield. The mistake between Fields and facility Nate Herbig cost the crew 4 lawns on first down. The system couldn't bounce back, punting 3 participates in later.On the upcoming travel, the very first breeze was an additional screwed up exchange. This time around the sphere was actually recuperated through fullback Port Colletto for a 4-yard increase, but the Steelers still went three-and-out as Specialization rivaled 2 yards and then was actually sacked by Danielle Hunter for a reduction of 8." Our team were actually just shooting ourselves in the foot," Area pointed out. "Messed up piece of cake, I presume all three periods, so our experts may most definitely be actually much better in that part." And I think the popping part, we just came to be on the very same web page. I'll put that on me to merely be on the same web page and also know who's in that facility or even understand how to adjust and also what I need to accomplish." Justin Area went 5-of-6 for 67 yards in his three series Friday night, but became part of pair of fumbles and was sacked twice. Photograph through Justin K. Aller/Getty ImagesHerbig, though, took "one hundred percent" of the blame after the game.Once Specialization walked out, third-string quarterback Kyle Allen completed the ready the Steelers, accomplishing 17 of 23 efforts for 193 yards.Against the Buffalo grass Expenses in the second preseason game upcoming week, the Steelers are probably to incorporate one more quarterback to the mix.During his postgame news conference, Tomlin claimed he anticipates Russell Wilson to be on call in the next game. With Wilson sidelined Friday as he continues to operate back from a calf trauma, Specialization was announced as the starter and ended to a sea of Horrendous Towels as his label was actually phoned." It was actually amazing," Fields pointed out. "I assume our attires are actually actually trendy. I just liked the dark and also yellowish, black and also gold, so it was actually remarkable to put the brand new threads on and also sort of get a brand new coliseum, acquire a brand-new feel." Though the Steelers' very early drives slowed out, Area showed flashes of his playmaking capability as he completed his first 5 tries, including a 20-yard dart to recipient Van Jefferson." I feel like I resided in a good rhythm, and I presume we were actually relocating the ball effectively," Fields stated. "I presume merely the messed up snaps, traits like that, they may eliminate an entire drive, however I assume the total rhythm of traits I think we remain in as well as away from the huddle quick and also experienced really good." His single incompletion was actually yet another deeper round to Jefferson that was ruled out of bounds, yet Area believed the receiver accomplished the drawback." Yeah, I believed he remained in bounds," Specialization stated. "I am actually not heading to be located." As well as for Fields and also the offense, Friday was likewise the 1st opportunity to work with brand new offensive coordinator Arthur Johnson. The outburst installed only 12 points, however it scored 344 yards, 19 first downs as well as 109 rushing lawns-- and also balanced 6 lawns every play." You can kind of get a feel about what Arthur's reasoning, just how he sets about the activity, how he just interacts with you on the subsidiary and stuff like that," Specialization stated. "To ensure was great, merely being actually with them as well as kind of possessing a real-in video game experience with him." ... I think the total method worked out and also merely the strategies of whatever worked out.".