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Greg Cosell Sees Benefit In Starting Justin Fields Over Russell Wilson

While the focus of playing quarterback revolves around what the position can do with their arm, Justin Fields’ legs give him a unique element to an NFL offense. So much so that analyst Greg Cosell believes if the Pittsburgh Steelers are all-in on a run-heavy offense, Fields should be their starter.

Cosell joined The Rich Eisen Show Monday to offer his viewpoint.

“Because he wants to run the football, and that’s important to him…I would almost think Justin Fields because of the quarterback run game element,” Cosell told Eisen. “Would actually give them a more diverse offense than with Russell Wilson.