.Brooke Pryor, ESPN Personnel WriterAug 10, 2024, 12:15 AM ETClosePreviously covered the Kansas Urban area Chiefs for the Kansas Metropolitan Area Star and also Oklahoma University for the Oklahoman.PITTSBURGH-- For all the positives of Justin Specialization' Pittsburgh Steelers debut in the staff's initial preseason video game Friday night, 2 plays outshined the quarterback's performance.A screwed up snap substitution on each of Specialization' initial 2 travels prevented the Steelers' first trip of the year, and also the mistakes were actually merely portion of a sloppy 20-12 loss to the Houston Texans." I presumed he performed some good things," train Mike Tomlin said. "But undoubtedly he belonged of the C-Q exchange, as well as from my point of view that's dual obligation on the center as well as the quarterback. It voided a great deal of benefits taking place in those 1st number of travels." Specialization bet 3 collection, completing 5 of 6 attempts for 67 backyards, however besides the fumbles he was sacked twice.Editor's PicksThe initially stumble came on the position drive as the Steelers went across midfield. The miscue between Specialization and center Nate Herbig cost the crew 4 lawns on to begin with down. The unit could not recuperate, punting 3 plays later.On the next ride, the initial snap was actually another fumbled substitution. This time around the round was actually recuperated by fullback Port Colletto for a 4-yard gain, however the Steelers still went three-and-out as Area rivaled 2 backyards and afterwards was sacked through Danielle Seeker for a loss of 8." Our team were merely shooting ourselves in the foot," Area said. "Screwed up breeze, I believe all 3 periods, so our experts may definitely be a lot better in that part." And also I believe the breaking component, our company only got to get on the same web page. I'll place that on me to only perform the exact same page as well as know who remains in that center or even understand how to change and also what I require to perform." Justin Specialization went 5-of-6 for 67 lawns in his three series Friday evening, yet was part of pair of fumbles as well as was sacked twice. Picture by Justin K. Aller/Getty ImagesHerbig, however, took "one hundred percent" of the blame after the game.Once Specialization went out, third-string quarterback Kyle Allen completed the game for the Steelers, accomplishing 17 of 23 attempts for 193 yards.Against the Buffalo Bills in the 2nd preseason video game next week, the Steelers are very likely to incorporate yet another quarterback to the mix.During his postgame press conference, Tomlin stated he expects Russell Wilson to be accessible in the upcoming activity. Along with Wilson sidelined Friday as he remains to function back from a calf personal injury, Specialization was revealed as the starter as well as went out to an ocean of Dreadful Towels as his label was contacted." It was actually cool," Specialization said. "I believe our uniforms are actually amazing. I ased if the black and also yellowish, dark as well as gold, so it was actually spectacular to place the brand-new threads on and type of acquire a new arena, receive a brand-new sense." Though the Steelers' early drives slowed out, Specialization showed flashes of his playmaking capacity as he accomplished his initial five efforts, consisting of a 20-yard dart to receiver Van Jefferson." I seem like I remained in a great rhythm, and I assume we were relocating the sphere effectively," Area mentioned. "I assume only the stumbled snaps, factors like that, they can kill a whole travel, yet I think the general rhythm of things I believe our company remain in as well as out of the huddle swiftly as well as felt excellent." His single incompletion was actually yet another deeper sphere to Jefferson that was dismissed of bounds, yet Specialization believed the recipient accomplished the catch." Yeah, I assumed he remained in bounds," Fields claimed. "I'm certainly not visiting lie." And for Fields as well as the outburst, Friday was also the initial opportunity to partner with brand-new repulsive organizer Arthur Johnson. The offense set up only 12 aspects, but it acquired 344 yards, 19 1st downs and also 109 hurrying lawns-- and also balanced 6 yards every play." You may type of acquire a feel on what Arthur's thinking, just how he tackles the game, exactly how he simply communicates along with you on the subsidiary and also things like that," Specialization stated. "To ensure that was excellent, just being with them and kind of having a real-in game take in along with him." ... I think the total method worked out and merely the strategies of every thing went well.".