In a recent interview with the Pittsburgh media, former Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields spoke out about his trade to the Pittsburgh Steelers and expressed excitement about his new opportunity. Despite the initial shock of the trade, Fields revealed that he had an inkling of what was to come based on his exit interview with the Bears.

Fields, who was the Bears' first-round pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, found himself being traded to Pittsburgh in March of 2024 after the Bears selected USC quarterback Caleb Williams with the top overall pick. Reflecting on his time with the Bears, Fields praised the organization for how they handled the trade and expressed appreciation for the relationships he had built with his teammates and coaches.

While Fields had initially expressed a desire to join the Steelers during the offseason, it seemed like a closed door after the team signed Russell Wilson and had former first-rounder Kenny Pickett on the roster. However, when Pickett was later traded to the Philadelphia Eagles, the opportunity for Fields to compete for a starting job in Pittsburgh resurfaced.

Speaking about his preferred destination, Fields admitted that Pittsburgh was the spot where he wanted to be. Despite the presence of Russell Wilson, Fields is determined to compete for the starting job and isn't settling for a backup role. He mentioned that both he and Wilson are pushing each other to be their best and that he has no intention of sitting on the sidelines.

The Steelers' head coach, Mike Tomlin, expressed his excitement about the leadership qualities displayed by Fields and Wilson thus far. Highlighting their professionalism and their experience as franchise-like players, Tomlin believes that their presence will benefit the team.

As the Steelers' training camp draws near, all eyes will be on Fields and Wilson as they battle it out for the starting quarterback position. While Wilson is the presumed starter, Fields' determination and competitiveness may just give him the edge. It remains to be seen how the quarterback competition will unfold and whether Fields will indeed be the one leading the Steelers on the field in the upcoming season.

With a new beginning in Pittsburgh, Justin Fields is ready to prove himself and make the most of this opportunity to shine. Steelers fans wait eagerly to see what he can bring to the team and how he will make his mark in the NFL.