The Pittsburgh Steelers will decide on their quarterback situation later in the offseason, but for now, players are hoping it’s Mason Rudolph.
Pittsburgh The Pittsburgh Steelers have a lot of unanswered questions going into the summer. The largest one is answered when Mike Tomlin informs the players that he will return in 2024, which elevates their quarterback position to the top of the list. However, it seems like Mason Rudolph should stay their guy if you inquire around the locker room.
There is a thought that in 2024, the Steelers will give Kenny Pickett another chance to establish himself as the team’s quarterback and take the field. Although he was selected in the first round of the NFL, his 13 touchdowns to 13 interceptions don’t bode well.
Rudolph’s tenure as the starter gave players in the locker room—like those who do not consider draft stock—more hope for the future.
“I’ve traveled on the Mason plane, so his lack of action wasn’t something I was surprised by. Diontae Johnson, a wide receiver, stated following the Bills defeat, “I kind of had high hopes of him doing what he’s been doing when he became the starter.” “I hope he gets the job next year, and do what he’s got to do, but he did a great job in my opinion.”
Pittsburgh’s season-ending 3-1 run featured two significant moments:
- First consecutive 30-point contests since the 2020 season’s fifth and sixth weeks.
The most yards scored on offense in a game since 2018.
Ben Roethlisberger was the last quarterback for the Steelers to pass for 250 yards and two touchdowns in 2021.
The Steelers’ first-quarter 130-yard pass against the Bengals was their longest air-distance touchdown since 2017. It was also the longest by a quarterback for the team since 2018.
First 30-point games in a row since the fifth and sixth weeks of the 2020 season.
The highest offensive yardage total in a game since 2018.
The last quarterback for the Steelers to pass for 250 yards and two touchdowns in 2021 was Ben Roethlisberger.
Against the Bengals, the Steelers’ 130-yard throw in the first quarter was their longest air-distance touchdown since 2017. Additionally, it was the team’s longest quarterback completion since 2018.
