Kevin Colbert's recent comments regarding weren't the only things Pittsburgh's longtime general manager said during with local media members. While Colbert discu sed within the organization, he also offered several other nuggets as it relates to the the ' current quarterback situation.There's a lot we don't know about the Steelers' plans. And honestly, the Steelers probably aren't certain what will happen, either. That's part of what makes this time of year so interesting, with the Scouting Combine, free agency and the on the horizon. Much of how the Steelers' quarterback situation will shake out depends on what happens over the next two-plus months.While there are things no one knows, there are several things we do know about the Steelers' quarterback situation for the 2022 season. Below is a rundown of Pittsburgh's quarterback situation following Colbert's comments.1. Mason Rudolph current frontrunner to be starting QB PIT QB #2 This is largely common sense. Rudolph is entering his sixth season in Pittsburgh and second under offensive coordinator Matt Canada. He served as primary backup each of the last four years and is 5-4-1 as Pittsburgh's starting quarterback. Rudolph's starts have largely been roller coaster rides. His best start was arguably
Jarred Vanderbilt Jersey his 315-yard, two-touchdown, one-interception performance in Pittsburgh's 2020 regular season finale in Cleveland. One of his shakier starts took place in this past year's tie against the then-winle s . He may be the frontrunner, but Rudolph will have to earn the starting job coming out of training camp. And if he does, it won't be the worst thing for the Steelers. Rudolph's previous starts have left something to be desired, but at times he has displayed the ability to make key plays in critical moments to help the Steelers win games. The Steelers can win with Rudolph if they build a strong enough team around him, which they can do this offseason. Pittsburgh didn't win any Super Bowls in the 21 years between Terry Bradshaw and Roethlisberger, but it did advance to five AFC Championship games over that span with quarterbacks who won't be enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.2. will be in mix Dwayne Haskins QB Colbert all but said that the Steelers will tender Haskins, thus bringing the former first-round pick back for a second season in Pittsburgh. Haskins performed well as the scout team quarterback during the season, according to Colbert, and the Steelers are excited to see what he can do this upcoming training camp.Haskins showed flashes of his potential during last year's training camp, but
Malik Sealy Jersey he was unable to beat out Rudolph to become Roethlisberger's primary backup. The former Ohio State standout will likely get another chance to do so this summer. Pick Six Newsletter Crafted By The Best NFL Experts Get the day's big stories + fun stuff you love like mock drafts, picks and power rankings. I agree to receive the "Pick Six
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Derrick Rose Jersey , via Jim Wexell of Steel City Insider. "But this group, there are good players in it, and there are good players that all have a different skill set. And that's what was really unique about watching them compete at the Senior Bowl because the majority of them were there. So, they're all different. And I know that some of them will be starting quarterbacks, winning quarterbacks, and that's exciting."Speaking of the other quarterbacks in this year's draft, the Steelers spent a considerable amount of time speaking with former Liberty quarterback Malik Willis at the Senior Bowl. Pickett and Willis headline a quarterback cla s that also includes former Ole Mi s quarterback Matt Corral, North Carolina's Sam Howell and Cincinnati's Desmond Ridder, among others. Each of our four currently have Pickett getting selected before the Steelers are on the clock with the 20th pick. Kyle Stackpole has Pittsburgh selecting Corral with the 20th pick. Ryan Wilson is the only expert that has Willis lasting beyond the 20th pick.The Steelers could certainly trade up to select a quarterback if they are convinced that he is worth it. Pickett was the only quarterback Colbert mentioned by name Monday, and while it probably wouldn't be wise to read too much into that, it certainly offers insight into the Steelers' thinking when it comes to the rookie quarterbacks. The Steelers like Pickett, that much is for sure, but
Dario Saric Jersey probably not enough to trade into the top 10. But if Pickett is still on the board after the first 8-10 picks, there's certainly a chance that the Steelers make a move a suming they find the right situation.One thing Colbert made clear is that the Steelers won't reach for any specific player of position in the first round. Pittsburgh will draft the best player available that it feels can make the biggest impact on its team in 2022 and beyond. That could be a quarterback, but the odds are that i
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