QB Controversy in Pittsburgh?

Since Ben Roethlisberger retired last year, there has been a big question mark at the quarterback position for the Steelers. Time is running out for Mike Tomlin and his coaching staff to make a decision as the regular season begins in less than a week. It still feels unlikely that one QB is going to start every game this year, and it’s creating uncertainty with the best offshore sportsbooks because it makes it so much harder to predict what the Steelers are going to be like this year.

Mitch Trubisky has been the front-runner through camp and improved his case during the pre-season. In the final game, Trubisky went 15-19 with 160 yards. His accuracy and precision was put on display and turned some heads in the process. After a disappointing stint with the Chicago Bears, Trubisky hopes to make a new name for himself in Pittsburgh. However, you simply cannot count out Kenny Pickett. In Week 3 of preseason play, Pickett lead a game-winning drive against the 1st string Jaguars defense.

On that drive, Pickett went 6-7 with 76 yards and 1 TD. The University of Pittsburgh graduate is fresh of an ACC Championship and seems to have carried his game over perfectly to the professional level. These two may still be fighting for the spot deep into the season. I do believe it is just a matter of time before Kenny Pickett is given his opportunity. Last but not least, we have Mason Rudolph. 

Mason has had some extremely bright spots in his time with Pittsburgh and most of it can be credited to being behind Ben Roethlisberger. Ben was Rudolph’s mentor and took him under his wing. Rudolph started against the Jaguars in Week 3 of the preseason and had a great game. He went 17-21 with 127 yards and a touchdown. He made some great reads and proved himself as a quality QB.

Now that the pre-season is over, Mike Tomlin has to make a decision. It may be the toughest decision he has had to make in his career. However, he must continuously remind himself that this is a good problem. If one of these QB’s doesn’t take advantage of their opportunity, there are two more highly-talented guys waiting to be put in. The Steelers are going to be just alright.