Mason Rudolph is quietly gaining leverage against the Steelers

[Northern_Blitz]

just to put in a little perspective, MR is so uninspiring as a QB that he’s made many of us believe Duck was a better option.

The future has to be Haskins or some to be added QB.

This.

Not sure how many guys get benched for UDFA scrubs and then go on to be franchise QBs. But I'd guess that the number is pretty close to 0.

[Steel Maniac]

Washington is where QBs go to die.

Exactly. There's a similar atmosphere with the Jets. That's why I think Darnold too will be okay in Carolina. I haven't written Haskins off either. Let's hope.

[Chucktownsteeler]

Too early to tell one way or another on Haskins. I hope he pans out but we didn't risk much. I am still in MR's corner, to tell the truth.

[hawaiiansteel]

This.

Not sure how many guys get benched for UDFA scrubs and then go on to be franchise QBs. But I'd guess that the number is pretty close to 0.

that's a good point.

I think Mason will be a serviceable backup QB in the NFL, but I just can't see him ever being a successful starter.

[feltdizz]

This.

Not sure how many guys get benched for UDFA scrubs and then go on to be franchise QBs. But I'd guess that the number is pretty close to 0.

you guys are still floating this trash take with Rudolph and Duck? smh.. terrible.

[Chucktownsteeler]

Yes, I would love to see what MR can do with a real OC and a O-line and skill players.

In all honesty I have seen more prolific high school offenses that that of Randy Fitchner's train wreck. 3 yard passes. BWHahahaha

[NorthCoast]

Yes, I would love to see what MR can do with a real OC and a O-line and skill players.

In all honesty I have seen more prolific high school offenses that that of Randy Fitchner's train wreck. 3 yard passes. BWHahahaha

Not an RF fan by any stretch but he did break out of his mold in the last game of the season for a taste of what could be with a QB that could throw downfield.

[Captain Lemming]

Here is Haskins list of pre-draft positives by NFL.com who had him listed as a 6.7 talent (which is pretty darn good)

• Groomed for this moment since he was young
• Rare passing production
• Has been mentored by NFL receiver Mohamed Sanu
• Well-schooled with understanding of how to get himself protected
• Will bet big to win big
• Confident to take chances and complete game-changing throws
• Shows potential to be a full-field reader on NFL level
• Effortless throwing motion
• Can uncork a plus fastball with just the flick of his wrist
• Scans with ball tucked close and feet bouncing from target to target
• Ball explodes out of his hands when driving it down the field
• Has deep ball arm to wait out coverage and hit the fastest targets in stride
• Alters trajectory depending on coverage and space
• Willing to stand in and take the hit to deliver the ball
• Able to deliver and complete throws from unconventional angles
• Excellent sense of developing pressure from the edge
• Pocket mobile to climb and slide into safe launch spots
• Sturdy build to shake free of pocket traffic
• Explosive, clutch production to finish final four games

This is like a scouting report for Terry Bradshaw...who struggled early.

[Northern_Blitz]

you guys are still floating this trash take with Rudolph and Duck? smh.. terrible.

You don't think we went to Duck because Mason lost the job?

[Chucktownsteeler]

This is like a scouting report for Terry Bradshaw...who struggled early.

Great point, I’m glad we didn’t give up on TB after a season or 2.