Mason rudolph

[KYPITTFAN]

Ok, let's talk about MR. 22/33 for 315yards 2Td and 1INT.
Deep ball was great all day. I counted 3 absolute dropped balls and 2 others that could have been caught. He made the right reads and got the ball out on time for the most part. He was only sacked once. He was supported by a running game that only gained 85 yards. He outplayed Mayfield. Difference in the game was a no call PI on the 2pt try and Chubbs 47 yard TD run.
My impression is Mason had a really good day with only one real mistake.
One other thing. If Tomlin thought it was a good idea to bring in Dobbs on short yardage situations then why not 2 yards to tie the game?

[NJ-STEELER]

missed the first half

were there a lot of short quick throws like we've seen in weeks prior to today? aside from the colts 2nd half

[steelerkeylargo]

He had a nice showing. Good for him. I feel much better if we can't draft a QB in 2021 after what I saw today. Having said that. I'm not sure he could be anything better than a lower half of the league QB

[Steelerphile]

Ok, let's talk about MR. 22/33 for 315yards 1Td and 1INT.
Deep ball was great all day. I counted 3 absolute dropped balls and 2 others that could have been caught. He made the right reads and got the ball out on time for the most part. He was only sacked once. He was supported by a running game that only gained 85 yards. He outplayed Mayfield. Difference in the game was a no call PI on the 2pt try and Chubbs 47 yard TD run.
My impression is Mason had a really good day with only one real mistake.

Absolutely. I like Mason and I think he can be a good QB. I am not totally sure he is a stud and the future of the franchise but I think he can be a bridge QB. I would not bring in Haskins or Darnold to replace Mason. I like Mason better than those guys. They may have a bit more arm strength but I still think Mason has adequate arm strength and is overall better with his reads and accuracy.

I am also dubious about bringing in a failed guy like Carson Wentz. I like the Ohio St. QB if he happens to fall. The thing I wish he had a bit more of is athleticism but I think he can be comparable to the Rams QB.

[NorthCoast]

He's still slow getting through his progressions. Against better pass rushing it will be his Achilles heel.
But, that is something that can improve with more PT.

[SteelBucks]

Rudolph can be a good backup like Charlie Batch. I’m not giving him the keys to the offense though. We still need a QB.

[Ghost]

I thought he acquitted himself nicely today. 2 TDS. A nice drive to almost tie it up. The 2pt throw was not good though. Too high.

In the game thread I asked why they don’t have a 2pt play designed for Dobbs. Seems as if that would be a no brainer.

[hawaiiansteel]

Rudolph can be a good backup like Charlie Batch. I’m not giving him the keys to the offense though. We still need a QB.

I agree...

[steeler_george]

He had a nice showing. Good for him. I feel much better if we can't draft a QB in 2021 after what I saw today. Having said that. I'm not sure he could be anything better than a lower half of the league QB

Agreed, I would skip drafting a QB if they extend Ben. (Invest in OL, RB,TE, D). Then go into 2022 drafting a QB ( franchise one) and a stop gap FA QB since both Mason and Ben will both be off the books.

[RichD]

I missed the 1qr. But what I saw from Mason has given me some hope. Wish he moved around better in the pocket and made quicker reads, but like most have said more playing time should help. If Ben plays one more year then Mason will be a FA after next season. We should be able to sign him on a cheap prove it deal.

[BURGH86STEEL]

Mason did some good things and not so good things. Kind of what's expected out of a back up. The Steelers need to develop a better run game regardless of who the QB of the future might be.

[Northern_Blitz]

He had a nice showing. Good for him. I feel much better if we can't draft a QB in 2021 after what I saw today. Having said that. I'm not sure he could be anything better than a lower half of the league QB

I think he'll get a shot at competing for the job next year (assuming we retire / cut Ben).

Keep the seat warm and we probably try to draft a longer term replacement the following year.

[SidSmythe]

Mason picked up where he left off last yr (Pre Earl Thomas hit).

He throws a good ball and his deep ball well above average.
He has some mobility ... and spreads the ball around.

My takeaway from today... Rudolph has a future....its up to him how far he takes it.

[Ernie]

I think he'll get a shot at competing for the job next year (assuming we retire / cut Ben).

Keep the seat warm and we probably try to draft a longer term replacement the following year.

I cant imagine Ben being back next year. Hes so stinking fragile... basically a player/coach at this point... you cant be a legit contender with a QB that doesnt practice through the week.

[SteelBucks]

I cant imagine Ben being back next year. Hes so stinking fragile... basically a player/coach at this point... you cant be a legit contender with a QB that doesnt practice through the week.

We’re not a legit contender with Rudolph.