How should the Steelers handle the quarterback position this offseason?

Joe and Brian kick off the offseason discussion on who should play quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2024.
Among the candidates are Kenny Pickett and Mason Rudolph, but are there other viable options with free agency or the NFL Draft?
The hosts delve into these topics and how some should be avoided at all costs.
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[@balayagesalon]

I want them to re sign Rudolph .They are crazy if they dont

[@billysmith6702]

They should sign Mason as the guarantee starter for the next two seasons and let KP and anyone to battle for #2..

[@steelerspittsburgh875]

Brian commented when Kenny got drafted that "the franchise quarterback is not on the roster". I commented "interesting " and got roasted. Seems to be holding up now.

[@Steelcityunderground]

I was talked into Pickett that draft. I still wasn't sold, but I also thought someone else was going to take him before pick 20 too. - Joe

[@christos88484]

Tell me what training camp or preseason competition will emulate kenny 12 games this year compared to Mason's 4 games, playoff like? Mason qb1 simple

[@user-oy7ec1np8v]

Great Show Brian & Joe

[@user-oy7ec1np8v]

Let's see how long it takes to throw shade on MR#02

[@patrickwentz8413]

A claymation Celebrity Death Match is the only true way to determine a winner. Lets get it on!

[@balayagesalon]

They have other needs in the draft to be really strong

[@CanadianSmitty]

As a competition and keep both no matter who wins.

[@philiprobins5488]

The guy who was drafted behind Ben has never been given a chance to prove himself.

[@daveperfetti2802]

Ideally, trade down and draft maybe. I don't see that happening. Maybe Mason has improved to the level he showed this season, but do you trust that?! There are no free agents that really excite me. Mitch won't be there so moves need to be made. I still think a really staff, included QB coach will be a huge improvement

[@kipmcbride9910]

Start be resigning Rudolph . Show Trubisky the door. Hire the Rams QB Coach for Offensive Coordinator. Let him either use an early round pick or choose a respectable free agent .

[@levidiaz3074]

Uh, that's a No on O.C. That's all Matthew Stafford. End of story. If you think I'm kidding go back to your season mic'd up weekly tapes.

[@whosoever1639]

Kenny needs to sit the bench for one season, well QB2 needs to be ready at any time. Steelers will finally win a playoff game next season. Mason is ready.

[@balayagesalon]

Bieniemy interviewed for washington head coach already

[@jamiekmett8847]

Real 2%ers NEVER leave...

[@PYEGUY]

Justin Fields, Kenny Pickett, Mason Rudolph, open for competition. I like the scenario.

[@billysmith6702]

Why Fields ?? the bears don't even want him

[@kjahmbanso]

@@billysmith6702 fields and kenny are about almost the same with fields being a little more athletic but for all that you mine as well bring in Malik Willis 😂 shit what’s the difference ones probably gonna be cheaper anyway

[@johnvertrees2694]

Make Rudolph QB1, Pickett QB 3, and look around for QB 2 in free agency or the draft.

[@daveperfetti2802]

Let's give Kenny a chance with a real offensive coaching staff

[@christiancarrazana9534]

That’s just an excuse to continue a failed experiment.

[@Gungadin0112]

Dave unperfetti, Kenny boy is a bum quarterback period : whats it gonna take 5 years of wasted time for you to see that?

[@daveperfetti2802]

@Gungadin0112 nope, but Mason had to be replaced by a QB named Duck when Ben was out. What's the alternative? Trade up to get Petix. Etc. ?

[@randytinney45]

It's really not the oc so much as it is Kenny's mechanics...plus in 2 seasons so he's not someone you can count . He took shots last yr that I think has him scared and quite frankly Mason gives us the better chance..no Wilson tannahill darnold again Masons mechanics show he's better than them guys and younger...start him and fill the roster with the draft to fill spots we need

[@christiancarrazana9534]

@@randytinney45 What do you gather is the root cause of KP’s poor mechanics????

[@allanpontiere6177]

I have followed KP his whole Pitt career and I believe he deserves a shot at the starting QB….but I really hope that they sign MR and let them duke it out for the staring position!!! They both need a chance at a new offense with a new OC. May the best QB win! With that being said, since they are dumping MT, why not bring in another QB….rookie or free agent to stir the pot!

[@kjahmbanso]

You must be blind if you believe Pickett after that sub average qb play from college to pro is gonna allow him to improve to what average.

[@christiancarrazana9534]

If you followed Kenny is his whole career, the you know damn well the Steelers reached taking him twentieth overall. He doesn’t have the arm to play in the AFC north, especially in inclement weather. And his arm strength is undermined by small hands, 1/2 an inch below the standard of 9.” The NFL has a standard for a reason; the ball is bigger. And hand size corresponds to grip strength. You need grip strength to help with accuracy and imbue velocity on the ball. What have we seen so far???? Errant passes even on short to medium routes, and due to poor mechanics too. He’s overcompensating.

[@Steelcityunderground]

No one said they’re dumping Rudolph. Tomlin even said they have strong interest in doing business with him. But he’d also scheduled to be a free agent so that’s why everyone says he needs “brought back”. - Joe

[@kjahmbanso]

@@christiancarrazana9534 oh and two gloves that he knows darn well isn’t gonna help with any of that so him trying to make it work makes him look worst then what he already is. Mason seems to be pretty accurate for a guy that been on the bench for at least 4 years after his first emergence start season.

[@christiancarrazana9534]

@@Steelcityunderground I’m aware of what Tomlin said. I sincerely hope Mason is resigned. He is the better QB and should be QB1. You were right about Rudolph all along. You deserve credit.

[@ryanparson]

Pickett will start but they will turn to Mason.

[@demetriuslockhart2296]

If the steelers want to compete with the top dogs of the afc, the common theme is QUARTERBACKS. I believe the steelers are a qb away from true contention . I understand they have holes so does every team. Steelers need to swing for the fences to obtain a good qb. I believe justin fields or a 1st rd qb give you more than pickett snd rudolph

[@arnoldstang7997]

Obviously , if the bears don't want Fields, why would the steelers want him....

[@kjahmbanso]

@@arnoldstang7997 hey for all that I would try to trade a low draft pick for Malik Willis mind as well save your high draft capital since he’s low value as it gets then fields

[@Steelcityunderground]

Fields is on pace to be Trubisky 2.0. And the only player who's thrown fewer two TD or less games is Pickett. That's not much of an endorsement for either tbh. - Joe

[@stevepickering9697]

Fields stinks stop it