Mason Rudolph Press Conference - Pittsburgh Steelers - The Changes

Mason Rudolph Press Conference - Pittsburgh Steelers - The Changes

[@redneckrebel6246]

Watching Kenny has helped him a lot.

[@theSTEE7ERS58]

Mason is 6'5" like Big Ben 🖤💛✨️❤🏈

[@ralphgreenjr.2466]

Mason Rudolph IS the starting QB of the Pittsburgh Steelers, PERIOD! Picket better get used to being what he is, a back up to Rudolph. What a performance today by the offense, 468 yards of offense. Mason is the master of this offense.

[@frankfischer1281]

Why Mason Rudolph has been treated so shabbily, and there is no other word for it, is a mystery. Coach Tomlin is one of the better coaches in the league, and that makes the situation more perplexing.

[@jamy8575]

A half mystery... Myles Garrett MAR'd Mason's reputation.

[@norbertrossi7925]

The true miracle is this: Mason didn’t give up on HIMSELF. Many players would have called it quits. A one year, $1M contract is peanuts for an experienced player. Glad he is getting a shot to rejuvenate his career. He will get a better contract with a better team next year if he wins out.

[@vehnashur2771]

I know Ben Rothlisberger is retired, and people are recalling mostly fond memories of him, but he was kind of a jerk to Mason. I agree that they could have made a different choice, but once he was there, Ben could have mentored him some. Rothlisberger left meat on the bone in Pittsburgh and that is not Mason's fault. I just want to see Mason get a fair shot. Kenny doesnt have me convinced.

[@vehnashur2771]

@lindaangus2307 Yes. We weren't there. However, it seems well known that Big Ben didn't do much teaching. Point at the playbook...

[@tedkiser6860]

I predicted Rudolph would start by mid season due to injury and bad play and those things happened but Tomlin was trying hard to justify the trubisky signing . Well that's why we are where we are. Let's put that behind us and give Mason his way over due chance to show what he can do within what he has to work with. Of course if he throws a couple picks in a win or lose effort he will be called trash and will never see the field in Pittsburgh ever again

[@aaron-dd5zr]

Their is know "kind of". He was a jerk. That jerk, told Tomlin to play Trubiky instead of Mason, when Pickett got hurt. I say send Ben to the Beach. We got this Ben.

[@Gungadin0112]

That's true.

[@theSTEE7ERS58]

You are absolutely correct 👍🖤💛✨️ I totally agree, and I remember that!🖤💛✨️💙❤️

[@CharlieAguero]

Man, I've been watching interviews and hilight breakdowns of Rudolph all week. Unbelieveable how this kid got put aside. Besides that helmet fiasco some years back, i just dont see a single reason why he shoudnt be starting. This is a QB that has learned from mistakes and had some time to mature. Looking forward to hes next game. Should good.

[@chewchy9052]

Rudolf should of been playing a long time ago. I don't know what the issue has been, but a big miss on coaches if we are trying to get into the playoffs.

[@scripturesunrisedaybyday]

Mason Rudolph Rocks!!!

[@patch19811]

I’d like to see a shot of Tomlin when the stadium was chanting “Mason Rudolph”.

[@aaron-dd5zr]

I would love to finally go to a Pittsburgh Steelers game in Pittsburgh and see Mason QB

[@Gungadin0112]

Me too.

[@mikep3455]

Rudolph is the man!!! Rudolph actually sees the open receiver and passes the ball to them!!!

[@kjjr9550]

Accurately. KP take notes

[@BROU-bb2uc]

Am i the only one who thinks Masons throwing arm is alot like Bradshaw.

[@aaron-dd5zr]

Nope, I thought the same thing Steelers Bro.

[@jamy8575]

It is the INSTANT gone. He can rocket it LONG SO quick. No wind up- just gone.

[@pedrogutz3253]

Mason Rudolph may not have shown the skills because as the 3rd stringer he aint getting the same amount of reps. Mason before was a decent game manager. Coming off the bench and seeing two QBs struggle through different things, Mason has taken notes and corrected the issues on his own. That is showing his growth and maturity. Mason isn't able to display that in practice because of low reps and the opponent is your own team. Playoffs or not Mason is competing now for next year. Whether its here or somewhere else. Kenny has the same opportunity to take notes and compete next year or be ready to jump in if the magic starts to wither. I'm hopeful Mason will do well. The D has to step up. Lamar is primed right now and I would imagine Baltimore doing what they can to keep us out the Playoffs. It's been a crazy roller coaster. Lets gooooo Black and Yellow. We are a Team regardless of who has the ball. F the drama and give the rock to whos hot and be ready if we need make change. Our men just gotta be humble and glad they are on this team. Period!

[@schleprok6333]

If Rudolph wins out for the Steelers, I think Mr Rooney will be more than happy to open the checkbook... and I think Trubisky will be looking for another team... Keep McSorley as the third option and look for a mid-round QB...

[@user-xs5yv3go2j]

Tomlin knew he was supposed to give mason I chance to fight for the Job, the coach doesn't want to accept drafting Kenny was a bad choice for QB and Mason needs to be himself and everything will turn out for the best QB for the Steelers right now

[@MrUkielover]

The Myles Garrett helmet fiasco did not leave a good taste in Mike T's mouth. It was never the same after that day

[@georgeburdine5660]

Well said brother, I feel exactly the same way. And of course Mikey T proves it by using an inferior QB in KP's absence. Shame on Tomlin.

[@Gungadin0112]

F Tomlin!

[@Berealwiteachother]

I swear Mason looks like Superman. Put some glasses on and we won’t know who he is! Lmao

[@sbaoriginalman]

Peace...Damn!!! I was just about to type the same thing!!!!!!!!!!

[@Zac15]

Superman? You mean the man of.....STEEL? Lolol

[@GenXMusicMan]

I was gonna say he’d be a perfect candidate for a Lois and Clark reboot 😂😂

[@Berealwiteachother]

@@GenXMusicMan for sure! Good lookin brother

[@Berealwiteachother]

@@Zac15 The man of Steeel!!!

[@sv2935]

All the Tomlin shills saying how great a coach he is , he drafted Rudolph then second guessed himself about giving him a chance ? But then keeps him around so he doesn't go elsewhere and prove him wrong.

[@ghostghost6268]

Tomlin doesn’t like mason

[@holdentruth8197]

If he didnt like him i dont think he would be on the Team …

[@chuckrambo4401]

@@holdentruth8197 he doesn’t like Mason

[@HellxAngelz]

Well said. 1:41 It’s better off if Coach Tomlin doesn’t tell anyone who’s playing QB until we see who it’ll be come game day. Let’s throw the Seahawks off man.

[@CharlesMasterTech]

I believe Masons number needs to be called as the starter, let’s say he’s having a really good game and he has one hiccup that may turn into an interception all of a sudden, would you pull him out I wouldn’t because all quarterbacks have a hiccup until he is as bad as Mitch or Pickett. I would leave him in. He has proven that he can play soooooo let him play, because honestly if they let him go he will have another job the next day.

[@fan1.0]

He was a free agent after his rookie contract but nobody took him.

[@CharlesMasterTech]

@@fan1.0 someone will now if he does become one

[@bobnethan5474]

He looks a lot like Sidney Crosby

[@aaron-dd5zr]

We Do Not Need A $245,000,000. 00 new QB. Mason is it. Give him a New contract. Give him 1/2 that and use rest to get some other needed players. Why? Because Tomlin. Tomlim always punished Mason for the incident in Cleveland. Honestly , Tomlin made alot of bad decisions in Roethlisbergers last years. Mason should have been lead in Bens last years and made Ben a Back up.

[@ghoguet]

Agreed, Tomlin has held something against Mason Rudolph for several years….to the detriment of the Steelers.

[@user-nc9pc3gr4c]

I agree. He was the same way towards Charlie Batch

[@reubenandreessen2063]

Is the hostility towards Rudolph cultural? Is it because he is religious?

[@Gungadin0112]

Yet Mr Genius owner does nothing!

[@robgray2786]

I to this day think Tomlin doesn’t like mason for some reason I hate to say it but it seems like ever since the incident with Myles Garrett and mason where he took a helmet to the head and told the media mason called him a racial slur and that’s why he hit him with the helmet I feel Tomlin has kept him on the bench just my overthinking thought process lol

[@jfunk8628]

He hates him for getting that tie in detroit

[@jlw2358]

​@@jfunk8628 that wasn't his fault. 3 fumbles from the receivers he threw to pat freirmuth, diontae Johnson, and najee Harris all fumbled which resulted in the tie. Not Mason's fault

[@jfunk8628]

​@@jlw2358Tomlin hates him for that game

[@selaxlife7621]

​@@jfunk8628not true....Mike hates him becuz his hair is perfect.....I mean the dude literally looks like Superman....and Mike Tomlin is Lex Luther....lmao

[@johnwebb167]

He hates him cause he proves the point that he should have been the one who started when Kenny went down. Instead he played Mitch and we know how that went.

[@Toad92873]

Nobody gave Mason any props

[@joealcala9154]

Mason in my opinion shouldn’t have never been a back up QB I ALWAYS SAID HES NEVER GOT A CHANCE TO BE THE GUY AND HE SHOWED WHAT HIS KNOWLAGE AND WHAT HE BEINGS RO THE TABLE, I will say if anyone should be under KP OR STARTING! He is definitely a lot better trubiski that’s a certainty

[@preachinoldschool5726]

Mason Rudolph should have been awarded the starting position when Ben retired...instead Steelers signed Trubisky to #1 until a week later & signed Pickett, pushing Rudolph to #3. 😳 Tomlin totally dissed Mason Rudolph. Pickett received a free gift without strings. Steelers wasted time & loads of money fetching 2 additional QB's when they should have invested in an Offensive Coordinator & O-Line. FYI: Trubisky became highest paid 2nd string QB in NFL...fact. If Tomlin disses Rudolph one more time i'm through with this overrated wordsmith. For the rest of this season & post season, Rudolph deserves a full opportunity (win or lose). During the Cincinnati game Trubisky & Pickett were sullen faced as Mason excelled. They couldn't bring themselves to be happy for him...all those months & years Mason cheered for his team mates 🤔 After the Cincinnati game it was revealed that this was the first time (under Tomlin) that Rudolph was given 7 days advance notice before actually starting a game. 😲 Rothlesburger, Pickett & Trubisky were always afforded the luxury of knowing they were starting games, 7 days out. Btw, Rudolph should not be on a short leash whatsoever...the other Three certainly weren't. Let this Bottle-Rocket really show what he's got! No holds barred. 💪

[@germ2178]

Tomlin is out of touch. The Steelers should’ve never signed Trubisky after Ben retired. We should’ve started Mason and gave him his shot. From there if you drafted Kenny he should’ve been prepared to watch and learn the position. The sad truth is that the best Q B on the team never got an opportunity to show his worth and that is a direct reflection of the head coach. No one wants to hold Tomlin accountable.

[@luisd8917]

In my opinion it goes back to big Ben not willing to pass the mantel so to speak for whatever his reasons were but gotta give alot of credit to Mason Rudolph for continuing to work and improve on the things he needed.Also unlike Kenny who said he didn't learned a thing while being on the sidelines i believe Mason did learned from Ben from atleast the sidelines just by the way Mason attacked what the Bengals defense were giving him,He looked like a veteran qb out there and hopefully it helps him to be better prepared against a tougher opponent in Seattle.

[@luisd8917]

@lindaangus2307 Ben was willing to help Dwayne Haskins when he was on the team and that wasn't his job either.Ben flat out wasn't happy with the organization when Mason was drafted so more than likely he wasn't willing to help Mason with his progression in the NFL and that's fine but at the end of the day this is a team sport and what I seen from this team they are willing to teach the other young players what it takes to be in the NFL and Mason confirmed it when asked about the qb group.

[@davismcmillian6790]

If Mason plays the same. It's a win for steelers. If Picket start against ravens and plays poorly. Mason come in and win. Or lose by 3.its over for picket.

[@dinodan3296]

I don't think so. Tomlin has a soft spot for Pickett. He will bring both back for a competition for the starting job and most likely will give it to Pickett because he is younger

[@chuckrambo4401]

@@dinodan3296Pickett is continuing to be one of the very worst QBs in the NFL

[@BradyIsAfagInHeat]

my theory is that Mason did call myles some racial shit. and i dont give a fuck about that. its said every game. but i think tha put mason in tomlins dog house. and refused to ever let mason start agai or release him so he can start and make millions elsewhere. i think tomling wanted mason to sit as a thid stringer for ther est f his career for 200k. Thats just my personal belief about th ematters at hand. he only started mason out of desperation and coach T's shitty record of not having a losing season was about to end. Well guess what if 8-8 idny losing then it isnt winning either. its the dewfinition of mediocrity, middle of the pack. 16 years of mediocrity with a few years of double digit wins thrown in every once and a while and maybe 3 playoff wins since all of cowers players slowly retired. i dont know how tomlin couldnt make a single superbowl having that killer Beee crew and defense and op line. ive never seen a coach do les with more than coach T. the guy plays new england every year at least once , sometimes twice and beat them only two fucking times in 16 fucking years and tom brady wasnt even starting, for fucks sakes they were 2-10 and just lost a game 0-3 and tomlin STILL LOSES. coach T still makes horrible coaching decisoins he should have fixed a decade ago, and wonnders wwhy he annually loses 2 or 3 trap games that kick us out of the playoff run. he cannot get the best out of his playerds. all the great players he has had were because of their own drive and dertminatioin to be great not because they were motivated or coached up to be great by mike.

[@robertclark5733]

No lineman near the incident with Garrett heard anything and the way Mason carries himself does not scream slur. It screams Garrett coming up with an excuse that he didn't mention for 5 days!!

[@elton71737678]

Mason Rudolph seemed as if he was not mentally sharp or quick witted enough to succeed. Maybe by watching and working he’ll be all they want him to be. Potentially better than Picket. I’m not sold on Pickett.

[@Gungadin0112]

Are you crazy stupid with that remark of potentially better than Pickett how f ing dumb!

[@davidgamble5699]

Tomlin going Cut him . An that will be another. Bone head move.Buy Tomlin..An Mason will turn out like Brady.

[@user-pt2zj8gl3w]

If I was Mason I would not like Tomlin!

[@holdentruth8197]

Why wouldnt he like the person that kept him around … we know sports is politics

[@Gungadin0112]

You got that right sir.

[@defrank1870]

Mason legit had YEARS to get proper training to be a starting QB He better perform THROUGHOUT the rest of the season, or cut him. I realize haley is responsible for his crap career here, but now we have a more aggressive staff, so light em up.

[@nonetheless01]

Tomlin cant recognize talent . He is a cheerleader.

[@jesushinojosa682]

Omg Tomlin sucks bit your going tonsay he's hasn't played because Tomlin hates him, short memory people I remeber when he was drafted and played nobody wanted him, no he plays one game was a great game for him now he's the answer how pathetic some ofnthe fans have become

[@chuckrambo4401]

The pathetic fans are the ones still saying Kenny needs a new OC a new HC a new Playbook a new O-line etc etc etc. Man crushes are hard to break. I know Kenny has phenomenal hair but come on 😂😂😂

[@joemccalljr5002]

What the hell do you mean Mason never received a fair chance to play. He was on the roster for 5 plus years and was 3rd string at best based on his performance.

[@ClaudeBeasleyJr.]

Sounds like there's some racist against Tomlin in here. #Go Coach T👍

[@mikep3455]

I’m black!! It’s not racism!! Just what it is!! Tomlin got Pickett in the game who can’t see open receivers!! Tomlin brought in Mitch Trubisky who is highly inaccurate passer!!

[@Gungadin0112]

No idiot, their is racism against Mason , Miles Garret is a f ing liar

[@devilsrage-vt4hp]

Oh no! Someone criticized a black coach! They must be racist. Not because he’s 3-8 in his last 11 playoff games, horrible clock management, poor prep for poor teams, no discipline, doesn’t make good in game adjustments. What a joke lol

[@Zac15]

@devilsrage-vt4hp Suggesting there's some race angle to Tomlin choosing to start two other white QBs over a white QB is kind of silly. Even if you want to point the the Garret incident why would Tomlin even bring him back if he thought he said that to Garret? QB3s so rare you gotta go digging for racists to fill the role? Lol