Mason Rudolph Reveals Surprising Truth Behind His Steelers Comeback Plans

So, the Pittsburgh Steelers have tossed their hat back into the Mason Rudolph ring — yeah, that Mason Rudolph, the guy who’s never quite convinced anyone he’s starter material but somehow keeps sticking around. You have to wonder: is this a case of loyalty, or just the NFL’s version of “if you can’t find the right guy, settle for the familiar”? Rudolph’s brief, not-so-stellar stint with the Titans didn’t exactly set the world on fire, yet here he is again, grinning ear to ear about returning to the Black & Gold. It’s a curious mix of comfort and necessity, especially with Aaron Rodgers looming as a stopgap who’s admitted this might be his swan song. So where does that leave the Steelers? Stuck in quarterback limbo — appreciating Rudolph’s experience and coach Tomlin’s trust, but knowing full well that the future at the position is still an open question mark. Can Rudolph really be the safety net they hope for, or is this just another chapter in a quarterback carousel that refuses to stop spinning?

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - JANUARY 06: Mason Rudolph #2 of the Pittsburgh Steelers celebrates after throwing a touchdown in the fourth quarter of a game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on January 06, 2024 in Baltimore, Maryland. — (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

The Pittsburgh Steelers needed a quarterback, so they brought back a familiar face to the mix.

They re-signed Mason Rudolph after a brief and failed tenure with the Tennessee Titans.

When asked about that, the perennial backup expressed his excitement for being back home:

“Good to be back in the Black & Gold, man,” Rudolph said.

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Rudolph has never looked like a starting-caliber player, but he’s more than familiar with the Steelers’ ways and what Mike Tomlin likes to do in offense.

The head coach clearly likes what he brings to the table and trusts him in big moments.

Rudolph has been forced to take the field as a fill-in starter multiple times, and with an aging Aaron Rodgers there, he might be a solid insurance policy in the case he’s forced to miss time with an injury.

The Steelers managed to get Rodgers under contract after months of speculation and back and forth.

They backed themselves into a corner in negotiations with him, and failing to get him would’ve pretty much forced their hand to roll with the ever-struggling Rudolph instead.

Even so, Rodgers isn’t going to be a long-term solution at the position, and he’s even admitted that this will most likely be his final season in the league.

As such, the Steelers will have to get right back to the drawing board and find a quarterback for the future.

As many opportunities as they’ve given him, it’s become painfully evident that Rudolph isn’t the right man for the job, but he will most certainly stay as a backup for as long as he can.

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