The Pittsburgh Steelers want competition at quarterback, and they don’t care how they find it.
– Head coach Mike Tomlin has acknowledged that the Pittsburgh Steelers need competition given the club’s recent performance, even if the team hopes to start Kenny Pickett as their quarterback in 2024.
Mason Rudolph is their top pick in that competition, but Tomlin made it clear several times during his year-end news conference that Rudolph is a free agent. It might not imply anything, but it might also indicate that he’s moving on to something better, like a better job or a larger salary.
The Steelers still want competition even if he is gone. This might occur at the NFL Draft, which Tomlin will scout to make sure the team doesn’t pass up a star player. It might also result via a trade or free agency.
It’s difficult to rule out the Steelers making a play for the right name at the right price, especially with Omar Khan leading the team for a second season.
Whatever the outcome, one thing is certain: in order to find a quarterback to challenge Pickett, the Steelers will begin quarterback hunting.