Steelers HC clears up error that confused a lot of people
Even though the answer seemed pretty clear, the question of who starts at quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers has been the main topic of discussion over the last several months. It's understandable. Ben Roethlisberger is a future Hall of Famer and he held down the position for nearly two decades. 2022 is a big year […]
Even though the answer seemed pretty clear, the question of who starts at quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers has been the main topic of discussion over the last several months.
It's understandable. Ben Roethlisberger is a future Hall of Famer and he held down the position for nearly two decades. 2022 is a big year for whomever ends up as the main signal-caller.
But, something peculiar happened on Monday that had people talking the backup quarterback position instead of the starting one.
The Steelers' Week 1 depth chart featured Mason Rudolph as the backup to Mitch Trubisky instead of first-round rookie Kenny Pickett. The "demotion" immediately sparked conversations speculating on and questioning Pickett's status on the roster.
And rightfully so. Pickett is not only a top-20 draft pick, but he also had a very good preseason. A better one than Rudolph, for sure.
So, naturally, people wondered what happened or what they missed that led to Pickett being on the bottom.
As it turns out, it was a mistake to begin with. Head coach Mike Tomlin cleared everything up on Tuesday by citing Pickett's place on the depth chart as a "clerical error".
Talk about a typo. That had to be a pretty awkward situation for Rudolph.
So, Pickett will be the Steelers' backup quarterback moving forward. That much is clear.
What remains to be seen is how long things stay this way. Trubisky has shown flashes of solid play in the past, but he's yet to put it all together on a consistent basis. How short of a leash Tomlin gives him will be a weekly talking point until Trubisky proves he can play at a high level over a long period of time.
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