It's hard to win in the NFL when you have a great QB. (See the Kansas City Chiefs). 

But when you are on to a backup, especially one that has yet to perform at a functional level, winning is nearly impossible. 

It seems Pittsburgh is realizing that, although they're dipping their toe in the pool rather than Jumping in the deep end when it comes to fixing it:

Pickett is Out

#Steelers HC Mike Tomlin says Kenny Pickett is out. T.J. Watt and Alex Highsmith are in the protocol. Elandon Roberts should be even better with a week of rest as well as Najee Harris and Isaac Seumalo, who were limited in practice all last week.

— Rob Gregson (@NFL_Rob) December 11, 2023

To no one's surprise, Pickett has already been ruled out for Saturday's game in Indianapolis, which is likely to continue through the calendar year per a recent report.

That means Mitch Trubisky is in line to start again:

MVP Mitch?

#Steelers HC Mike Tomlin says it’s reasonable to expect QB Mitch Trubisky to be significantly better this week with a full week of prep

— Rob Gregson (@NFL_Rob) December 11, 2023

“I thought Mitch picked up his play as the game wore on,” Tomlin told reporters on Monday. “I thought it’s a reasonable expectation for him to be even better because of that experience and because of the experience of a full week’s prep this week in preparation for the performance: In-helmet reps, full-speed reps, things of that nature. Excited about that component of it.”

But while Coach T may be excited about Trubisky's projection this week, how long it lasts is still up in the air:

Christmas Calls for Rudolph?

#Steelers HC Mike Tomlin says QB Mason Rudolph will receive more reps in practice this week.

“We’ll evaluate his work and his readiness, but we’re not opening a competition at this point in the season.”

— Rob Gregson (@NFL_Rob) December 11, 2023

"Mason will get an opportunity to get some reps, certainly," Tomlin told reporters on Monday. "You don't get an opportunity to get a lot of that, particularly when you're at the three spot. When you're at the two spot and you have a full week, certainly, Last week there were a limited amount of reps for all parties involved, and so he certainly will get more opportunity this week from a preparation standpoint."

So it seems that Coach T has acknowledged that the Steelers have a QB problem, and he is addressing it by allowing the offensive coordinator(s) to give Mason Rudolph more first-team reps, but he has no chance of starting. (At least not on Saturday).

That state of affairs should tell you all you need to know about Pittsburgh's QB situation, but more importantly, the massive mistake they made in the offseason. 

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