Who will back up Ben Roethlisberger in 2019?

[hawaiiansteeler]

Analysis: Who will back up Ben Roethlisberger in 2019?

GERRY DULAC
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
MAR 7, 2019

The Steelers have one of the oldest quarterbacks in the NFL in Ben Roethlisberger, who turned 37 on March 2. Only Tom Brady, Drew Brees, Philip Rivers and Eli Manning are older among starting quarterbacks.

But they also have one of the youngest quarterback rooms in the league. And one of the cheapest, despite the new contract Roethlisberger is expected to sign any day now.

Backups Joshua Dobbs, who is 24, and Mason Rudolph, 23, will count only $1.675 million against the 2019 salary cap, which is approximately one-third of the $5 million roster bonus Roethlisberger is due March 15.

But, unlike last year, when Dobbs and Rudolph were in competition with incumbent backup Landry Jones to see which two quarterbacks would be kept on the 53-man roster, there will be no such battle in training camp this season.

The only competition will be to see if Rudolph, a third-round pick in 2018, can move ahead of Dobbs as the No. 2 quarterback.

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[86WARD]

Would still like to see an experienced short term veteran back up if Ben was missing a couple weeks. If he’s missing an extended period of time/season then Rudolph. Dobbs would be cut.

[Born2Steel]

Josh Rosen. Steelers trade AB and pick 20 to AZ for Rosen, Reddick, and Kirk and their 2020 1st.

[Mojouw]

If it isn't Mason Rudolph, then something has gone wrong.

[steelreserve]

If it isn't Mason Rudolph, then something has gone wrong.

Yup.

[DesertSteel]

Mason Rudolph next year and franchise QB for 10 years after Ben retires.

[Fire Goodell]

If it isn't Mason Rudolph, then something has gone wrong.

Well, unless Dobbs comes out and starts throwing 3-4 TD's in every preseason game lol. But honestly I think Mason will be the guy.

[Mojouw]

Well, unless Dobbs comes out and starts throwing 3-4 TD's in every preseason game lol. But honestly I think Mason will be the guy.

Good point. If Dobbs plays in the preseason like the second coming of Russel Wilson or Aaron Rodgers, then sure -- he's the backup!

It would be a good problem to have!

[Fire Goodell]

Good point. If Dobbs plays in the preseason like the second coming of Russel Wilson or Aaron Rodgers, then sure -- he's the backup!

It would be a good problem to have!

Totally, best case scenario they both look like future franchise QB's, and we trade one for a top 5 pick

[teegre]

The Cardinals only want a R3 pick for Josh Rosen.

You know (KNOW) that the Taperiots will somehow acquire him.

[hawaiiansteeler]

The Cardinals only want a R3 pick for Josh Rosen.

You know (KNOW) that the Taperiots will somehow acquire him.

I don't think so, Rosen isn't that good...

[Born2Steel]

The Cardinals only want a R3 pick for Josh Rosen.

You know (KNOW) that the Taperiots will somehow acquire him.

I would make that trade. Ben, Rosen/Rudolph/Dobbs? QB room looks even more talented to me. And that's a good problem to have.

[DesertSteel]

I don't think there's any way that the Cards take a 3 for Rosen. His stock is a little higher than that after only one year.

[Born2Steel]

I don't think there's any way that the Cards take a 3 for Rosen. His stock is a little higher than that after only one year.

Agreed. Which is why I would make that deal today.

[FrancoLambert]

If it isn't Mason Rudolph, then something has gone wrong.

Yup.

Double Yup.

[DesertSteel]

Agreed. Which is why I would make that deal today.

Of course I still can't believe that the Pats took a 2 for Jimmy G...

[hawaiiansteeler]

[polamalubeast]

If it isn't Mason Rudolph, then something has gone wrong.

this

[86WARD]

It’s gotta be Rudolph. He’s working with a QB coach this off season!!!

[steel striker]

It has to be Mason.