Mason Rudolph

[Fire Goodell]

Rudolph leads us to an unlikely win at SF next week. QB controversy will reach its tipping point then

[86WARD]

https://steelersdepot.com/2019/09/ma...iss-next-week/

Ladies and Gentlemen:

Your “no shit Sherlock” article of the week...

[El-Gonzo Jackson]

With an 0-2 start, youve basically got to go 10-4 just to make the playoffs.

Does this team look like it's going 10-4? Not anytime soon. I know it's just a couple of games, but unless these were especially misleading, we did not just lose them because of bad luck.

One touchdown by Ben in 6 quarters, and a short-field dink job that might as well have been a defensive TD at that. Regardless of whatever Rudolph does, it really seems like there's something off with Ben. I wonder if he didn't have some problem already, and today's injury was just what put it over the edge.

So, to get back to an offseason discussion...do you think Ben's Super Bowl window is closing?

[Shoes]

Ladies and Gentlemen:

Your “no shit Sherlock” article of the week...

Are there any of those here?

[Fire Goodell]

So, to get back to an offseason discussion...do you think Ben's Super Bowl window is closing?

Yes, mainly cause the defense didn't become what we needed it to be. You need a defense to win in the playoffs.

That and Ben honestly isn't a top 10 qb anymore. Anyone who believes he can carry the team to a championship is living in the past

[RunNGun]

Ben is done leading this team to any super bowls. I really feel it is time to move on and see what we have in Rudolph. If Rudolph isn't the man for the job, then we go 6-10 or worse, putting us in a position to take our next franchise QB in the draft.

[Rotorhead]

I think Ben has lost his fire honestly. It seems like he is just going through the motions right now. Rudolph has that fire. I don’t know if it is going to change anything, but that seems to be the difference between them right now. We all know Ben is a baller, he can make the throws and extend the plays, but as we saw today Rudolph can move the ball also. I am not saying replace Ben, but I am saying Rudolph looks like he can play.

[steelreserve]

So, to get back to an offseason discussion...do you think Ben's Super Bowl window is closing?

If the last two weeks are anything but an aberration, then yes. He'd be lucky to win a football game at all like that. I really think something's wrong with him that nobody was letting on. I don't know how else to explain it.

In any case, this team does not appear to be a championship-caliber team with or without Ben in elite form. Too many problems on both sides of the ball. The defense is shaky *at best* and the offense is just ok. Maybe that'll get you a wild card some years if you're lucky.

I realize we have almost 90% of the season to go and there isnanlot to find out about this team, but man. It does not look like we are on the right track from last year, and last year we were not on the right track from the year before.

[Edman]

So, to get back to an offseason discussion...do you think Ben's Super Bowl window is closing?

I think the better question is that outside of optimism, why are people still holding onto the idea that the Steelers still have a Super Bowl window in the first place.

[Rotorhead]

I think the better question is that outside of optimism, why are people still holding onto the idea that the Steelers still have a Super Bowl window in the first place.

Because when you have a good QB, you have a SB window generally

[Craic]

Yes, mainly cause the defense didn't become what we needed it to be. You need a defense to win in the playoffs.

That and Ben honestly isn't a top 10 qb anymore. Anyone who believes he can carry the team to a championship is living in the past

[Mach1]

I think Ben has lost his fire honestly. It seems like he is just going through the motions right now. Rudolph has that fire. I don’t know if it is going to change anything, but that seems to be the difference between them right now. We all know Ben is a baller, he can make the throws and extend the plays, but as we saw today Rudolph can move the ball also. I am not saying replace Ben, but I am saying Rudolph looks like he can play.

Maybe seeing what Rudolph did will light a fire under his ass.

[Fire Goodell]

My bright spot of the day, NFL prime time is back!

[El-Gonzo Jackson]

I think the better question is that outside of optimism, why are people still holding onto the idea that the Steelers still have a Super Bowl window in the first place.

True. I still think by the time the Steelers have a new set of coordinators, Ben will be too old and his skills will diminish further. This is starting to remind me of the 1980's Steelers and its time to reload.

That being said, there is something I like about Rudolph that I didn't like about Stoudt, Malone, Brister, etc.

[86WARD]

Are there any of those here?

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[86WARD]

If the last two weeks are anything but an aberration, then yes. He'd be lucky to win a football game at all like that. I really think something's wrong with him that nobody was letting on. I don't know how else to explain it.

In any case, this team does not appear to be a championship-caliber team with or without Ben in elite form. Too many problems on both sides of the ball. The defense is shaky *at best* and the offense is just ok. Maybe that'll get you a wild card some years if you're lucky.

I realize we have almost 90% of the season to go and there isnanlot to find out about this team, but man. It does not look like we are on the right track from last year, and last year we were not on the right track from the year before.

Defense is shaky and the offense is non-existent. As it looks now...JuJu is far from a #1 WR...

Look...if these guys couldn’t get open against the slop that Seattle rolled out there in the defensive backfield, they’re not getting open anywhere but against Miami...maybe...

[EzraTank]

Defense is shaky and the offense is non-existent. As it looks now...JuJu is far from a #1 WR...

Look...if these guys couldn’t get open against the slop that Seattle rolled out there in the defensive backfield, they’re not getting open anywhere but against Miami...maybe...

This. Juju looked like a stud when Brown was pulling 2-3 guys from coverage every game (and still got open). Now those 2-3 guys are covering him and we have NO one else that scares anyone. But at least going 5-11 this year will allow us to draft in the top 10 for a WR.

[tube517]

Mason Rudolph era has begun

Next step is to promote Duck Dynasty to active roster and then cut Donte Monsweed?

[Edman]

Like him or not, Mason is the man of the year now.

[stillers4me]

Mason seems like a great young man and capable of being a great leader, and maybe even a great QB. HOFer? Let's hope.

As the Pens say....#buckleupbaby

[tube517]

Let's hope the Rudolph to Washington connection carries over from Oklahoma St.

[stillers4me]

And I believe the vets will rally and help him....unlike when Ben took over.

We'll see what kind of coach Tomlin really is is he can pull off a playoff berth now. I look forward to the Rudolph->Washington connection.

[Steeler-in-west]

And I believe the vets will rally and help him....unlike when Ben took over.

We'll see what kind of coach Tomlin really is is he can pull off a playoff berth now. I look forward to the Rudolph->Washington connection.

tomlin and Butler. Defense has to really step it up now to give the young QB a Chance.

[steel striker]

Man a lot of guys throwing dirt on Ben there was more problems with this team than Ben! The defense main the secondary can't cover anyone two weeks both Brady/Wilson carved them up. Maybe I'm wrong

[stillers4me]

[stillers4me]

[Fire Goodell]

One thing I noticed about Mason is this guy's a natural leader. I think he may be one of those types of players that his teammates will want to give that extra 110% for. We'll find out soon enough, and it will be a trial by fire. SF is no joke and we historically play terrible on the west coast. I'll be a real believer if he can at least make that game competitive. Still expecting an L though, I don't expect our defense to stop Jimmy G.

[steelreserve]

Well I'll tell you what, this sure beats the shit out of heading into Week 3 with Landry Jones and Josh Dobbs, which is where we'd be if we hadn't finally made a move for a real QB.

[Fire Goodell]

Well I'll tell you what, this sure beats the shit out of heading into Week 3 with Landry Jones and Josh Dobbs, which is where we'd be if we hadn't finally made a move for a real QB.

If it were Landry Jones I probably would be like f-this and not even tune in. Rudolph is at least an interesting prospect, not ready to crown him, but he looks like someone who has the 'it' factor. It's making that 3rd round pick look pretty smart now. And even the Dobbs pick, you need to keep a future starter in the wings when your QB is an aging vet.

The Patriots have been doing it for a while, until they released Jimmy G (which I thought was stupid, but brady's ego might have something to do with it). If he goes down they're screwed.

[Rotorhead]

So is Hodges on the PS still, or have we promoted him already?