Ryan Clark: Steelers Won’t Compete Until They Find Their Franchise Quarterback

[DesertSteel]

Jordan Travis

[hawaiiansteeler]

Jordan Travis

Travis could be a good value in the mid rounds assuming he recovers fully from his injury.

would make a great QB3 while he recovers and develops.

[DesertSteel]

Travis could be a good value in the mid rounds assuming he recovers fully from his injury.

would make a great QB3 while he recovers and develops.

It’s hard to tell just watching on tv. The college game hides so many warts that get exposed in the pros. That’s why I’d prefer to draft a quarterback every year in the mid-late rounds. Eventually you’ll hit on a Purdy.

[hawaiiansteeler]

[86WARD]

Only 2023?

[polamalubeast]

Only 2023?

every years with Canada!

[86WARD]

every years with Canada!

Yep. Including the Fichtner season with Ben when Canada had influence with that playbook of his…

[pczach]

Yep. Including the Fichtner season with Ben when Canada had influence with that playbook of his…

They installed Canada's offense while Fichtner was the OC.

Canada's offense is like Skynet. Once it was downloaded into the system, it has been trying to destroy all mankind.

[86WARD]

They installed Canada's offense while Fichtner was the OC.

Canada's offense is like Skynet. Once it was downloaded into the system, it has been trying to destroy all mankind.

Yep. That’s why I always say it was 4-years of hell with him…lol. Fichtner had no idea what to run…that’s why they brought the genius in…

[Rocky Mtn.]

It’s hard to tell just watching on tv. The college game hides so many warts that get exposed in the pros. That’s why I’d prefer to draft a quarterback every year in the mid-late rounds. Eventually you’ll hit on a Purdy.

Would that late rounder get a fair shot with this team? It remains to be seen.

[DesertSteel]

Would that late rounder get a fair shot with this team? It remains to be seen.

At this point there’s an opening for a QB3 and they’ll likely fill it through the draft or an UDFA. It could be a good situation for a rookie.

[Rocky Mtn.]

At this point there’s an opening for a QB3 and they’ll likely fill it through the draft or an UDFA. It could be a good situation for a rookie.

I'm with you on the mid-late round QB's. If they stumble onto a Brady/Purdy situation let's hope they are open to promoting them quickly.

[Steeler-in-west]

There’s a better chance of KP turning into a franchise QB then the Steelers finding a Purdy much less a Brady in the mid to late rounds

[Mojouw]

I am usually all for drafting a QB. But not this year. Unless they are truly getting rid of KP. There will not be enough reps to go around.

Assume the following depth chart:
1. KP: needs all the reps he can get to learn a new offense.
2. Mason Rudolph/Other Back-Up: will need to take the small amount of reps left and still soak up the offense. Not a good spot for a rookie.
3. Ryan Tannehill: can get by with not doing much. Assuming he is willing to stay around the NFL as a clipboard holding old guy.

We saw this in KP's rookie year. He didn't get enough snaps as the #3 to really learn things.

[Born2Steel]

Right now, today, we have 2 QBs with Kenny Pickett and Mitch Trubisky. There is no Mason Rudolph currently on this roster.

Drafting a QB is not a bad idea. You at least want someone that takes over MT’s role as QB2. Bringing in a FA to be QB2 has it’s issues as well. If we bring back Rudolph, is KP now looking over his shoulder? If we bring in Tannehill who was Smith’s guy in Tennessee, is KP looking over his shoulder?

Personally, I don’t care if Kenny is comfortable or not. Bring in whatever combination gives this team the best chance to win now and compete for the foreseeable future.

[86WARD]

IMO…drafting a QB is NEVER a bad idea. If I’m in a situation like the Bears or even a better situation with a better QB and have the chance to draft the highly touted number one QB, it’s a no lose situation…I draft him. I build around and spend around the one I have and then when his deal is up, I have another 5 seasons at a low QB salary and high QB play…

[Born2Steel]

IMO…drafting a QB is NEVER a bad idea. If I’m in a situation like the Bears or even a better situation with a better QB and have the chance to draft the highly touted number one QB, it’s a no lose situation…I draft him. I build around and spend around the one I have and then when his deal is up, I have another 5 seasons at a low QB salary and high QB play…

Just talking this year’s draft, I don’t go QB at 20 or 51 unless that guy you believe is your guy is BPA on your board. I would rather take a QB with the 3rd round pick and try like hell for a veteran backup upgrade through FA.

[86WARD]

If there’s a guy there that grades out better than anyone on the current roster, I’d take the QB almost everytime. If the QB still grades high but I have a franchise guy, I’d still consider taking that QB…but it would take some thought and analysis.

[polamalubeast]

In my opinion taking a QB in the 3rd or 4th round is a wasted draft pick over 95% of the time since it's very rare he's going to be at least a top 10 QB which is something needed in the NFL

[Born2Steel]

In my opinion taking a QB in the 3rd or 4th round is a wasted draft pick over 95% of the time since it's very rare he's going to be at least a top 10 QB which is something needed in the NFL

This is true. But since we are only looking to upgrade QB2, with the hope of finding a diamond in the rough, it makes sense for the Steelers in this draft.

[Rocky Mtn.]

There’s a better chance of KP turning into a franchise QB then the Steelers finding a Purdy much less a Brady in the mid to late rounds

At this point in time it seems the chances are not much different,unless KP surprises. If not by the halfway mark of next season they need to look elsewhere, in my imho.

[DesertSteel]

In my opinion taking a QB in the 3rd or 4th round is a wasted draft pick over 95% of the time since it's very rare he's going to be at least a top 10 QB which is something needed in the NFL

QB2 is a top 15-20 position on a team.

[Born2Steel]

I’m starting to like the idea of Tannehill possibly replacing Trubisky as the veteran backup. More than just the usual reason(MT sucks). Tannehill already knows Smith’s system and terminology in his offense. That would be a huge value to KP learning this offense in TC and preseason.

Still draft a QB.

[DesertSteel]

Yeah I’d rather have Kenny and Tannehill with a rookie QB3 than keeping Mason.

[hawaiiansteeler]

Chris Simms ‘Could See’ Steelers Signing Ryan Tannehill To Compete With Kenny Pickett

By Joe Clark
Feb 4, 2024

https://steelersdepot.com/2024/02/ch...kenny-pickett/

[DesertSteel]

Tannehill’s numbers are a little better than I thought. In 11 years he’s averaged 20 TDs and 10 INTs, 3200 yards, 7.3 Y/A and a passer rating of 91.2. Injuries have hampered him the past 2 seasons, but if he’s healthy again, he’s the perfect candidate to be a bridge QB under his old OC. If Kenny can’t beat him out in his third year so be it.

[polamalubeast]

Tannehill’s numbers are a little better than I thought. In 11 years he’s averaged 20 TDs and 10 INTs, 3200 yards, 7.3 Y/A and a passer rating of 91.2. Injuries have hampered him the past 2 seasons, but if he’s healthy again, he’s the perfect candidate to be a bridge QB under his old OC. If Kenny can’t beat him out in his third year so be it.

His 2 best season was also under Smith as OC

[86WARD]

Would not be opposed to cutting Trubisky, seeing Rudolph later, signing Tannehill and signing Dobbs or drafting a guy for 3rd.

[hawaiiansteeler]

Would not be opposed to cutting Trubisky, seeing Rudolph later, signing Tannehill and signing Dobbs or drafting a guy for 3rd.

2024 NFL Draft Prospects: Quarterback

https://walterfootball.com/draft2024qb.php

[Steeler-in-west]

Would not be opposed to cutting Trubisky, seeing Rudolph later, signing Tannehill and signing Dobbs or drafting a guy for 3rd.

id rather bring Dobbs on board as the QB coach (or assistant) and draft a developmental guy,

Tannehill or MR as competition for Kenny