QB 2025

[EzraTank]

Me when I read another opinion on what Aaron Rodgers is thinking ...

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/aONU0...?feature=share

[ETL]

Apparently the Steelers are offering Rodgers only a 1 year contract and nothing further. In other words, the guaranteed money is only worth a one year starter money.

I think that is the most he deserves so the Steelers should stick with this and if he refuses - fine.

it seems that most of the new contracts are for one year.

Sam Darnold - 33.75 mil guaranteed
Justin Fields - 30 mil guaranteed

I’m glad that the Steelers are not offering a 2nd year in case they draft QB this year and want that person to start next year

[Hawkman]

forum is basically unusable for me , its all kinda wonky ability to find where to post is a needle in a haystack been this way for 2 or 3 days now ... all other websites are fine on my PC so IDK ... might be the end for me

Same with me D. All of my computers are doing the same thing. Impossible for me to navigate. I’ll keep trying.

[Dwinsgames]

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Same with me D. All of my computers are doing the same thing. Impossible for me to navigate. I’ll keep trying.

post then refresh seems to be a thing ...good luck brother

[El-Gonzo Jackson]

We lost Moore and Daniels. OL is still a need even after drafting OT in the 1st the last 2 drafts. Don't rule out a QB protector again this year.

The plan was that Mason McCormick was going to replace Daniels and that is on track. The plan with Moore was that he would be replaced by Jones or Fautanu which is also going to happen, but I expect that they will look for a veteran if possible as that #3 OT.

As for QB, its all going to work itself out. If Rudolph is the best option, then shoot for a 4 win season and 2026 Draft could be where the future Steelers QB will be found.

[ETL]

The plan was that Mason McCormick was going to replace Daniels and that is on track. The plan with Moore was that he would be replaced by Jones or Fautanu which is also going to happen, but I expect that they will look for a veteran if possible as that #3 OT.

As for QB, it’s all going to work itself out. If Rudolph is the best option, then shoot for a 4 win season and 2026 Draft could be where the future Steelers QB will be found.

i wonder if TJ will ask for a trade if we start a rookie next year. He may not want to be part of a rebuild

[El-Gonzo Jackson]

i wonder if TJ will ask for a trade if we start a rookie next year. He may not want to be part of a rebuild

I honestly dont care.

What are the Steelers options?....keep recycling washed up QB's in Free Agency, or hopefully get their QB of the future in the Draft. Cant win without a franchise QB and they are a long way from having one of those right now.

[ETL]

I honestly dont care.

What are the Steelers options?....keep recycling washed up QB's in Free Agency, or hopefully get their QB of the future in the Draft. Cant win without a franchise QB and they are a long way from having one of those right now.

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I agree with you. I hope TJ stays and just plays for one team. Even Miles Garrett is doing that. But if he decides to go - so be it.

[Mojouw]

I honestly dont care.

What are the Steelers options?....keep recycling washed up QB's in Free Agency, or hopefully get their QB of the future in the Draft. Cant win without a franchise QB and they are a long way from having one of those right now.

Right?

The Colts are a few steps further down this road. It has not gone well.

[El Kabong]

If Rudolph is the best option, then shoot for a 4 win season

I don't know why people think we're going to have a losing season. With Mason at QB, Tomlin will drag us to 9 wins.

[oneforthetoe]

I don't know why people think we're going to have a losing season. With Mason at QB, Tomlin will drag us to 9 wins.

Maybe 10?

[Steeler-in-west]

Mason is not going to start. If people believe that they know less about Tomlin then i thought. They’re going to get a veteran even if its Russ or Daniel Jones, i still think the odds are its AR. Tomlin wasnt keen on Fields, theres no way Mason starts unless its through injury. Hes a good insurance policy thats all. Theyre goal is a run in the playoffs. Its for sure not tanking, i kind of wish they let Fields take the reigns and look ahead to 26 but theyve got other things in mind.

[Dwinsgames]

Mason is not going to start. If people believe that they know less about Tomlin then i thought. They’re going to get a veteran even if its Russ or Daniel Jones, i still think the odds are its AR. Tomlin wasnt keen on Fields, theres no way Mason starts unless its through injury. Hes a good insurance policy thats all. Theyre goal is a run in the playoffs. Its for sure not tanking, i kind of wish they let Fields take the reigns and look ahead to 26 but theyve got other things in mind.

Danny Dimes is a Colt now sooo ...... pretty sure it wont be him

[ETL]

Mason is not going to start. If people believe that they know less about Tomlin then i thought. They’re going to get a veteran even if its Russ or Daniel Jones, i still think the odds are its AR. Tomlin wasnt keen on Fields, theres no way Mason starts unless its through injury. Hes a good insurance policy thats all. Theyre goal is a run in the playoffs. Its for sure not tanking, i kind of wish they let Fields take the reigns and look ahead to 26 but theyve got other things in mind.

I totally can see Mason Rudolph start if AR doesn’t sign and do ok. MR got the start for the playoff game against Buffalo the year before and started the three games before that as well. And I’m getting more and more warmer to the idea of MR instead of AR.

I soured on MR a few years earlier because I didn’t think we could win a SB with him and I still feel this way but I can see us win 9-10 games.

[Steeler-in-west]

Danny Dimes is a Colt now sooo ...... pretty sure it wont be him

things are happening fast, ok theyll pickup the aforementioned Flacco or Winston, or even Wentz. They’ll get a veteran with some past success

[Steeler-in-west]

I totally can see Mason Rudolph start if AR doesn’t sign and do ok. MR got the start for the playoff game against Buffalo the year before and started the three games before that as well. And I’m getting more and more warmer to the idea of MR instead of AR.

I soured on MR a few years earlier because I didn’t think we could win a SB with him and I still feel this way but I can see us win 9-10 games.

agree, hes got more weapons and a better o line than in Tennessee so he should do better but is Tomlin ok with Mason starting the reg season?

[Voice of Reason]

There was talk on the radio this morning that something happened with Russ at the end of the season. There was a breakdown between him and the FO. They pointed out that they chose him over Fields, but this offseason they chose Fields over Russ. They say Russ wants to come back. And the Steelers don't seem interested in bringing Russ back. At all. Something between Russ and management broke. They said nobody seems to know what happened, but if you follow the moves it's pretty obvious.

I think many on here have been saying that for a while already. I'm thinking that now as well. If they had any interest in bringing Russ back it would have happened by now. Just thoughts.

But how could they not want him back? He was such a "big upgrade" over Kenny Pickett.

[Voice of Reason]

i wonder if TJ will ask for a trade if we start a rookie next year. He may not want to be part of a rebuild

His sabotaging of Kenny is a big part of the problem. Karma.

[Born2Steel]

https://www.foxsports.com/nfl/ryan-tannehill-player

Another veteran QB that is not near the top of anybody's wish list, but could be an option for the Steelers. Tannehill is a FA and has been working out with receivers to stay in shape. He has history with Smith and those teams did very well together.

I feel like the rest of you. I just want s decision here and to be able to move on to the next page. They say it's just waiting on the ARod domino to fall and then things will start moving rapidly again. I don't know why the Giants even want AR. They have the 3rd pick. I think one of the Titans or Browns will take Hunter or Carter which leaves a top QB for the Giants. I guess some team might trade up in front of them.

I'm not looking forward to AR. I don't think he fits. Just a personality clash. But if we win and contend I guess it's all good in the hood/burgh.

[EzraTank]

i wonder if TJ will ask for a trade if we start a rookie next year. He may not want to be part of a rebuild

As much as a I love what TJ brings, I would have no problem moving him for #1 pick(s). He will be 31 this October.

[EzraTank]

I don't know why people think we're going to have a losing season. With Mason at QB, Tomlin will drag us to 9 wins.

And this the problem that I and others (Mojouw) have been saying for years. Tomlin keeps dragging us to 9-10 win seasons then promptly shits the bed in the first playoff game, usually a WC game on the road, year after year after year. We are caught in a perpetual cycle of mediocrity and never want to take our medicine and rebuild from the ground up. How many teams "retool" and end up winning it all?

[Born2Steel]

And this the problem that I and others (Mojouw) have been saying for years. Tomlin keeps dragging us to 9-10 win seasons then promptly shits the bed in the first playoff game, usually a WC game on the road, year after year after year. We are caught in a perpetual cycle of mediocrity and never want to take our medicine and rebuild from the ground up. How many teams "retool" and end up winning it all?

I give up. How many?

Trading away franchise pieces for draft picks is not a recipe for success. Of those pieces decide they want to leave you shop them for the best deal.

[Dwinsgames]

I give up. How many?

Trading away franchise pieces for draft picks is not a recipe for success. Of those pieces decide they want to leave you shop them for the best deal.

worked ok for the Rams ...

Trade away pieces for high round picks and then use high round picks to acquire known commodities ...

its give and take ... and a bit of projection ...

example are the Steelers going to contend for a SB in the next 2 years without a QB already in place ? I would say with a probability of 90% or higher (probably closer to 99%) the answer is NO ....

TJ Watt is 30 years old , take genetics into account his Brother JJ is 35 and been out of the league a few years do to body breaking down...

should you give record amounts of Money to a guy who will not be part of the next Championship or should you trade him to acquire draft capital for younger pieces who could be part of the next Championship ...

you do not have to answer , I know its a difficult thing .the fan in me wants TJ to be a 1 jersey guy , the realist in me says smart money trades TJ saves a boat load of $$ and gives you fire power to obtain potentially multiple pieces for the future .....

[El-Gonzo Jackson]

I don't know why people think we're going to have a losing season. With Mason at QB, Tomlin will drag us to 9 wins.

Rudolph has always just been a backup that can start a few games until the starter returns from injury. He got 5 starts last year in TENN and went 1-4. Rudolph had 9 TD to 9INT and the news flash is that a TD: INT ratio of 2-1 is actually what QB's need to not lose the turnover battle and games.

The Steelers D line got pushed around last season to the point that teams like the Ravens, Eagles and Bengals just needed to hand the football off to score TD's. So far that D line has not gotten younger or better in the offseason. So the Steelers need a QB that can lead offenses down the field and score 25-30 points a game, which Rudolph is not.

Given what QB's are left on the market, I think the Steelers are in for a losing season regardless.

[EzraTank]

worked ok for the Rams ...

Trade away pieces for high round picks and then use high round picks to acquire known commodities ...

its give and take ... and a bit of projection ...

example are the Steelers going to contend for a SB in the next 2 years without a QB already in place ? I would say with a probability of 90% or higher (probably closer to 99%) the answer is NO ....

TJ Watt is 30 years old , take genetics into account his Brother JJ is 35 and been out of the league a few years do to body breaking down...

should you give record amounts of Money to a guy who will not be part of the next Championship or should you trade him to acquire draft capital for younger pieces who could be part of the next Championship ...

you do not have to answer , I know its a difficult thing .the fan in me wants TJ to be a 1 jersey guy , the realist in me says smart money trades TJ saves a boat load of $$ and gives you fire power to obtain potentially multiple pieces for the future .....

Exactly. TJ will be 31 in October. Given his position and injury history how many more years does his body have left?

[Steeler-in-west]

I’d rather they sign a veteran Qb and fill the Qb room than waste a draft pick on a project Qb this year. We have too many other needs. Im sure Tomlin and the veterans on D have their preferences on who they’d like; maybe it is AR,

anyway, Look to the 26 draft where supposedly there's a better group of Qb’s.

[Born2Steel]

I’d rather they sign a veteran Qb and fill the Qb room than waste a draft pick on a project Qb this year. We have too many other needs. Im sure Tomlin and the veterans on D have their preferences on who they’d like; maybe it is AR,

anyway, Look to the 26 draft where supposedly there's a better group of Qb’s.

I'm not saying that is not the better way this draft. Just saying I don't know. I don't think anyone else knows either. It's all projection. One thought I have on this draft is how many of this year's QBs are better than what we currently have? Again, I don't know and I don't think anyone knows. But there are 5-6 that stand a good chance of being better than what we have. I think we have to take a QB in this draft whether we sign another FA or not.

[lipps83]

I think Mason Rudolph may have it in him to surprise many football 'experts'. I don't want anyone else to lead this team.

Mason Rudolph is my 'ride or die' QB of the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Only Tom Brady will have won more Super Bowls when Mason Rudolph decides to hang them up.

[Dwinsgames]

I think Mason Rudolph may have it in him to surprise many football 'experts'. I don't want anyone else to lead this team.

Mason Rudolph is my 'ride or die' QB of the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Only Tom Brady will have won more Super Bowls when Mason Rudolph decides to hang them up.

now that is some potent kool-aid .....

did you just add 1 tablespoon of water to the whole pack ??

[lipps83]

now that is some potent kool-aid .....

did you just add 1 tablespoon of water to the whole pack ??

Only 1 tablespoon of water for two packs of kool-aid.

I also added a cup of sugar to increase the sweetness.