Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin made a telling announcement Monday relating to the standing of the group’s quarterback place.
Tomlin informed reporters that Kenny Pickett would doubtless be obtainable this week. Regardless of that, the group plans to stay with Mason Rudolph because the starter in a must-win recreation towards the Baltimore Ravens.
“I believe Kenny’s availability is much less in query this week. That being mentioned, we’re going to go away the ball in Mason Rudolph’s palms,” Tomlin mentioned.
It is a resolution the Steelers needed to make. Their offense has struggled all season however has put collectively back-to-back robust performances with Rudolph on the helm. The Steelers must win to have any probability of constructing the playoffs, and this isn’t the time to maneuver away from one thing that has been working.
For Tomlin, this can be a main pivot, since not that way back he was dismissive of Rudolph’s chances to play forward of backup Mitchell Trubisky. Rudolph most likely has the job so long as the Steelers are nonetheless alive, which can additionally name into query whether or not Pickett’s job is safe past the present season.