Behind the Steel Curtain Aug 8, 2022
For Chris Oladokun, patience appears to be his greatest virtue
Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports The Steelers final draft pick of 2022 is still waiting for his opportunity during team sessions at training camp Throughout the 2022 offseason, Steelers fans were informed about the team'sdesire to have four quarterbacks on the roster going into training camp. With the retirement of Ben Roethlisberger there was going to be some change at the position simply from a numbers perspective. After the tragic death of Dwayne Haskins, the Steelers were left with just Mason Rudolph as the only quarterback on the roster. Between free agency and...
Still Curtain Aug 7, 2022
Steelers fans could be living a nightmare to start the 2022 season
Steelers fans want anyone but Mason Rudolph leading the charge in 2022, but here’s why I’m not willing to rule that possibility out just yet. We might have a legitimate quarterback competition on our hands… just not the one we hoped for. When the Pittsburgh Steelers selected Kenny Pickett with the 20th overall pick in […] Steelers fans could be living a nightmare to start the 2022 season - Still Curtain - Still Curtain - Pittsburgh Steelers News and Fan Community
Behind the Steel Curtain Aug 6, 2022
Mason Rudolph: The Most Hated Man in Pittsburgh
Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports The Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback is possibly the most despised man within the fan base. Week one of training camp is in the books and Mason Rudolph has surfaced as the quarterback having the best camp thus far. His performance alongside the reported struggling of Mitch Trubisky and Kenny Pickett has begun to change some of the fan base and media opinions of Rudolph and his positioning in the roster. Prior to training camp many predicted, including myself, Rudolph would be traded or released. If Rudolph can continue to play solid in...
Behind the Steel Curtain Aug 2, 2022
7 players mentioned by Mike Tomlin following Monday’s training camp practice
Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports Speaking to the media following practice each day of training camp, the Steelers head coach answered a few questions about specific players. As the 2022 Pittsburgh Steelers continue to practice for training camp at St. Vincent College on Monday, we were also graced with a media session from head coach Mike Tomlin. For that reason, it’s time for another installment of the “players mentioned” article. Remember these are current players where a specific question was asked during the Q&A period. Mason Rudolph & Kenny Pickett On...
DK Pittsburgh Sports Aug 1, 2022
QB Tracker: Pickett moves to No. 2
Kenny Pickett got his first chance in Seven Shots on Saturday, perhaps a precursor to what happened Monday as he bumped up and took second-team snaps ahead of Mason Rudolph.
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Jul 29, 2022
'Crazy accurate' Mason Rudolph not backing down in Steelers' quarterback derby
Rudolph has been the best quarterback on the field during the first week of training camp.
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Jul 28, 2022
Skinny Post: Mason Rudolph didn't practice like the odd man out
Rudolph was crisp in the first training camp practice of 2022.
DK Pittsburgh Sports Jul 27, 2022
Trubisky ready to lead as quarterback competition begins
It's been nearly two decades since the quarterback reps have been divvied up at training camp without a clear, undisputed No. 1 guy. Ben Roethlisberger claimed those reps from 2005 through last year, and it's an issue Mike Tomlin hasn't had to manage during his tenure as head coach. Now, Mitch Trubisky, Mason Rudolph and Kenny Pickett are throwing their hats in the ring for the starting job.
Behind the Steel Curtain Jul 27, 2022
Predicting the Steelers 2022 Offensive Position Battles
Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports As Training Camp kicks off, several significant roles on the Offense are up for grabs. It has been 18 years since Steelers Training Camp began with anything more than a feeling of formality at the game’s most important position. Ben Roethlisberger’s success as the starting quarterback (QB) in Pittsburgh is now the stuff of legend, and the team enters the 2022 season with more uncertainty than they have experienced in those almost two decades. Despite earning much of the press on the matter, Mitch Trubisky, Mason Rudolph, and Kenny...
Still Curtain Jul 25, 2022
Steelers QB Mason Rudolph deserves a legitimate shot to start in 2022
Fans has been too quick to write Mason Rudolph off. Here’s why he genuinely deserves another shot to start for the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2022. I’ve been writing for Steelers sites for over ten years and in that time the majority of my articles have dealt with personnel and evaluating talent. When Ben Roethlisberger was […] Steelers QB Mason Rudolph deserves a legitimate shot to start in 2022 - Still Curtain - Still Curtain - Pittsburgh Steelers News and Fan Community
Behind the Steel Curtain Jul 22, 2022
Ben Roethlisberger talks about the front office split when he returned in 2021
Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports According to Ben Roethlisberger, the Pittsburgh Steelers front office wasn’t all-in on him returning for one more year in 2021. When the Pittsburgh Steelers were looking at their upcoming roster heading into the 2021 regular season, they had to make some tough decisions at the quarterback position. They had Mason Rudolph under contract, and so was Dwayne Haskins at the time. But Ben Roethlisberger loomed over the team with his future very much uncertain. As the team prepares for training camp just days away, starting their preparations...
ClutchPoints Jul 21, 2022
Steelers’ Cam Heyward drops truth bomb on Larry Ogunjobi-Mason Rudolph relationship after 2019 brawl
It’s been nearly three since that infamous brawl between AFC North rivals Cleveland Browns and Pittsburgh Steelers, mainly involving quarterback Mason Rudolph and defensive end Myles Garrett, but it continues to be a topic from time to time. Take for example the recent episode of Cam Heyward’s Not Just Football podcast, where he offered an […] The post Steelers’ Cam Heyward drops truth bomb on Larry Ogunjobi-Mason Rudolph relationship after 2019 brawl appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Behind the Steel Curtain Jul 20, 2022
Mason Rudolph had a birthday Sunday, and Steelers fans should be ashamed
Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports Happy birthday to Mason Rudolph...unless you’re a mean Steelers fan. Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph celebrated his 27th birthday on Sunday. Normally, an athlete’s special day is an occasion that comes and goes without incident. The team posts a player’s birthday on its various social media accounts. The fans, people who have likely never even met him, wish him a happy birthday, complete with those “Happy Birthday!” gif thingies in the comments section, and the world goes on. However, the moment the Steelers took to...
Behind the Steel Curtain Jul 13, 2022
Going For Two: Mark Robinson & Mason Rudolph
Photo by Brandon Sloter/Icon Sportswire via It’s Day 32 of Going For Two, featuring Mark Robinson and Mason Rudolph Welcome to Going For Two! Over the 45 days leading up to the Pittsburgh Steelers 2022 training camp, we will be highlighting two players every day in order to cover the entire 90-man offseason roster. So without further ado, here are today’s two players: Mark Robinson Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports Position: LinebackerAge: 22Year: 1Height: 5’11”Weight: 235Drafted: Round 7, Pick 225, 2022College: MississippiRoster Outlook:...
