For the first time this season, Mason Rudolph spoke to the media as the Steelers starting quarterback Wednesday afternoon, and he said he’s taking it one day at a time and not letting the success of Sunday’s dominating win over the Bengals go to his head.
Rudolph started the season as the team’s third quarterback and as a member of the scout team, but after going 17-of-27 passing with 290 yards and two touchdowns against the Bengals, he was named the tentative starter for this Sunday’s game against the Seattle Seahawks.
Rudolph said going up against the team’s first-string defense in practice has helped improve his on-field play over the course of the season.
He adds that the communication between him, Kenny Pickett and Mitch Trubisky has been strong and that helped him on the field.
At practice yesterday, Pickett remained a limited participant as he recovers from Week 12 ankle surgery. Safety Trenton Thompson was also limited as he deals with a neck injury. Running back Najee Harris, safety Minkah Fitzpatrick, linebacker Elandon Roberts, and guard Isaac Seumalo all sat out with varying ailments.
The modern-era finalists were announced for the NFL Hall of Fame yesterday and former Steelers Hines Ward and James Harrison did not make the cut. Former Steelers coach Buddy Parker qualified for the contributor/coach category. He pioneered the “two-minute offense” and coached the Steelers from 1957 to 1964, before finishing his career with stints with the Chicago Cardinals and Detroit Lions.
The 2024 Hall of Fame Class will be announced February 8.
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