The Pittsburgh Steelers drafted Mason Rudolph, a player that they specifically talked about having identified as a first-round talent and a potential successor at the position, in the same year that they promoted quarterbacks coach Randy Fichtner to offensive coordinator, while allowing him to retain his old job, as well.
They finally brought in a separate quarterbacks coach last season in Matt Canada, who has now been promoted to offensive coordinator (resulting in their hiring Mike Sullivan to serve as quarterbacks coach). Rudolph talked last week about the transition from Fichtner’s offense to Canada’s.
“I think having the familiarity with Matt, his style, from last year carries over”, he told reporters.