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Merril Hoge Says Money Is Only Reason Why Mitch Trubisky Played Over Mason Rudolph

It took until the Pittsburgh Steelers had no other option but turning to QB Mason Rudolph has revived their season. And if they make the playoffs when the dust settles Sunday night, he’ll have saved their season. It’s led many to wonder what took so long to play Rudolph. Why he became an afterthought, a No. 3 quarterback who barely played and saw his role reduce after Ben Roethlisberger retired, his No. 2 before falling to third-string by the start of 2022.

Appearing on 102.5 DVE with Randy Baumann and Mike Prisuta Wednesday morning, former Pittsburgh Steelers running back and current analyst Merril Hoge says Mitch Trubisky stood over Rudolph for one reason.