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Pauline: Mike Tomlin ‘Not Afraid’ To Enter Season With Mason Rudolph As QB1

After Aaron Rodgers’ lengthy interview on The Pat McAfee Show this afternoon left more questions than answers, the Pittsburgh Steelers’ quarterback situation continues to be one of the most intriguing storylines of the offseason. One insider thinks Mason Rudolph is the backup plan and that the Steelers aren’t too worried about that possibility.

“The choice of [Shedeur] Sanders makes a lot of sense for the team, as he’ll sit behind whoever is the starting quarterback for Pittsburgh in 2025,” Tony Pauline wrote via Sportskeeda. “I’m told [Mike] Tomlin is not afraid to go into the season with Mason Rudolph as his starting quarterback, as the team will lean on defense and their running game despite losing Najee Harris in free agency.