The Pittsburgh Steelers have made a decision that has surprised many fans and analysts alike. Despite the availability of rookie quarterback Kenny Pickett, the Steelers have decided to start Mason Rudolph at quarterback against the Baltimore Ravens in Week 5.
Mason Rudolph has been the starting quarterback for the Steelers since Week 2, when Ben Roethlisberger went down with an elbow injury that required season-ending surgery. Rudolph has had an up-and-down season thus far, throwing for 863 yards and five touchdowns while also throwing four interceptions.
Kenny Pickett, the rookie quarterback out of Pitt, was added to the roster in Week 3 and has been inactive for the first four weeks of the season. Many fans and analysts thought that Pickett would get a chance to prove himself against the Ravens, but the Steelers have decided to stick with Rudolph.
The decision to start Rudolph over Pickett is a bit of a surprise, as Pickett has been highly touted by many in the Steelers organization. He was a four-year starter at Pitt and was considered one of the best quarterbacks in the 2019 NFL Draft.
The Steelers are hoping that Rudolph can build on his recent success and lead the team to victory against the Ravens. The Steelers are currently 2-2 and are looking to get back to .500 with a win against their division rivals.
It will be interesting to see how Rudolph performs against the Ravens and if he can continue to improve as the season progresses. The Steelers have a lot of faith in Rudolph and it will be up to him to prove them right.
