4 backup quarterback options the Detroit Lions should be monitoring
1. Mason Rudolph, Pittsburgh Steelers
Steelers offensive coordinator Matt Canada has suggested Rudolph has a “great shot” to win the starting job. But the reality is that would be a worst-case scenario, with one or both of Mitch Trubisky and rookie Kenny Pickett either injured or patently ineffective. And keeping Rudolph as the No. 3 quarterback wouldn’t make much sense, since he could be a tradeable asset. He could be cut when it’s all said and done
Rudolph has started 10 games (5-4-1 record) for the Steelers over the last three seasons. His lone start last year happened to come against the Lions in Week 10, with Ben Roethlisberger out due to COVID-19, and he completed 30 of 50 passes with 278 total yards (242 passing) in a 10-10 tie.
The Lions simply need a backup who can keep things on the rails if he has to play/start in Goff’s place, and maybe even make some NFL-caliber throws once in awhile. Rudolph seems capable of that.
Detroit’s defensive coaching staff schemed against Rudolph in a game last season. The Lions played Pittsburgh in the 2021 preseason, and will play them in their preseason finale this year.
So if the Lions have interest in Rudolph, it won’t be because they haven’t seen enough of him to confirm the idea that he’s an obvious upgrade to the situation behind Goff.
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