QB Battle

You're proving my point, Progressing quicker than Landry? Dobbs threw at least 2 quacks that had Landry threw them would be proof positive for his release. State you case for quick progress of Mr Dobbs, future VP of Aircraft Design at Boeing.

 

Don't get me started on Ben....

 

Ok I get it, you can't explain why or how Dobbs is progressing quicker than Landry did, but rest assured he just is. Well, that is an argument, but I have heard better.

 

Ok fine, I'm tired of wasting breath on a guy who get cut in a couple of weeks. But I might inquire, your 3 QBs for this team are who? And why?

 

Well.. I did in fact say that let the team decide on how the situation will sort out among the Quarterbacks. One down, three to go. Game one we saw little from Jones but a heavy dosage of both Dobbs and Rudolph. Given the current circumstances, a bigger picture could potentially be showcased in Game 2 this Thursday.


If no further greater indication of the future of the position is shown then, at the very least, it will make the picture more visible heading into Game 3.


I stated this at the conclusion of the 2018 NFL Draft;


"The 2018 Steelers Preseason will be one of the most exciting yet crucial preseasons in recent memory. Pittsburgh's future will be at stake. As it stands, the stakes themselves cannot get any higher than that."



A most exciting Preseason this has been. Next stop? "The Frozen Tundra."

 

The draft QB is a lock and Coach T likes mobile QB'S . They are calling a lot of RPO'S now for Dobbs If Mason or Dobbs can show enough to cut LJ then i predict he will be cut.. Keep in mind if Ben is out for multiple games then the season is all but done anyway.

The big question is does LJ give us the best chance in spot duty ? I say no . The reason being Teams will not be prepared for the RPO option this gives Dobbs just a good of a chance to win a game or 2 as LJ.

Now add in Mason and his stock, can he play as well as LJ for a few games ? Probably so as a game manager so if this all works out LJ could very well be cut IMO.

 

I don't think we've seen enough of Mason yet to determine that.

 

Part of that is Tomlin's style, but I also wonder if they're just keeping options open. And given how quickly things can change in preseason - freak injuries to QBs etc. for any team - I'd say that's probably a sensible strategy.

 

Ben is amazing but that last head injury is likely going to end his career

 

The DB on Landry’s throw mistimed the jump and fell down when he didn’t make contact with JuJu. Washington went up against Avonte Maddox, whom Washington and Rudolph owned in college. They had several similar routes and catches that “The President” made in the two games against the Panthers. I refer to Maddox as “James Washington’s b*tch!”

Check out the second catch in the video below. Same three players, almost a carbon copy of the catch last Thursday. Maddox is #14. He was Philly’s 4th round pick this year.

 

I have been watching football a long time and seen quarterbacks come and go for our Steelers. Usually you can tell after a relatively small sample, such a preseason, at least if there is potential or not. He may or may not pan out, but at least you can say maybe or no. Some are merely athletes who either throw on their first read or run. IMO, that mostly describes Dobbs. Rudolph has not proved squat, but he just started. Have not seen much, but maybe he has potential. Dobbs should be better than he is by now and IMO he is just an athlete who tends to throw on his first read or run. What`s the best case for him? A poor man`s Kordell Stewart if you are lucky. Sorry, not good enough in today`s NFL. Let him go unless Rudolph finishes preseason lousy.

 

There’s another member on this board who I think would “like to get started on Ben”.

 

But it doesn't have to suck Blast, if he clears waviers and sign to the PS he can continue his development and then replace LJ next season when he leaves. The guy is going to have options no matter what.

 

We need dobbs. I agree he will be the next Jones

 

Josh Dobbs seems like a good dude. I'm pulling for what's best for him. I think it's pretty clear that Dobbs future isn't here. Mason Rudolph will be the immediate backup to Ben next season. Even if Dobbs makes the team this year he will be demoted next year.

Best thing for Dobbs is for him to catch on with a new team where he has a legit shot.

 

i have seen 53 projections calling for Marcus Allen to make the team and Dobbs getting cut... Me, I would take Dobbs over Marcus Allen who can play PS

 

I say we try to keep him on the PS. If we lose him we lose him but if not we have some leverage in the LJ negotiations next year.