Welcome To The Steelers Mason Rudolph

I'm hoping for more of the Favre/Rodgers transition than a Brady/Jimmy G/Cassel situation.... well more like Ben riding off into the sunset on his terms and giving Mason a chance to learn..... not the Favre I'm never retiring approach.

 

I hope not. I do not believe Tomlin, Colbert nor Mr. Rooney have the "structure" that New England has. That would be the optimistic view from how I have seen it.



We shall soon see.

 

Honestly I think Ben will retire after this season, this crap of him playing another 3 years is total BS....

 

We could only pray.

 

Thanks for posting this, NB. That is some top notch secondary talent they are playing there and they looked solid.

You're starting to sway me lol. After watching that cut up, I don't get where the "lack of arm strength" stuff comes from. He threw several deep outs in that video that got there in plenty of time.

 

Likely some people are stating such due to the velocity his throws when they are traveling downfield.


However, for me, if that is really where the issue lies, that issue in itself is really nitpicky as opposed to an actual concern. Arm strength can be developed over time. Accurary on the other hand?



You either have it or you do not. Rudolph has it. Rudolph, Darnold and Rosen have this. Josh Allen does not.

 

Or the favre cold shoulder approach.

 

You're right about that AQL, I've never seen an inaccurate QB suddenly get accurate in the NFL. That's one of those things you either have or you don't.

 

You have no issues with his arm strength or manuverability in the pocket.


Unlike Rosen, Mayfield and Allen, I have zero issues with his leadership abilities. It is one area to be "the guy" within one's program. However, as you know SteelCity, there is so much more than that.



It is tremendously more impressive when one demonstrates the ability to truly stand above others without standing on them. It is tremendously more impressive when one demostrates the ability to walk in front of others without leaving anything behind.


The most impressive aspect regarding such a leader is his ability to perservere through doubt within oneself without second guessing external factors but not losing sight of the task before him.



That is what I admire most about Mason Rudolph. Quarterbacks who have the arm talent, manuverability or the tendencies to study film endlessly are quality traits. However, those who are acknowledged by their peers without forsaking themselves or said peers with the ability to unite and lead them toward a common goal are what constitue as "special talents".

 

Yeah, I can see Rosen winning the "Geno Smith" award as the first rookie to get punched in the face by a teammate this year.

 

Woe, pump the brakes. I wouldn't bet the farm on Rudolph just yet. Remember, Landry Jones was prolly an even better QB in college - he's basically become an after-thought now. We still have to see what Rudolph he can do in the real world, on the "pro level"

 

Not sold on Rudolph. He’ll have to buck a hell of a drought in QB success (or lack thereof) from his conference. It’s too stunning to ignore. I accept your opinion if you feel that plays no part in Rudolph’s future. I don’t agree. There’s a pattern .

The QB with arguably the most NFL success that has come out of the Big 8 or Big 12: Kordell Stewart. Sam Bradford and Andy Dalton are pedestrian. Although Steve Grogan and his neck roll were tough

 

I think Ben just needs a hug.

 

Yeah Kirk Cousins comes to mind, some draft profiles had him with average arm strength and only a draft prospect as a backup, he was drafted in the 4th round and is now the highest paid QB with a fully guaranteed contract, interested to see if he earns that 3 year 84M contract with the vikes...

 

I saw Ben came out and said he wants to play 3-5 more years yesterday...... The article compared him to Tom Brady playing this year at 41..... only problem is.... Ben gets HIT and HIT HARD..... I'd like to be optimistic and see him play effectively for 3-5 years too.... but not sure he'll be able to stay healthy that long.

 

Oh I am sure.



Should have drafted him in the second Cincy if you really wanted him like you claim.

 

For every deshaun Watson, there are a 100 Vince youngs.