On the surface, the Rudolph Mason quarterrier Return to Pittsburgh As a safeguard of Aaron Rodgers or Russell Wilson. At a deeper level, Rudolph becomes the insurance policy against not landing Rodgers or Wilson.
At an even deeper level, Rudolph’s signature may close the door when Wilson returns.
Before the free agency, the Steelers said they would like to re-signal Wilson or Justin Fields. According to all the appearances, the reference to Wilson was intended to be a lever effect to sign fields. In the end, the Steelers did not offer sufficient fields; He has accepted low -end start -up money.
Rudolph, a choice of third round in 2018 (that year, they chose security Terrest Edmunds four-seater before the Ravens select Lamar Jackson), spent six years in Pittsburgh. He finished his first visit with three victories at the end of the season before starting the defeat in the playoffs against the Bills.
Last year, the Steelers paid Wilson, Fields, and Kyle Allen less – combined – than Rudolph received titans. Now that Rudolph is back at $ 4 million a year, the Steelers could make him the backup of rodgers or a competitor to start in competition with another veteran option (For exampleJameis Winston, Drew Lock, Joe Flacco).
Wilson could have left before the Steelers had a chance to officially supplant it. He visits the Browns today and the Giants tomorrow. The Titans showing no interest in any veteran quarterrier (they seem to be all with Cam Ward at N ° 1 of the draft), Wilson’s starting options are currently decreasing to three teams.
The truth could be that with Rudolph returning to Pittsburgh, Wilson is two.
