Confidence in a backup quarterback is a luxury. At the game’s most important position, having a No. 2 option that you’re comfortable with when things don’t go as planned is rare and often fleeting. It seems that the Pittsburgh Steelers have their man in Mason Rudolph. Confidence that hasn’t wavered despite last week’s loss.
After being thrust into the starting lineup against the Chicago Bears last week due to an injury to Aaron Rodgers, it’s clear that Rudolph has the trust of his teammates. Even in defeat, right tackle Troy Fautanu was singing Rudolph’s praises when he joined on WMBS Radio’s Sportsline with George Von Benko.