The Steelers’ cool hand in the face of quarterback uncertainty is more about assurances in Mason Rudolph, not Aaron Rodgers. As he basically confirmed on Thursday, Rodgers has given the Steelers no assurances that he has any plans to sign. That is, in part, why they signed Rudolph. It appears they actually believe in him, even if he isn’t their first choice.
Asked if the Steelers could pivot to a third-round rookie starter if Rodgers spurned them, Ray Fittipaldo said on 93.7 The Fan, “I think they would give it to Mason [Rudolph]. I think they would see how Mason would do.