Mason Rudolph is saying all the right things. Which is good because there isn’t much else for him to do. The Pittsburgh Steelers’ third-string quarterback for the last two years, Rudolph has bumped up to the No. 2 position while Kenny Pickett recovers from ankle surgery. Pickett’s return is unclear but Rudolph’s role in the meantime is. He’s the backup. Mitch Trubisky is the starter.
Speaking to reporters Tuesday, Rudolph was asked if he’s been a fair chance to play. After struggling to find the words, he avoided the question.
“Listen, I’m the backup quarterback in the NFL,” he said via The Trib’s Chris Adamski.