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Mike Tomlin, Citing Cut And Paste Component, Calls Depth Chart Fiasco A ‘Clerical Error’

Turns out, even in a digital age with all the technology at our fingertips, a simple cut and paste issue can cause people to get up in arms.

That’s what happened Monday as the Pittsburgh Steelers released a depth chart ahead of the Week 1 season-opener against the Cincinnati Bengals. In that depth chart, the Steelers had Mason Rudolph listed as the No. 2 quarterback behind starter Mitch Trubisky, with rookie first-round pick Kenny Pickett at No. 3.

Speaking with reporters Tuesday during his weekly Tomlin Tuesday press conference, Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin addressed the Monday depth chart and the updated one on Tuesday that dropped half an hour before his press conference, showing the change under center with Pickett at No.