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Promising Backup QB Battle Encouraging, Says Colbert

Kevin Colbert isn’t sure who will function as Ben Roethlisberger’s backup in 2019. But he likes both options he has. Asked about the progression of Josh Dobbs and Mason Rudolph during his Combine presser, Colbert praised both players for the job they’ve done and the bright future they have.

“Josh Dobbs did an awesome job last year,” Colbert started off by saying. “He forced his way onto the roster and into the #2 spot with his play in the preseason. He made a few big plays during the season. The play he made in Baltimore, throwing out of the end zone basically, gave us a big first down which helped us win that game.