Rudolph Explains Opening-Drive Interception Against Buccaneers

Mason Rudolph INTMason Rudolph looked the part of a top NFL backup last week, but his second preseason outing started with a thud. On just the Steelers’ second offensive snap, he threw a costly interception that set up a quick 7-0 deficit.

Rudolph explained what went wrong with the interception after the game.

“DB made a good play. I was a little bit late to the seam and he just overlapped in cover three and made a good play,” Rudolph said via the Steelers’ YouTube. “I gotta either be quicker to the seam or check the ball down.”

Here is a clip of that play via NFL on X.

Rudolph didn’t hesitate much, but there was a brief pause before stepping into his deep throw intended for Roman Wilson. He…