The Pittsburgh Steelers face an interesting quarterback dilemma ahead of their Wilda Card round showdown against the Buffalo Bills. Mason Rudolph, who has recently taken over amid drama and controversy, is set to start against the Josh Allen’s Bills. Opinions on the quarterbacks’ performance in Pittsburgh have been divided, with some arguing that Rudolph’s success is due to facing weaker defenses. In contrast, others point out his ability to avoid mistakes, move the pocket effectively, and make crucial reads.
Mason Rudolph is an American football quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Oklahoma State, where he was a three-year starter and won the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award in his last year.
The Steelers selected Mason Rudolph in the third round of the 2018 NFL Draft. After the expiration of his initial rookie contract in 2021, he signed a one-year deal worth $5,080,000. This contract included a signing bonus of $2,080,000, with $2,080,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $5,080,000. In 2023, Rudolph is set to earn a base salary of $1,080,000. His cap hit will be $940,000, and his dead cap value will be $1,080,000.
