<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/titans-news-mason-rudolph-titans-end-drought-1002-days');   ga('set', 'title', 'Mason Rudolph helps Titans end drought that lasted 1,002 days');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Titans-news-Mason-Rudolph-helps-Tennessee-end-drought-that-lasted-1002-days.jpg"></figure><h1>Mason Rudolph helps Titans end drought that lasted 1,002 days</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-10-01T02:46:37-07:00">October 1st, 2:46am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-10-01T02:46:37-07:00">October 1st, 2:46am</time><address><a>Nathan Yasis</a>Nathan Yasis is an Associate Editor for ClutchPoints, specializing in the NBA.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NFL</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p><a href="https://clutchpoints.com/titans-news-brian-callahan-intriguing-mason-rudolph-claim-amid-will-levis-injury">Mason Rudolph and the Tennessee Titans</a> celebrated their first victory of head coach Brian Callahan’s career with a 31-12 triumph over the Miami Dolphins on Monday night.</p><p>This win marked a significant milestone for the Titans, as it accomplished something it hadn’t achieved in over 1000 days.</p><p>The last instance when the Titans scored 30 points occurred in Week 17 of the 2021 season when they put up 34 points against Miami. Remarkably, <a href="https://www.twitter.com/TDavenport_NFL/status/1840945207044395416" rel="noopener">it has been 1,002 days</a> since that game.</p><p>That game technically counted as part of the 2021 regular season, when the Titans raced to the No. 1 seed over two seasons ago. Since then, the team has played 38 games without scoring over 30 points.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">The <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Titans?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Titans</a> have scored 30+ points! It's been 1002 days since the last time they did so. How about that?</p><p>— TURRON DAVENPORT (@TDavenport_NFL) <a href="https://twitter.com/TDavenport_NFL/status/1840945207044395416?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 1, 2024</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><h2><b>All-around great performance for the Titans ending their scoring drought</b></h2><p>Tony Pollard’s fourth-down dash to the pylon in the closing seconds of the Titans’ victory over the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium marked the team’s first time reaching 30 points since January 2, 2022.</p><p>The Tennessee Titans scored 31 points through two touchdown runs, five field goals, and a safety, all while accumulating only 244 total yards.</p><p>Nick Folk delivered an impressive performance, consistently converting field goals for the Titans. The veteran kicker successfully made kicks from distances of 53, 52, 47, 51, and 29 yards. Folk’s five field goals tied his career-high, while his three successful kicks from over 50 yards set a new personal best.</p><p>The Titans’ defense delivered an outstanding performance on Monday night, restricting the Dolphins to only 13 first downs and 184 total yards. They limited Miami to just 2-of-12 on third downs (16.7 percent) and 1-of-3 on fourth downs (33.3 percent).</p><p>Jarvis Brownlee, Kenneth Murray, and Quandre Diggs were instrumental in stopping Tyreek Hill on one fourth-down attempt, while Ernest Jones made another significant fourth-down stop.</p><p>Arden Key scooped up a fumble behind the line of scrimmage, and Diggs intercepted a two-point conversion attempt. Murray topped the team with nine tackles, while both Harold Landry and Sebastian Joseph-Day recorded a sack each.</p><h2><b>Mason Rudolph being steady for Tennessee</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Mason-Rudolph-with-the-Titans.jpg"><figcaption>Jasen Vinlove-Imagn Image</figcaption></figure><p>Will Levis, Titans’ starting quarterback, was replaced by Mason Rudolph in the first quarter due to a shoulder injury. After warming up on the sideline, the Titans decided to keep Rudolph in for the remainder of the game.</p><p>Callahan mentioned that Levis attempted to return but still experienced discomfort in his shoulder. The team opted to protect him from any additional risk, especially with a bye week approaching.</p><p>Mason Rudolph finished the game without needing to do much, completing 9 of 17 passes for just 85 yards. However, he managed to protect the football, unlike Will Levis, who again struggled in that department by throwing an interception on the first drive. The former second-round pick went 3 of 4 for 25 yards with the interception before leaving the game.</p><p>Head coach <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/titans-brian-callahan-shares-strong-stance-will-levis-beating-dolphins">Brian Callahan confirmed that Tennessee intends to retain Levis</a> as the starter, as long as he is fit to play next week. Fortunately for Levis’ shoulder, the Titans will enjoy a bye in Week 5, allowing them to prepare for their first divisional showdown of the 2024 season against the Indianapolis Colts in Nashville in Week 6.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Mason Rudolph helps Titans end drought that lasted 1,002 days

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/titans-news-brian-callahan-intriguing-mason-rudolph-claim-amid-will-levis-injury');   ga('set', 'title', 'Titans’ Brian Callahan makes intriguing Mason Rudolph claim amid Will Levis injury');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Titans-news-Brian-Callahan-makes-intriguing-Mason-Rudolph-claim-amid-Will-Levis-injury.jpg"></figure><h1>Titans’ Brian Callahan makes intriguing Mason Rudolph claim amid Will Levis injury</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-09-30T20:08:09-07:00">September 30th, 8:08pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-09-30T20:08:09-07:00">September 30th, 8:08pm</time><address><a>Christopher Smith</a>Christopher Smith is an associate editor covering a variety of sports with a beat focus on the Chicago Sky for ClutchPoints. The Aurora, Illinois native earned a degree in philosophy from Creighton University, where he also competed as a Division 1 Cross Country runner.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NFL</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Tennessee Titans are continuing their Monday Night Football battle with the Miami Dolphins. The Titans led 9-3 at halftime and increased their lead to 19-6 by the start of the fourth quarter. However, just before the second half resumed, head coach Brian Callahan made an intriguing claim about backup quarterback Mason Rudolph after Will Levis’ injury.</p><p><a href="https://clutchpoints.com/titans-news-will-levis-exits-dolphins-game-with-concerning-upper-body-injury">Will Levis exited Monday’s matchup</a> with a shoulder injury and was ruled questionable to return. Mason Rudolph took over for Levis and helped the team hold its lead. When asked if Levis would return to the game, Brian Callahan <a href="https://x.com/MikeGarafolo/status/1840921822512009487" rel="noopener">gave this response</a>:</p><p>“It’s just a matter of if he can physically play. If he can play, he’ll go, but Mason’s done a really nice job for us,” Callahan said, per NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo.</p><p>Mason Rudolph stayed in the game and held things down well for Levis, who did not return to the contest. Rudolph ended the night with 52 yards on 7-of-11 passes and helped the Titans to an eventual 31-12 victory.</p><p>The Dolphins’ offense could not get things going on Monday night, totaling 184 yards. Tennessee’s was not much better, as they amassed 284 yards. However, the biggest difference-maker was the Titans’ defense. Tennessee garnered two sacks on Miami and one fumble. Jarvis Brownlee Jr. led the Titans with three solo tackles.</p><p>The Titans got their first win of the 2024 season on Monday, improving to 1-3.</p><p>Some fans believe Brian Callahan’s comments about Mason Rudolph indicate him getting an increased role with the Titans. Could Rudolph’s holding down of the fort on Monday lead to <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/reasons-titans-must-not-bench-will-levis-after-latest-clunker">Will Levis’ benching</a>? Regardless of what happens, the Titans need Levis to get back one hundred percent healthy. Having him as an option will only help the team’s efforts.</p><p>Tennessee looks to carry the momentum of their stout showing against Miami into their next matchup.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Titans’ Brian Callahan makes intriguing Mason Rudolph claim amid Will Levis injury

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/steelers-news-mason-rudolph-final-farewell-message-pittsburgh-titans-deal');   ga('set', 'title', 'Mason Rudolph sends final farewell message to Steelers after Titans deal');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Mason-Rudolph-sends-final-farewell-message-to-Pittsburgh-after-Titans-deal.jpg"></figure><h1>Mason Rudolph sends final farewell message to Steelers after Titans deal</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-03-20T11:04:06-07:00">March 20th, 11:04am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-03-20T11:04:06-07:00">March 20th, 11:04am</time><address><a>Dan Fappiano</a>Dan Fappiano is a Connecticut based sports journalist and a graduate of both Tunxis Community College and Central Connecticut State University. Dan has spent time covering high school and professional sports in both the print and online medium. He hopes to see his beloved Chicago Bears win a Super Bowl someday.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NFL</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>For the first six years of his NFL career, the Pittsburgh Steelers are the only team quarterback Mason Rudolph has known. But his run in Pittsburgh has come to an end <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/titans-news-tennessee-signs-ex-steelers-qb-mason-rudolph-will-levis-backup">as Rudolph has joined</a> the Tennessee Titans.</p><p>The quarterback signed a one-year deal, $3.6 million deal with Tennessee. But before he officially changes jerseys, Rudolph had <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/C4vdWe_MrRa/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&amp;igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA%3D%3D">one final message</a> to everyone involved in his <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/steelers-news-mason-rudolph-heartwarming-message-pittsburgh-playoff-failure">run with the Steelers</a>.</p><p>“For the past six years, it has been a privilege to be part of the Pittsburgh community and represent with the Pittsburgh Steelers,” Rudolph wrote on Instagram. “To the fans – your love and passion for the team is what makes it to special to play here. I will never forget playing in front of Yinz one final time this past December.”</p><p>Rudolph thanked the Rooney family, his coaches and teammates throughout his time in Pittsburgh. As he prepares to step away, the quarterback called playing for the Steelers a lifechanging opportunity.</p><h2><b>Mason Rudolph’s Steelers timeline</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Steelers-Mason-Rudolph.jpg"><figcaption>Kirby Leei-USA TODAY Sports</figcaption></figure><p>Pittsburgh used the No. 76 overall pick on Rudolph in the 2018 NFL Draft. They traded up three spots with the Seattle Seahawks just to acquire the QB. But with Ben Roethlisberger still in town, Rudolph had to wait his turn.</p><p>That opportunity came in 2019 however, after Roethlisberger suffered a season-ending injury. Rudolph appeared in 10 games, throwing for 1,765 yards, 13 touchdowns and nine interceptions. He went 5-3 as a starter. Rudolph also made headlines. for his infamous altercation with Cleveland Browns star Myles Garrett.</p><p>He would then go back to the bench upon Roethlisberger’s return in 2020, making a sporadic five appearances. The 2021 season rung the season and in 2022 Rudolph was the third-stringer behind Kenny Pickett and Mitch Trubisky.</p><p>Heading into the 2023 campaign, Mason Rudolph was once again looked at as a backup to Pickett and Trubisky. However, things changed in a hurry based on injuries, underperformance. Rudolph started three games for Pittsburgh, the most since his debut. He managed to win all three, helping lead the Steelers to the playoffs despite their offensive inconsistencies.</p><p>Over his entire six year career in Pittsburgh, Rudolph appeared in 21 games and went 8-4-1 as a starter. He threw for 3,085 yards, 19 touchdowns and 11 interceptions. While he never proved to be the Steelers’ quarterback of the future, Rudolph was a trusted backup when things got rough throughout his tenure.</p><h2><b>Where do Steelers, Rudolph go from here</b></h2><p>Just as Rudolph leaves town, the Steelers have completely revamped the quarterback room. Both Russell Wilson and Justin Fields have joined the team, while Kenny Pickett has been traded to the Philadelphia Eagles.</p><p>Head coach Mike Tomlin has been adamant that Wilson will open the year as the team’s starting quarterback. Pittsburgh acquired Fields in a trade with the Chicago Bears for a conditional sixth-round pick. His additions allows the Steelers to develop him behind Wilson while having an electric backup option should injuries become a factor again.</p><p>Despite switching teams, Mason Rudolph will again resort to backup duties upon his arrival in Tennessee. Former second-round pick Will Levis seems poised to get an opportunity to retain his QB1 role. But if he struggles, Tennessee made sure they had a competent backup behind him.</p><p>It’ll be a much different experience for Rudolph after six years in Pittsburgh. But the QB will never forget where he started his NFL career. While his status in the QB room was ever changing, Rudolph is forever grateful for his experience with the Steelers.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Mason Rudolph sends final farewell message to Steelers after Titans deal

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/titans-news-tennessee-signs-ex-steelers-qb-mason-rudolph-will-levis-backup');   ga('set', 'title', 'Titans sign ex-Steelers QB Mason Rudolph as Will Levis backup');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/titans-news-tennessee-signs-ex-steelers-qb-mason-rudolph-as-will-levis-backup.jpg"></figure><h1>Titans sign ex-Steelers QB Mason Rudolph as Will Levis backup</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-03-13T15:50:10-07:00">March 13th, 3:50pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-03-13T15:51:43-07:00">March 13th, 3:51pm</time><address><a>Nathan Yasis</a></address><h3 class="op-kicker">NFL</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Quarterback Mason Rudolph has inked a one-year deal with the Tennessee Titans, <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeGarafolo/status/1768017017452257373" rel="noopener">ending his stint</a> with the Pittsburgh Steelers, according to NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo.</p><p>Rudolph swiftly secured a new team, finalizing a deal less than an hour after the official commencement of the new league year. He is expected to serve as the backup to Will Levis under the guidance of new head coach Brian Callahan.</p><p>The new Titan quarterback made an impact with three starts as a backup last year, notably defeating Callahan, who was then serving as the offensive coordinator for the Cincinnati Bengals.</p><p>While Pittsburgh expressed interest in keeping Rudolph, once they reached <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/steelers-news-pittsburgh-mason-rudolph-signing-russell-wilson" rel="noopener">an agreement with Russell Wilson</a>, it became evident that Rudolph would seek opportunities elsewhere.</p><p>“He knows <a href="https://steelersdepot.com/2024/02/khan-mason-rudolph-knows-we-want-him-back-steelers-omar-khan-says/" rel="noopener">we want him back</a>. We’ve told him we want him to be a part of the process,” said Pittsburgh Steelers general manager Omar Khan in a local press interview before his media day availability, via Steelers Depot.</p><h2><b>Mason Rudolph’s stint with the Steelers</b></h2><p>Rudolph entered a challenging situation late in the 2023 season when the Steelers were on the verge of missing the playoffs. Despite starting the season 7-4, a three-game losing streak put their postseason hopes in jeopardy.</p><p>With Pickett sidelined due to injury and primary backup Mitch Trubisky struggling in two starts following Pickett’s ankle sprain, Rudolph, who had been sitting as the third-string quarterback, was called into action.</p><p><a href="https://clutchpoints.com/steelers-news-mason-rudolph-hilarious-response-game-ball-christmas-present-cameron-heyward" rel="noopener">Rudolph stepped up and played</a> a pivotal role in guiding the team to a three-game winning streak. Under his leadership, the offense showed significant improvement, scoring 34 points against the Cincinnati Bengals in his first start of the season, marking the first time the Steelers reached the 30-point mark in 2023. The momentum continued as Rudolph helped the team score 30 points on the road against the Seattle Seahawks the following week.</p><p>Drafted in the third round of the 2018 NFL Draft, Rudolph was acquired by the Steelers through a trade-up. He started 13 games during his time in Pittsburgh, accumulating 3,085 passing yards, 19 touchdowns, and 11 interceptions.</p><p>Mason Rudolph saw his first significant action in the NFL in 2019, stepping in for Ben Roethlisberger after just six quarters into the season. He threw 13 touchdowns and nine interceptions during that time.</p><p>Rudolph’s last appearance was in the Wild Card loss against Buffalo, where he completed 22 of 39 passes for 229 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Titans sign ex-Steelers QB Mason Rudolph as Will Levis backup

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/steelers-news-pittsburgh-mason-rudolph-signing-russell-wilson');   ga('set', 'title', 'Steelers’ Mason Rudolph stance after signing Russell Wilson');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/steelers-news-pittsburghs-mason-rudolph-stance-after-signing-russell-wilson.jpg"></figure><h1>Steelers’ Mason Rudolph stance after signing Russell Wilson</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-03-11T06:30:37-07:00">March 11th, 6:30am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-03-11T06:30:37-07:00">March 11th, 6:30am</time><address><a href="https://www.facebook.com/joey.mistretta/" rel="facebook">Joey Mistretta</a>Joey Mistretta is a Dallas Mavericks beat reporter and lead MLB editor for ClutchPoints. He is originally from a small town in Southern California. Mistretta graduated college with a degree in broadcast journalism from Biola University.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NFL</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Russell Wilson is <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/steelers-news-russell-wilson-to-sign-pittsburgh-after-broncos-stint" rel="noopener">joining the Pittsburgh Steelers</a>. The news was announced on Sunday, as the former Seattle Seahawks and Denver Broncos quarterback is set to begin a new chapter of his career. Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph <a href="https://twitter.com/MySportsUpdate/status/1767037337110720918" rel="noopener">received an update</a> on his Steelers future following the Wilson news, per Ari Meirov of The 33rd Team.</p><p>“With Russell Wilson coming to Pittsburgh, it’s considered unlikely that Mason Rudolph will be back with the Steelers, but the team will leave the door open,” Meirov wrote on X (formerly Twitter).</p><p>Rudolph, 28, will likely draw a decent amount of interest in free agency. The quarterback has played in Pittsburgh since 2019. After appearing in 10 games during his rookie season, Rudolph saw just 11 games of action from 2020-2023. He did start three contests for the Steelers in 2023, however.</p><p>Rudolph should be able to land a job with a team as a backup at the very least. Of course, a reunion with Pittsburgh is not out of the cards. Rudolph <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/steelers-news-mason-rudolph-gets-100-real-pittsburgh-future-ahead-free-agency" rel="noopener">expressed a desire to return</a> to the team in January.</p><p>“I love the Pittsburgh Steelers,” Rudolph <a href="https://twitter.com/ThePoniExpress/status/1747067404255953327" rel="noopener">said</a>, via Andrew Fillipponi of 93.7 The Fan. “They have been my only home for six years. We will see what happens. It’s not really my decision. A lot of it’s out of my control. We will see what happens.”</p><h2><b>Steelers going in new direction?</b></h2><p>It will be interesting to see what the future holds for Kenny Pickett. Pickett displayed signs of being a star last year, but also dealt with inconsistency. The addition of Wilson certainly caught Pickett’s attention.</p><p>The Steelers now have a starting and backup quarterback, leaving Rudolph’s odds of returning slim. Even if Pittsburgh wants to re-sign him, it is possible that Rudolph will prefer to join a team where he is at least the No. 2 QB on the depth chart.</p><p>Pittsburgh’s quarterback situation will be something to keep an eye on ahead of the 2024 season.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Steelers’ Mason Rudolph stance after signing Russell Wilson

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/steelers-news-pittsburgh-owner-endorses-kenny-pickett-mason-rudolph-reunion-interest');   ga('set', 'title', 'Steelers owner endorses Kenny Pickett despite Mason Rudolph reunion interest');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Steelers_news_Pittsburgh_owner_endorses_Kenny_Pickett_despite_Mason_Rudolph_reunion_interest.webp"></figure><h1>Steelers owner endorses Kenny Pickett despite Mason Rudolph reunion interest</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-01-29T16:22:33-08:00">January 29th, 4:22pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-01-29T16:22:33-08:00">January 29th, 4:22pm</time><address><a>Jay Postrado</a>Jay is a lifelong motorsports and tennis fan. His need for speed may no longer be on the grid or courts but has stayed with him through writing.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NFL</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Pittsburgh Steelers now have big decisions to make for the NFL Offseason. They need to decide whether or not they are staying with Mike Tomlin after their Wild Card loss to the Buffalo Bills. Other decisions of the same importance also need to be addressed by owner Art Rooney II and general manager Omar Khan. One big decision involves their quarterbacks. Will they stay with Mason Rudolph or choose to be more patient and develop Kenny Pickett?</p><p>Art Rooney II has made it clear that they ‘<a href="https://twitter.com/MarkKaboly/status/1752046004566659502?s=20" rel="noopener">still believe</a>‘ in Kenny Pickett, per Mark Kaboly of The Athletic. One would think that this means <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/steelers-news-mason-rudolph-heartwarming-message-pittsburgh-playoff-failure" rel="noopener">letting Mason Rudolph go</a> but that is not at all the case. The Steelers owner still wants Rudolph to play for them as well. They are heavily stressing that their goal is to better the quarterback play in the coming months.</p><p>Rudolph was slotted in during the last four games of the season. During that span of time, he got 719 passing yards on a 74.9% completion percentage. This<a href="https://clutchpoints.com/steelers-news-pittsburgh-huge-move-tj-watt-defense" rel="noopener"> also got the Steelers</a> three trips to the end zone because of his elite ability to find open weapons. Not to mention, he did not throw an interception during the regular season. However, all of that came to a crashing end against the Bills.</p><p>Pickett, on the other hand, was able to produce 2,070 yards for the Steelers with a completion percentage of 62% throughout 12 games. These all led to six touchdowns which boosted their chances of winning games. He still threw four picks during the season which could be a big drawback.</p><p>Who do you think is getting the Steelers’ QB1 position next year?</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Steelers owner endorses Kenny Pickett despite Mason Rudolph reunion interest

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/steelers-news-mason-rudolph-heartwarming-message-pittsburgh-playoff-failure');   ga('set', 'title', 'Steelers: Mason Rudolph’s heartwarming message for Pittsburgh despite playoff failure');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Steelers_news_Mason_Rudolph_s_heartwarming_message_for_Pittsburgh_despite_playoff_failure.webp"></figure><h1>Steelers: Mason Rudolph’s heartwarming message for Pittsburgh despite playoff failure</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-01-19T22:22:23-08:00">January 19th, 10:22pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-01-19T22:22:23-08:00">January 19th, 10:22pm</time><address><a>Tristin McKinstry</a>Associate Editor at ClutchPoints. Tristin has experience writing at various sports blog/websites dating back to 2014. He is currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Communications.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NFL</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Mason Rudolph and the Pittsburgh Steelers saw their season end this past Monday. Pittsburgh <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/steelers-most-to-blame-for-frustrating-wild-card-loss-to-bills" rel="noopener">faced the Buffalo Bills</a> in the AFC Wild Card Round after a delay <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/bills-news-buffalo-steelers-game-postponed-snowstorm" rel="noopener">due to a winter storm</a>. And it was Buffalo who came out on top, advancing to meet the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Divisional Round.</p><p>On Friday, Rudolph <a href="https://twitter.com/Rudolph2Mason/status/1748447319941333411" rel="noopener">took to social media</a> to share his thoughts on the year overall. “2023. Forever grateful to have been given an opportunity to take the field again as a Pittsburgh Steeler. God sure works in mysterious ways,” the Steelers quarterback wrote.</p><p>“There is no feeling on planet earth that rivals the thrill of victory alongside dear friends &amp; teammates—Here’s to 2024,” Rudolph continued in his post on Friday afternoon.</p><h2><b>Mason Rudolph stepped up big for Steelers in 2023</b></h2><p>Rudolph entered the 2023 season as the third-string quarterback in Pittsburgh. And for most of the season, he didn’t see the field. However, that <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/steelers-kenny-pickett-ruled-out-for-week-16-paving-way-for-mason-rudolph-to-start" rel="noopener">changed late in the year</a>. Starting signal-caller Kenny Pickett went down with a high ankle sprain. In Week 16, the Steelers turned to the former Oklahoma State quarterback.</p><p>He showed out <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/steelers-fans-break-out-mason-rudolph-chants-after-he-torches-bengals" rel="noopener">against the Cincinnati Bengals</a>. The former third-round pick threw for 290 yards against the Bengals as he led Pittsburgh to a 34-11 victory. The Steelers went on to win their final three games to secure a 10-7 record despite a shaky start to the year.</p><p>Against the Bills, Rudolph had an okay game. He completed 22 passes for 229 yards, throwing two touchdowns and an interception. In four regular season games, Rudolph completed 55 passes for 719 yards, three touchdowns, and no interceptions.</p><p>Mason Rudolph didn’t play at a superstar level in 2023. However, when his team needed him, he stepped in and led them to the playoffs. It’ll certainly be interesting to see how the former Oklahoma State signal-caller figures into the Steelers’ quarterback room in 2024.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Steelers: Mason Rudolph’s heartwarming message for Pittsburgh despite playoff failure

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/why-steelers-must-roll-kenny-pickett-starting-quarterback-2024-mason-rudolph');   ga('set', 'title', 'Why Steelers must roll with Kenny Pickett as starting quarterback in 2024 over Mason Rudolph');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Why_Steelers_must_roll_with_Kenny_Pickett_as_starting_quarterback_in_2024_over_Mason_Rudolph.webp"></figure><h1>Why Steelers must roll with Kenny Pickett as starting quarterback in 2024 over Mason Rudolph</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-01-16T19:27:31-08:00">January 16th, 7:27pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-01-16T19:27:31-08:00">January 16th, 7:27pm</time><address><a href="http://hoopnut.blogspot.com/">Enzo Flojo</a>Enzo Flojo is an Associate Editor at ClutchPoints and a columnist for Asian basketball at FIBA. He brings a dynamic spirit and background, having expertise that spans writing, analytics, coaching, and broadcasting. He is also currently an Assistant Coach on Scouting &amp; Analytics for the Philippine national youth basketball team.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Editorials</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Pittsburgh Steelers experienced a rollercoaster journey during the 2023 NFL season. It was marked by exhilarating highs and disappointing lows that kept fans on the edge of their seats. They wrapped up the season <a href="https://www.espn.ph/nfl/team/schedule/_/name/pit" rel="noopener">with a 10-7 record</a> and clinched a Wild Card spot in the playoffs. However, the team ultimately faced heartbreak in the Wild Card Round against the Buffalo Bills. As the Steelers turn their gaze toward the future, the burning question revolves around who should helm the quarterback position in 2024. This article aims to make the case that Kenny Pickett is the unequivocal choice over Mason Rudolph as the Steelers’ starting quarterback.</p><h2><b>Pittsburgh Steelers 2023 NFL Season</b></h2><p>Under the leadership of head coach Mike Tomlin, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/steelers-news-head-coach-mike-tomlin-pittsburgh-win-ravens" rel="noopener">the Steelers maintained a streak</a> of finishing the regular season with a .500 record or better for the 17th consecutive year. Despite this consistency, recent seasons have been characterized by defensive prowess compensating for offensive challenges.</p><p>Following a 31-17 defeat to the Bills on Super Wild Card Weekend, the franchise confronts a critical decision regarding the quarterback position this offseason.</p><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Steelers__best_QB_upgades_to_pursue_over_Mason_Rudolph_Kenny_Pickett.webp"></figure><p>Remember that <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/steelers-news-kenny-pickett-fires-back-rumors-he-refused-be-qb2-behind-mason-rudolph" rel="noopener">the Steelers selected Kenny Pickett</a> with the No. 20 overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft. This ensured two years plus a potential fifth-year option on his rookie deal. Despite that, the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/steelers-news-mason-rudolph-gets-100-real-pittsburgh-future-ahead-free-agency" rel="noopener">Steelers chose to start Rudolph</a> over a healthy Pickett towards the end of the season and in the playoff game. This decision raised eyebrows. This is especially true considering the opportunity to anoint Rudolph as the long-term starter following Ben Roethlisberger’s retirement.</p><p>At present, the Steelers seem unconvinced by the performances of both Rudolph and Pickett. Not surprisingly, this has prompted speculation about the team’s direction. Right now, there is a possibility of giving Pickett another season to prove himself. This is especially true after the midseason dismissal of offensive coordinator Matt Canada. On the other hand, many fans believe that the more probable scenario involves the team exploring all available options during the offseason.</p><p>Here we will look at why the Pittsburgh Steelers must roll with Kenny Pickett as the starting quarterback in 2024.</p><h2><b>Potential</b></h2><p>Kenny Pickett was a first-round draft pick in 2022. He displayed glimpses of potential throughout the 2023 season. His stats include a 62.0 percent completion rate, 2,000-plus passing yards, seven touchdowns, and four interceptions. These are not eye-popping. Conversely, Mason Rudolph managed a 74.3 percent completion rate with under 720 yards, three touchdowns, and zero interceptions. By some metrics, Rudolph might have been better in 2023. However, Pickett’s potential to evolve into a franchise quarterback is evident. The Steelers should afford him the chance to prove himself.</p><h2><b>Age</b></h2><p>At 28, Mason Rudolph has had his opportunity as the starting quarterback since 2018, yet he hasn’t guided the team to a Super Bowl. In contrast, Pickett, at 25, has ample room for growth. Investing in Pickett represents an investment in the Steelers’ future. There will still be growing pains, but sticking with Pickett provides an opportunity for him to develop into a top-tier quarterback.</p><h2><b>Fan Connection</b></h2><p>Kenny Pickett has already won the hearts of Steelers fans. He became a favorite at the University of Pittsburgh and maintained that popularity in the NFL. Leveraging this fan support, the Steelers should empower Pickett to lead the team to victory. This will deeply foster a connection between the quarterback and the fan base.</p><h2><b>Need for Change</b></h2><p>Stuck in a rut for years, the Steelers require change to compete with the league’s best. Pickett symbolizes that change, and the Steelers must commit to it. Designating Pickett as the starting quarterback can infuse much-needed energy into the offense, providing fans with reasons to cheer.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">I speak to all Steelers fan when I say this:</p><p>Do not give up on this guy. Give him an OC, better LT, better center and this man will ball out. I’m not giving up on him.</p><p>Kenny Pickett is still my QB1. And I hope this off-season he works his ass off. <a href="https://t.co/4aNmvB53YX">pic.twitter.com/4aNmvB53YX</a></p><p>— Andreww (@AndrewBenslay) <a href="https://twitter.com/AndrewBenslay/status/1747251241535652328?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 16, 2024</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><h2><b>Reality Check on Mason Rudolph</b></h2><p>When Pickett faced an injury, the Steelers turned to Rudolph for offensive spark. Rudolph started three games, winning all of them, and impressed with a 74.3 percent completion rate, 719 passing yards, three touchdowns, and no interceptions. Yes, Rudolph’s performance had some highlights. That said, the dream season unraveled in the playoffs, where he completed only 56 percent of his passes and threw an interception in the team’s loss. You’re only as good as your last game, of course. Although Rudolph showcased glimpses of promise, his overall NFL career hasn’t established him as Pittsburgh’s unquestioned starter. Seeking a potential starting opportunity, Rudolph might find better prospects elsewhere than in Pittsburgh.</p><h2><b>Looking Ahead</b></h2><p>In conclusion, the Pittsburgh Steelers stand at a crossroads as they contemplate their starting quarterback for the 2024 season. The evidence slightly favors Kenny Pickett over Mason Rudolph. Pickett’s untapped potential, youth, and strong connection with the fan base present a compelling case for him to lead the Steelers into a new era. Sure, Mason Rudolph showcased glimpses of competence, especially in a late-season stint. Still, his overall career track record suggests he may not be the answer for the Steelers’ long-term aspirations. As the Steelers aim for revitalization and a return to championship contention, the decision to roll with Pickett as the starting quarterback appears not only pragmatic but laden with the promise of a brighter future for the storied franchise.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Why Steelers must roll with Kenny Pickett as starting quarterback in 2024 over Mason Rudolph

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/steelers-best-qb-upgades-pursue-over-mason-rudolph-kenny-pickett');   ga('set', 'title', 'Steelers’ best QB upgrades to pursue over Mason Rudolph, Kenny Pickett');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Steelers__best_QB_upgades_to_pursue_over_Mason_Rudolph_Kenny_Pickett.webp"></figure><h1>Steelers’ best QB upgrades to pursue over Mason Rudolph, Kenny Pickett</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-01-16T10:11:21-08:00">January 16th, 10:11am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-01-16T10:11:21-08:00">January 16th, 10:11am</time><address><a>Dan Fappiano</a>Dan Fappiano is a Connecticut based sports journalist and a graduate of both Tunxis Community College and Central Connecticut State University. Dan has spent time covering high school and professional sports in both the print and online medium. He hopes to see his beloved Chicago Bears win a Super Bowl someday.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Mini-Editorials</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>While they made a valiant effort to reach the postseason, the Pittsburgh Steelers saw their season end on Super Wild Card Weekend. The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/steelers-news-najee-harris-eye-opening-take-necessary-changes-bills-loss" rel="noopener">Steelers will now</a> enter the offseason looking to improve their roster for a deeper playoff run.</p><p>Pittsburgh fell to Buffalo 31-17. Quarterback Mason Rudolph got the start, completing 23-of-39 passes for 229 yards, two touchdowns and an interception. It ultimately wasn’t enough as Bills QB Josh Allen had three passing touchdowns and another score on the ground.</p><p>Rudolph was never expected to be the starting quarterback however, especially in the playoffs. When Kenny Pickett got injured, he was replaced by Mitch Trubisky. But when Trubisky <a href="https://sports.yahoo.com/steelers-bench-mitch-trubisky-amid-playoff-hunt-will-start-mason-rudolph-in-week-16-174316875.html#:~:text=Mason%20Rudolph%20will%20take%20over,Indianapolis%20Colts%20in%20Week%2015." rel="noopener">couldn’t cut it</a>, Pittsburgh turned to Rudolph.</p><p>He ended up making three starters, going 3-0. Over four appearances total, Rudolph threw for 719 yards, three touchdowns and three interceptions. While <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/steelers-news-mason-rudolph-gets-100-real-pittsburgh-future-ahead-free-agency" rel="noopener">Rudolph helped carry the Steelers</a> into the postseason, he will now be entering free agency.</p><p>Pickett, once fully healed from his ankle injury, is expected to regain his starting role with the Steelers. He held a 7-5 record as a starter, throwing for 2,070 yards, six touchdowns and four interceptions.</p><p>But if the Steelers really want to make a change, they’ll look to upgrade at quarterback. Pittsburgh might’ve made the postseason, but neither Mason Rudolph or Kenny Pickett really dazzled under center. Three options currently available to the Steelers would give the team a better option at quarterback and more optimism entering next season.</p><h2><b>Kirk Cousins </b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Vikings-news-Kirk-Cousins-true-feelings-on-cloudy-future-with-team-after-Achilles-injury.jpg"></figure><p>Kirk Cousins missed most of the season with a torn Achilles. But when on the field, he proved to be a more than serviceable quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings.</p><p>Over eight starters, Cousins threw for 2,331 yards, 18 touchdowns and five interceptions. Cousins had more touchdown passes in eight games than the Steelers had all season. With play makers such as George Pickens and Diontae Johnson, Cousins would have no problem getting them the ball.</p><p>While he went just 4-4 as a starter in 2023, Cousins holds a 76-67-2 record over his 145 starts at the NFL level. In Pittsburgh, Cousins would give the Steelers and experienced thrower who isn’t afraid to move the ball down the field. Certainly his addition would at least bring a jolt to the offense.</p><h2><b>Baker Mayfield</b></h2><p>Baker Mayfield has performed better than anyone could’ve expected in his first year with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Now that he has proven he can lead a franchise, the Steelers could be willing to give Mayfield his permanent home.</p><p>Mayfield led the Buccaneers to an NFC South title despite having just a 9-8 record. He set new career-highs in passing yards (4,044) and touchdown passes (28). Once Tampa Bay was in the playoffs, Mayfield helped the Bucs beat the Philadelphia Eagles in the Wild Card Round, throwing for 337 yards and three touchdowns.</p><p>Some be skeptical of Mayfield’s year in Tampa Bay. However, he has proven he knows what it takes to win. The Steelers could use a winner at quarterback.</p><h2><b>Justin Fields</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/X_best_destinations_for_Justin_Fields_if_Bears_decide_to_trade_him.webp"></figure><p>The only player on this list the Steelers can’t outright sign in free agency, Justin Fields would bring an entirely different element to Pittsburgh’s offense. He may not be a proven thrower, but Fields’ rushing ability would certainly change the mold for the Steelers.</p><p>Fields has been with the Bears since 2021, going 10-28 as a starter. He has thrown for 6,674 yards, 40 touchdowns and 30 interceptions. The quarterback has added 2,220 yards and 14 rushing touchdowns on the ground.</p><p>Pittsburgh would first need to be comfortable trading what it takes to acquire Fields. But having the shifty quarterback in their backfield would certain make the Steelers more explosive on offense.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Steelers’ best QB upgrades to pursue over Mason Rudolph, Kenny Pickett

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/steelers-news-mason-rudolph-gets-100-real-pittsburgh-future-ahead-free-agency');   ga('set', 'title', 'Mason Rudolph gets 100% real on Steelers future ahead of free agency');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/steelers-news-mason-rudolph-gets-100-real-on-pittsburgh-future-ahead-of-free-agency.webp"></figure><h1>Mason Rudolph gets 100% real on Steelers future ahead of free agency</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-01-15T18:29:10-08:00">January 15th, 6:29pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-01-16T11:29:36-08:00">January 16th, 11:29am</time><address><a>Jay Postrado</a>Jay is a lifelong motorsports and tennis fan. His need for speed may no longer be on the grid or courts but has stayed with him through writing.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NFL</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Another year means another early exit for Mike Tomlin’s Pittsburgh Steelers. They got into a late-season groove to sneak into the playoffs. But, the NFL Playoffs were just too much for them. Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills shut the door early on any hopes of an upset. Mason Rudolph struggled to make game-changing plays and turn the tides around. As the season closes, their offensive engine’s departure looms because of NFL Free Agency.</p><p>Now, everyone’s <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/steelers-news-tony-romo-intriguing-geno-smith-comparison-mason-rudolph-he-is-for-real" rel="noopener">tenure with the Steelers</a> is in question. <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/steelers-news-mason-rudolph-reveals-plan-as-pittsburghs-playoff-fate-hangs-in-the-balance" rel="noopener">Mason Rudolph is included</a> in this list of people. He did give an insight into what the future may hold for him, but <a href="https://twitter.com/ThePoniExpress/status/1747067404255953327" rel="noopener">it is not looking good</a> and certain at all, via Andrew Fillipponi of 93.7 The Fan.</p><p>“I love the Pittsburgh Steelers. They have been my only home for six years. Let’s see what happens. It’s not really my decision. A lot of it’s out of my control,” he said.</p><h2><b>Mason Rudolph’s season with the Steelers</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Steelers_news_Mike_Tomlin_shares_promise_about_QB_situation_after_huge_Week_17_win_vs_Seahawks_copy.webp"></figure><p>Rudolph turned the clock back for a bit to help Mike Tomlin retain his playoff streak. He had 719 passing yards along with three touchdowns for the season. It all added up to a flat 118 passer rating which gave the Steelers a 10-win record. All of this does not guarantee a longer tenure for him in this system.</p><p>Like all good things, they crumbled down in the NFL Playoffs once again. Rudolph’s 17 missed passes on 39 attempts may have been a huge factor as to why the Steelers could not march deep into the Bills territory. More than that, all of their momentum was quickly erased with an interception mixed with questionable plays made on third and fourth down. He would come alive by darting touchdowns to Diontae Johnson and Calvin Austin III but it was not enough.</p><p>Josh Allen completely outclassed Rudolph and the Steelers offense in this game. The Bills quarterback only missed nine passes while completing 21 of them. This got them 203 passing yards and three big trips to the end zone. A matchup with the Kansas City Chiefs awaits the Bills. For the Steelers, a new shakeup may be in the works as they try to get a deeper playoff run next season. It may all start with their NFL Free Agency decisions.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Mason Rudolph gets 100% real on Steelers future ahead of free agency

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/steelers-news-tony-romo-intriguing-geno-smith-comparison-mason-rudolph-he-is-for-real');   ga('set', 'title', 'Tony Romo drops intriguing Geno Smith comparison for Steelers’ Mason Rudolph — ‘He is for real’');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Tony_Romo_drops_intriguing_Geno_Smith_comparison_for_Mason_Rudolph_-__He_is_for_real_.webp"></figure><h1>Tony Romo drops intriguing Geno Smith comparison for Steelers’ Mason Rudolph — ‘He is for real’</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-01-15T16:42:59-08:00">January 15th, 4:42pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-01-15T16:42:59-08:00">January 15th, 4:42pm</time><address><a>Jay Postrado</a>Jay is a lifelong motorsports and tennis fan. His need for speed may no longer be on the grid or courts but has stayed with him through writing.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NFL</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Pittsburgh Steelers are trying to climb back into their NFL Playoffs matchup against the Buffalo Bills. A big factor has been Mason Rudolph who has been giving Mike Tomlin’s team the yardage they need. This caught the eye of Tony Romo as the game was going on. He even <a href="https://twitter.com/awfulannouncing/status/1747012225641181438" rel="noopener">dropped an interesting comparison</a> between him and Seattle Seahawks offensive engine Geno Smith, via Awful Announcing.</p><p>“To me, he has developed. It’s an archetype like Geno Smith in Seattle. He is for real, Jim,” Tony Romo said about the Steelers quarterback.</p><p><a href="https://clutchpoints.com/steelers-news-mason-rudolph-reveals-plan-as-pittsburghs-playoff-fate-hangs-in-the-balance" rel="noopener">Mason Rudolph may even surpass</a> the Seahawks star once the Steelers get upset over Josh Allen’s Bills. However, he may need to turn the jets on and clutch up such that they get back up. So far, he has 18 completions on 30 passing attempts. Two of those connected to Diontae Johnson and Calvin Austin III for six points. There is still a lot to improve for the Steelers’ offensive engine. He committed a crucial interception despite throwing for 194 yards.</p><p>But, Rudolph should not only be concerned with his performance or the Smith comparison. The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/steelers-news-joey-porter-jr-leaves-bills-after-dangerous-hit-in-the-back-head" rel="noopener">Steelers are short-handed</a> on defense with Joey Porter Jr. going down early in the game. This means that Allen has free reign over their secondary and he has made the most out of it. On 30 passing attempts, only nine passes were ruled incomplete. This along with three touchdowns and no interceptions made him outgun the Steelers’ quarterback.</p><p>Chances are looking bleak for a Steelers comeback but they are never zero.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Tony Romo drops intriguing Geno Smith comparison for Steelers’ Mason Rudolph — ‘He is for real’

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/mason-rudolph-net-worth');   ga('set', 'title', 'Mason Rudolph’s net worth in 2024');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Mason-Rudolphs-net-worth-in-2024.webp"></figure><h1>Mason Rudolph’s net worth in 2024</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-01-15T11:57:42-08:00">January 15th, 11:57am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-01-15T12:00:06-08:00">January 15th, 12:00pm</time><address><a>Noam Gumerman</a>Noam Gumerman is a current grad student at Davenport University on an athletic scholarship playing Ultimate Frisbee. He grew up in Chapel Hill, NC, which predictably helped develop a deep love of college sports, especially basketball. However, from birth he was indoctrinated by family into a very intense relationship with football, but has recently grown up and developed interests in all major US sports as well as a newfound love for international soccer. When not consuming sports or sports media, Noam is an avid gamer, a topic he has also spent a fair amount of time writing about as well.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Evergreen</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Mason Rudolph has quickly shot up the depth chart for the Pittsburgh Steelers and will be starting their playoff game against the Buffalo Bills. Rudolph began the season as the third option behind second-year player Kenny Pickett and former second-overall pick Mitchell Trubisky. After <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/steelers-news-kenny-pickett-full-participant-pittsburgh-injury-report" rel="noopener">an injury to Pickett</a> and a terrible run of games from Trubisky, including an uninspiring relief performance against the Arizona Cardinals, a terrible game started against the New England Patriots and another loss to the Indianapolis Colts. Then Rudolph stepped in, won the last three games, and helped guide the Steelers to the playoffs. The former Oklahoma State quarterback has taken a roundabout journey to this location. How did he get here? So, what’s Mason Rudolph’s net worth in 2024?</p><h2><b>Mason Rudolph’s College Career</b></h2><p>Mason Rudolph spent four years at Oklahoma State and three years as a full-time starter. Across his entire career, he was 32-10. He is the all-time leader in passing yards, touchdowns, attempts, and completions. He led Oklahoma State to three straight 10-3 seasons as their full-time starter and a bit of a resurgence on the national state. Rudolph is a big, strong quarterback who displayed impressive touch and strength both in the pocket and throwing the deep ball. Rudolph’s favorite deep target, James Washington, went to the Steelers a round earlier than him, too.</p><h2><b>Mason Rudolph’s Pro Football Career and Contract</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/steelers-news-pittsburgh-gm-leaves-door-open-for-mason-rudolph-return.jpg"></figure><p>Mason Rudolph was drafted in the third round of the 2018 NFL Draft to be the backup and then the replacement to Ben Roethlisberger. He sat in the wings for several years, and Roethlisberger finished out his time in the NFL. Rudolph had a couple of shots at the starter role thanks to injuries and the first couple of years of the Steelers’ quarterback search. And the results were mixed. His ten games starting before this season finished 5-4-1. Most of the games he started and played were in the 2019 season when the Steelers were ravaged by injury. The biggest moment that happened in Rudolph’s career before this year was his infamous spat with Myles Garrett that involved <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=swSkNYzqi8Q">Rudolph swinging his helmet at Garrett</a>.</p><p>Rudolph’s rookie deal ran out at the end of last year, and the <a href="https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/pittsburgh-steelers/mason-rudolph-25175/#:~:text=Mason%20Rudolph%20signed%20a%204,average%20annual%20salary%20of%20%24980%2C472.">Steelers re-signed him to a one-year contract</a> for $1 million. By how he finished this year, he has certainly played his way into a new one. Rudolph is more than up for the task of being an excellent backup quarterback in the NFL. <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/steelers-news-kenny-pickett-fires-back-rumors-he-refused-be-qb2-behind-mason-rudolph">However, Kenny Pickett has not yet solidified himself</a> as the franchise quarterback the Steelers seek. And Trubsiky is certainly not the answer either. So, could Rudolph get a second look as the next guy in Pittsburgh? Depending on how the playoffs go, that could definitely be the difference-maker in the front office’s mind. Either as a draft-day trade piece or as the future, Rudolph’s stock is on the rise.</p><h2><b>Mason Rudolph’s Net Worth in 2024</b></h2><p>Mason Rudolph’s <a href="https://www.fresherslive.com/latest/articles/mason-rudolph-net-worth-how-rich-is-he-now-1555190681#google_vignette">net worth in 2024 is estimated</a> to be about $4 million, according to Fresherslive.com. This is proof that even for players who aren’t superstars, life in the NFL is pretty good. Rudolph’s career earnings are just under $7 million. While he has no notable endorsements, that could all change if he becomes the guy in Pittsburgh. Fans in the Steel Cirty are very loyal to their heroes, and Rudolph has the opportunity to become a hero. So, Mason Rudolph’s net worth could change if he has more success.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Mason Rudolph’s net worth in 2024

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/mason-rudolph-ex-girlfriend-eugenie-bouchard');   ga('set', 'title', 'Mason Rudolph’s ex-girlfriend Eugenie Bouchard');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Mason_Rudolph_s_ex-girlfriend_Eugenie_Bouchard_1.webp"></figure><h1>Mason Rudolph’s ex-girlfriend Eugenie Bouchard</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-01-15T11:15:17-08:00">January 15th, 11:15am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-01-15T13:34:25-08:00">January 15th, 1:34pm</time><address><a>Bailey Bassett</a>Bailey Bassett is a sports writer from Denver, Colorado, and he is the SEO and tentpole events writer at ClutchPoints. He has experience covering and writing on high school, collegiate, and professional sports.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Evergreen</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The 2023-24 NFL season has been the year for backup quarterbacks finding success. Players like Gardner Minshew, Tommy DeVito, Tyson Bagent, Joe Flacco, and many more found success after replacing the injured players ahead of them on the depth chart. Mason Rudolph is the last man standing that fits that description, though. Rudolph is the Pittsburgh Steelers’ current starting quarterback. He was originally the team’s third-stringer, but an injury to Kenny Pickett and the poor play of Mitch Trubisky afforded Rudolph another opportunity with the Steelers.</p><p>The quarterback has taken advantage, as Pittsburgh has played their best football of the season with Rudolph leading the way. He has been a spot starter for the team in the past, but he has never played as good as he is right now, and he will have a chance to further shine in the spotlight in Pittsburgh’s Wild Card game. The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/buffalo-bills-bold-predictions-for-super-wild-card-weekend-vs-steelers" rel="noopener">Steelers are playing the</a> Buffalo Bills in the first round of the playoffs, and it has fans intrigued about Rudolph and his personal life. While Rudolph is seemingly single at the moment, he does have a famous ex-girlfriend. Rudolph used to date Eugenie Bouchard, and in this article, we are going to take a closer look at their relationship.</p><h2><b>Mason Rudolph’s ex-girlfriend, Eugenie Bouchard</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Mason_Rudolph_s_ex-girlfriend_Eugenie_Bouchard_2.webp"></figure><p>While Mason Rudolph is a star football player, his ex-girlfriend Eugenie Bouchard is quite that athlete herself. Bouchard is a famous and successful tennis player. She was born in Montreal, Canada, and she represents Canada at the highest level in women’s tennis.</p><p>Bouchard started playing tennis at the young age of five years old, and she seemed destined for stardom from an early age. By age 12, she moved to Florida to train in tennis. Bouchard started playing in junior events by 2005, and she immediately found success. That year, she participated in the tournament Open Super 12 in Auray, France. In 2008, Bouchard won titles in both ITF singles and doubles play.</p><p>Bouchard won the Junior Wimbledon championship in singles in 2012, and she became the first Canadian-born tennis star to ever win Wimbledon, for the junior or professional level. Bouchard really broke onto the scene in 2013, and she was named the 2013 WTA Newcomer of the Year.</p><p>The following season, she was named the WTA Most Improved Player. Bouchard even became the fifth-ranked tennis player in the world in 2014, which was the first time a Canadian ever accomplished that feat. Bouchard continued to have sustained success until 2019 when her play started to regress. She missed 17 months of action with an injury from 2021-22, but she returned to play in August of 2022.</p><p>Overall, Bouchard has a singles record of 297-226. Her doubles record is 66-73, and she has a title in both singles and doubles. Bouchard is currently the 277th-ranked tennis star in the world. She has won over $6,904,000 in prize money.</p><h2><b>Mason Rudolph and Eugenie Bouchard’s relationship</b></h2><p>Mason Rudolph and Eugenie Bouchard <a href="https://www.the-sun.com/sport/6842467/eugenie-bouchard-dating-history/" rel="noopener">started dating</a> in 2020, as the two were spotted together at a bar in Pittsburgh. Rudolph was still fresh into his NFL career, as the Steelers drafted him in the third round of the 2018 NFL Draft.</p><p>The couple made their <a href="https://www.the-sun.com/sport/2344225/eugenie-bouchard-nfl-boyfriend-mason-rudolph/" rel="noopener">relationship public</a> in 2021 when the couple posted their trip to Mexico on Instagram. Rudolph’s Instagram post was a Valentine’s Day tribute.</p><p>Despite the strong start to their relationship, the couple <a href="https://www.tmz.com/2022/03/17/mason-rudolph-and-genie-bouchard-break-up/?adid=social-twa" rel="noopener">broke up in</a> 2022. The reasonings behind the breakup are unknown, but Bouchard has clearly moved on. She is now <a href="https://ca.style.yahoo.com/eugenie-bouchard-relationship-jack-brinkley0cook-163257144.html" rel="noopener">dating Jack Brinkley-Cook.</a></p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Mason Rudolph’s ex-girlfriend Eugenie Bouchard

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He has most recently carried titles as an expert analyst for football and basketball for Bleacher Report and SB Nation.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NFL</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker TJ Watt has been <a href="https://twitter.com/bepryor/status/1744767018878800089" rel="noopener">ruled out</a> of the Wild Card matchup against the Bills this Sunday, per Brooke Pryor at ESPN. Watt suffered a knee injury in the Steelers’ final regular season at Baltimore. The good news for the Steelers, quarterback Mason Rudolph will continue to be their signal caller, getting the start against the Bills.</p><p>While Pittsburgh is currently riding a three-game win streak, the Bills are <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl-power-rankings-post-week-18-bills-win-afc-eagles-jaguars-collapse" rel="noopener">heavy favorites</a> in the contest, especially with the Steelers’ best player on the sideline. Watt isn’t just an All-Pro, he’s the heartbeat of the Steelers. He wreaks havoc on the defensive end, whether it’s getting to the quarterback or applying pressure to force key turnovers and make the field shorter for the offense.</p><p>Rudolph has done a great job, however, at <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/steelers-news-head-coach-mike-tomlin-pittsburgh-win-ravens" rel="noopener">pushing the pace</a> of the Steelers in the past few weeks. There’s a rhythm to Pittsburgh’s scoring that was lacking early in the season. The Steelers may be banged up on the defensive end, but their offense is ready to roll. There’s new life in the Steelers team and much of that has to do with the success of Rudlpoh.</p><p>In three starts this season Rudolph has accounted for 715 yards and three touchdowns, with a 74.3 completion percentage. He’ll be facing a Bills team that likes to throw the ball downfield and put points on the board, so Rudolph is going to have to match that energy. The responsibility for Rudolph rises even higher with less insurance on the defensive end, knowing that Watt won’t be available.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Steelers’ Mason Rudolph starting, TJ Watt out for Wild Card game vs. Bills

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He has covered everything from Major League Baseball to the NFL, UFC, and College Football.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NFL</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Pittsburgh Steelers just finished off their season with a win over the AFC’s number one seed the Baltimore Ravens, albeit without star QB Lamar Jackson who rested for the playoffs.</p><p>Veteran defensive lineman and former Ohio State Buckeye Cameron Heyward had a stark warning for any <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/steelers-news-cam-heywards-serious-message-to-nfl-rivals-amid-playoff-bid-let-us-be-dangerous" rel="noopener">potential Steelers playoff opponents</a> this postseason. The Steelers’ QB position for next season got a surprising <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/steelers-news-why-russell-wilson-pittsburgh-are-a-match-made-in-goddn-heaven-per-chad-johnson" rel="noopener">take from ‘Ocho Cinco,’</a> aka Chad Johnson, in regards to another well known AFC signal caller.</p><p>On Saturday after Pittsburgh’s 17-10 win over backup QB Tyler Huntley and the Ravens, the Steelers’ former backup turned fan favorite shared his plans for Sunday, when the Steelers’ playoff fate will be decided.</p><h2><b>Steelers Sunday Playoff Scenarios </b></h2><p>Coach Mike Tomlin’s Steelers finished 10-7 on the season despite being outscored by their opponents all year. The Steelers scored 304 points this season compared to 324 points scored by their opponents.</p><p>To make the playoffs, Pittsburgh needed a tie game between the Colts and Texans on Saturday night, a game that was tied 14-14 heading into the late stages of the third quarter in Indianapolis.</p><p>The Steelers also needed a Bills loss or a Jaguars loss according to <a href="https://twitter.com/billbarnwell/status/1743792834203779353">a report on X</a> from Bill Barnwell.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Steelers playoff scenarios (no ties edition):</p><p>Bills + Jags both win -&gt; Steelers out<br>Bills win, Jags lose -&gt; Steelers @ Bills<br>Jags win, Bills lose -&gt; Steelers @ Dolphins<br>Both Bills and Jags lose -&gt; Steelers @ Chiefs</p><p>— Bill Barnwell (@billbarnwell) <a href="https://twitter.com/billbarnwell/status/1743792834203779353?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 7, 2024</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><h2><b>Rudolph’s Sunday Plans Revealed</b></h2><p>The ex-Oklahoma State Cowboys star and new Pittsburgh starter Rudolph revealed that he would be watching Sunday’s games as something of a ‘super fan.’</p><p>The Twitter account Steelers Depot revealed the news, quoting Rudolph following his 18-for-20, 152 yard and one touchdown performance against Coach John Harbaugh’s Ravens.</p><p>Rudolph said he might sweeten the pot a bit by drinking ‘a beverage’ during Sunday’s action.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Mason Rudolph: "Yeah, I'm just gonna watch some games tomorrow and, yeah, have a beverage probably and watch it and see what happens." <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Steelers?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Steelers</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NFL?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NFL</a></p><p>— Steelers Depot 7⃣ (@Steelersdepot) <a href="https://twitter.com/Steelersdepot/status/1743806674652303542?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 7, 2024</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>The Jaguars play the Titans on the road on Sunday at 1 p.m. ET. The Bills are scheduled to face the Dolphins at 8:20 p.m. tomorrow night in a clash between two teams that are squarely above the .500 mark (10-6 vs. 11-5).</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

2024 SEASON STATS
PASSING YDS	PASSING TDS	INTERCEPTIONS	POSITION RANK
145.1	0	0	34

2024 SEASON STATS
PASSING YDS	PASSING TDS	INTERCEPTIONS	POSITION RANK
145.1	0	0	34

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