Mason Rudolph discusses Pittsburgh QB situation, takes subtle jab at Ben Roethlisberger

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First, we had the QB mentorship drama in Tennessee, where veteran Ryan Tannehill allegedly intended to keep his distance from rookie Malik Willis because he felt threatened by the competition.

That turned out to be a big, ol’ nothingburger.

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickens (8) takes part in a drill with quarterback Mitchell Trubisky (10), Mason Rudolph (2), and Chris Oladokun (5) during the team's OTA practice on May 25, 2022, at the Steelers Practice Facility in Pittsburgh, PA.  (Photo by Brandon Sloter/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Now, we have some QB mentorship issues arising in Pittsburgh, and this time, the issue seems to have been a big, ol’ Roethlisberger.

Mason Rudolph, whom the Steelers drafted in 2018, has played second — and in some cases, third — fiddle to legendary gunslinger Ben Roethlisberger. Now that Roethlisberger has hung up the cleats for good, Rudolph thought 2022 might be his time to shine, especially after the untimely passing of teammate Dwayne Haskins.

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But his team had other ideas and drafted University of Pittsburgh star Kenny Pickett back in April.

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph (2) warms up during the game against the Cleveland Browns and the Pittsburgh Steelers on January 03, 2022 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, PA.  (Photo by Mark Alberti/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Still, despite the arrival of stiff competition, Rudolph says that there’s no rivalry.

"We’re all learning," said Pickett. "I’m learning, and I’m just kind of attacking each day."

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