The Steelers are one of the few QB-needy teams remaining, but don’t expect them to pursue the most talented option that’s still on the market. Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports (via Twitter) that the Steelers are not interested in acquiring Deshaun Watson.
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With Ben Roethlisberger now out of the picture, the Steelers are clearly on the lookout for their next signal-caller (with apologies to Mason Rudolph). There’s a variety of reasons why the organization may be crossing Watson off their list. Of course, there’s the QB’s ongoing legal issues, and while there should be come clarity on his immediate NFL future when he appears before a grand jury Friday, a suspension is likely coming (regardless of an indictment). His uncertain playing status could be important to a Steelers squad that may be looking to return to the postseason. The organization could also be scared off by Houston’s asking price, which continues to be three first-round picks and more assets.
So if not Watson, who could the Steelers pursue? We heard recently the the team was targeting Jameis Winston, Teddy Bridgewater and Mitchell Trubisky, and the organization has also been connected to Liberty QB Malik Willis. The front office could ultimately decide to pair a rookie quarterback with a veteran.
There’s also Rudolph, who the organization has continually praised via the media. The former third-round pick had some success as a starter in 2019, guiding the Steelers to a 5-3 record while tossing 13 touchdowns vs. nine interceptions. The team will also be placing a restricted free agent tag on QB Dwayne Haskins, who could also end up competing for the starting nod.
I agree that the Steelers, especially after all they went through with Antonio Brown, aren’t going anywhere near Watson under any circumstances. However, Gerry Dulac is one of the last people whose word I would take on that; he seems to be wrong a lot more often than right lately.
They’ve spent enough time worrying about their QB committing sex crimes.
Grow the F up. He was NEVER found guilty and sure as hell never had 22 women accuse him either. Dumbass
I think the naivety in your statement shows who needs to grow the “F” up.
LOL he was never found guilty is a way worse defense than “he never did it” and it also assumes that Pittsburgh did need to worry about quarterback sex crimes, if anyone says grow the f up that person is what’s wrong with america
Umm what? You have to he trolling.
The NFL didn’t suspend a hall of fame QB several games for funsies.
@koz125 By your logic Kobe was never found guilty so he was completely innocent too
In other news, water is still wet.
You can’t prove that.
Sign Bridgewater.
Draft one of Pickett, Willis or Ridder.
Trade for Gardner Minshew.
Sign Bridgewater and hold until next draft to trade up for Bryce Young