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Mike Tomlin And Steelers Checking Out Every Top QB Prospect

By Lawrence Fernandez March 24, 2022

Head coach Mike Tomlin of the Pittsburgh Steelers looks on during pregame warm-ups prior to the game against the Baltimore Ravens at Heinz Field on December 05, 2021 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
(Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images)

 

The Pittsburgh Steelers have been lucky at quarterback for the longest time.

Ben Roethlisberger always found a way to play despite his mounting injuries.

The team also got a bonus when he chose to return for one more year after his longtime center Maurkice Pouncey retired at the end of their 2020 campaign.

But after 18 seasons, Roethlisberger knew and felt that it was time to move on.

Unfortunately, his retirement left a huge void on the Steelers’ depth chart because they had no solid succession plan at quarterback.

Mason Rudolph and Dwayne Haskins were the remaining play-callers on the roster, leaving head coach Mike Tomlin unimpressed.

Yet even if they signed Mitchell Trubisky to a two-year deal, the Steelers continue their search for Roethlisberger’s rightful successor, as NFL Network’s Aditi Kinkhabwala reported.

It’s QB Week! Monday, #Steelers coach Mike Tomlin snuck in a quick look at #Pitt QB Kenny Pickett’s Pro Day. Tuesday, he was at #Liberty to watch Malik Willis. Wednesday, it was #OleMiss and Matt Corrall and now today, he should be on the field at #Cincy for Desmond Ridder. https://t.co/nTG3UmDB36

— Aditi Kinkhabwala (@AKinkhabwala) March 24, 2022

Kinkhabwala said, “It’s QB Week! Monday, #Steelers coach Mike Tomlin snuck in a quick look at #Pitt QB Kenny Pickett’s Pro Day. Tuesday, he was at #Liberty to watch Malik Willis. Wednesday, it was #OleMiss and Matt Corral and now today, he should be on the field at #Cincy for Desmond Ridder.”

The Steelers own the 20th pick in the 2022 NFL Draft and they will likely use it to draft a quarterback or an offensive lineman.

Therefore, going to the Pro Days of these collegiate play-callers will help them make a sound decision once they are on the clock.

 

Who Will The Steelers Pick?

Realistically, Pickett and Willis might be gone by the time Pittsburgh selects.

Given as well that the Steelers have a potent backfield threat in Najee Harris, they might go for a traditional pocket passer than a mobile quarterback.

If that’s the case, Corral could be the Steelers’ likely target.

He could take over from Trubisky sooner than later if he turned out to be the perfect fit.

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Filed Under: NFL, Pittsburgh Steelers Rumors And News (Updated Daily) Tagged With: Pittsburgh Steelers

About Lawrence Fernandez

Lawrence Andrew Fernandez is a sports journalist from the Philippines. A journalism graduate, he chose sports writing to stay close to the action. Aside from the NFL, he also follows the NBA and MLB. He also delves into mobile games during his free time.

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