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3 quarterbacks the Steelers should trade for to backup Rudolph

By Tommy Jaggi

MIAMI, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 08: Ryan Fitzpatrick #14 of the Miami Dolphins looks to pass against the Baltimore Ravens during the second quarter at Hard Rock Stadium on September 08, 2019 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
MIAMI, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 08: Ryan Fitzpatrick #14 of the Miami Dolphins looks to pass against the Baltimore Ravens during the second quarter at Hard Rock Stadium on September 08, 2019 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) /
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PHILADELPHIA, PA – AUGUST 22: Josh McCown #18 of the Philadelphia Eagles warms up prior to the preseason game against the Baltimore Ravens at Lincoln Financial Field on August 22, 2019 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA – AUGUST 22: Josh McCown #18 of the Philadelphia Eagles warms up prior to the preseason game against the Baltimore Ravens at Lincoln Financial Field on August 22, 2019 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) /

Josh McCown

Philadelphia Eagles

Speaking of quarterbacks who have been around the block, Josh McCown has about as much backup experience as anyone out there.

McCown was a former third-round pick by the Arizona Cardinals all the way back in 2002 – two years before Ben Roethlisberger even entered the league.

The veteran quarterback is entering his 17th NFL season with his 9th different team. He has only started more than 10 games in a season 3 times, but he knows how to embrace his role as a backup and how to get young guys ready to play.

He has spent his last few seasons aiding in the development of players like Sam Darnold and Carson Wentz. It would be interesting to see if McCown would be up for trade, considering Wentz hasn’t played a full 16-game season since his rookie year in 2016.

Still, it wouldn’t hurt for Pittsburgh to inquire about the long-time veteran, as he could be an asset to Mason Rudolph.

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It will be interesting to see how the Steelers wish to address the quarterback position moving forward. Pittsburgh is likely to make some type of move to add a veteran to their quarterback room. Could one of these three guys be the player they call about?

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