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Should the Steelers consider Jordan Love if he slips in the draft?

By Christian Brown

EAST LANSING, MI - AUGUST 31: Jordan Love #10 of the Utah State Aggies throws a second half pass while playing the Michigan State Spartans at Spartan Stadium on August 31, 2018 in East Lansing, Michigan. Michigan State won the game 38-31. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
EAST LANSING, MI - AUGUST 31: Jordan Love #10 of the Utah State Aggies throws a second half pass while playing the Michigan State Spartans at Spartan Stadium on August 31, 2018 in East Lansing, Michigan. Michigan State won the game 38-31. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) /
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CINCINNATI, OH – NOVEMBER 24: Mason Rudolph #2 of the Pittsburgh Steelers watches from the sidelines after being benched in the third quarter of the game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium on November 24, 2019, in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Bobby Ellis/Getty Images)
CINCINNATI, OH – NOVEMBER 24: Mason Rudolph #2 of the Pittsburgh Steelers watches from the sidelines after being benched in the third quarter of the game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium on November 24, 2019, in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Bobby Ellis/Getty Images) /

What would the Steelers do with Mason Rudolph

Since I do believe Jordan Love’s ceiling is higher than Pittsburgh Steelers very own Mason Rudolph, I believe the team should put the team’s future into Love’s hands. Rudolph should have trade value though, so the team should trade the quarterback for additional draft pick compensation.

With that being said, I’ve stated numerous times I believe Mason Rudolph will have a solid NFL career. Nothing has changed in that regard. Rudolph was not the same player he was after being knocked out during their first contest against the Baltimore Ravens during the 2019 season. The tape, and statistics show that Rudolph had a tale of two halves to his season. An article I wrote during last season provides evidence of these things.

Conclusion

While I do not find Jordan Love is worth a first-round selection, I do find he is worth trading for in the second round. After learning the system, and gaining knowledge in the quarterback room, I do believe Jordan Love could develop into the franchise player many believe he can be. I believe Love showcased the player he could become during his second year at Utah State. His ability to run offenses, extend players, and throw power are top-tier entering the draft.

Who knows how productive Jordan Love can be surrounded by players such as JuJu Smith-Schuster, James Conner, James Washington, Eric Ebron, and Diontae Johnson.  Even though the Pittsburgh Steelers are known to be non-assertive during the off-season: Kevin Colbert has started to break this widespread idea.

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I urge Colbert, and the Steelers front office, to continue to rupture this trend. In a matter of weeks, we’ll find out where Love falls. Let’s hope that Pittsburgh sees the advantages of trading up, and drafting the young quarterback prospect.

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