3 positions the Steelers should ignore in 2021 offseason

Quarterbacks Ben Roethlisberger #7 and Mason Rudolph #2of the Pittsburgh Steelers. (Photo by Todd Olszewski/Getty Images)
Quarterbacks Ben Roethlisberger #7 and Mason Rudolph #2of the Pittsburgh Steelers. (Photo by Todd Olszewski/Getty Images)
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Mason Rudolph #2 (C) of the Pittsburgh Steelers Devlin Hodges Ben Roethlisberger (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Quarterback

With Ben Roethlisberger returning for this season as well as the addition of Dwayne Haskins, the team’s quarterback depth chart is likely set for the season. A player like Josh Dobbs could be brought back on a minimum deal to compete in camp, but even then, this group seems like a sure thing going into the offseason. The odds of a significant addition now at quarterback is unlikely.

In terms of a free agent, adding anyone would be a waste. The team is clearly high enough on Mason Rudolph (as they should be given his progression last season) to allow him to be the backup. That means a free agent is competing for a third-string spot which means they likely have little upside in terms of being able to start down the road. Throw in how expensive the quarterback market is and a move there would be pointless.

As for the draft, it would be shocking to see the Steelers acquire an early-round quarterback when the team appears to be set to go all-in on Roethlisberger. While it may be a wise move for the longevity of the position, it does little to help this team compete now. The team will roll into the season with the guys they have now plus a fourth arm for camp (either Dobbs or a similar caliber player). The team has little reason to significantly invest in this group right now.

While the Steelers will have plenty of positions that they will need to invest in this offseason, the three above can be ignored for the most part. Sure, if the value is right for a player at this position, anything can happen, but the team doesn’t have to plan on adding much to these positions above. Frankly, that will be nice to fall back on given the turnover this roster is set to go through.

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