5 positions Steelers must rebuild from the ground up in 2022

Steelers need to rebuild quarterback

The Steelers quarterback position enters a new era, as former starter Ben Roethlisberger announced his retirement to the team. Roethlisberger had been with the team for 18 seasons, and now for the first time in what feels like forever, the team will have to look for a new face of the franchise. Currently, the team has two quarterbacks on the roster, but neither presents a great option long-term for this team.

Mason Rudolph is the most likely starter of the two, as he has been with the team longer and he has been used as a starter when Roethlisberger was injured in 2019. While he has been a fine backup quarterback, he lacks the traits you want in a starting quarterback such as a strong arm, good decision-making, and above-average mobility.

Dwayne Haskins is the other option, and while many seem to like his potential, he was a bust for the Washington Commanders for a reason. The odds of him sticking as the starter next season seems slim, although not impossible.

It seems more likely the team could add a veteran in free agency or try to draft the next franchise quarterback. The team was all over quarterbacks at the senior bowl, and there are quite a few fits in the draft that make a lot of sense for this team. If the team doesn’t fall in love with any candidate in the draft, there are a slew of free agents and even tradable candidates the team should consider.

No matter who is ultimately the starter, the Steelers quarterback position will be one that’s brand new and rebuilt in 2022. After the decline in play of Roethlisberger and the questions going forward, this position is one that has to be rebuilt sooner rather than later.