Did the Steelers throw Mason Rudolph under the bus by signing Trubisky?

Comparing the Steelers Quarterbacks

With all the hype surrounding Trubisky’s signing, it makes someone think the Steelers scored a great coup by signing him. Now, if you ask some people, well, what if the Steelers had traded for Garoppolo? You get an answer like he is a glorified version of Rudolph. Hmm, interesting; he did lead the 49ers within one game of the Superbowl.

Now that said, when you compare his best statistical season, it is no better than Mason Rudolph’s season. So yes, that is a valid argument for not wanting to trade for Garoppolo. Yet somehow, Trubisky fits the bill and has earned the right to assume the starter position?

According to Chris Adamski of the Tribune Live, perhaps you might want to reconsider that notion. Comparing Trubisky and Rudolph on a per-start basis over their careers, Rudolph has an average of 208.1 yards passing, 60.7% completion percentage, 1.3 touchdowns, 1.0 interceptions, a 79.2 passing rating, 6.25 rushing yards per attempt, and a .550 winning percentage.

Would you think Trubisky would have much better stats? Well no! Trubisky, under the same criteria, passed 212.2 yards per game, 64.1% completion percentage, 1.3 touchdowns, .07 interceptions, 87.2 ratings, 6.73 yards per attempt, .5 fumbles per game, and a .580 winning percentage.