“We Desire to Be”: Mike Tomlin Muses on Steelers Securing the 17th Straight Season as Mason Rudolph Outshines Kenny Pickett

In a Sunday showdown, the Pittsburgh Steelers triumphed 30-23 over the Seattle Seahawks, etching another chapter in Mike Tomlin’s legendary coaching saga. With this win, Tomlin extends his phenomenal streak of 17 seasons without a losing record. The victory not only secures yet another non-losing season for the Steelers but also proves crucial in their survival amidst the cutthroat AFC wild-card race.

Soaring to a 9-7 record, the Steelers now stand on the brink of postseason contention, but the challenge isn’t over yet. As they gear up for the season finale, their fate hangs not only on their performance but also on the outcomes of other important matchups. Amidst the qualification battles, in the post-game press conference, Tomlin shared insights on the hard-fought victory against the Seahawks.

Mike Tomlin is immensely proud of his team!

The Steelers head coach appeared quite content with the performance of his team. He talked about how they’ll continue to work on the momentum and applauded the team for committing crucial plays at important times which became the reason for their victory. Moreover, a reporter asked how Tomlin feels when the Steelers are performing so well on the offensive line, especially when they had been struggling on that front.

Tomlin replied, “Need, you said it. The ‘really need it’ component of it. Smiling at the face of adversity and being our best selves in the most critical circumstances is what we desire to be and the guys displayed that.” The Pittsburgh Steelers embarked on a decisive two-game winning streak. The strategy of the team turning to Mason Rudolph as their quarterback is working quite well for them, setting their mark well for the next stage potentially.

Despite Kenny Pickett’s return to health, evidenced by his questionable listing on the injury report, the Steelers opted to stay the course with Rudolph at the helm. Moreover, he even outshined his predecessor in the recent game, depicting why the team’s confidence in him is utterly valid.

Mason Rudolph may replace Kenny Pickett in upcoming clashes as well

In the Steelers’ second consecutive week with Mason Rudolph as the quarterback, an iconic offensive surge unfolded, culminating in a season-high 468 yards. This impressive total encompassed a formidable ground game, with running backs Najee Harris and Jaylen Warren. This further combined for 202 rushing yards and three touchdowns. Rudolph, orchestrating the aerial maneuvers, completed 18 of 24 passes for 274 yards.

Notably, this outing marked Rudolph’s second straight game with 250+ passing yards, emphasizing his adeptness as a quarterback. In a comparative context, Rudolph’s proficiency in achieving this milestone stands out. He boasts a perfect record of 2-of-2 starts in contrast to Kenny Pickett’s 1-of-12 starts with similar passing yard benchmarks this season.

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So, for that reason, the Steelers might want to test out Rudolph as their shot-caller for a bit more time. Now only time will tell whether Kenny Pickett will be getting back on the field this season or will the Steelers continue with Rudolph as their QB. What are your thoughts about this? Tell us in the comments section.

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