Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin made the controversial decision to go with the hot hand of Mason Rudolph at quarterback over his former first-round pick Kenny Pickett against the Buffalo Bills in the Wild Card Monday.
Tomlin is regretting it. And the fans are angry at him for it.
Rudolph led the team back into playoff contention while Pickett was dealing with an injury. Rudolph had a better quarterback rating for the season than Pickett had after Week 18. Tomlin made a tough choice to give the starting job to Rudolph.
Rudolph looked awful in the first half against the Bills.
The Steelers trailed the Bills 21-0 midway through the second quarter. Rudolph went 5/11 for 82 yards and a costly interception through the Steelers’ first four drives.
Pittsburgh Steelers fans call for QB change
Steelers fans are upset with Tomlin for staying with Rudolph in the first half of what could quickly become a blowout. Here are the best takes of fans calling for Pickett.
PLAY KENNY PICKETT WHAT DO WE HAVE TO LOSE
— Fields 2 Freiermuth SZN (@Gaige_Rage) January 15, 2024
You need to put in Kenny Pickett
— Marty Mush (@martymush) January 15, 2024
I speak for all steeler fans when I say this,
Put Kenny Pickett in the game. pic.twitter.com/OmX1CJNM06
— Ethan (not active till the draft.) (@DIONTAEBURG) January 15, 2024
I know Rudolph did well but Tomlin not starting the best QB on the roster was a choice. It’s the playoffs, man.
— Adam (@adamg1224) January 15, 2024
Mike Tomlin is one of the worst coaches in the entire league, how do you start Rudolph the rest of the season because he “plays on schedule” you already know what you have in Rudolph and if you’re thinking about drafting another qb, you gotta give Pickett a shot even tho he’s bad
— Stoolman (@ST00LMAN) January 15, 2024
Time for Kenny Pickett to come back and win this game for us.
— 𝐑 𝐀 𝐂 𝐇 𝐀 𝐋 (@rach_elizabethh) January 15, 2024
Are we going to Kenny Pickett in the second half, Tomlin?
You truly have nothing lose.
— Jo3yy (@BlitzzBurrgh) January 15, 2024
Tomlin should be fired if he leaves Rudolph in this game
— Ben Goodwin (@BGinge8) January 15, 2024
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2 Comments
Not a single Steelers fan is upset dude. Guess there’s not enough time to do your research if you’re writing during the game.
KLD. Steeler fans are glad that Pickett is on the bench. He’s not an NFL quality quarterback. Been a fan since 1970