You may have heard that the have a quarterback quandary on their hands. Rest a sured that the Steelers' quarterback situation will be one of the most talked about storylines of the offseason, and for good reason.What the Steelers ultimately choose to do at quarterback will undoubtedly alter the direction of the franchise. They could continue to go with , turn to a proven veteran as a bridge QB or completely change course with either a rookie or a promising free agent or trade acquisition.So, what will the Steelers do? In an attempt to find out, here's my rankings of Pittsburgh's top-five options at quarterback with free agency looming.This might not make some Steelers fans happy. He hasn't emphatically made his case to be long-term succe sor. But as we'll explain below, much of that hasn't been his fault. Pickett started his career with an offensive coordinator who was relieved of his duties during the 2023 season. It's no coincidence that Pickett's best game last season occurred immediately following the OC shakeup. Pickett continued to play well the following week before an injury Benson Mayowa Jersey ultimately ended his season.Injuries have also hindered Pickett's development. He mi sed two games his rookie season after entering the league's concu sion protocol. An ankle injury last season contributed to Pickett's season ending after 12 games.Offensive coordinator and injury i sues have hurt Pickett's growth, but he Steelers po sibly trying to turn him into a game manager has, too. Pickett threw a lot of picks early on as a rookie, and substantially improved in that area shortly thereafter. But his production also decreased; he's had just one game with multiple touchdown pa ses and his only 300-yard pa sing performance occurred during his first career start in Buffalo. Part of new OC Arthur Smith's task is to help Pickett find the balance between playmaker and game manager. Pickett has the ability to be a playmaker; he's done that on occasion for the Steelers and routinely did so during his final year at Pitt. Smith has to help him rediscover that magic. At the same time, Smith also has to help Pickett understand his limitations when it comes to taking risks both as a pa ser and a runner. I'm confident that Smith can do both.If we just C.J. Prosise Jersey went off of proven talent, Fields is the top option. Like Pickett, Fields is a former first-round pick who has yet to realize his full potential. Also like Pickett, Fields has also been hindered by things outside of his control, like a subpar offensive line and and an underwhelming supporting cast.Fields has had his moments in Chicago despite those obstacles. In 2022, Fields recorded the second-most rushing yards (1,143) in history by a quarterback in a season. He also led the with a 7.1 yards-per-carry average. Last season, Fields set career-highs in pa sing yards and completion percentage. He also threw a career-low nine interceptions. One would think that Fields would have more succe s in Pittsburgh. The Steelers' offensive line is still a work in progre s, but it's better than the one that is currently in Chicago. He'd also have upgrades at running back and at receiver.Cost is the biggest obstacle here. Pittsburgh would likely have to trade multiple future draft picks (including a second-round pick) to get Fields, who is still under contract. Fields will also be in line for a new deal either next offseason or in 2026, depending on his fifth-year option.Fields' arrival in Pittsburgh would also mean the end of Pickett's time in the Steel City. If the Steelers made this scenario a reality, they'd have to be willing to part ways with a quarterback whose potential is still unknown. Rudolph is this high on my list despite reports stating that he wants a fresh start. If that's the case, it would he hard to blame the former third-rounder, who probabl
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