Mike Tomlin doesn't have a quarterback debate on his hands — not yet. But he might in another week, and it all depends on the player who was abruptly benched two weeks ago after a halftime locker room incident.
With so much attention being focused on concussion protocol since the injury sustained by Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, the Steelers might exercise caution and not play Kenny Pickett on Sunday night in Miami — especially with a prime-time national audience scrutinizing their decision during Tagovailoa's return.
That means Mitch Trubisky, who had his best showing in a Steelers uniform when he replaced Pickett in the third quarter of the 20-18 victory against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, would start against the Dolphins (3-3). It also means Mason Rudolph, who has been inactive for the first six games of the season, would be the backup quarterback.
