Steelers fans chanted for third-string quarterback Mason Rudolph to enter last Thursday’s game against the Patriots after Mitchell Trubisky struggled.
Rudolph, who has started 10 games in his career, admitted he heard the chants but it was nothing new for him. He tried not to let these shouts distract him from helping the offense during Pittsburgh’s 21–18 loss to New England.
“I’ve been on both sides of that,” Rudolph said, via 93.7 The Fan. “You really can’t let yourself get caught up in that because you lose focus and it affects your mental state. It’s nice to be liked. We have passionate fans, but you can’t let that enter your mind for a second.”
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When asked if he has a chance to start or play on Saturday vs. the Colts, Rudolph deferred the question by first sharing how grateful he is to be a quarterback in the NFL. He noted he will prepare all week in case he gets called to play come Saturday.
Fans may be bringing out the “Rudolph” chants again this Saturday as Trubisky is set to start against Indinapolis with quarterback Kenny Pickett still recovering from an ankle injury. Rudolph has yet to see any playing action this season.
