Omar Khan, Steelers' executive, expressed faith in QB Kenny Pickett but aims to enhance the position, considering bringing back Mason Rudolph. Khan is excited about the offense under Arthur Smith and the potential impact on Najee Harris. He emphasized the need for competition at QB and the team's high regard for Harris. Khan also mentioned the desire to retain Rudolph, indicating mutual interest. The Steelers' focus is on improving the QB position and aiming for a Super Bowl appearance.
The Steelers appear to be sticking with their QB1 👀 https://t.co/etEP5n1zRl
"Kenny Pickett, keep working on your game. I'm not trying to throw you out with bath water. ... But you should not be the starting quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers at this particular moment in time." —@stephenasmith on Pittsburgh’s QB situation https://t.co/Bwmc5VXany
Seriously, what are the Steelers thinking at QB?
Omar Khan: We want Mason Rudolph back, and I believe he wants to come back. https://t.co/A5eP6vBinH
Omar Khan: We think highly of Najee Harris, no call on fifth-year option yet. https://t.co/EYEgqNQe37
Steelers seemingly married to the “Pickett for sure and Rudolph maybe” plan at quarterback isn’t what people serious about winning do.
Omar Khan says he has "full faith" in Kenny Pickett, but reiterates there will be competition at QB. https://t.co/GJqcigTUco
Omar Khan being asked if he is going to trade for Justin Fields or Kirk Cousins. #Steelers #NFL https://t.co/LEhZ6OHAwi
Omar Khan on the quarterback position and where things stand for Steelers: https://t.co/FwUvtsTCJO
Asked about Mason Rudolph, Omar Khan said “we’ve talked to his representative and he knows we want him back.”
Asked about Mason Rudolph, Omar Khan said “we’ve talked to his representative and we want him back.”
Omar Khan said he’s excited about offense under Arthur Smith but was non commital on how it would affect Najee Harris and the decision whether to pick up his fifth year option in May.
Omar Khan said he felt for Steelers fans who sat at home and watched Chiefs win the Super Bowl. He was among them. “We want everyone else to watch us in the Super Bowl next year.”
Omar Khan just met with local reporters at combine and said he has “full faith” in Kenny Pickett but he wants to improve the position. He also said the Steelers want to bring back Mason Rudolph. Would not comment on trade rumors.
New Steelers QB https://t.co/0Iu6O317FX