This offseason, the Pittsburgh Steelers might find themselves in the midst of the quarterback market.
Renowned signal callers like Russell Wilson and Kirk Cousins will be a better option than Kenny Pickett. But the Steelers want someone to challenge Pickett, not a seasoned player who will push him to the sideline all the time.
However, there could not be any competition at all for other free agent choices like Marcus Mariota and Tyrod Taylor.
One free agent quarterback who could both compete with Pickett but not demand the starting job is veteran Ryan Tannehill.
Bleacher Report’s Maurice Moton argued that the Steelers should re-sign Mason Rudolph and consider adding Tannehill as well.
“Pittsburgh should cut Mitch Trubisky, who struggled in spot starts this past season, re-sign Rudolph and consider signing Ryan Tannehill to push Pickett for the job,” wrote Moton.
In addition to Tannehill, Moton also argued the Steelers could consider signing Jacoby Brissett or Drew Lock.
Tannehill signed a four-year, $118 million contract with the Tennessee Titans ahead of the 2020 season.
How Ryan Tannehill Could Fit With the Steelers
Of the three free agent options Moton mentioned, Tannehill seems to make the most sense.
Tannehill turns 36 in July. That makes him significantly older than Brissett and Lock, but he’s more accomplished in the league. Tannehill has started 151 NFL games, posting an 81-70 record. He’s averaged 7.3 yards per attempt with a 64.3% completion percentage, 216 touchdowns and 115 interceptions.
