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Apparently you do, it’s TrubiskyWell there’s nothing i put more trust in than anonymous quotes
Apparently you do, it’s TrubiskyWell there’s nothing i put more trust in than anonymous quotes
But these quotes are from "executives"! I mean we could be talking about some of the most respected travel secretaries, team accountants and equipment managers in the league!Well there’s nothing i put more trust in than anonymous quotes
I believe he was mishandled in Chicago. Got his bearings in Buffalo and could be ready to be productive. Not sure that is true, but it sounds goodTVT 0 N S T A said:I bought shares of Mitch in fantasy - not sure why. He doesn't pass the eye test and has nothing indicating greatness, but I had an open roster spot and snatched him up.
The bright side is sitting behind a capable QB, his youth and the fact that he is an upgrade over an aging Roethlisberger. If the Steelers are able to address their pass protection... he certainly is in a better spot than he was with the Bears. This same optimism had me asking for Darnold as a throw-in on a deal last offseason... so, take that how you will!
Another glass of optimism for you and I.I believe he was mishandled in Chicago. Got his bearings in Buffalo and could be ready to be productive. Not sure that is true, but it sounds good
I at least agree with the first part of your statement. The Chicago coaching staff did not game plan to his strengths and tried to get him to do things he just couldn't do. A creative OC can help him succeed to some extent. I am not sure if PItt is the right place but it can't be worse. My thoughts are they signed Trubisky and plan to draft Willis. They can put in the offense for a mobile, athletic QB and let Willis sit for a year to learn it while Trubisky holds down the fort. Whether it works or not is a different issue, but it at least makes sense to me as a direction to go for the Steelers.I believe he was mishandled in Chicago. Got his bearings in Buffalo and could be ready to be productive. Not sure that is true, but it sounds good
MITCHELL TRUBISKY QB, PITTSBURGH STEELERS
Sports Illustrated's Albert Breer reports that $12 million of Mitch Trubisky's two-year $26 million contract is tied to playing time and playoff incentives.
Trubisky begins seeing bonuses at 60% of the playing time. Breer uses this in his column to speculate that Kenny Pickett could be the starter sooner rather than later, as there's major incentive in Trubisky's deal to, well, not play Trubisky. While the Steelers aren't likely to start Pickett if he's just disastrous in camp, this all lines up in a way that suggests if the competition is close, the Steelers have reason to give the nod to the rookie.
SOURCE: Sports Illustrated
May 9, 2022, 3:25 PM ET
DK Pittsburgh Sports' Dale Lolley called Mitchell Trubisky "the clear No. 1 QB" during minicamp.
Mason Rudolph was the backup with rookie Kenny Pickett serving as the No. 3 quarterback. Lolley added, "It could be a glimpse into how things will be once the regular season begins, as well." Trubisky was brought in on a two-year, $26 million contract that is loaded with incentives based on playing time and playoff success. The contract is more than an average backup deal, though it doesn't exude confidence in the former first-round pick. This will be a battle to monitor throughout camp, though it's clear that Trubisky has the inside track to be the Week 1 starter. In a new offense with solid weapons to work with, Trubisky could return QB2 fantasy value for as long as he starts.
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SOURCE: DK Pittsburgh Sports
Jun 7, 2022, 4:12 PM ET
The Athletic's Mark Kaboly writes that the quarterback competition in Pittsburgh "will be more for show than substance" and that Mitch Trubisky has a significant head start.
The drumbeat from multiple beat writers out of Steelers camp is that Trubisky has pulled ahead as the favorite for the job. There's plenty of offseason left, but it at least seems clear at this point that Trubisky will enter training camp as the No. 1. Pittsburgh likely will see him as the safer of the two options if he and Kenny Pickett are the real contenders for the job. Trubisky's incentive-laden contract and history of playing like Mitch Trubisky point to Pickett taking over at some point.
SOURCE: The Athletic
Jun 14, 2022, 2:45 PM ET
“Trubisky's athleticism should mess perfectly with the assortment of play-action and …”
Spell checker still needs a read check follow up.“Trubisky's athleticism should mess perfectly with the assortment of play-action and …”
Freudian oof.
Where a player ends up after the draft makes a huge difference in how they turn out. He landed with one of the worst franchises and head coaches possible. He deserves another turn. Hopefully Fields doesn’t get ruined there.Worst instincts ever. Dude is dumb as a rock.
Agreed. But Pickett, and their apparent strong desire to grab a QB this year, provides enough reason for caution.I think most have checked out on Trubisky and lump him in with the long list of recent 2nd-chance flops like Darnold and Wentz. He's more intriguing to me than those kinds of guys because:
- Pittsburgh coaching staff is elite
- Plenty of weapons and a respectable run game
- Trubisky is a big dude who can run when the passing game isn't working
- Offense may be rejuvenated after propping up the corpse of Big Ben for several years
- Pittsburgh wins games, and winning makes everybody feel better about the quarterback
I'm cautiously optimistic about Trubisky's fantasy output this year.
NBC Sports' Peter King reports Mitch Trubisky has "basically been told" the job is his to lose.
What should also be noted is that King said rookie Kenny Pickett is currently taking third-team reps behind Trubisky and Mason Rudolph. This is prone to remain the same throughout training camp. It looks like the Steelers are choosing to go with the veteran experience for now. Trubisky enters 2022 after having backed up Josh Allen for the Bills last season. Prior to that, he made two playoff appearances with the Bears. Pickett will likely need the combination of poor play by Trubisky and a bad team record to even sniff playing time right now. Trubisky gives the Steelers a dual-threat element at the quarterback position as running has been his known strength.
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SOURCE: NBC Sports
Jul 31, 2022, 12:35 PM ET
Mitch Trubisky completed 15-of-19 passes for 160 yards and a touchdown in Pittsburgh's 19-9 preseason win over Detroit.
Trubisky took two sacks and led three different drives to field goals in a half of play, threading a few passes over the middle and connecting with Steven Sims for the game's lone touchdown. Trubisky certainly didn't do anything to lose the job tonight and should continue to be looked at as the starting quarterback for Pittsburgh, though Mike Tomlin would only coyly say he "might" have a starting quarterback after the game.
Aug 28, 2022, 7:42 PM ET
NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports "all signs certainly point to" Mitchell Trubisky starting in Week 1.
Reports had Kenny Pickett having a slow camp, but the rookie showed well in the preseason. He completed 29-of-36 passes for 261 yards and three scores. Rapoport also noted that it was "a matter of if, not when" Pickett gets his first start. Trubisky will open the year on a short leash. He doesn't project to hold much fantasy value in Week 1 versus the Bengals.
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SOURCE: Ian Rapoport on Twitter
Aug 29, 2022, 2:23 PM ET
Mitch Trubisky completed 21-of-38 attempts for 194 yards and one touchdown in the Steelers' 23-20, Week 1 win over the Bengals.
Trubisky took care of the ball on a day when Joe Burrow threw four interceptions and lost a fumble. Those turnovers allowed the Steelers to win the game, but they also needed two missed game-winning kicks by Evan McPherson before Trubisky was able to lead a game-winning drive of his own. Chris Boswell kicked the game-winner at the end of overtime. Trubisky only rushed three times for nine yards, so he wasn't able to put together a fantasy-relevant performance while playing from ahead in Week 1, despite a healthy 38 passing attempts. He'll be a weak QB2 option at homes against the Patriots in Week 2.
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He'd just throw it 20 yards over his head if he tried. Guy has the worst deep ball in history.
George Pickens is probably open just in case Mitch wants to throw one 18 yards downfield. Just sayin’.
Mitch knows he's not good. Just keep collecting those paychecks. Can't blame him there.
He'd just throw it 20 yards over his head if he tried. Guy has the worst deep ball in history.
George Pickens is probably open just in case Mitch wants to throw one 18 yards downfield. Just sayin’.
No doubt. I traded up for Pickens in my dynasty just on his potential. Willing to wait a year or two for him to really emerge.He'd just throw it 20 yards over his head if he tried. Guy has the worst deep ball in history.
George Pickens is probably open just in case Mitch wants to throw one 18 yards downfield. Just sayin’.
I know. I’m only holding Pickens in the hope Kenny Pickett eventually takes over.
Trubisky has top 10 upside.
#GetOnMyTrain
Trubisky has top 10 upside.
#GetOnMyTrain
This is aging like American cheese in a hot car.
yeah, it's not happening. Bad hot take.
I expect Pickett in by midseason.
Mitch Trubisky completed 20-of-32 passes for 207 yards and zero touchdowns in the Steelers' 29-17, Week 3 loss to the Browns, adding two carries for seven additional yards and a touchdown.
That comes out to 6.5 yards per attempt, a number that would have been far lower had George Pickens not made one of the literal greatest catches in NFL history for 36 yards in the first quarter. Trubisky avoided big mistakes on offense but remained largely allergic to chunk gains and chain-moving completions. With the game on the line in the fourth quarter, Trubisky oversaw three straight three-and-outs. His deep ball had no zip. With 10 days between now and Week 4 against the Jets, it would be the perfect time for the Steelers to make the move to Kenny Pickett, but there has thus far been zero indication they are considering it. If not, Trubisky will continue to be a drag on his pass catchers' fantasy value.
Sep 22, 2022, 11:31 PM ET