Ryan Theoretically, Tannehill would make a perfect veteran presence in Pittsburgh. While Pickett enjoyed his greatest professional success in Tennessee under Smith’s offensive coordinator ship, he may offer the kind of competition the Steelers desire to attempt to push Pickett.
Tannehill had his best seasons as a starting quarterback in 2019 and 2020, when he helped the Titans finish in the top 10 in scoring offense and earn two playoff berths. The Titans offense, including Tannehill, suffered a significant setback when Smith departed after the 2020 season to take a position as head coach of the Falcons.
Given that Mitch Trubisky is almost definitely going to be a salary cap player and that Rudolph is set to become a free agent
Tannehill, a former starter with the Tennessee Titans, is that veteran.
The Steelers need to figure out how to get more production out of their quarterbacks regardless of the offensive coordinator if they hope to be more than a nine- or 10-win team that is eliminated in the first round of the playoffs. Pickett is currently in the midst of a make-or-break season with the club after failing to make the progress they had hoped for in year two.
They have many of the offensive components needed to form what should be a potent team. Strong running back tandem Najee Harris and Jaylen Warren are complemented by a skilled, if erratic, bunch of pass catchers in the form of George Pickens, Diontae Johnson, and tight end Pat Friermuth. Additionally, their offensive line significantly improved when
