There’s poetry in the possibility that the Steelers’ decision to cut a former Bears first-round quarterback Monday could portend their interest in their current one.
By Patrick Finley
There’s poetry in the possibility that the Steelers’ decision to cut a former Bears first-round quarterback Monday could portend their interest in their current one.
Mitch Trubisky’s release on Monday means the Steelers are in the market for a quarterback to push — or replace — Kenny Pickett. That could be Russell Wilson, who’s expected to be released by the Broncos, or maybe Ryan Tannehill, who worked with new Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith in Tennessee. Or it could be Justin Fields, who might have the most intriguing upside of any starting quarterback made available this offseason.
That would first require Bears general manager Ryan Poles to commit to drafting Caleb Williams first overall. There’s little doubt that Williams’ film makes him worthy of the pick, but Poles is in the process of trying to learn more about the USC star off the field. That due diligence is critical and ongoing, with the NFL Scouting Combine set to start in two weeks.
