Tough competition to Mason Rudolph

Pittsburgh Steelers are giving Mason Rudolph a tough fight with no plans.

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Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph

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always chooses words carefully when facing the media.

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While rookie Kenny Pickett overtook him in rep during training camp,

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Rudolph was dropped as 3d-stringer during the "quarterback competition".

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And the message couldn't be more clear when team selected 2 quarterbacks

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during last spring's draft, as trade rumors swirl.

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Whether they say it with their snap count or through trade talks with other teams,

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the Steelers are making it clear that Rudolph is not a part of their future.

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