{"id":305,"date":"2025-04-26T00:56:09","date_gmt":"2025-04-26T00:56:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/305\/"},"modified":"2025-04-26T00:56:09","modified_gmt":"2025-04-26T00:56:09","slug":"looks-like-a-winning-recipe-to-me-former-steelers-dl-breiden-fehoko-confident-in-mason-rudolph","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/305\/","title":{"rendered":"‘Looks Like A Winning Recipe To Me:’ Former Steelers DL Breiden Fehoko Confident In Mason Rudolph"},"content":{"rendered":"

\u201cWhen I think back to playing against Mason Rudolph at Oklahoma St., he was one of the best at throwing go-balls, especially to James Washington (deep threat),\u201d Fehoko wrote Friday on Twitter.<\/a> \u201cNow, he\u2019s got two deep-ball guys (Elite ones at that). Looks like a winning recipe to me. Just sayin\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n

When I think back to playing against Mason Rudolph at Oklahoma St. he was one of the best at throwing go balls especially to James Washington (deep threat). Now he\u2019s got two deep ball guys (Elite ones at that). Looks like a winning recipe to me. Just sayin\u2026.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Breiden Fehoko (@BreidenFehoko) April 25, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n

It\u2019s true that Rudolph did have success throwing the ball downfield in college. That was one of his greatest strengths.<\/a> While at Texas Tech, Fehoko faced Rudolph twice in college. Both games certainly back up his point.<\/p>\n

The first game came in 2015, with Oklahoma State beating Texas Tech, 70-53. Yes, they were playing football, not basketball. Rudolph was impressive, completing 21-of-35 passes for 285 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception.<\/p>\n

The second game was also a track meet in pads. Oklahoma State won again, 45-44. A much closer game, with Rudolph posting an even better performance. This time, he completed 20-of-28 passes for 395 yards, two touchdowns, and zero interceptions. Rudolph was a little cleaner and more polished, with his deep ball taking center stage again.<\/p>\n

Looking at those games, it\u2019s understandable why Fehoko would feel good about rolling with Rudolph.<\/p>\n

However, it\u2019s important to note that those games those games were played almost a decade ago. Rudolph has seven years of NFL experience under his belt now. He\u2019s shown what level of player he is<\/a> in the league. While he\u2019s flashed at times, he hasn\u2019t been a consistent starter.<\/p>\n

George Pickens and DK Metcalf are two of the best deep threats in the NFL. Their skill sets will fit well with Rudolph, if Pickens isn\u2019t traded.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s nice that Fehoko has confidence in Rudolph, but what is the team\u2019s ceiling with Rudolph starting? Another first-round playoff exit? Would the Steelers even make the postseason? Rudolph is likely more suited to be a backup. If the Steelers had a ton of confidence in him as their starter, they probably wouldn\u2019t be as interested in Rodgers<\/a> as they are. Rudolph is a fine player, but not a high-level starter.<\/p>\n