3 things the return of Josh Dobbs could mean for the Steelers

The quarterback room for the Pittsburgh Steelers is getting a little crowded. After getting Ben Roethlisberger a new contract, the Steelers brought in former first-round pick Dwayne Haskins to try and salvage his career. Now Pittsburgh has brought back Josh Dobbs on a one-year contract giving the Steelers four quarterbacks under contract.

Here are three things the addition of Dobbs could mean for the Steelers.

Quarterback no longer a priority in the draft

Evan Habeeb-USA TODAY Sports

This isn't to say if one of the big five quarterbacks falls to the Steelers in the first round they won't pull the trigger. This is still a possibility if teams make a run on the top running backs. But with Dobbs in the fold, a mid-round quarterback like Kyle Trask seems highly unlikely with the other needs on the team.

No one is betting on Haskins

Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

I am all about a good redemption story. But the signing of Dobbs isn't exactly a vote of confidence for Dwayne Haskins who is looking to get his career back on track. Having four quarterbacks in camp isn't a big deal but this puts pressure on Haskins that an UDFA wouldn't.

Does this matter to Mason Rudolph?

(AP Photo/Ron Schwane)

Dobbs has a strong group of fans who think he is a better option as Roethlisberger's backup over Mason Rudolph. There's no denying Dobbs is a better athlete and so it does warrant watching which backup is more at ease in the new offense.

1

1