You may have heard that the have a quarterback quandary on their hands. Rest a sured that the Steelers' quarterback situation will be one of the most talked about storylines of the offseason, and for good reason.What the Steelers ultimately choose to do at quarterback will undoubtedly alter the direction of the franchise. They could continue to go with , turn to a proven veteran as a bridge QB or completely change course with either a rookie or a Taylor Chorney Men Jersey promising free agent or trade acquisition.So, what will the Steelers do? In an attempt to find out, here's my rankings of Pittsburgh's top-five options at quarterback with free agency looming.This might not make some Steelers fans happy. He hasn't emphatically made his case to be long-term succe sor. But as we'll explain below, much of that hasn't been his fault. Pickett started his career with an offensive coordinator who was relieved of his duties during the 2023 season. It's no coincidence that Pickett's best game last season occurred immediately following the OC shakeup. Pickett continued to play well the following week before an injury ultimately ended his season.Injuries have also hindered Pickett's development. He mi sed two games his rookie season after entering the league's concu sion protocol. An ankle injury last season contributed to Pickett's season ending after 12 games.Offensive coordinator and injury i sues have hurt Pickett's growth, but he Steelers po sibly trying to turn him into a game manager has, too. Pickett threw a lot of picks early on as a rookie, and substantially improved in that area shortly thereafter. But his production also decreased; he's had just one game with multiple touchdown pa ses and his only 300-yard pa sing performance occurred during his first career start in Buffalo. Part of new OC Arthur Smith's task is to help Pickett find the balance between playmaker and game manager. Pickett has the ability to be a playmaker; he's done that on occasion for the Steelers and routinely did so during his NHL Columbus Blue Jackets Kids Jersey final year at Pitt. Smith has to help him rediscover that magic. At the same time, Smith also has to help Pickett understand his limitations when it comes to taking risks both as a pa ser and a runner. I'm confident that Smith can do both.If we just went off of proven talent, Fields is the top option. Like Pickett, Fields is a former first-round pick who has yet to realize his full potential. Also like Pickett, Fields has also been hindered by things outside of his control, like a subpar offensive line and and an underwhelming supporting cast.Fields has had his moments in Chicago despite those obstacles. In 2022, Fields recorded the second-most rushing yards (1,143) in history by a quarterback in a season. He also led the with a 7.1 yards-per-carry average. Last season, Fields set career-highs in pa sing yards and completion percentage. He also threw a career-low nine interceptions. One would think that Fields would have more succe s in Pittsburgh. The Steelers' offensive line is still a work in progre s, but it's better than the one that is currently in Chicago. He'd also have upgrades at running back and at receiver.Cost is the biggest obstacle here. Pittsburgh would likely have to trade multiple future draft picks (including a second-round pick) to get Fields, who is still under contract. Fields will also be in line for a new deal either next offseason or in 2026, depending on his fifth-year option.Fields' arrival in Pittsburgh would also mean the end of Pickett's time in the Steel City. If the Steelers made this scenario a reality, they'd have to be willing to part ways with a quarterback whose potential is still unknown. Rudolph is this high on my list despite reports stating that he wants a fresh start. If that's the case, it would he hard to blame the former third-rounder, who probably doesn't feel that he would actually get a chance to compete for the starting job should be return to Pittsburgh.If he does return and is given a chance to win the job, Rudolph would have a least a puncher's chance at being the Steelers' new starting quarterback.Rudolph provided the Steelers' best quarterback play last season, good enough that he remained in the starting lineup after Pickett was cleared to return from injury. He completed a whopping 74.3% of his pa ses Scott Harrington Men Jersey in helping lead the Steelers to three straight wins that led to a playoff berth. During that span, the Steelers offense recorded its only two games that produced at least 30 points. Other than a bad pick in the red zone, Rudolph was solid in Pittsburgh's playoff lo s to Buffalo. He threw two touchdowns and led a spirited comeback attempt that ultimately fell short.Rudolph isn't terribly mobile, but he's capable of making plays with his legs if he has to. More so, Rudolph has the respect of the Steelers locker room. He quickly took command of Pittsburgh's huddle when he was called into action last season.At 29, Rudolph should be entering the prime of his career. He would also be an affordable option and would allow the Steelers to spend their money on other positions, at least for the time being. Pick Six Newsletter Crafted By The Best NFL Experts Get the day's big stories + fun stuff you love like mock drafts, picks and power rankings. I agree to receive the "Pick Six Newsletter" and marketing communications, updates, special offers (including partner offers), and other information from CBS Sports and the Paramount family of companies. By pre sing sign up, I confirm that I have read and agree to the and acknowledge Paramount's . Please check the opt-in box to acknowledge that you would like to subscribe. Thanks for signing up! Keep an eye on your inbox. Sorry! There was an error proce sing your subscription. This makes sense on several fronts. For one, Tannehill would be relatively affordable. He would also be good competition for Pickett. Tannehill knows Smith's offense; he had his two best seasons as a pro with Smith serving as his OC with thein 2019-20.Injuries are a concern with Tannehill, though. He dealt with ankle injuries each of his last two seasons in Nashville, the second one opening the door for rookie to take his job. He did play well when he re-entered the starting lineup late in the year. During his final three games, Tannehill completed nearly 71% of his pa ses despite getting sacked 13 times. He threw a pair of touchdowns in helping the Titans defeat the in his final game in Nashville.Tannehill lacks mobility, which is something Tomlin covets in his starting quarterback. But he is an experienced, accurate quarterback who is more than OK with working inside a run-first offense. Unlike Fields, adding Tannehill to the roster wouldn't mean parting ways with Pickett. Tannehill would surely understand that he is coming to Pittsburgh to compete with Pickett. And while he would likely be disappointed if he were to lose out to Pickett, Tannehill would be an excellent backup who could help Pickett grow.The Tulane signal-caller shared that , so it's clear that the Steelers have an interest in the quarterbacks who will be available in the draft. Based off of what Pratt said, the meeting went well between himself and the Steelers coach. has Nick Foligno Kids Jersey tabbed Pratt as the seventh-best quarterback and 73rd best player in the upcoming draft. Pratt's projected Alexandre Texier Jersey draft stock is good in that the Steelers won't have to use a first-round (or po sibly even a second-round pick) to acquire him. They could fill other needs first before adding to their QB room. At 6-foot-3 and 220 pounds, Pratt has the prototypical quarterback build. He threw 90 touchdowns against just 26 picks at Tulane that included 49 touchdowns against just 10 picks during his final two seasons. Pratt's biggest area of growth in college was his improvement with his accuracy.Pratt is a winner. He led Tulane to a 12-2 record in 2022 that included a Cotton Bowl win over Heisman winner Caleb Williams and USC. While that wasn't his best game from a pa sing standpoint, Pratt made up for it by rushing for 83 yards on 15 carries. Pratt also threw the game-winning touchdown pa s with just nine seconds left in the game.Steelers fans will probably love watching one of . His arm may not be the strongest, but that didn't stop him from throwing a considerable number of deep balls in college. Pratt's affinity for throwing the deep pa s would be a welcomed sight in Pittsburgh, as the Steelers haven't been shy in recent years about their desire to open up the offense. Pratt's biggest weakne ses are largely technical. For example, Pro Football Network has questioned his arm strength and field vision. Both of those i sues, among others, can be worked on at the next level. Starting a rookie is a risky busine s, though, although Roethlisberger made it look easy 20 years ago. It's hard to fathom Pratt or any rookie starting for the Steelers in 2024. But it's definitely feasible to think that Pittsburgh will draft either Pratt or another quarterback during the draft. A rookie would provide fresh competition for Pickett while giving the Steelers another young option at the most importation position in sports.