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Former NFL GM believes Detroit Lions could soon trade for QB Mason Rudolph


Is it just a matter of time before the Detroit Lions trade for Pittsburgh Steelers QB, Mason Rudolph?

When it comes to the Lions' backup QB situation, there is certainly room for improvement as neither David Blough nor Tim Boyle is worthy of being a No. 2 quarterback in the NFL.

As it stands, Lions' head coach Dan Campbell has said that Blough and Boyle are “neck and neck” in their battle and it is a bit concerning that neither one has stepped up and taken the job.

Former NFL GM believes Detroit Lions could soon trade for QB Mason Rudolph

According to a rumor from Pittsburgh Steelers insideer Andrew Fillippooni, a former NFL GM told him on Aug. 15 that he thinks Mason Rudolph could be traded to the Detroit Lions by the “end of the week.”

Now, it is important to note that a week has passed and a trade has yet to be made but considering the Lions' situation, the speculation that the Lions should trade for Rudolph is still very much alive.

One person who believes this trade could (and should still happen) is Alex Kay of Bleacher Report.

Here is some of what Kay has to say about why the trade would benefit the Lions.

From Bleacher Report:

Rudolph already admitted he was frustrated by the lack of first-team reps he was getting. With his chances of winning the QB1 job rapidly diminishing, the 27-year-old could end up getting shipped off before the regular season kicks off.

The Detroit Lions are generating buzz as a potential landing destination for Rudolph.

Steelers insider Andrew Fillipponi revealed that a former NFL GM predicted the Oklahoma State product will soon end up in the Motor City, a rather logical fit given Detroit’s quarterback situation.

Jared Goff didn’t show anything during his first season with the Lions to give the team a reason to believe he could be the long-term solution under center.

Backups Tim Boyle and David Blough aren’t cut out for much more than holding clipboards, making Rudolph a nice fit as a high-end backup who has the potential to take Goff’s role if the starter struggles again this year.

Pittsburgh won’t be able to get much for Rudolph, but simply getting him off the roster in exchange for a late-Day 3 pick within the next week would be a big win. That would allow the Steelers to pare down their QB competition to just Pickett and Trubisky and free up a roster spot before final cuts are due.

Personally, I believe that the only way the Lions would make this trade is if they still planned to keep David Blough around as the No. 3 quarterback because of his knowledge of the system. It would take Rudolph time to learn the playbook and to head into the regular season with only him and Jared Goff would be a problem if Goff were to get injured early on.

That being said, Rudolph has more upside than either Blough or Boyle and he would certainly be an upgrade when looking at the long-term picture.

W.G. Brady
W.G. Brady
W.G. Brady is a Detroit-based journalist who has been covering the Detroit sports scene for Detroit Sports Nation for several years. He is in his early 30s and has a wealth of experience in the industry. Throughout his career, W.G. has established himself as a respected and knowledgeable journalist known for his in-depth coverage of the teams and athletes in Detroit. With a keen eye for detail and a passion for sports, W.G. has become a go-to source for fans and readers looking for the latest news and analysis on the Detroit sports scene. He has a good reputation in the sports community and is respected for his unbiased coverage of sports events. W.G. is known for his ability to uncover hidden stories and provide unique perspectives on the teams and athletes he covers. He has a good understanding of the city of Detroit and its sports culture, which he uses to inform his reporting and analysis. He continues to be a respected journalist in the Detroit sports industry.
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