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coach Mike Tomlin turned back to rookie Devlin "Duck" Hodges as his starting quarterback with seemingly little public conviction this week, although the move was well received Austen Williams Jersey throughout the organization, sources said. propensity for turnovers was undermining the team's chances to win, and the staff hopes that Hodges's ability to scramble and make plays opens up an offense that has been stifled for much of the season. Injuries to running back and receiver have complicated Erick Fedde Jersey matters, and Hodges' improvisational skills may be at a premium as the Steelers play critical games against the and the next two weeks.Some within the organization were surprised that Tomlin did not stick with Hodges longer after he won a game in relief of Rudolph earlier this season; both quarterbacks were rushed into duty due to season-ending elbow injury. Hodges brings a different energy to the huddle and plays with a carefree confidence that immediately endeared the undrafted Joaquin Benoit Jersey free agent to coaches and teammates. However, there are some concerns Ryan Zimmerman Jersey about Hodges' ability to push the ball down field (Rudolph has a much bigger arm), especially with winter upon us and the wind and cold a real factor in the AFC North. Arm strength was not one of the strong suits in his scouting report, and could be a limiting factor for the undrafted free agent. Otherwise, Hodges's skillset has earned some comparisons to within the Steelers organization; Minshew had a strong Patrick Corbin Jersey half-season of work for the as a rookie sixth-round pick before veteran was given the staring job back after returning from injury.