The Steelers have re-upped quarterback Josh Dobbs, per an announcement from his agent. The quarterback will return on a one-year deal, giving him a chance to backstop Ben Roethlisberger in 2021.
Dobbs, 26, spent the first two-plus seasons of his career with the Steelers, including a 2018 campaign where he completed six of his 12 pass attempts for 43 yards and one pick in five games. In the fall of 2019, he was shipped to the Jaguars for a 2020 fifth-rounder. At the time, he was a candidate to take over for injured Jaguars quarterback Nick Foles. Instead, Gardner Minshew ran away with the gig and turned in a surprisingly strong rookie season. Dobbs never got into a game with Jacksonville, but he did get to return to the Steelers as a waiver wire pickup last fall.
Despite having two stints with the Steelers over multiple seasons, Dobbs has only attempted a grand total of 17 passes in the NFL. His spot on the Week 1 roster is far from guaranteed, especially given the presence of Dwayne Haskins and Mason Rudolph.
I honestly think this is as much as an associate “coach” as it is to be a backup QB. Definitely can see him taking the Byron Leftwich career path
Unless he decides to use his Aerospace Engineering degree. He already interned at NASA so has the ability for that too. Depends upon how much money he could make in coaching as opposed to working as an Engineer.
The hours will probably be better as an engineer.
Ya never know! One of my kids is an engineer. Depending on the project, can have some crazy hours. Especially if testing different components.
Dobbs seems extremely mature and a good locker room presence, but his ability on the field definitely does not warrant a roster spot on a cap stretched team that already has a backup. He’s very questionable as a backup, but I do think he’d interesting to see as a coaching intern or assistant. I hate to say it about someone so easy to root for, but I just don’t see him as a competent backup.