Browns DT Sheldon Richardson Throws Shade at Mason Rudolph After Week 12 Benching
By Scott Rogust
A lot can happen in a week. In Week 11, Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph was victimized by his own helmet at the hands of Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett. On Sunday, Rudolph was benched midway through the team's game against the winless Cincinnati Bengals in favor of Devlin Hodges.
Week 13 will feature the rematch between the Browns and Steelers, but Rudolph's status is a huge question mark. Browns defensive tackle Sheldon Richardson couldn't help but take a shot at his counterpart, saying he "hopes he plays" next week.
Browns' Sheldon Richardson hopes Mason Rudolph starts Week 13: 'You see him last game?' https://t.co/AjU5K1SekQ pic.twitter.com/TvBW7NXF5r
— theScore (@theScore) November 24, 2019
"Did you see him last game?" Richardson asked. And yes, those were indeed shots fired.
In the aforementioned first meeting between the Browns and Steelers, Rudolph threw for 221 yards, one touchdown, and a staggering four interceptions.
Four interceptions, smashed in the head with a helmet, fined $50K, accused of a racial slur and now pulled against the 0-10 Bengals. It's going to be very difficult for Mason Rudolph to get over these past 10 days.
— Mark Kaboly (@MarkKaboly) November 24, 2019
When facing the lowly Bengals on Sunday afternoon, Rudolph completed 8-of-16 passes for just 85 yards and an interception. Head coach Mike Tomlin pulled the second-year signal caller out of the game in favor of Hodges, who made an immediate impact with a 79-yard touchdown pass, resulting in the team's 16-10 win.
With the Browns on a three-game winning streak after their win against the Miami Dolphins, Richardson definitely believes Rudolph being on the field gives them the best chance to make it four in a row.