NFL speculation: Prospect of Aaron Rodgers joining the Steelers faces a 'deflated' reality check
Sit-u-a-tion Sticky with Steelers' QB Conundrum 🏈🤯
The smoke from the NFL Draft has hardly cleared, and guess what? The Pittsburgh Steelers' QB saga remains puzzling. Whispers of Aaron Rodgers joining forces with the team have echoed throughout the offseason, but a recent statement from Mike Tirico of NBC Sports has stirred the rumor pot.
During a chat on the "Up and Adams Show," Tirico was asked if he expects any more "Sunday Night Football" pre-show meetings with Aaron Rodgers. The broadcasting legend revealed he'd love to see the 41-year-old don a Steelers jersey next season, but admitted his confidence in that happening has taken a nosedive.
"I really, really want Aaron Rodgers in Pittsburgh, but as we inch towards May, my faith in it happening has significantly decreased," says Tirico.
With the Roethlisberger-Rodgers Swap in the Air, Pittsburgh picked up a QB in the NFL Draft... sort of. Ohio State's Will Howard was picked in the sixth round. And yeah, history proves sixth-round QBs can seldom make an immediate impact in the league, yet it's not like starting games is out of reach. The Steelers roster currently houses only Mason Rudolph and Skylar Thompson, but... hold on to your helmets!
With Aaron Rodger's decision yet to drop, the Steelers might need alternate plans. There've been whispers of a potential trade for Kirk Cousins, currently in the Atlanta Falcons lineup. The Falcons seem poised to kick off the new season with Michael Penix Jr., after drafting him in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft.
The clock is ticking, summer is right around the corner, and preseason games are set to commence on July 31. The Hall of Fame Game signals the start of the new season, and who knows? Aaron Rodgers could still be the Steelers starting QB next season.
But you gotta wonder, could Rodgers or Cousins wind up being the Steelers starting QB next season? There's a chance the team sticks with the QBs they've got now too.
Insider Scoop:- The Steelers are reportedly interested in Kirk Cousins as a contingency, should Rodgers talks falter.- In roster strategy style, the Steelers delayed drafting a QB, signaling they banked on Rodgers' arrival.- Rodgers and the Steelers may be engaged in a delicate dance, with the Steelers possibly using their draft strategy as leverage.
Stay tuned, Steeler Nation! The quandary continues, and it's anybody's game. 🏈 Nacional Steelers!
- Regardless of recent rumors, the Pittsburgh Steelers' QB situation remains uncertain, with discussions about Aaron Rodgers still swirling.
- Mike Tirico of NBC Sports expressed his wish to see Rodgers in a Steelers jersey next season, but admitted his confidence in the possibility is declining.
- While the NFL Draft saw the Steelers picking up Ohio State's Will Howard in the sixth round, his chances of making an immediate impact are slim.
- With the Steelers' current roster consisting of only Mason Rudolph and Skylar Thompson, there are whispers of a potential trade for Kirk Cousins from the Atlanta Falcons.
- As the new season approaches, the question of who will be the Steelers' starting QB next season remains unanswered, with both Rodgers and Cousins being speculated.
- Insider reports suggest that the Steelers have shown interest in Kirk Cousins as a contingency plan, should talks with Aaron Rodgers falter.
