Suggestion from Mike Florio to Aaron Rodgers offered.
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Aaron Rodgers: Should He Delay Signing with Steelers Until After the Schedule Reveal?
Future NFL Hall of Famer, Aaron Rodgers, is in no hurry to ink a deal with a new team for the 2025-26 season. As speculations swirl, sports pundit Mike Florio offers a tantalizing suggestion for the four-time MVP.
Rodgers is about to turn 42 in December, and his playbook may be running low, but the former champ has made it crystal clear that he's not ready to hang up his cleats yet. Interestingly, it seems the Pittsburgh Steelers are the only team willing to give Rodgers a spot on their roster, with Mason Rudolph being their projected starter. The Steelers find themselves in dire straits for an elite quarterback, and the wily veteran sure could provide the boost they need.
The Steelers had a shot at Shedeur Sanders but opted instead to draft 2025 National Champion, Will Howard, out of Ohio State in the fifth round. The Steelers wisely bided their time on Rodgers, giving them a better understanding of what they're looking for now. This, in part, leads us to Florida's latest suggestion.
In a recent article from NBC, Florio suggests that Rodgers should hold off on signing until after the schedule is released in mid-May. The logic behind this idea being that the Steelers could potentially play in fewer primetime games if Rodgers signs after the schedule reveals.
The Steelers, being a big-name team, are likely to be scheduled for at least three primetime games (Thursday Night, Sunday Night, or Monday Night) regardless. However, Florio thinks that if Rodgers signs prior to the schedule release, the committee might assume it’s his farewell tour and overcompensate with multiple primetime games. Florio believes Rodgers will perform better with a traditional 1:00 PM Sunday routine.
However, another perspective could be that the Steelers are too big of a brand to let the quarterback position dictate their prime-time schedule. Still, Florio's fascinating take may be something Rodgers seriously considers.
Bonus Insights:
- Waiting to Sign: Florio's proposition revolves around strategic timing and workload management. The idea is that waiting until after the schedule release could lead to fewer primetime games, reducing physical and mental strain for the aging star. Additionally, waiting allows Rodgers to assess the Steelers' final roster composition before committing.
- Contract Negotiations: Pittsburgh's owner Art Rooney II stated Rodgers "wants to come here," and contract negotiations are likely underway. Delaying talks risks complicating the negotiations or allowing other options to emerge.
Though Florio's idea is intriguing, the Steelers' urgency to fill their QB room, along with the minimal impact on the schedule, makes an immediate signing seem more probable. However, if Rodgers is determined to prioritize routine over exposure, waiting until mid-May could be a calculated risk.
- Despite the rumors, Aaron Rodgers appears in no rush to sign with the Pittsburgh Steelers for the 2025-26 season, even though they seem to be the only team interested.
- In a recent article from NBC, sports pundit Mike Florio proposed that Rodgers should wait until after the schedule is revealed in mid-May to sign with the Steelers.
- The strategy behind Florio's suggestion is that waiting could potentially result in fewer primetime games, reducing physical and mental strain for the aging star.
- Interestingly, the Steelers could play in at least three primetime games (Thursday Night, Sunday Night, or Monday Night) regardless of whether Rodgers signs before or after the schedule is released.
- If Rodgers signs before the schedule is released, there's a possibility that the committee might assume it's his farewell tour and overcompensate with multiple primetime games, according to Florio.
- As the Steelers and Rodgers continue contract negotiations, Florio's interesting take on scheduling strategies may be a factor for the veteran quarterback to consider.
