When free company opened this yr, the large query for the Pittsburgh Steelers was who their quarterback could be in 2025. A couple of months later the Steelers nonetheless don’t actually have a solution. Mason Rudolph is penciled in as their starter, however they’re nonetheless pursuing Aaron Rodgers. Regardless of neither the Steelers nor Rodgers seeming to have many different choices, there’s nonetheless no deal achieved between them. OTAs are virtually right here, and it’s unclear if Rodgers will be part of the Steelers earlier than then. Former NFL basic supervisor Ran Carthon thinks that would frustrate gamers.
“Perhaps Aaron Rodgers is slightly additional together with this Pittsburgh choice, nod-nod-wink-wink settlement, and even what the offense is,” Carthon stated Thursday on the With the First Decide podcast. “We don’t know that.
“Nonetheless, I believe it speaks volumes for the remainder of the group. For a man that you simply’re gonna be relying on as your quarterback, he’s not on the sector with you proper now when that is the time of yr that you simply begin to construct the bond.”
There’s been a variety of hypothesis about whether or not or not Rodgers and the Steelers have already got a deal in place. Nonetheless, it doesn’t really feel like that’s the case. Rodgers is coping with private points that require most of his consideration. Subsequently, he can’t completely decide to soccer.
The Steelers appear snug ready to see if Rodgers will return to soccer. With the four-time league MVP visiting Pittsburgh this offseason, it feels possible that he’ll signal with the Steelers if he continues taking part in. Nonetheless, that’s not assured, and the Steelers seemingly haven’t put a deadline on Rodgers.
Rodgers won’t signal with the Steelers till after OTAs and necessary minicamp. Maybe that may irritate gamers. Whereas OTAs are voluntary, they’re the primary alternative for your complete group to observe collectively and begin to kind relationships.
For Rodgers, who could be becoming a member of a brand new group and studying a brand new offense, these classes could possibly be extraordinarily vital. Quarterback is an important place on the group. Whereas Rodgers is likely one of the greatest ever, creating chemistry along with his potential new teammates continues to be key.
Nonetheless, it’s vital to notice that a number of Steelers have sounded understanding of Rodgers’ scenario. Cam Heyward has continued to evangelise persistence. Will Howard sounds excited on the prospect of taking part in with Rodgers. Whereas different gamers won’t share these emotions, it doesn’t really feel like everybody on the group is upset with Rodgers persevering with to attend.
Additionally, Rodgers nonetheless has time to signal earlier than OTAs start. Even when he misses these, he might be part of the Steelers for necessary minicamp. This case would possibly solely require slightly extra persistence.
