The Pittsburgh Steelers discover themselves navigating unsure waters at quarterback regardless of Mike Tomlin’s continued success as head coach.
Whereas Aaron Rodgers hypothesis continues to swirl across the franchise, one other veteran has emerged in commerce discussions that has former gamers weighing in.
Former Pittsburgh Steelers standout Ryan Clark just lately addressed the rising chatter about Kirk Cousins probably serving as a backup plan on NFL Stay.
His evaluation was blunt and unforgiving.
“The final time I checked, Allen Iverson was the reply as a result of it positive ain’t Kirk Cousins. And I perceive what Jeremy (Fowler) could be listening to, and it does seem to be the eventual subsequent step in the event you can’t get Aaron Rodgers. However what makes you suppose that Kirk Cousins goes to be higher than Mason Rudolph? What makes you suppose that Kirk Cousins’ arm is extra full of life, or he can maneuver within the pocket higher – he can’t,” Clark stated.
“The final time I checked, Allen Iverson was the reply as a result of it positive ain’t Kirk Cousins.” 😯
—@Realrclark25 on Kirk Cousins not being the reply at QB for the Steelers pic.twitter.com/3KaAlkc9cv
— NFL on ESPN (@ESPNNFL) Might 27, 2025
Clark understands the logic behind contemplating Cousins as a fallback possibility if Rodgers stays unavailable.
Nonetheless, he stays unconvinced in regards to the veteran’s potential impression in Pittsburgh.
The previous security believes the crew faces a binary alternative: pursue Rodgers aggressively or settle for the present state of affairs whereas specializing in discovering a franchise quarterback in subsequent 12 months’s draft.
The Cousins state of affairs gained momentum after Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris confirmed Tuesday that the veteran was absent from voluntary offseason crew actions.
Cousins misplaced his beginning position to rookie Michael Penix Jr. final season and reportedly desires out of Atlanta regardless of signing an enormous four-year, $180 million contract only one 12 months in the past.
The Falcons stay dedicated to a considerable asking value in potential commerce discussions.
Pittsburgh continues exploring their choices as they try to solidify the quarterback place earlier than the upcoming season.
