Seeing Justin Fields prefer to test his market rather than re-sign with the Steelers before free agency, Pittsburgh viewed it as necessary to enter talks with outside QB options. Although one target (Sam Darnold) is off the board, a much bigger name remains.
The Steelers are indeed in talks with Aaron Rodgers, per the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette’s Gerry Dulac and Ray Fittipaldo. They might have a real chance to add the future first-ballot Hall of Famer. Although the Giants are believed to be eyeing Rodgers as their preferred bridge option, SNY’s Connor Hughes indicates some around the league expect Rodgers to end up in Pittsburgh.
The Giants are waiting to see if Rodgers is truly interested in staying in New York, Hughes adds. If Rodgers proves elusive for the Giants, Hughes adds they are still interested in Russell Wilson. Though, a handful of other teams are as well. While the Jets, Raiders and Seahawks checked the veteran QB box off their respective to-do lists, the Titans and Browns join the Giants and Steelers in pursuit of at least a bridge option. Cleveland’s Kenny Pickett acquisition may not represent the team’s true veteran option.
Tennessee is interested in Wilson as well, Hughes reports. The team was believed to be showing interest in Darnold before free agency, but a price ceiling — one that checked in south of where Seattle ended up going — came into play regarding that push. Wilson would profile as a stopgap for a Titans team that is not certain to exit Round 1 with a passer. Though, Tennessee would have the right of first refusal here due to holding the No. 1 pick.
As it stands, the Steelers do not appear interested in re-signing Wilson, per Dulac and Fittipaldo. The QB impressed at points but clashed with Arthur Smith during a season that ended with a five-game skid. The Steelers had been in talks with Wilson, but after so much noise came out about a Fields re-signing, the veteran may look elsewhere as well. Though, the Post-Gazette cautions Wilson could be back in play depending on where things settle. He does not look like the Steelers’ preferred option. It remains to be seen how serious the Steelers are about adding Rodgers. A few dominoes remain on the QB market as the legal tampering period rolls on.
Rogers isn’t worth all the distraction.
Tomlin is in love with him, but let’s see what happens if Rodgers starts making demands.
I wonder which washed up narcissist will be their QB…
The Steelers haven’t had a QB lead this team since Big Ben. I don’t think it’s a bad signing. We need an outspoken guy right now. Someone to take control of this offense. Yes, Rodgers can be a little outspoken sometimes, but what’s left on the market?
Winston? We haven’t had an accused rapist in a while.
At this point, none of the options are appealing. I’d sign the cheapest one and load up at as many other spots as I could to cover for subpar QB play were I them.
AR is being used so the Steelers can get Wilson back into the range they need him to realistically be in. Trading for and signing DK wasn’t unintentional.
Yeah. Makes the most sense. No way Metcalf came here without some knowledge of who was going to be throwing the ball
Since this is a Giants thread as well, I’ll ask…
How bad is Daniel Jones?
I like giving high pedigree players a lot of chances and I dislike spinning tires with washed up or low ceiling options…
Would it be crazy to give him another chance?
I would not give him another chance unless it was a situation like Darnold got with the Vikings. Jones needs a great OL and some receiving weapons. He can be decent enough but only in an ideal situation.
Giants OL was horrible almost his entire tenure and he lacked WR weapons for the most part, but he’s also not very good.
OK, what if you didn’t have any of that and you now had one legit WR1 and a pouty but talented WR2 and no RB and a bunch of question marks on the OL…but…
Your other options are Rodgers and Wilson and your ceiling is 9-8 (with Tomlin magic)?
I just think they’d be better off taking the most violent swing for the fences and trying to hit a home run even if they almost certainly will strike out rather than trying to bunt for a hit.
At this point, Jones is a viable option, but I don’t think the Steelers are really high on him.
How bad is Daniel Jones? Giants drafted him only because his college coach used to be Eli Manning’s offensive coordinator.
Jones is best as a backup. Injuries have taken away his upside.
I honestly think the Steelers are waiting/hoping for the Falcons to release Cousins and try another year of a QB on a minimum contract.