Henry McKenna
NFL reporter
Have you heard of Aaron Rodgers?
Assaid from Pat McAfee, that is.
Does anyone have any idea whether Rodgers will play in 2025? He has not been back and forth, so he has been completely absent. But there is little doubt that he will play for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Or … should I say there is A little Doubt that he will play for the stalkers?
At one point it seemed the only person who did not know that Aaron Rodgers was going to play for the Steelers Aaron Rodgers. Even Russell Wilson seemed to have fed up with Rodgers. I have the New York Giants, a lot of liable landing site, rather than to keep the hope that Rodgers do not land in Pittsburgh. Wilson Probabry thought what we all thought: that Rodgers was inevitable to the Steelers. It really seemed like that. It is usually still Sems that way.
But at the moment Rodgers is still not a stealer.
Suitable, Rodgers Sems comfortably as a free agent.
And given the fact that Pittsburgh has no other legitimate start quartback on the Roster – and with the 2025 NFL design quickly approaching – you can bet that there is a growing sense of non -use in that building. The Steelers would never admit it. Ben who have to admit that Rodgers folze.
Then we saw this before.
Rodgers did the jets a few years ago. When New York had agreed to the conditions on a trade with the Green Bay Packers, Rodgers stopped the transaction. In the meantime, the Jet’s free agents of Rodgers’ wish list: Allen Lazard and Randall Cobb and tight end of Marcedes Lewis. She avoided all the quarterbacks on the market. They continued as if Rodgers was in their selection, even if he was absolutely not.
Just like the jets, the stalkers are stuck in the purgatory of Rodgers. But, thanks for Pittsburgh, it is not the same removed. The Steelers did not make the mystake from rebuilding their organization to the image of Rodgers. Their movements, such as the trade for receiver DK Metcalf, would benefit every quarterback. It is not based on having rodgers.
That’s the good news. Pittsburgh is still built to house almost every quarterback in the NFL. De Steelers delivered this last year, with victories under Justin Fields and Wilson – and with radically different game plans for Bone QBS.
The bad news for the Steelers is that this might not be how Event expects. Rodgers is erratic. I have a fragile being to say it well. And he is – like nothing else – Mercurial. He could convince the Minnesota Vikings to put it on. I could also go to Costa Rica to start with “Aaronhuasca: A Darkness Retreat and White Lotus Resort.” At this point, the Steelers must hope that history is repeating itself, with rodgers who is standing still but signed.
Because what happens when he retires?
The Steelers have options. But they are not a Guat – or even good – options.
It is clear that Pittsburgh had more experienced choices at the opening of the free agency when Wilson, Fields, Geno Smith (via Trade), Sam Darnold and even Daniel Jones were available. If Rodgers falls through, the Steelers may have to explore the trade for Falcons QB Kirk Cousins and/or prepare a Quarterback in round 1. With cousins, the Probablay would not take much in the way of the competition of Pick -compensation – but it will probably mean an important salary cap hit. Pittsburgh is in good enough financial health to find out to get the Bloratd contract from Cousins below $ 31 million in CAP space. But only because it is possible does this not mean that it is smart.
If Rodgers did not make his decision before day 1 of the draft, Pittsburgh could start the Awaltion mode. Cam Ward and Sheder Sanders are the Cleanet QB -front views in this class, and Threde is not a connection about who is the best of the next layer. That is partly because scouts do not feel that this is the strongest quarterback class. Everyone expects the Ward number 1 to go to the Titans. But then, if the stalkers look at Sanders, there can be problems. The Giants, who have the number 3 pick, will visit him this week for a visit, which has created even more mystery about where the QB Colorado could land. If he goes into the top three, Jalen Milroe, Jaxson Dart and Tyler Shaugh would be the following best options. But they seem to let go of QBs that would benefit from sometimes as backups.
Would the stalkers be better off with Sheders Sanders or Aaron Rodgers?
It is really messy for Pittsburgh, who only chooses in the 21st Ovell.
That is why the stalkers have to go back to cousins.
Pittsburgh cannot really afford to wait for Rodgers as soon as the Titans are on the clock. The Steelers will probably have to make movements to secure a starting gall from the caliber. And they just continue with or without rodgers.
And by the way, that would be good. It is perhaps the best for Pittsburgh. There is a way in which Pittsburgh comes from this situation with 10 victories with cousins or Sanders or another Rookie. It’s Mike Tomlin. That’s what he does.
But it seemed like the stalkers were pushing to Rodgers because they are tired of it Only 10 victories. Pittsburgh wanted more. It wanted to fight. I don’t even believe that Rodgers brought them/Wouled to that position. But that Sems is what the stalkers think. Apparently they think Rodgers is worth the headache.
Let us recognize the must -obtainable outcome: Rodgers will announce his decision this week or subsequent. And he just waits at the right time to announce – when it gets the must -attention. Perhaps he is trying to time with the launch of a Tequila brand steeped in by Ayahuasca. Don’t know.
This is what the stalkers can experience from Rodgers: a couple of Nansense.
And I’m sorry to tell you, Pittsburgh, this is just the beginning.
As I have made it abundantly clear, he is not even in the team yet. Imagine what will happen if he is.
Before he came to FOX Sports as NFL reporter and columnist, Henry McKenna spent seven years with regard to the Patriots for USA Today Sports Media Group and Boston Globe Media. Follow him on Twitter @henrycmckenna.
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