Aaron Rodgers remains at the center of the spotlight as the NFL world awaits a decision on his future. While many have all but confirmed his arrival to Mike Tomlin’s Pittsburgh Steelers, a particular development in recent hours has sparked fresh opinions suggesting the former Jets quarterback should instead take his talents to the NFC South.
One of the biggest stories of the weekend was undoubtedly Derek Carr’s decision to retire from professional football, which inevitably leaves the starting quarterback spot in Kellen Moore’s Saints wide open—at least for someone with experience.
The situation has sparked a wave of opinions, including that of former Redskins and Ravens QB Robert Griffin III, who, during a recent episode of his Outta Pocket podcast, made it clear that Rodgers should sign with New Orleans—arguing that his experience would significantly elevate the talents of players like Alvin Kamara.
“The New Orleans Saints, Kellen Moore, Mickey Loomis, they need to call Aaron Rodgers,” he started. “Not for Mickey Loomis, not for Kellen Moore. But they need to call Aaron Rodgers for Alvin Kamara, for Demario Davis, for Cam Jordan, for Brandin Cooks, for Justin Reed, for Tyrann Mathieu. Those veterans don’t have time for a rebuild.”
“There’s no time to wait around and figure out who your guy is,” Griffin also added. “If you want to contend now, if you want to win now — Aaron Rodgers is your guy.”
Exploring the options to replace Derek Carr
The unexpected news of Derek Carr’s retirement has raised major questions about who will step in as the team’s on-field leader starting in Week 1. While some believe the answer may already be on the roster, others argue the Saints should look outside the organization for a more experienced option.
Naturally, the name Aaron Rodgers once again takes center stage, as his move to the Steelers has yet to be finalized. Still, Kellen Moore is aware that he has three available options that could potentially offer a short-term solution.
The selection of Tyler Shough in the latest NFL Draft opens the door for the former Louisville standout to be one of the candidates, while Spencer Rattler, with his greater experience, emerges as a leading option to take charge of the team. It will be a matter of waiting to see what unfolds in the coming weeks regarding the eventual replacement for Carr in the upcoming season.
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