Aaron Rodgers has a new option available to be a starting quarterback in the NFL, and it’s not the Pittsburgh Steelers. Although it’s a very unlikely path, the Saints need a leader for their offense after the surprising retirement of Derek Carr.
At the moment, the Saints’ depth chart at the position has been severely weakened, with three players who have very little experience: Tyler Shough, Spencer Rattler, and Jake Haener.
Rodgers will always be an attractive option, but New Orleans doesn’t seem to have a roster capable of competing for the Super Bowl, and that immediately seems to take them out of the running. Nevertheless, anything is possible.
What is Aaron Rodgers’ future?
The future of Aaron Rodgers likely depends on an unexpected twist, just like the one that just happened with the Saints, but involving a team with a real chance to win the Super Bowl. For example, the Minnesota Vikings.
For several weeks now, although the quarterback has publicly denied it, multiple reports indicate that Rodgers is waiting for J.J. McCarthy to fall short of expectations in order to receive a last-minute call from head coach Kevin O’Connell.
That would explain why the veteran has been reluctant to sign with the Steelers, despite Pittsburgh having had an offer on the table for months. While the Saints are now another team in need of a QB1, all this really does is reinforce the idea that this could be Aaron Rodgers’s path. Showing up as an emergency option for a contender.