Mike Tomlin and the Pittsburgh Steelers are still waiting for Aaron Rodgers, but in the meantime, they must make a very important decision in the upcoming draft. According to a report by Adam Schefter, only one name could convince them to select a quarterback in the first round.
“I was of the mind that Pittsburgh was not taking a quarterback in round one and I think the only quarterback that they would consider, me reading between the lines, will be Shedeur. But I can’t imagine he’s gonna slide to 21. So, would Pittsburgh be willing to trade up at a certain point to go get Shedeur Sanders if he gets past those other spots?”
Although the Steelers believe Rodgers is the best option to win now, the reality is that they need Ben Roethlisberger’s successor to be Super Bowl contenders in the long term. For this reason, this draft might be crucial.
Who will be Steelers starting QB?
Aaron Rodgers is reportedly the chosen one to be the starting quarterback for the Steelers, but it all depends on whether he will sign with the team. As a precaution, Pittsburgh has already signed Mason Rudolph.
However, in the long term, the answer should be found in the draft. In 2025, the names that have been mentioned are Shedeur Sanders, Jaxson Dart, and Jalen Milroe, although many experts don’t see them as having the potential to be franchise quarterbacks.
The 2026 class will be much deeper at the quarterback position, with Arch Manning being the most sought-after player by teams. For this reason, many believe that Omar Khan is gathering enough capital with compensatory picks to make the big move.