The NFL always brings big drama in the offseason. Many times, Aaron Rodgers has to do with it. Whether it’s ayahuasca rides, going to the Jets, or semi-retiring, you can count on the legendary quarterback to keep the spotlight on him. After months of speculation, it looks like he’s finally decided to join the Pittsburgh Steelers.
The Steelers‘ QB depth chart seems much better now. Even though Rodgers is not in his prime, he will still be the best possible signal-caller. Assuming Rodgers will be QB1, the rest of the depth chart has Mason Rudolph, rookie Will Howard, and Skylar Thompson.
Tom Pelissero from NFL Network broke the news via X. We can say it was the worst kept secret in the league, but then again, it’s Rodgers, the most unpredictable guy ever.
The new-look Steelers offense
Rodgers is not the only name added on offense for the Steelers. Actually, the team has been rather active bringing new faces and shipping away some others. The most notable name to arrive in Steel City (besides A-Rod) is D.K. Metcalf, a former Pro-Bowl WR that comes from Seattle.
DK Metcalf #14 of the Seattle Seahawks walks off the field after losing to the Pittsburgh Steelers 30-23 at Lumen Field on December 31, 2023 in Seattle, Washington.
With this, the new lineup for the Steelers should be very talented. Rodgers might not be a top 3 QB anymore, but he still has precision and high football IQ. He should be accurate enough to be dangerous.
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D.K. Metcalf should be his first option as a receiver. Second-year wide out Roman Wilson will hope to stay healthy and start producing for the black-and-gold. Calvin Austin was prominent last year too. Veterans like Robert Woods, Ben Skowronek and Scotty Miller will be role players.
The Steelers suffered a big blow losing TE Donald Parham Jr. for the season due to an Achilles tear. Good news is their best tight end, Pat Freiermuth, is ready to have a big season. As a backup, reliable veteran Darnell Washington will see some snaps as well.
In the running game, Najee Harris left to the Chargers, which made Jaylen Warren the undisputed RB1 of the team. His explosiveness will be backed up by rookie Kaleb Johnson and Super Bowl-winning veteran Kenneth Gainwell.
There are no excuses for offensive coordinator Arthur Smith to not make this offense work. The Steelers had the 23rd-ranked total offense last season in Smith’s first year as Pittsburgh’s OC.
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