Mike Tomlin and the Pittsburgh Steelers are not overly worried about Aaron Rodgers, as they trust Mason Rudolph as an alternative plan. According to a report by Ray Fittipaldo, that explains the lack of urgency to address the quarterback position.
âHeâs the best option available (Rodgers) and their only other option right now is Mason Rudolph. I honestly think itâs that simple. Believe me, they wouldnât have their hearts broken if Aaron Rodgers retires, because they like Mason Rudolph. They believe that Rodgers is an upgrade over Rudolph. Thatâs why theyâre doing it. Theyâre not gonna pay a lot of money for him and theyâre gonna see if they can contend for the playoffs one more time with their core guys. Thatâs basically what this is all about.â
The Steelers havenât won the Super Bowl in over 16 years, and after the departure of George Pickens, the team seems far from being able to compete with AFC powerhouses like the Kansas City Chiefs or the Buffalo Bills.
Who will be Steelers starting quarterback?
The Steelers would be content with Mason Rudolph as their starting quarterback if Aaron Rodgers doesnât sign with the team. Thatâs why Mike Tomlin and Omar Khan havenât been active in signing another player in free agency.
The final big question, if Rodgers rejects Pittsburghâs offer, would be a possible last effort for a veteran as Khan promised. In that scenario, the only real option to compete for a championship would be Kirk Cousins, with the condition that a trade with the Falcons would be required.
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