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.
āHeās the best option available (Rodgers) and their only other option right now is Mason Rudolph. I honestly think itās that simple. Believe me, they wouldnāt have their hearts broken if Aaron Rodgers retires, because they like Mason Rudolph. They believe that Rodgers is an upgrade over Rudolph. Thatās why theyāre doing it. Theyāre not gonna pay a lot of money for him and theyāre gonna see if they can contend for the playoffs one more time with their core guys. Thatās basically what this is all about.ā
The Steelers havenāt 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 doesnāt sign with the team. Thatās why Mike Tomlin and Omar Khan havenāt been active in signing another player in free agency.
The final big question, if Rodgers rejects Pittsburghās 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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