The quarterback position for the Pittsburgh Steelers continues to be one of the most intriguing storylines of the offseason.
With Mike McCarthy in as head coach, some think that the 42-year-old Aaron Rodgers could return, despite having a solid season in 2025; he gives Pittsburgh a low ceiling.
Conversely, others think that the Steelers should part ways with the veteran and get games into a younger player, like Will Howard. After all, the Steelers won't be winning the Super Bowl with Rodgers, right?
So why not see what you have in Howard or another young quarterback?
Well, ESPN's Brooke Pryor has dropped an update on the Steelers' quarterback position, and some fans won't like it.
"Re-sign quarterback Aaron Rodgers," Pryor wrote. "The Steelers have made it clear that they want the veteran back after a largely successful 2025 season. The decision is in Rodgers' hands, but the organization remains hopeful that he'll be back, not only to start again, but also to continue mentoring and developing 2025 sixth-round pick Will Howard."
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Is Rodgers the answer for 2026?
If you want to be around the rim, but not actually challenge and not get a top draft pick, then yes.
We know Rodgers gives the Steelers the best chance to win, but he isn't the long-term solution. At most, 2026 could be his last year, and then in 2027, Pittsburgh will be back to square one.
With ample quarterbacks set to be available in the draft in 2027, the Steelers could, in theory, play Howard, and if things work out, great. If they don't, Pittsburgh could be in a great position to take their next quarterback.
But if Rodgers starts, we get the sense it is delaying the inevitable.
So why not start now?
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