The Pittsburgh Steelers have been extremely affected person whereas they watch for Aaron Rodgers to decide, nevertheless it seems they’re a minimum of exploring a viable backup plan.
Jordan Schultz of Fox Sports activities reported on Tuesday that Colorado QB Shedeur Sanders has scheduled a visit with the Steelers. The information got here as considerably of a shock, as Pittsburgh has the twenty first general decide within the upcoming NFL Draft.
The Tennessee Titans are extensively anticipated to pick out Cam Ward with the primary general decide. There was speak that Sanders might slide down the board if each the Cleveland Browns and New York Giants go on him at No. 2 and No. 3, respectively. However would Sanders fall all the way in which to No. 21?
In his newest mock draft, ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr. predicted Sanders won’t fall out of the top 10 even when each the Browns and Giants go on the previous Colorado star. Both the Steelers consider Kiper could possibly be unsuitable, or they haven’t dominated out buying and selling up.
On the very least, Pittsburgh common supervisor Omar Khan and firm are doing their homework. The go to additionally looks as if an excellent indicator that the rumors about Rodgers committing to the Steelers throughout Pat McAfee’s “Huge Night time AHT” occasion (which is being held in Pittsburgh) later this week will not be going to return to fruition.
The Steelers most likely didn’t anticipate Rodgers to take this lengthy. Their preliminary Plan B was to deliver again Russell Wilson, however Wilson has since signed with the New York Giants. Mike Tomlin has stated he can be snug getting into the 2025 season with Mason Rudolph as his beginning quarterback, however you must assume Pittsburgh is aiming increased than that.
Whereas the Steelers have not given Rodgers a deadline, it’s doable they need a solution earlier than the NFL Draft. Ought to Rodgers resolve he’s not going to signal with them, they’d then have the choice of constructing an aggressive play for Sanders.
