JagFan 142 Posted March 22 Per CBS: “All but one Steelers fan we spoke with Friday in downtown Pittsburgh said they don't want Rodgers on the Steelers.” I’m not, nor have I ever been, a Rodgers fan because of how he acted when he plummeted in the draft. That said, he was at one time a very good QB. This should be the wake up call he needs to hang it up or further tarnish what’s been a great career. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maximum Overkill 1,679 Posted March 22 NEWSFLASH: THE STEELERS ARE NOT A QB AWAY. RODGERS DOESN'T MAKE THEM A THREAT TO ANYONE Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weepaws 3,126 Posted March 22 11 minutes ago, Maximum Overkill said: NEWSFLASH: THE STEELERS ARE NOT A QB AWAY. RODGERS DOESN'T MAKE THEM A THREAT TO ANYONE They haven’t been a threat for a while now, but those fans love winning 9 games losing rd one in the playoffs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JagFan 142 Posted March 22 3 hours ago, Maximum Overkill said: NEWSFLASH: THE STEELERS ARE NOT A QB AWAY. RODGERS DOESN'T MAKE THEM A THREAT TO ANYONE The only thing Rodgers makes a threat to these days is the head coaches job. Sincerely, Robert Saleh Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maximum Overkill 1,679 Posted March 22 3 hours ago, weepaws said: They haven’t been a threat for a while now, but those fans love winning 9 games losing rd one in the playoffs. They had Justin Fields in the building and let him walk. Now they'll be forced to sign a 41 year old bridge QB and still don't have a franchise QB - STEELERS Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RareN64Dream 21 Posted March 23 Steelers QBs Mason Rudolph and Skylar Thompson have some starting QB experience. I think, they will target a rookie QB in the draft; similar to when they got Kenny Pickett. That would be pretty surprising if they signed QB- Cam Newton or Tom Brady somehow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weepaws 3,126 Posted March 23 8 hours ago, Maximum Overkill said: They had Justin Fields in the building and let him walk. Now they'll be forced to sign a 41 year old bridge QB and still don't have a franchise QB - STEELERS They let fields walk, Fields is just another bridge. Rodgers isn’t the answer, but I would take Rodgers over Wilson/Fields/Rudolph combo. I know you’re going to tell be Rodgers is cooked rice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maximum Overkill 1,679 Posted March 23 1 hour ago, weepaws said: They let fields walk, Fields is just another bridge A young bridge with upside, lots of it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TBayXXXVII 2,470 Posted March 24 On 3/22/2025 at 4:42 AM, JagFan said: That said, he was at one time a very good QB. I know this isn't you, but this is absurd. "Very good"? The dude was elite and one of the 3 best in the NFL during his prime. On 3/22/2025 at 6:08 PM, JagFan said: The only thing Rodgers makes a threat to these days is the head coaches job. Sincerely, Robert Saleh The Jets were crappy with Saleh before Rodgers got there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ray_T 734 Posted March 24 at this point there are not a lot of options. Wilson is still unsigned is he not? I"m wondering if they sign Wilson to a 1 or 2 year deal (if wilson is willing) and then try to trade up to draft the next guy. at least with Wilson, they know what they are getting. but I suspect Wilson is holding out for a longer term deal if he can get it. though in this landscape it is hard to see what some teams are likely to do. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TBayXXXVII 2,470 Posted March 24 3 hours ago, Ray_T said: at this point there are not a lot of options. Wilson is still unsigned is he not? I"m wondering if they sign Wilson to a 1 or 2 year deal (if wilson is willing) and then try to trade up to draft the next guy. at least with Wilson, they know what they are getting. but I suspect Wilson is holding out for a longer term deal if he can get it. though in this landscape it is hard to see what some teams are likely to do. The Steelers are doing the right thing. If you don't have a franchise QB, don't spend $30M+ on a JAG. Save $20M, and give some rando $10M and spend that $20M on building a better team around said rando. Bide your time until you believe you can draft one. Right now, I see 5 franchise QB's in the NFL... Mahomes, Burrow, Jackson, Allen, and Herbert. I believe Burrow was the only one taken in the top 5, so teams don't have to tank, they just have to be right. Of the other 4, the team that drafted them, had to trade up to get them, so you don't even have to be a "bad" team. The Bills had pick 12 I believe, and traded up to #7 to get Allen. KC traded up from the 20's I believe, to #10 and the Ravens traded back into the 1st round to get Jackson at #32. If the Steelers think there's a franchise QB in this draft, they should be proactive in trying to get him. They're picking at #21, to get to pick 10, it should only cost a 3rd this year and a 1st and 3rd next year. From what I've read, people are all of the place on who's a 1st rd QB, who's not, and who's a top 5 pick and who's not. One could fall pretty far to where compensation might be minimal. They also might be able to get a guy later in the draft, someone like Howard, Dart, or Riley... who at the very least/worst, may be just as good as Kenny Pickett. Some may laugh, but Pickett was 14-10 as a starter with Pittsburgh and they had a winning record those 2 years and made the playoffs in one of them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weepaws 3,126 Posted March 24 Sounds like it’s going to be Rodgers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ray_T 734 Posted March 24 1 hour ago, TBayXXXVII said: The Steelers are doing the right thing. If you don't have a franchise QB, don't spend $30M+ on a JAG. Save $20M, and give some rando $10M and spend that $20M on building a better team around said rando. Bide your time until you believe you can draft one. Right now, I see 5 franchise QB's in the NFL... Mahomes, Burrow, Jackson, Allen, and Herbert. I believe Burrow was the only one taken in the top 5, so teams don't have to tank, they just have to be right. Of the other 4, the team that drafted them, had to trade up to get them, so you don't even have to be a "bad" team. The Bills had pick 12 I believe, and traded up to #7 to get Allen. KC traded up from the 20's I believe, to #10 and the Ravens traded back into the 1st round to get Jackson at #32. If the Steelers think there's a franchise QB in this draft, they should be proactive in trying to get him. They're picking at #21, to get to pick 10, it should only cost a 3rd this year and a 1st and 3rd next year. From what I've read, people are all of the place on who's a 1st rd QB, who's not, and who's a top 5 pick and who's not. One could fall pretty far to where compensation might be minimal. They also might be able to get a guy later in the draft, someone like Howard, Dart, or Riley... who at the very least/worst, may be just as good as Kenny Pickett. Some may laugh, but Pickett was 14-10 as a starter with Pittsburgh and they had a winning record those 2 years and made the playoffs in one of them. I wasnt saying they were doing the wrong thing. Im just saying the options are limited. I suspect the reason he wasnt signed is because the steelers were not willing to give him the money he wants so the told him to test the market. I think he knows now where he stands. there may be a team frendly deal here, and there may not. but I agree. 30M is an obscene amount to spend on a QB if you are not winning. so we will see where Wilson lands. Maybe another 1 year deal somewhere.... at this point Wilsons options are not numerous either and most of his options are not likely playoff teams with him at QB. At least in Pittsburgh, its possible. What it comes down to is whether Wison wants to chase the money or whether he wants a chance to take his team into the playoffs Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maximum Overkill 1,679 Posted March 24 2 hours ago, weepaws said: Sounds like it’s going to be Rodgers. I would hope so, there's nobody else. The Steelers are a joke. They had 2 QBs on the roster, both better than Rodgers at this point of his career. And if I hear how Tomlin is a great coach again I'm going to lose it. He's never developed a QB. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weepaws 3,126 Posted March 25 I think Rodgers is a better fit, I don’t think the Steelers lost in that situation. Steeler fans have been very happy with a team that wins just enough to make the playoffs, and then lose. Tomlin is now J Fisher. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LaChup 227 Posted March 25 Why didn't the Stealers go after Jameis? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TBayXXXVII 2,470 Posted March 25 7 hours ago, LaChup said: Why didn't the Stealers go after Jameis? The Steelers want a QB who at worst, won't screw things up. That's NOT Jameis Winston. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maximum Overkill 1,679 Posted March 25 6 hours ago, TBayXXXVII said: The Steelers want a QB who at worst, won't screw things up. That's NOT Jameis Winston. Rodgers is a horrible fit for that culture. If they were closer to being a contender then maybe, but nope. Not the right team or the right time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TBayXXXVII 2,470 Posted March 25 2 minutes ago, Maximum Overkill said: Rodgers is a horrible fit for that culture. If they were closer to being a contender then maybe, but nope. Not the right team or the right time. Personality-wise... he may be a horrible fit, but not on the field. The Steelers want someone who makes good/safe/correct decisions. Rodgers' whole career... even "the bad ones", consist of good/safe/correct decisions. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ray_T 734 Posted March 25 14 hours ago, LaChup said: Why didn't the Stealers go after Jameis? did you look at the offense they ran this year? it was a very conservative offense. While I fully acknowledge the Steelers have a very good defense so maybe they didnt need to take chances but Winston does not fit with that philosophy. Rodgers is a bit of a gunslinger, but he also (for the most part) looks after the ball. and for a couple of his later years in Green Bay they really ran more of a ball control offense. And Ball control is what The Steelers want to run hes a better fit in that offense than Winston. No question about it. whether his personality is a fit remains to be seen. but if he can duplicate the stats he had in New york, I think they can win with this defense. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LaChup 227 Posted March 25 I always thought Jameis was a Stealer. It just seemed like a good fit to me since he's prolly familiar with "the system". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LaChup 227 Posted March 25 Perhaps the Giants would be a good fit for Rodgers. They can draft Shadeur and give him a year to live in Mr. Rodgers Nabers hood. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maximum Overkill 1,679 Posted March 25 2 hours ago, TBayXXXVII said: Personality-wise... he may be a horrible fit, but not on the field. The Steelers want someone who makes good/safe/correct decisions. Rodgers' whole career... even "the bad ones", consist of good/safe/correct decisions. You're probably right but he's old as dirt. Who knows what if anything he has left. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weepaws 3,126 Posted March 25 Rodgers is better than what they had last season, and would have this next season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
