Steelers predicted to land Aaron Rodgers in never-ending QB drama

The question still remains: Will the Pittsburgh Steelers sign Aaron Rodgers? At this point, that is the last viable option for the veteran quarterback.

The New Orleans Saints' chances of Rodgers coming to town were doused with cold water, so the Steelers are the favorites and the most obvious landing spot. 

ESPN's Matt Bowen ranked some best fits and landing spots, and unsurprisingly, the Steelers were predicted to land Rodgers. 

All signs are pointing at Rodgers heading to Pittsburgh, where he will have a strong run game foundation under coordinator Arthur Smith and a play-action system that can keep the pocket firm. The quick game will play a role here, too, given Rodgers' accelerated release time and field vision. And his No. 1 option would be newly acquired receiver DK Metcalf, who thrives at creating explosive plays.

But with diminished mobility and declining pocket poise, Rodgers can't consistently extend or create on second-reaction plays. He's a pocket thrower at this stage of his career, and Smith's game plan should reflect that. With the Jets in 2024, Rodgers threw 28 touchdown passes and 11 interceptions. His 48.0 QBR ranked 25th in the league.

Previously, Albert Breer said he thinks Pittsburgh is where Rodgers "winds up," although he had no idea when it would happen. At this point, nobody knows when - or if - Rodgers comes to Pittsburgh, but all signs point to that being the destination for the signal-caller. 

The rumor mill continues, but this should be coming to an end, at some point. 

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