Adam Schefter was fast to level out the potential reunion of Aaron Rodgers and the Pittsburgh Steelers within the wake of Mike McCarthy’s rent as the subsequent head coach. Pittsburgh Put up-Gazette’s Gerry Dulac is throwing chilly water on that concept.
“The hiring of Mike McCarthy ‘has nothing to do’ with the potential of bringing again Aaron Rodgers for 2026, per sources,” he wrote.
The pair labored collectively for 13 years and received a Tremendous Bowl with the Inexperienced Bay Packers. The connection is apparent, however that doesn’t imply it factored into the Steelers’ resolution.
It might be unwise to wager the subsequent 5 years of the franchise on attempting to lure again a 42-year-old quarterback. Artwork Rooney II and Omar Khan will probably clarify their reasoning within the coming days, however his expertise working with prime quarterbacks is certainly an element.
The Steelers have been in QB purgatory since Ben Roethlisberger retired following the 2021 season. They wanted any individual with a observe document of getting essentially the most out of quarterbacks, and McCarthy has an intriguing resume in that space.
This additionally doesn’t imply a Rodgers return is totally off the desk. May he determine to run it again one final time with essentially the most important head coach he ever labored with? He hinted at a possible return to soccer late within the season, regardless of preseason discuss of it being his remaining 12 months.
Rodgers loved his time in Pittsburgh and constructed a number of significant relationships with guys within the locker room. Reviews recommend there was nearly unanimous sentiment throughout exit interviews that gamers need Rodgers again for one more 12 months.
With a weak group of anticipated free agent quarterbacks and hardly any first-round skills to be discovered within the draft, Rodgers might be their greatest choice to compete in 2026. If not, McCarthy might want to work his magic on Mason Rudolph, Will Howard, or a mid-round quarterback.
