The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed QB Aaron Rodgers, and subsequent they might look to get him some assist. Showing on The Wealthy Eisen Present Monday, Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Put up-Gazette stated he thinks the Steelers will look to accumulate one other receiver to provide Rodgers extra weapons.
“They’ve loads of excessive hopes for Roman Wilson, their third-round decide final yr who missed your complete season, however I nonetheless consider they’ll exit and get another sort of No. 2. Possibly there’s a few Aaron Rodgers receivers on the market,” Dulac stated. “I wouldn’t search for any blockbuster commerce or something like that, however I might not be shocked in the event that they added one other receiver to assist out Aaron Rodgers.”
Pittsburgh introduced in free agent WR Gabe Davis for a go to final week, though Davis isn’t absolutely wholesome but and will not be capable to assume that No. 2 position off the bat. The crew has additionally reportedly been in commerce talks relating to Miami Dolphins TE Jonnu Smith. Each Davis and Smith could be upgrades for Pittsburgh’s pass-catching corps, and the crew may additionally proceed to look elsewhere so as to add to the room.
The Steelers traded for WR DK Metcalf however then traded WR George Pickens in early Might, they usually may stand to improve their receiver room. Because it stands proper now, Dulac doesn’t assume the Steelers have closed the hole between themselves and the top-tier AFC groups.
“Are they a greater crew proper now than they have been right now final yr? I personally don’t assume so as a result of once you lose 10 of twenty-two starters, it’s tough to say with none main adjustments,” he stated.
It’s laborious to say something definitive till we’re capable of see the entire crew work, however the Steelers have hopes that they’ll be higher, even with their present receiver room. Metcalf will be considered as an improve over Pickens, whereas Robert Woods is best than Van Jefferson. One other yr of improvement from Calvin Austin III and Roman Wilson ought to hopefully carry good issues, however including one other receiver to raise the room may very effectively be doubtless.
Allen Lazard is one potential possibility. He’s spent his total NFL profession with Aaron Rodgers and the Jets could also be keen to maneuver him for a late-round decide. Apparently the Steelers will preserve on the lookout for an improve, although, be it Lazard, Smith, Davis or another person, and one other receiver who can threaten defenses reverse Metcalf could possibly be what Pittsburgh’s offense must take a leap with Rodgers.
