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Pittsburgh’s offense doesn’t have a bright future according to one analyst
The Pittsburgh Steelers continue to trek on through the offseason sans Aaron Rodgers. As each day goes on, the more discussions that take place about the four-time MVP eventually joining the Steelers grow more aggravating to fans. However, it is indisputable that Rodgers would make the Steelers better than if they were to roll with Mason Rudolph as the starter in 2025.
That said, Rudolph would be the current QB1 in Pittsburgh, which would give the Steelers’ offense a very low ceiling. Brent Sobleski of Bleacher Report agrees, which is ahy he ranked the Steelers’ offense No. 31 in the NFL.
“As of now, the Pittsburgh Steelers don’t have a starting quarterback,” Sobleski writes. “Even if Aaron Rodgers eventually commits to play for the organization, an argument can be made that the Steelers will still be searching for a starting quarterback. But he has to make that commitment first. Beyond a vacant quarterback spot, the Steelers offense continued to take two steps forward and one-and-half steps back this offseason. Pittsburgh made a huge splash by trading for two-time Pro Bowl wide receiver DK Metcalf only to subsequently move last year’s leading receiver George Pickens to the Dallas Cowboys… The Steelers weren’t good on offense last year. Currently, they’re not significantly better in any area.”
How much better would Aaron Rodgers make the Steelers?
Pittsburgh had 21 touchdown passes as a team between Russell Wilson and Justin Fields. Despite the New York Jets’ struggles as a whole in 2024, Rodgers still put up 28 touchdown passes, which is the same number MVP Josh Allen had. While Rudolph is one of the better backups in the NFL and can get the Steelers through a few games if need be, he has 28 career touchdown passes. Rodgers is the Steelers’ best option for 2025, and the consensus thought still remains that he will end up in Pittsburgh.