I will be wishing and hoping and thinking and praying ... they dont take a QB in round 1 or 2 -
I am good with taking one of those 4 in round 3 or later -- and agree with the above that they should
The wrench is this Rodgers crap -- his signing IMO would have a number of ramifications:
1. We likely wont see any young QBs play this year unless he gets hurt
2. Signals that they may truly be content just staying above .500 every year
3. If they do achieve that again they will be once again be in the lower half of draft next year when there could be 5-7 quality QBs
Since they arent now going to get any FA QB that has real upside, I will say, I can be good with his signing if it is fully clear with him that he may have to take a back-up role if they start poorly; one of the young guys shows some promise; and/or he is even less able to handle pressure than last year. But, I would prefer they let Howard have a shot and Rudolph or some other vet back-him up . Due to the presence of Art Rooney, TJ Watt, Cam Heyward and Fat Mike -- I do not think they will do this. They will sign and start Rodgers and Howard and any 2026 QB draft picks will ride the pine and "learn" -- maybe learn how to not get hit at all all costs:). Which is my biggest issues with bringing Rodgers back -- they say they want to compete, but their ceiling is low and limited with him at QB IMHO ... and frankly tired of this -- let me think about it off-season routine especially if the point is an excuse to skip certain events and meetings.
The draft and Rodgers are going to tell us a lot about why McCarthy was hired and the long term plan or lack of a long term plan. Is it meet the new boss- same as the old boss. Or is there some long term plan to be relevant again and a champion
Steelers Trade Up or Down or Stay
If Tomlin were still there I would agree with you. With new management, I do not know if we have someone who can judge a QB.Steelafan77 wrote: ↑Wed Apr 15, 2026 2:36 pmI’m of the opinion there should be consideration every draft cycle for the QB position.
This franchise apparently doesn’t know how to evaluate talent at that position, IMO.
Looking at their history after Roethlisberger they’ve hit on exactly zero prospects.
The Pickett draft was an abortion. Greatest fears for this cycle is watching that all over again.
Over reaching for a position spending high draft capital and getting nothing in return.
When you see the writing on the wall, you are in the toilet. -- Fred Sanford
Even if they draft a QB and let him sit on the bench and learn for a year, they will still not know what they have.Gonzo wrote: ↑Wed Apr 15, 2026 2:59 pmI will be wishing and hoping and thinking and praying ... they dont take a QB in round 1 or 2 -
I am good with taking one of those 4 in round 3 or later -- and agree with the above that they should
The wrench is this Rodgers crap -- his signing IMO would have a number of ramifications:
1. We likely wont see any young QBs play this year unless he gets hurt
2. Signals that they may truly be content just staying above .500 every year
3. If they do achieve that again they will be once again be in the lower half of draft next year when there could be 5-7 quality QBs
Since they arent now going to get any FA QB that has real upside, I will say, I can be good with his signing if it is fully clear with him that he may have to take a back-up role if they start poorly; one of the young guys shows some promise; and/or he is even less able to handle pressure than last year. But, I would prefer they let Howard have a shot and Rudolph or some other vet back-him up . Due to the presence of Art Rooney, TJ Watt, Cam Heyward and Fat Mike -- I do not think they will do this. They will sign and start Rodgers and Howard and any 2026 QB draft picks will ride the pine and "learn" -- maybe learn how to not get hit at all all costs:). Which is my biggest issues with bringing Rodgers back -- they say they want to compete, but their ceiling is low and limited with him at QB IMHO ... and frankly tired of this -- let me think about it off-season routine especially if the point is an excuse to skip certain events and meetings.
The draft and Rodgers are going to tell us a lot about why McCarthy was hired and the long term plan or lack of a long term plan. Is it meet the new boss- same as the old boss. Or is there some long term plan to be relevant again and a champion
Issues with QBs like Simpson and Payton are they do not have enough experience as starters. How is that going to be solved by sitting on the bench?
Most of the others need some mechanical fix so they can become NFL QBs. it is a very short list of players who, not being accurate in college suddenly learn the correct mechanics.
All comes down to why sign ARod at all.
When you see the writing on the wall, you are in the toilet. -- Fred Sanford
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Not sure any of those middle round guys are better than Howard ? The Steelers will not trade down if the Peen St guard or the WR’s like Tyson or lemon are there. If not they move back
i agree with all if that - i was being sarcastic about "learning" on the pinejebrick wrote: ↑Wed Apr 15, 2026 6:03 pmEven if they draft a QB and let him sit on the bench and learn for a year, they will still not know what they have.Gonzo wrote: ↑Wed Apr 15, 2026 2:59 pmI will be wishing and hoping and thinking and praying ... they dont take a QB in round 1 or 2 -
I am good with taking one of those 4 in round 3 or later -- and agree with the above that they should
The wrench is this Rodgers crap -- his signing IMO would have a number of ramifications:
1. We likely wont see any young QBs play this year unless he gets hurt
2. Signals that they may truly be content just staying above .500 every year
3. If they do achieve that again they will be once again be in the lower half of draft next year when there could be 5-7 quality QBs
Since they arent now going to get any FA QB that has real upside, I will say, I can be good with his signing if it is fully clear with him that he may have to take a back-up role if they start poorly; one of the young guys shows some promise; and/or he is even less able to handle pressure than last year. But, I would prefer they let Howard have a shot and Rudolph or some other vet back-him up . Due to the presence of Art Rooney, TJ Watt, Cam Heyward and Fat Mike -- I do not think they will do this. They will sign and start Rodgers and Howard and any 2026 QB draft picks will ride the pine and "learn" -- maybe learn how to not get hit at all all costs:). Which is my biggest issues with bringing Rodgers back -- they say they want to compete, but their ceiling is low and limited with him at QB IMHO ... and frankly tired of this -- let me think about it off-season routine especially if the point is an excuse to skip certain events and meetings.
The draft and Rodgers are going to tell us a lot about why McCarthy was hired and the long term plan or lack of a long term plan. Is it meet the new boss- same as the old boss. Or is there some long term plan to be relevant again and a champion
Issues with QBs like Simpson and Payton are they do not have enough experience as starters. How is that going to be solved by sitting on the bench?
Most of the others need some mechanical fix so they can become NFL QBs. it is a very short list of players who, not being accurate in college suddenly learn the correct mechanics.
All comes down to why sign ARod at all.
"Peen St" might be the funniest Steelmann misspelling yet.
Nothing left to do but smile, smile, smile...
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I think the Steelers will either move up For Ianone or waits for Tyson to drop
As a Pitt alum and Buckeye fan, I'm going to get some use out of it.
Nothing left to do but smile, smile, smile...
I will not be able to get over the fear, but I think there is no way the Steelers are taking Simpson
Seems pretty obvious from their visits what they MAY do ... which is take one of allar, beck, greene or payton sometime 3rd round or later
depends on who else is still on board.
I dont think Rodgers signing or not changes any of that.
My guess is someone is going to take a chance on Greene before they pick in the 3rd
and despite all being down on Allar (rightfully) I dont see him lasting beyond end of Day 2
Of the 4 Beck is the one I dont want them to pick at all -- the other three have some intrigue if they are are picked in value spots
Seems pretty obvious from their visits what they MAY do ... which is take one of allar, beck, greene or payton sometime 3rd round or later
depends on who else is still on board.
I dont think Rodgers signing or not changes any of that.
My guess is someone is going to take a chance on Greene before they pick in the 3rd
and despite all being down on Allar (rightfully) I dont see him lasting beyond end of Day 2
Of the 4 Beck is the one I dont want them to pick at all -- the other three have some intrigue if they are are picked in value spots
