Uncertainty still clouds the horizon for Pittsburgh Steelers fans, as the team’s quarterback puzzle remains unsolved with the NFL Draft fast approaching. With uncertainty swirling, much of the suspense centers around Aaron Rodgers . Team owner Art Rooney says the plan is in motion, but Rich Eisen suggests the door isn’t closed yet. Meanwhile, Mike Tomlin continues to juggle strategy and silence. They’ve secured Mason Rudolph , brought in Arthur Smith as offensive coordinator but the starting QB picture remains unclear.
Rich Eisen Show analysis points to Steelers' shifting QB priorities as draft approaches
This week on The Rich Eisen Show, Rich Eisen and reporter Gerry Dulac broke down the Pittsburgh Steelers' quarterback uncertainty, hinting that Tomlin may be shifting toward a more practical approach, with less focus on Aaron Rodgers.
Rich Eisen began with a straightforward question,“So is it possible we go home from Green Bay, Gerry Dulac, that the Steelers don’t take a quarterback in this draft and are ready for Mason Rudolph to start… or you think they do add a rookie with a Friday night or a Saturday pick, and that kid has a shot to compete with Mason Rudolph if Rodgers stays in Malibu, Gerry?”
“I think yeah. I think that they will come out of the draft with a quarterback. And because they don’t have a number two pick… but I can tell you that they are not sitting here thinking we need to get that number two pick back. They are content to look at DK Metcalf as their second-round draft pick because that’s what they gave up to get them,” Gerry responded.
The real question came when Eisen asked about Kirk Cousins , noting the irony of Arthur Smith reuniting with the QB the Falcons drafted over: “What about Kirk Cousins, Jerry? He sits in the number two spot in Atlanta.” Dulac responded, “And so, but that would be a possibility. And, you know, I would think it would be somewhere between possible and slim, but I will tell you that it’s part of a thought process. I just don’t know how serious it is.”
Aaron Rodgers made it clear that money isn’t a priority for him, stating he’d play for $10 million and never demanded a multi-million, multi-year deal. “It ain’t about the money. I’ll play for $10M. I never said that I need a multi-million, multi-year deal… I told every single one of the teams, it’s not about the money … I’ll play for [$10 million], I don’t care.”
He assured that this wasn’t a leverage tactic, “I’m not holding anybody hostage—I really want to emphasize that. … I’m just going through a lot in my personal life that has to take precedent at this point. … At the same time, I want to keep the lines of communication open […] Listen, this entire time I haven’t felt like I owed somebody any decision at some point. I’ve been upfront with them about that. If you need to move on, call me, by all means. … There’s been no deadline. And yeah, I’ve talked to Mike (Tomlin) many times.”
Aaron Rodgers also spoke on the speculation that he reached out to the Vikings.“That’s not accurate either.” And when it came to the Steelers? Rodgers showed genuine interest. “It’s different when you’re talking on the phone. Luckily, with my lack of service here, it’s a lot of FaceTimes but it’s different in person. I just personally wanted to see what it was like there. See the facility, get to meet Omar in person, get a glimpse, a snippet of what life would be like in Pittsburgh… I also wanted to do it as quietly as possible.”
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As the draft nears, the Steelers' quarterback future remains a mystery. While Rodgers keeps the door open and Cousins lingers as a long shot, Pittsburgh continues weighing its options balancing experience, potential, and practicality.
Rich Eisen Show analysis points to Steelers' shifting QB priorities as draft approaches
This week on The Rich Eisen Show, Rich Eisen and reporter Gerry Dulac broke down the Pittsburgh Steelers' quarterback uncertainty, hinting that Tomlin may be shifting toward a more practical approach, with less focus on Aaron Rodgers.
Rich Eisen began with a straightforward question,“So is it possible we go home from Green Bay, Gerry Dulac, that the Steelers don’t take a quarterback in this draft and are ready for Mason Rudolph to start… or you think they do add a rookie with a Friday night or a Saturday pick, and that kid has a shot to compete with Mason Rudolph if Rodgers stays in Malibu, Gerry?”
“I think yeah. I think that they will come out of the draft with a quarterback. And because they don’t have a number two pick… but I can tell you that they are not sitting here thinking we need to get that number two pick back. They are content to look at DK Metcalf as their second-round draft pick because that’s what they gave up to get them,” Gerry responded.
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— Rich Eisen Show (@RichEisenShow) April 18, 2025
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The real question came when Eisen asked about Kirk Cousins , noting the irony of Arthur Smith reuniting with the QB the Falcons drafted over: “What about Kirk Cousins, Jerry? He sits in the number two spot in Atlanta.” Dulac responded, “And so, but that would be a possibility. And, you know, I would think it would be somewhere between possible and slim, but I will tell you that it’s part of a thought process. I just don’t know how serious it is.”
Aaron Rodgers made it clear that money isn’t a priority for him, stating he’d play for $10 million and never demanded a multi-million, multi-year deal. “It ain’t about the money. I’ll play for $10M. I never said that I need a multi-million, multi-year deal… I told every single one of the teams, it’s not about the money … I’ll play for [$10 million], I don’t care.”
He assured that this wasn’t a leverage tactic, “I’m not holding anybody hostage—I really want to emphasize that. … I’m just going through a lot in my personal life that has to take precedent at this point. … At the same time, I want to keep the lines of communication open […] Listen, this entire time I haven’t felt like I owed somebody any decision at some point. I’ve been upfront with them about that. If you need to move on, call me, by all means. … There’s been no deadline. And yeah, I’ve talked to Mike (Tomlin) many times.”
Aaron Rodgers also spoke on the speculation that he reached out to the Vikings.“That’s not accurate either.” And when it came to the Steelers? Rodgers showed genuine interest. “It’s different when you’re talking on the phone. Luckily, with my lack of service here, it’s a lot of FaceTimes but it’s different in person. I just personally wanted to see what it was like there. See the facility, get to meet Omar in person, get a glimpse, a snippet of what life would be like in Pittsburgh… I also wanted to do it as quietly as possible.”
Also Read: Is love ruining Aaron Rodgers’ career? QB delays NFL return for off-grid girlfriend
As the draft nears, the Steelers' quarterback future remains a mystery. While Rodgers keeps the door open and Cousins lingers as a long shot, Pittsburgh continues weighing its options balancing experience, potential, and practicality.
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