Davis Mills: Steelers' Smart Bridge QB Option

0:00For the NFL, it's March 4th and here's what's going on. The Pittsburgh Steelers are hunting for quarterback heading into next season, with Aaron Rodgers still the top choice, and Kyler Murray as a high upside free agent option after his release from Arizona. But slim pickings mean they might look elsewhere, like Malik Willis if they want to spend big. One under the radar name Gaining Traction is Davis Mills from the Houston Texans. The 28-year-old third-round pick in 2021 started 15 games over his first two seasons, throwing for about 5,000. 782 yards, 33 touchdowns, and 25 picks during a tough rebuild. This past year, Mills backed up rookie CJ, Stroud and went 3 and 0 as a starter, putting up 915 yards, five touchdowns, and just one interception. He's got solid pocket presence and experience running pro-style offenses. For the Steelers, sitting at pick 21 in a week quarterback draft class, Mills fits perfectly

1:00with his low price tag, a $6 million base, salary an 8.15 million cap hit in the final year of his deal. They are not keen on massive spending right now. Trading for him might cost only a late-round pick, making him a smart bridge option over current backups like Will Howard or Mason Rudolph while they chase bigger names. This episode is brought to you in partnership with our sponsor. Do not just fall asleep. Drift into what you are listening to. S-O-L-I-SoliPillo.com.