Steelers' Draft Plan: Proctor, Nussmeier & Rodgers?

0:00It's March 31st. You're listening to NFL News today, AI-powered football coverage. I'm Cory with the story. The Pittsburgh Steelers just dropped a deadline on Aaron Rogers. He's got to decide by the NFL draft if he wants to suit up with them for the 20, 26 season. With the draft hitting their home turf in Pittsburgh, the team needs clarity on their quarterback plans before they start picking future stars. They're feeling good about rolling with second year guy Will Howard if Rogers bounces, but they're not sleeping on other moves. Free agencies stay quiet, hinting they expect Rogers back, yet at 42 years old, they know a successor is key. Fans and analysts are buzzing about the long-term picture, especially since the roster lacks a clear air. Protecting whoever starts is priority one, given some shaky line play last time around. ESPN's latest seven-round mock draft has Pittsburgh grabbing Alabama tackle Caden Proctor in round 1A, massive 6-foot-7, 352-pound force to shore up the blindside.

1:02Then in round 3, they snag LSU quarterback Garrett Newsmeyer, a fit for Mike McCarthy's short-pass scheme with solid arm strength and accuracy. Picture a QB battle between Newsmeyer, Howard, and maybe Rogers mentoring from the sidelines that could spark something special as the draft lights. Up Pittsburgh in a few weeks.