Steelers' QB Decision Looms as Draft Nears

0:00On April 1st, the Pittsburgh Steelers are heading into NFL Draft Month, with the same big question as last year, no locked in quarterback for the 20. 26 season. Four-time MVP Aaron Rodgers signed a one-year deal with them last June, but nothing's official yet for next year. They've got veteran backup Mason Rudolph in sixth-round pick, Will Howard under contract, but the buzz is, they'll roll with Rodgers again. Owner Art Rooney, the second said, Tuesday he expects a decision from Rodgers by draft time. Coach Mike McCarthy's been chatting with him regularly, including last night, and things feel positive. Back at the scouting combine in late February, GM Omar Khan hinted they don't want this dragging on, keeping the door wide open. Around the league, folks figure if Rodgers plays at age 42, it'll be in Pittsburgh recent moves like trading for receiver Michael Pittman. Junior, signing running back Rico Dattle, an extending defensive end cam Hayward screamed they're building around him. It's a reunion, too, since McCarthy coach Rodgers for 13 years in Green Bay, even winning Super Bowl 45 together 15 years back.

1:06McCarthy's tweaking his offense to fit the roster, pulling from his Dallas Cowboys days, but keeping those West Coast basics like precise footwork that. Rodgers mastered last season 65.7% completion over 3,000 yards, 24 touchdowns. He sees growth potential in Howard too, praising his arm while noting work needed on mechanics. No matter who starts, McCarthy's bringing a winning mindset to Pittsburgh after Mike Tomman's exit, no rebuild, just contention. The Steelers went 10 and 7 last year, snagged the AFC North, and they're geared up to push further. That wraps NFL news today, brought to you with AI. I'm Cory with the story.