Steelers' QB Dilemma: Rodgers, Simpson, or Howard?

0:00On April 21st, Pittsburgh Steelers fans are sweating the quarterback spot as Aaron Rodgers' return looks shakier by the day. Owner Art Rooney II hoped the 42-year-old would commit before the NFL draft, but insiders now say it could drag past that, maybe not, even till organized team activities in mid-May. With draft week here, Coach Mike McCarthy is eyeing other options to beef up the position. McCarthy, who just took over for Mike Tomlin after years of playoff heart breaks, knows quarterbacks win games. He coached Rodgers to a Super Bowl back in 2011 when they beat Pittsburgh. Last season, Rodgers threw for over 3,000 yards and 24 touchdowns for the black and gold, but free agency came and went with no deal. Now the team's turning to second-year guy will Howard as the top quarterback in minicamp, which kicked off April 20th. Howard balled out at Ohio State, leading them to a national title with over 4,000 passing yards, 35 touchdowns, and a 73 percent completion rate.

1:02Back up Mason Rudolph is solid, but unproven at starter level. A former NFL general manager is pushing the Steelers to grab Alabama's tie Simpson with their 21st pick. Simpson lit it up last year with nearly 3,300 yards, 27 touchdowns, and just 4 picks, plus some rushing scores. Even if Rodgers shows, the GM says Simpson's the future with that aging defense. Brass has to navigate this mess to chase Super Bowls again, and with the draft looming, every move counts for getting back on top. Stay locked in with NFL News Today. AI-powered updates, I'm Corey with The Story.