Steelers' QB Need Pushes Them to Ty Simpson in Draft

0:00On April 5, ESPN Analytics has the Pittsburgh Steelers pegged to grab Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson with the 21st pick in the 20, 26 NFL draft. That's a 12% shot according to their model, marking the second straight time since 2022, they take a signal caller early. With Aaron Rogers still not resigning, the Steelers' QB room stays shaky, pushing them to eye young competition no matter what. Coach Mike McCarthy laid it out clear at the owner's meetings. They want fresh arms in the mix. Team Brassly McCarthy and GM Omar Khan have been upfront about needs, quarterback tops the list, then wide receiver, offensive guard, and cornerback. Fans and analysts see this as a smart pivot after years of searching for stability. But hold up, Simpson profiles more like a third round guy in a class with just one true first round QB, Fernando Mendoza. Better bets like Carson Beck, for Miami, Penn State's Drew Aller, Arkansas's tail in

1:00green, or North Dakota State's Cole Payton, waiting days to end. Three. That's my favorite Simpson at 21, but the real move is plugging those trenches or secondary holes first. Keep the competition coming later and build a deeper squad for the long haul. That's your update from NFL News Today, powered by AI. I'm Cory with the story.