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Qb next season

Discussion in 'Steelers Talk' started by freakfontana, Feb 5, 2026.

  1. Aron rodgers

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    17.1%
  2. Malik willis

    6 vote(s)
    17.1%
  3. Trade for Mac jones

    3 vote(s)
    8.6%
  4. Other

    20 vote(s)
    57.1%
  1. PWP

    PWP Well-Known Member

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    AR is the best option ..He played well to have a horrid WR core a novice at OC , and a head Coach who didn't really care to score until late .. Plus we avoided the middle and thats the exact weak spots in zone coverage..

    AR can keep Will from learning a new system, learning the new weapons and still learning the QB spot in the NFL in general...Let him watch and learn get his mental game together , get Coached up without taking a beating or killing his confidence....
     
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  2. RobertoC#21

    RobertoC#21 Well-Known Member

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    I don't want to watch another season of Aaron Rodgers being too afraid to take a hit and quit on a play too soon. I also don't see why anyone would want another teams second string QB. If Willis or Jones were that good, they would be starting. We have a QB with size and potential, lets see what he has before we start trading draft capital for guys we already know aren't starters. I don't want better 2nd string QB's that may or may not be better than what we already have, I want an elite franchise QB and we already know Rodgers is past his shelf life, Willis isn't and has never been good enough and Mac Jones cant beat out the last player selected in the draft.....but our 6th round steal isn't better? I say let the kid play, learn, take the hits, lets see if he does have what it takes! I know he wants the chance and I know he has the heart to give it everything he got!!
     
  3. Shoes

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    I think it’ll be Rodgers, it just makes the most sense given the pieces that are now in place. Now if only we could fast-forward to the draft!
     
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  4. Formerscribe

    Formerscribe Well-Known Member

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    Baker Mayfield was a former top draft pick who went through a time as a backup, then emerged as a quality starter in the NFL.

    Sam Darnold is a former top draft pick who struggled, went through a time as a backup, then emerged as the starting quarterback for the Super Bowl champions.

    This notion that someone who was a backup at one point can't be the starter simply doesn't hold up.

    Jones and Willis both started their careers in bad situations, then got to work with better coaches and improved. A guy like that is where the value of McCarthy comes in. If he thinks one of them can be the guy, they are worth a shot.
     
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  5. Brice

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    I guess the next guy up on the QB parade through Pittsburgh is Anthony Richardson. A lot of smoke coming from the media about Richardson demanding a trade, and the #1 landing spot seems to be Pittsburgh.



    Keep in mind, I am still holding out for 25 year old, Free Agent Trey Lance.
     
    Last edited: Feb 18, 2026 at 2:39 AM
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  6. Bubbahotep

    Bubbahotep Well-Known Member

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    You might have argument from fans of Rodgers backing up Favre, or Love backing up Rodgers. Sometimes it's just about opportunity.
     
  7. freakfontana

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  8. Eichburgh

    Eichburgh Well-Known Member

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    I was initially against bringing in Rodgers at all. But from what I saw last season, he's still a very capable QB. He still has it in his head and in his arm. He's just old, slow and potentially fragile. So, if Rodgers is the guy, you have to beef up the O line to keep him clean and let him do his thing. I think he could have a very good season if kept clean.

    What's easier to do...

    Install a QB who can have a great season with our Oline?

    Solidify our Oline so that Rogers can have a great season?

    And both require a legit receiving threat beyond DK.
     
  9. steelersrule6

    steelersrule6 Well-Known Member

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  10. Steelpens65

    Steelpens65 Well-Known Member

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    Or his brother
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  11. NorthernBlitz

    NorthernBlitz Well-Known Member

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    I think the acquisition cost will probably be too high.

    But if Omar can swing a reasonable deal for Jones, that's the best option on this list IMO.
     
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  12. pczach

    pczach Well-Known Member

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  13. mcam

    mcam Well-Known Member

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    I'm going to go out on a limb.

    They are going to work out a trade of some sort for an established QB#1.

    Probably in the middle to good tier category.

    Just a guess. We have a lot of time to make wild guesses throwing darts with our eyes closed.
     

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