Schefter: Steelers Not Aaron Rodgers’ Only Option
It doesn’t appear Aaron Rodgers has many options left but joining the Pittsburgh Steelers or calling it quits. The New York Giants opted for a room consisting of Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston, and the Minnesota Vikings are sticking with J.J. McCarthy. Adam Schefter is wondering if Rodgers is seriously considering retirement as he balks on signing with the Steelers.
Appearing on ESPN Milwaukee’s “Jen, Gabe & Chewy” on Wednesday, Schefter explained his reasoning.
“I think, Chewy, that, first of all, they both need each other right now, frankly,” Schefter said. “And that’s if — that’s if — Aaron wants to play, which I’m not convinced yet that he does. Until I hear him say ‘I want to play’ then I can tell you people are asking that question about whether he wants to play. Like, it’s come up. … I’m hearing he might not wanna play.
“By the way, again, I don’t wanna speak for him because I don’t wanna get called out. We’re speculating. But, it shouldn’t be that hard. You either wanna play for the Steelers or you don’t, right? Like, what are we waiting for?”
Aaron Rodgers paid a lengthy visit to the Steelers’ practice facility on the South Side last Friday but left without putting his name on the dotted line. That leaves Mike Tomlin and Pittsburgh to continue to wait.
“I don’t see too many free agents who go visit a team for six hours, think about something,” Rodgers said. “What’s the question? What’s the issue? They want you. You don’t want them? Clearly, you have questions. I don’t know if that’s playing for that team, living in that city, playing football in general. There’s something that’s holding you back because they want him.”