Aaron Rodgers is a shoo-in for the Hall of Fame when he retires. Rodgers is one of the best quarterbacks ever, consistently displaying pinpoint accuracy and limiting turnovers. However, his last season with the New York Jets did not go as planned. The Jets went 5-12 and are officially moving on from Aaron Rodgers. So, what are the latest rumblings around the league?
Latest Rumors On Aaron Rodgers
There seem to be three teams in the running for Rodgers’ services. The Pittsburgh Steelers, New York Giants, and, surprisingly, the Minnesota Vikings are reportedly the three teams in the running. All three of these teams are interested in Rodgers however, the Steelers seem to make the most sense. This is a franchise that is desperate for a quarterback with a roster that is ready to compete. Still, let’s take a deeper dive into the potential fit for Rodgers with all three of these teams.
Pittsburgh Steelers
The Pittsburgh Steelers, on paper, are the best fit for Rodgers. The Steelers just traded for star wide receiver D.K. Metcalf. George Pickens remains a good threat on the outside. The defense is elite and carried the team last year. If Aaron Rodgers can return to his prime form, Pittsburgh will become an immediate Super Bowl threat. Quarterback play has held the Steelers back ever since Ben Roethlisberger retired. If Mike Tomlin is given Aaron Rodgers to lead the offense, the sky is the limit. Although Najee Harris left in free agency, this would certainly be a more pass-heavy offense. Rodgers, Metcalf, and Pickens would give opposing secondaries nightmares. With a defense ready to win now, this makes the most sense for Rodgers.
New York Giants
The New York Giants are in desperate need of a quarterback. To address this, they are targeting Aaron Rodgers. Rodgers would be able to stay in New York, and the Giants would finally address their quarterback issue. The problem is the Giants need to rebuild their entire roster. This is a team that is not ready to compete for a Super Bow,l regardless of Rodgers being their quarterback. The Giants were 3-14 last year, and their defense gave up the 12th most points per game last year. This team has a lot of holes outside of Rodgers, and it would be smarter to address these in the draft.
Minnesota Vikings
The Vikings are a shocker here. With Sam Darnold signing with the Seattle Seahawks, it seemed as if J.J. McCarthy would be handed the keys to this offense. However, the Vikings have reportedly been mulling over the possibility of signing Aaron Rodgers. This is a really intriguing move, as the Minnesota offense has a ton of playmakers. Justin Jefferson, Jordan Addison, and T.J. Hockenson are an elite pass-catching trio. These three players all had great seasons with Sam Darnold.
This is easily the most quarterback-friendly situation Aaron Rodgers could have out of these three teams. Kevin O’Connell is a great offensive and quarterback mind. Running back Aaron Jones is back. The offensive line has been upgraded in free agency. Minnesota is just an all-around great situation for any quarterback right now, including Aaron Rodgers. It remains to be seen if the Vikings will pursue Rodgers or roll with J.J. McCarthy.
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