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Analyst has Steelers going in QB direction in NFL Draft
TL;DR
The Pittsburgh Steelers are expected to draft a quarterback in the upcoming NFL Draft, depending on Aaron Rodgers' decision about his future. Analyst Mike Renner predicts Alabama's Ty Simpson could be selected by the Steelers in the first round.
Key points
- Pittsburgh Steelers' quarterback situation is uncertain
- Aaron Rodgers' decision impacts the Steelers' draft plans
- Analyst Mike Renner predicts Ty Simpson will be drafted by the Steelers
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The Pittsburgh Steelers' quarterback situation is becoming a bit of a circus, with the franchise still waiting on Aaron Rodgers' decision about whether he'll retire or return in 2026.
Given that the draft is a couple of days away, the Steelers should roughly know Aaron's intentions, right?
Because if he isn't returning, the Steelers can look to draft a quarterback, which many still have the franchise doing in several mock drafts.
And forĀ CBS Sports' Mike Renner, when asked when and where he thinks Alabama's Ty Simpson will be taken, he's gone for Pittsburgh in the first round.
"I think 21 to the Steelers," Renner wrote. "If they hadn't taken Kenny Picket 20th in 2022 I think Steelers fans would be over the moon about this. Simpson flashed far more ability to create from the pocket than Pickett did in college. That will translate to the league."
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Do Steelers need a QB?
That is a good conversation starter, mainly because they do, but they don't.
The Steelers, without Rodgers, have Will Howard and Mason Rudolph. Mason is a known commodity, but Howard hasn't gotten his chance yet, so you could make the case for Howard to be the starter under Mike McCarthy. Hence, no need to draft Simpson.
Q&A
What are the Pittsburgh Steelers' options for quarterback in the NFL Draft?
The Steelers are considering drafting a quarterback, with Ty Simpson from Alabama being a top candidate for their first-round pick.
What is Aaron Rodgers' status regarding retirement or return in 2026?
The Steelers are awaiting Aaron Rodgers' decision on whether he will retire or return, which will influence their draft strategy.
Who is Mike Renner and what is his prediction for the Steelers in the draft?
Mike Renner is an analyst for CBS Sports who predicts that the Steelers will select quarterback Ty Simpson from Alabama in the first round of the NFL Draft.
