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Steelers Urged to Pull Off Trade for Aaron Rodgers' Replacement

Steelers Urged to Pull Off Trade for Aaron Rodgers' Replacement

Summary

The Pittsburgh Steelers are considering options to fill their quarterback position, possibly through the NFL Draft or by trading for a player like Tanner McKee from the Philadelphia Eagles. Aaron Rodgers, currently a free agent, has an uncertain future, and the team may need to make decisions soon under new head coach Mike McCarthy.

Key Facts

  • The Steelers need to decide on a new quarterback for the upcoming season.
  • Aaron Rodgers, a free agent, hasn't decided if he will return to the NFL.
  • The NFL Draft in April might offer the Steelers a chance to pick Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson.
  • Analyst Connorr Orr suggests trading for Tanner McKee, an Eagles backup quarterback.
  • McKee was chosen in the sixth round of the NFL draft and played six games over two years.
  • The Eagles recently acquired Andy Dalton, potentially making McKee available for trade.
  • McKee's projected stats for a full season could be 1,692 yards and 14 touchdowns.

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