We’ve all heard this before. Just last season. But back then it was Justin Fields vs. Russell Wilson QB1 drama. Now? The Steelers need a QB, and the options are thin… Fields? Gone to be part of the Gang Green. Russ? Not exactly getting a hero’s welcome back. So, if we are to trust the whisperers around Pittsburgh then Aaron Rodgers might be the guy. Hmm… Sigh!

Is that exciting? This straight away reminds me of what Cam Heyward said regarding all this A-Rod noise. “I ain’t doing that darkness retreat. I don’t need any of that crap.” He added, “Either you want to be a Pittsburgh Steeler or you don’t.” And Steel City, honestly doesn’t want to be A last dance destination for the veterans. Ugh! So much dilemma…

But who’s to blame for this confusion?

After last year’s late-season implosion, the Steelers are clearly done with Wilson. The guy tried to steer the ship, but let’s be real—the wheel was rusted shut. So, that’s where young, strong, arms are needed for steering. Not a 41-year-old looking for ‘One last ride…’

ESPN’s Brooke Pryor had that exact thinking. “I think Arthur Smith is going to have his hands full with Aaron Rodgers,” she said on 93.7 The Fan’s Evening Show. “Aaron Rodgers runs the offense the way that he wants to. To me, that’s gonna reduce Arthur Smith’s role.”

Given that Smith already bristled at Wilson’s attempts to tweak plays, the idea of him coexisting with Rodgers—who practically lives to call his own shots—sounds like a recipe for disaster. Ahem, just ask Robert Saleh how it was. Aaron and Saleh did not hold back to throw one back at each other before the Jets fired Saleh out of the organization. That’s what Pittsburgh would be dealing with, in AR.

Dulac knows all this. And maybe, a little more. Speaking on 102.5 WDVE Morning Show, Dulac painted a different picture, saying Smith isn’t just tolerating Rodgers—he’s actually pumped to work with him. “The sense that I’ve gotten is that Arthur Smith is excited to work with Aaron Rodgers,” Dulac revealed. “He met with him the other day as well. I was told that visit went very well.”

We can’t turn heads to the increasing possibility of it happening. So, let’s address it. Rodgers in Pittsburgh—A match made in football purgatory? Dulac seems to think so. He made it clear the Steelers aren’t about to give Rodgers total control. “They’re certainly not gonna bring in Aaron Rodgers and put the reins on him like Matt Canada wanted to do with Ben Roethlisberger,” he said. “But they’re certainly not gonna turn the offense over to Aaron Rodgers solely.” So, uh…compromise? In this economy?

It’s easy to see why Steelers fans are skeptical. The last time they brought in a veteran QB past his prime, it led to five straight losses and an unceremonious exit. Rodgers could be different—but you take bets like these on youngsters, not the vets who are about to hang their cleats.

So, Russell Wilson’s out of Pittsburgh for sure

If it wasn’t already obvious, Russell Wilson and the Steelers are officially done. And the chances of a reunion are looking slim at best… No second chances, no last-minute plot twists—just a clean break. And honestly? Probably for the best. The Steelers aren’t exactly knocking on his door, and after last season’s chaos, Wilson might not even want to walk back into that locker room. The vibes were off; the offense was out of sync, and now? The front office is moving forward without him.

But guess what? Wilson still wants a big payday, and the market isn’t exactly throwing cash his way. Rather, the 36-year-old’s way.

Russ reportedly looking for a deal in the $20-30 million range. Bold ask, considering teams aren’t exactly clamoring for his services. Cleveland isn’t interested. Pittsburgh already moved on. Other teams? They’re playing it safe, waiting for the Rodgers domino to fall before making a move. It’s a quarterback carousel, and Wilson’s just hoping he doesn’t get left without a seat. His best bet? A team that’s desperate for experience but not ready to commit long-term.

And that’s where things get interesting. With the Steelers eyeing Aaron Rodgers and the Giants also in the mix, Wilson’s options are shrinking fast. If Rodgers lands in Pittsburgh or New York, that could open up a spot somewhere else—but waiting on another quarterback’s decision? Not exactly the ideal position for Russ trying to prove he’s still the guy.

Meanwhile, teams are weighing whether Wilson is worth the investment or if they’d rather roll with a younger, cheaper option.

Enter the Tennessee Titans. Bleacher Report’s Andrew Peters threw out an interesting idea—what if Wilson ends up in Nashville? “Tennessee’s starter in 2024, Will Levis, is clearly not capable of leading the team to the playoffs,” Peters wrote. And he’s not wrong.

Levis struggled last year, and with the Titans holding the No. 1 overall pick, the draft looks don’t say if they’d be getting a QB or not. And even if they do: Will they want to throw a rookie into the fire with no safety net? That’s where Wilson could make sense—as a one-year bridge while they develop their next guy. Unlike other teams, Tennessee has the cap space to make it happen.

For now, though, Wilson is playing a waiting game. But with his ask, it’s safe to say that he’s not getting a $30 million deal anywhere. So, the question is, will he take what he can get, or keep waiting for an offer that may never come?