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Schefter: Aaron Rodgers Wasn’t Pittsburgh’s First (Or Second) Option

The Pittsburgh Steelers are excited to have answers at quarterback. Aaron Rodgers is signed, sealed, and delivered. Though Mike Tomlin and company will tout Rodgers’ Hall of Fame resume, ESPN’s Adam Schefter says if the organization had their way, Rodgers wouldn’t be in Pittsburgh. The Steelers’ quarterback would be Justin Fields. Or Matthew Stafford. Rodgers, at best, took the bronze medal.

“This was the best move that the Pittsburgh Steelers could make right now,” Schefter said on ESPN’s Get Up Friday. “But let’s also remember that this was the third option for the Pittsburgh Steelers. They were in on Matthew Stafford and couldn’t get [a trade done].