PITTSBURGH -- As Aaron Rodgers asserted he "wasn't holding anyone hostage," the Pittsburgh Steelers' refrain of the spring was that they were going to conduct their offseason business independent of Rodgers' decision.
Yet, neither's actions matched up to their words.
As Rodgers dealt with what he called "difficult stuff" for members of his inner circle, attended a Kentucky Derby Party and hung out with friend and rapper Mike Stud at a couple of his concerts, the Steelers bypassed nearly every quarterback option before drafting Will Howard in the sixth round.