The Remaining QB Dominos Should Start To Fall Today

[Gman329]

For cap purposes, the Jets had to wait for today to release Rodgers.  He'll sign, apparently with the Steelers soon thereafter - we think.  Then the Steelers release Wilson.  Once he's signed, then they get to the Minshews of the world. It all figures to happen in short order.  Is Wilson our QB by dinner time tonight?  Or maybe tomorrow?

[SlotCorner]

I don't think Rodgers is waiting for the Jets to cut him. The teams can always announce "agree to terms" if they can't sign yet.

I think Rodgers is waiting for the Steelers to increase their offer. If he hasn't signed yet with us I don't think he will. Then we make do with Russ.

[Bob In PA]

For cap purposes, the Jets had to wait for today to release Rodgers.  He'll sign, apparently with the Steelers soon thereafter - we think.  Then the Steelers release Wilson.  Once he's signed, then they get to the Minshews of the world. It all figures to happen in short order.  Is Wilson our QB by dinner time tonight?  Or maybe tomorrow?

329: I've been on the fence about free-agent QB's, but I believe (based on almost no direct evidence) that Wilson will be a more capable and willing (and more "relatable") mentor for our rookie QB than Aaron Rodgers. Bob

[MightyGiants]

The sense I get is that Rodgers and the Steelers are trying to get things done.  There seems to have been some sort of impasse where the Rodgers side put out hints of him becoming a Giant and the Steelers side put out hints they could turn to Russel Wilson.

One thing I heard this morning is that another potential suitor for Russell Wilson could be the Titans as their offense could be a good fit for him.

[Stringer Bell]

Potentially lost in all this is collusion between the Giants and Steelers.

This is something that I think happens far more than fans are privy to, especially when it involves franchises with long histories with each other, execs with deep connections, etc.

It wouldn't surprise me at all if they're in cahoots and have discussed their plans with each other. It's not like they have much to lose if, say, they're both in on Rodgers. Colluding together could lower their price for him even in that scenario.

But in the scenario where Pitt is after Rodgers and the Giants are fine with Russ, by colluding they can just sit back and wait for their camps to cave. They'd have the benefit of knowing anything coming out about interest from the others is agent driven smoke.

This is all speculation, obviously. But again, I'm certain this type of thing happens.

[Bob In PA]

Potentially lost in all this is collusion between the Giants and Steelers.

This is all speculation, obviously. But again, I'm certain this type of thing happens.

Stringer: I thought I was the only one who believed that stuff, because several times I've suggested it indirectly and no one ever jumped in. The NFL is a monopoly, and the Steelers and Giants owners' families are related by marriage. I am as certain as you are about this, and it's something we'll never know because so few people are involved, but IMO it seems to tilt in favor of (and to the benefit of) the Steelers much more often than the other way around. Bob

[Trench]

329: I've been on the fence about free-agent QB's, but I believe (based on almost no direct evidence) that Wilson will be a more capable and willing (and more "relatable") mentor for our rookie QB than Aaron Rodgers. Bob

Bob,

Perhaps you're right but the one thing I'd add is Rodgers was an excellent mentor in GB to QB Love

[katkavage]

The sense I get is that Rodgers and the Steelers are trying to get things done.  There seems to have been some sort of impasse where the Rodgers side put out hints of him becoming a Giant and the Steelers side put out hints they could turn to Russel Wilson.

One thing I heard this morning is that another potential suitor for Russell Wilson could be the Titans as their offense could be a good fit for him.

The Steelers made the playoffs last year with very poor offensive play. Rodgers and Metcalf and who knows who else can bring them back again to the playoffs. The Giants? Meh.

[MightyGiants]

The Steelers made the playoffs last year with very poor offensive play. Rodgers and Metcalf and who knows who else can bring them back again to the playoffs. The Giants? Meh.

No doubt, the Steelers are a more attractive team for Rodgers, compared to the Giants.  The only thing the Giants offer is that the team is close to his mansion in NJ, and the NYC area could be potentially lucrative for outside income should the Giants and Rodgers enjoy success.

[andrew_nyGiants]

I wouldn't count on Wilson being the Giants default option if they can't get Rodgers.

There's no guarantee that he would choose the Giants. Especially with all the FA moves we've made and no starting OG to be found.

[Bob In PA]

Bob,

Perhaps you're right but the one thing I'd add is Rodgers was an excellent mentor in GB to QB Love

Trench: I agree , but that's why I included being "relatable" (to a very young man) in my post. Bob

[MightyGiants]

https://x.com/JordanRaanan/status/1899820362856018407

[MightyGiants]

I thought this quote from PFT perfectly sums up the Rodgers/Steelers issue


As of Tuesday, it became obvious that the sticking point for Rodgers and the Steelers is money. They need each other. The gap suggests Rodgers believes the Steelers need Rodgers more than Rodgers needs the Steelers — and the Steelers believe Rodgers needs the Steelers more than the Steelers need Rodgers.

https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/aaron-rodgers-officially-becomes-a-free-agent-today-then-what

[MightyGiants]

https://x.com/JoshNorris/status/1899825244132504061

[H-Town G-Fan]

I thought this quote from PFT perfectly sums up the Rodgers/Steelers issue


As of Tuesday, it became obvious that the sticking point for Rodgers and the Steelers is money. They need each other. The gap suggests Rodgers believes the Steelers need Rodgers more than Rodgers needs the Steelers — and the Steelers believe Rodgers needs the Steelers more than the Steelers need Rodgers.

https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/aaron-rodgers-officially-becomes-a-free-agent-today-then-what

I'd say the both need each other (the Steelers to actually have a chance at contention and Rodgers to be relevant)... Which means it likely gets done.