It appears that the Pittsburgh Steelers are anticipating Aaron Rodgers to join their team. He might not possess any alternative apart from retiring, yet the Steelers could turn to a former Kansas City Chiefs quarterback.
If the Steelers become frustrated with Rodgers’ lengthy free agency and choose they want to avoid the drama, they might sign Carson Wentz. Wentz served as the backup to Patrick Mahomes last season and had one start. The Chiefs have signed Gardner Minshew to a two-year contract to take on that role, making Wentz available.
Christopher Kline from FanSided proposed that the Steelers might recruit Wentz while they await Rodgers.
“Kline noted that Carson Wentz has taken a journeyman route in recent seasons.” “Not too long ago, Wentz was the second overall pick and the driving force behind a Super Bowl champion Eagles team.” He was expected to become the next standout quarterback — a consistent Pro Bowl contender with the potential for MVP honors. Injuries and other, uh, deficiencies had their impact, nonetheless. Now he’s simply searching for employment.”
Whether you believe it or not, Wentz was considered an MVP candidate in 2017. Nonetheless, an injury that ended the season sidelined him, allowing Nick Foles to take over and guide a remarkable Super Bowl journey. Since then, Wentz has had difficulty proving himself as an elite quarterback again. At this stage of his career, he appears to be a good fit as a backup or transitional quarterback.
On the Steelers, Wentz may actually get the opportunity to compete for a starting job if Rodgers does not sign. Wentz would be a cheap pivot option to help bridge the gap between Russell Wilson and the next franchise quarterback.