The Pittsburgh Steelers discover themselves navigating unsure waters at quarterback regardless of Mike Tomlin’s continued success as head coach.
Whereas Aaron Rodgers hypothesis continues to swirl across the franchise, one other veteran has emerged in commerce discussions that has former gamers weighing in.
Former Pittsburgh Steelers standout Ryan Clark lately addressed the rising chatter about Kirk Cousins doubtlessly serving as a backup plan on NFL Dwell.
His evaluation was blunt and unforgiving.
“The final time I checked, Allen Iverson was the reply as a result of it positive ain’t Kirk Cousins. And I perceive what Jeremy (Fowler) is likely to be listening to, and it does appear to be the eventual subsequent step for those who can’t get Aaron Rodgers. However what makes you suppose that Kirk Cousins goes to be higher than Mason Rudolph? What makes you suppose that Kirk Cousins’ arm is extra vigorous, or he can maneuver within the pocket higher – he can’t,” Clark mentioned.
“The final time I checked, Allen Iverson was the reply as a result of it positive ain’t Kirk Cousins.” 😯
—@Realrclark25 on Kirk Cousins not being the reply at QB for the Steelers pic.twitter.com/3KaAlkc9cv
— NFL on ESPN (@ESPNNFL) Might 27, 2025
Clark understands the logic behind contemplating Cousins as a fallback choice if Rodgers stays unavailable.
Nevertheless, he stays unconvinced concerning the veteran’s potential impression in Pittsburgh.
The previous security believes the crew faces a binary selection: pursue Rodgers aggressively or settle for the present scenario whereas specializing in discovering a franchise quarterback in subsequent 12 months’s draft.
The Cousins scenario gained momentum after Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris confirmed Tuesday that the veteran was absent from voluntary offseason crew actions.
Cousins misplaced his beginning position to rookie Michael Penix Jr. final season and reportedly needs out of Atlanta regardless of signing an enormous four-year, $180 million contract only one 12 months in the past.
The Falcons stay dedicated to a considerable asking worth in potential commerce discussions.
Pittsburgh continues exploring their choices as they try and solidify the quarterback place earlier than the upcoming season.
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