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The Pittsburgh Steelers find themselves in a critical search for a quarterback for the 2026 season and beyond. With options limited, the idea of bringing back a 42-year-old Aaron Rodgers is floating around. While Rodgers could provide a short-term boost, the Steelers are likely looking for a more sustainable solution.<\/p>\n

Enter Mike McCarthy, the new head coach, who will undoubtedly aim to secure a long-term quarterback. The recent Super Bowl triumph of Sam Darnold, a former first-round pick turned journeyman, might tempt the Steelers to consider a similar reclamation project. However, Anthony Richardson is unlikely to be their target.<\/p>\n

Reports suggest it’s ‘inevitable’ that Richardson, currently with the Indianapolis Colts, will seek a trade this offseason. The Colts appear ready to move forward with Daniel Jones, leaving Richardson on the outside looking in.<\/p>\n

Despite the buzz surrounding Richardson, McCarthy and the Steelers seem uninterested. Richardson, who emerged from Florida with impressive physical attributes-standing nearly 6’4” and weighing 244 pounds-was once compared to Josh Allen.<\/p>\n

Yet, injuries have plagued his career, limiting him to just 17 games since being drafted fourth overall in 2023. His stats, including a poor touchdown-to-interception ratio and a 67.8 career passer rating, haven’t helped his case.<\/p>\n

As Mike Tomlin might say, Richardson needs to ‘do the routine things routinely,’ a consistency he has yet to achieve. McCarthy’s West Coast offense demands precision and timing, qualities that Richardson hasn’t consistently demonstrated.<\/p>\n

While Richardson’s career could still be salvaged-much like Sam Darnold’s and even his current teammate Daniel Jones-he doesn’t appear to be the right fit for Pittsburgh. The Steelers, potentially in a quarterback crunch, might be tempted by the prospect of acquiring Richardson for a mid-to-late round pick. However, given McCarthy’s system and preferences, it’s expected that the Steelers will look elsewhere to solve their quarterback dilemma.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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