The Steelers seem intent on waiting for Aaron Rodgers’ decision on whether he’ll continue to play, and the recent buzz on their feelings about Will Howard seems intentional. However, they land on this list because, as we sit right now, QB remains a need.
Signing Murray would be akin to Pittsburgh adding Russell Wilson for the veteran minimum after he was cut by Denver, so there is organizational history in making this sort of signing.
I’m not convinced Murray would be a seamless schematic fit in Mike McCarthy’s offense, but if Pittsburgh gets a sense Rodgers won’t return, Kyler would be a good one-year stopgap. He’d bring some versatility and excitement for Steelers fans who have been forced to watch a stodgy offense in recent years.
At the very least, you can imagine Murray heaving moonshots to DK Metcalf for a season in Pittsburgh. And after watching the Steelers live in an offensive box last season, that would be a welcome sight.
