The Pittsburgh Steelers watched the NFL trade deadline pass without a single move, reportedly despite eyeing a wide receiver, and Aaron Rodgers isn’t surprised one bit. The veteran quarterback has a pretty frank take on the whole situation, making it clear he doesn’t expect much from these deadlines anymore.
Rodgers Ain’t Holding His Breath
Rodgers, speaking on Wednesday, didn’t mince words about his skepticism. He’s seen this play out before, noting that his veteran status has made him wary of potential deadline additions. “I’ve learned to never hold my breath around a trade deadline because I don’t know that I’ve ever been part of a team , other than when we got Davante in Jersey , where there was an addition,” Rodgers said. It’s a candid look behind the curtain, telling us everything about how he views these mid-season opportunities.
Pittsburgh’s Risky Bet on Health
So, with no new faces, where does that leave Pittsburgh’s receiving corps? Still lacking depth. The team has been hit hard by injuries, with Michael Pittman Jr., Roman Wilson, and Cole Burgess all currently on the injured reserve. That’s a huge blow, especially when the passing game has already been subpar, averaging just 210.5 yards per game this year. Rodgers is banking on health, though. When asked if the Steelers have enough at wide receiver, he said, “Yeah, but we got to get healthy.” It’s a big “if,” and the weight of it falls squarely on those guys getting back on the field.
The Steelers, despite these offensive struggles and injury woes, are actually sitting pretty at 6-2, atop the AFC North. If they can indeed get some depth back at wide receiver, Rodgers believes they’ll be able to hold their own. He even suggested that with a healthy group, they “could be scary heading into the postseason.” It’s a high-stakes gamble relying on injured players to return and perform, but right now, that’s Pittsburgh’s path forward.
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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