During the most recent episode of the Inside Coverage podcast, Charles Robinson, Frank Schwab, and Jason Fitz engaged in a substantial amount of conversation on the subject of Aaron Rodgers’ remarks that were made on the Pat McAfee Show. Their talk sheds light on the following information regarding Rodgers’ future:
Rodgers is not in a hurry and prioritizes his own obligations and concerns.
Charles Robinson claims that Aaron Rodgers has made it abundantly obvious that he is dealing with personal concerns, particularly those that are inside his immediate circle of friends and family. This is a big reason for the delay in his decision regarding whether or not he will play football in the upcoming season. It was highlighted by Robinson that Rodgers does not owe anyone a predetermined schedule or a hasty choice, particularly considering the fact that he is not currently under contract with any NFL team.
In the present moment, Robinson stated, “He is not beholden to any team.” “There is no contract covering him. Therefore, I believe that we owe him the grace.
The Steelers should not wait, and there are no commitments made to any other team.
The three hosts are in agreement that although while Rodgers has the right to conduct his personal life in any manner that he deems appropriate, this yet places clubs such as the Steelers in a perilous situation. In their respective statements, Charles and Frank emphasize that the Steelers “cannot count on this situation anymore.” “Yesterday, I made the following statement for the very first time: they are unable to.” It is time for them to move on. Charles continues by saying that even if Rodgers does sign with the team in the future, Pittsburgh still has to pick a young quarterback for the future because relying on Rodgers is too susceptible to uncertainty.
The Steelers were instructed by Rodgers himself to “do what you know you have to do.”
It is brought to the attention of both Charles and Frank that Rodgers has stated that he has been forthright with the Steelers, informing them that they should go without him if they feel the need to do so. Rodgers is not making any pledges or setting any timetables for a decision regarding joining a team, as this indicates to the hosts that he is not making any commitments. A concise summary of the situation is provided by Charles, who says, “He did open up that avenue to them… if somebody wants to move on, that’s just how it’s going to go and you’re okay with it.”
It seems more likely than not that Rodgers will not actually play.
Despite the fact that Rodgers left the door open, the group believes that he sounded more like a person who might choose not to play, at least for the time being.
It is impossible for teams to rely on his hesitation.
The more general takeaway for the hosts is that any team that is considering the possibility of signing Rodgers should proceed with their offseason plans as if he will not be present. Both Fitz and Schwab point out that there is a genuine sense of stress and fatigue around the ongoing Rodgers crisis, and this applies to both the clubs and the fans.