It's officially May, and the NFL's favorite offseason drama is still playing out: Aaron Rodgers remains unsigned. The four-time MVP is once again taking his time, mirroring last year's slow-play when he didn't join the Pittsburgh Steelers until June. While many fans are growing restless, there's reason for optimism in the Steel City.

Former NFL quarterback Matt Hasselbeck recently shared an encouraging prediction that should ease the minds of Steelers faithful. Appearing on "The Herd" with Colin Cowherd, Hasselbeck confidently stated: "Do I think he ends up in Pittsburgh still? Yes, I do. But I do think he doesn't mind toying with everybody the way that he does, especially in the media."

It's vintage Rodgers—keeping everyone guessing while the calendar ticks. But Hasselbeck's insight goes deeper than just a hunch. He points to the strong bonds Rodgers has already built in Pittsburgh's locker room. "His teammates love him. His Pittsburgh Steelers teammates, they respect him," Hasselbeck added. "That's their guy. They're fully, fully counting on him showing up in Pittsburgh and trying to make a run at the Lombardi. So it would be shocking to me if it did go the other way."

While Rodgers has reportedly been entertaining interest from the Arizona Cardinals, the Steelers remain the likely destination. The stakes couldn't be higher: if Rodgers walks away or retires, Pittsburgh would be left with an unproven quarterback room featuring Will Howard, Drew Allar, and Mason Rudolph—the first two having never taken an NFL snap. For a team with championship aspirations, that's a gamble no one wants to take.

For now, Steelers fans can take comfort in Hasselbeck's insider perspective. Rodgers may love the spotlight, but the smart money says he'll be back in black and gold, ready to lead a Lombardi run.