The Pittsburgh Steelers are less than two weeks away from the start of OTAs, and the franchise's biggest question mark remains: Will quarterback Aaron Rodgers be there? As of now, the answer is unclear. Our best guess is that Rodgers will continue to keep the Steelers waiting until workouts become mandatory, then ride in like a white knight to save the day.

This ongoing saga has worn thin with fans and media alike. Criticism has been vocal—not just toward Rodgers for dragging out the decision, but also toward the Steelers organization for tolerating it. And frankly, there's one compelling reason all this frustration is completely justified.

Rodgers didn't exactly light it up last season. Yes, the Steelers won the AFC North, but it wasn't because he carried the team. He averaged just 207.6 passing yards per game—the worst mark of his career. He posted a 10-6 record as a starter, but when the playoffs rolled around, the offense sputtered. Rodgers threw for only 180 yards, zero touchdowns, and an interception in a lopsided loss.

If this is the version of Rodgers the Steelers are getting in 2026, what exactly are they waiting for? The roster already features Mason Rudolph, Will Howard, and Drew Allar. It's not unreasonable to think Pittsburgh could move forward with those three if Rodgers is going to deliver the same level of production. Steelers fans have every right to be tired of this dance—especially when the payoff might not even be worth the wait.