In this episode of Saturday vs Sunday, John Barban dives headfirst into the mess that is the Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback situation—and asks the hard question: what exactly is this franchise doing? With the 2025 NFL Draft in the rearview mirror and undrafted free agents already signed, the Steelers are still in quarterback limbo. At the time of recording, Aaron Rodgers has yet to sign, though speculation is swirling that he could join the team before minicamp. But John isn’t buying the hype—and he’s not convinced this is good news even if it happens.Rodgers, once one of the league’s most feared QBs, now appears more interested in his personal life and schedule flexibility than chasing another Super Bowl. On The Pat McAfee Show, Rodgers openly stated his personal priorities outweigh football urgency—raising red flags about whether he still has the hunger to compete with the likes of Mahomes, Burrow, Allen, Jackson, and Stroud in today’s AFC gauntlet.Meanwhile, the Steelers QB room consists of Will Howard, a promising but unproven rookie fresh off a championship run at Ohio State, and backup-caliber names like Mason Rudolph and Skylar Thompson. Can Pittsburgh seriously be thinking it’ll come down to Rodgers vs. Howard? John lays out why neither seems like a winning ticket, especially if Rodgers isn’t fully bought in.And then there’s TJ Watt—the heart and soul of the Steelers defense. One of the top three defenders in the NFL, Watt has somehow played eight seasons without a single playoff win. His prime years are ticking away, and now he’s stuck waiting to see if a 40-year-old QB who might not even care signs up to “lead” the team.John examines the broader AFC landscape, filled with young, mobile, hungry quarterbacks, and questions how a physically declining Rodgers—who avoids contact and lacks urgency—could possibly out-duel the next generation in a playoff shootout. Is this really the guy Pittsburgh is hoping can break their streak of first-round exits?The episode raises serious concerns about the Steelers’ strategic direction, team-building philosophy, and most importantly, their window to win right now with a generational talent like TJ Watt. As John bluntly puts it: “This just doesn’t add up.”Whether you’re a Steelers fan, Rodgers defender, or just love great football debate, this episode dissects one of the most puzzling offseason stories and asks: Are the Steelers serious contenders, or just buying time with a QB who’s already moved on?
