Mike McCarthy addresses quarterback situation amid Aaron Rodgers saga

It's been weeks since the 2026 NFL Draft, and the Pittsburgh Steelers still don't have a starting quarterback.

Aaron Rodgers is taking his time making a decision about whether to come back or retire. In the meantime, the Steelers have to work with what they have.

Considering that, ESPN insider Brooke Pryor reached out to head coach Mike McCarthy to pick his brain on the situation.

Apparently, when it comes to quarterbacks, the more, the merrier for the Steelers head coach.

Mike McCarthy wants to have four quarterbacks 

"Three (quarterbacks) is normal, four would be awesome," McCarthy told Pryor.

As things stand now, the Steelers' QB room consists of rookie Drew Allar, second-year pro Will Howard and perennial backup Mason Rudolph.

Clearly, that's one of the least impressive units in the entire league, and it's hard to feel great about this team rolling into 2026 without Rodgers.

Granted, Rodgers isn't the same perennial MVP candidate he was in his heyday, and a lot has transpired since he last won a Super Bowl or played for McCarthy.

Nevertheless, it looks like the Steelers have backed themselves into a no-win situation with the future Hall of Famer.

They're not going to be good enough to win a Super Bowl with him, but their reluctance to consider other options left them hostage to his whims.

OTAs are just around the corner, and even if Rodgers may not need the additional reps, his team would certainly appreciate having some clarity.

Also, they'd clearly value every day their young quarterbacks spend next to one of the greatest passers to ever lace them up.