Saints expert hedges against thought of Aaron Rodgers choosing New Orleans over the Steelers despite surprise QB retirement

The Pittsburgh Steelers have been in Aaron Rodgers or bust mode for weeks if not months now. 

And while there have been few if any other teams that offer real competition to the Steelers for the services of Rodgers as of late, that may have suddenly changed following the unexpected retirement of New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr. 

Even still, some of the best on the Saints beat are sold on the idea of Rodgers in New Orleans…

Aaron Rodgers to the Saints?

The Rodgers to New Orleans discourse is intriguing. It would make sense from the standpoint that the current QB room for the Saints has nearly zero starting experience.

Tyler Shough is a rookie. Jake Haener is a career backup in the pros. Spencer Rattler got some reps last season, but the output was very inconsistent. On the flip-side, the Saints have talent around whoever plays quarterback for them next year. Alvin Kamara is still a great running back option. Chris Olave and Rashhid Shaheed can stretch the field effectively, and Juwan Johnson is back in the fold at TE. Not to mention, the offensive line should be much improved, as long as they stay healthy.

New Orleans just took Kelvin Banks Jr. with their first-round pick in this year’s draft, and Taliese Fuaga proved he’s a cornerstone OT piece as a rookie last season.

You could argue that the surrounding cast would give the Saints a small edge over the Steelers, but choosing to bring in Rodgers would be another sidestep on a chance to hit the reset button for GM Mickey Loomis. 

Adam Holt, A to Z Sports New Orleans