Terry Bradshaw's Candid Critique of the Steelers' Quarterback Dilemma: Pickett and Rodgers in the Spotlight

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29/05/2025 12h39

### Terry Bradshaw Critiques Steelers' Handling of Quarterbacks: Rodgers and Pickett Under Scrutiny

Pittsburgh Steelers icon Terry Bradshaw offered a candid assessment of the franchise's recent quarterback decisions, spotlighting both Kenny Pickett and the potential arrival of Aaron Rodgers. The situation has raised eyebrows among fans and analysts alike, as the Steelers navigate their quarterback conundrum.

Kenny Pickett, a once-promising QB selected in the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft, faced an uphill battle during his tenure with Pittsburgh. After being drafted higher than expected, Pickett started in 24 games over his first two seasons. Despite his efforts, the Steelers eventually traded him to the Philadelphia Eagles, leading to the present where he is now with the Cleveland Browns—his third team in a span of a few years.

Meanwhile, Aaron Rodgers, still weighing his options, has sent ripples through the Steelers organization. Rodgers, who has had a couple of less-than-stellar seasons recently, is considering joining Pittsburgh. This move surprises many, including Bradshaw, given Rodgers’ age and recent performance. The former Steelers quarterback and Hall of Famer has openly questioned the franchise's willingness to let Rodgers dictate terms.

Bradshaw, who spent his entire 14-year career with the Steelers, achieving four Super Bowl championships and numerous accolades, expressed that the team's real misstep was not necessarily in the players but their management. He places the blame for Pickett's perceived failures not on the young quarterback but on the team's inadequate support and strategy. "They throw a kid in there for two years, and you've got an offense that doesn't fit and doesn't work," he said, emphasizing the team's deficiencies more than Pickett's performance.

The Steelers might find Bradshaw's critiques difficult to dismiss, given his decorated history with the team and in the NFL. His perspective casts a critical light on the franchise’s recent quarterback strategy, suggesting that perhaps organizational changes are necessary for the team to return to its former glory. Whether or not Pittsburgh heeds this advice remains to be seen, but the scrutiny surrounding both Pickett and Rodgers has certainly sparked a significant conversation about the future of the Steelers' leadership on the field.

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