ESPN insider Adam Schefter says Ty Simpson is expected to be a first-round draft pick as the Steelers weigh their QB options.

That is an incredible feat, but there's no trophy for that. Now, Tomlin is out, and Mike McCarthy is in, tasked with continuing Tomlin's streak. But with the roster the way it is currently, and the concerns at quarterback,

Instead of just getting a straight answer from the Pittsburgh Steelers — or from Aaron Rodgers himself — about their 42-year-old quarterback’s plans to play or retire in 2026, we are forced to follow a trail of bread crumbs for information.

Steelers could target Packers WR Dontayvion Wicks in a low-risk, high-upside trade to add depth and upside to offense.

This isn't the solution.

Mike Tomlin stepped down from the Pittsburgh Steelers after 19 years with the team, while not taking another head coaching position for the 2026 season with options now emerging for the 54-year-old