"More complex than AI" - Steelers part owner Thomas Tull makes feelings known on Aaron Rodgers situation

The Pittsburgh Steelers have been trying their hardest to convince Aaron Rodgers to join them rather than retire after a wretched tenure with the New York Jets. And amidst all the rumor-mongering, Thomas Tull has his thoughts on the matter.

Speaking to CNBC, the businessman and musician, who has a minority ownership stake in the franchise, said:

“That’s a more complex issue than artificial intelligence.”

In related development, George Pickens was traded to the Dallas Cowboys for a pair of draft picks. The move, according to ESPN's Terrelle Pryor, should bolster Rodgers' interest given the mercurial wide receiver's propensity for erring on his routes - a trait that could have created potentially unresolvable tension with the multiple-time MVP.

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Ross Tucker claims Aaron Rodgers told Steelers to avoid drafting Shedeur Sanders

Besides wide receiver, the Steelers have been said to have a quarterback problem. They will obviously be in big trouble if Aaron Rodgers does not sign. But even had he signed earlier, he might have been adamant about one thing.

As the draft approached, many analysts were under the impression that Shedeur Sanders would be pairing with the veteran in Western Pennsylvania. But then, Oregon defensive tackle Derrick Harmon instead went with the franchise's 21st overall pick.

And thus began arguably the most notorious draft slide in the event's history since, ironically enough, Rodgers' own twenty years ago. And he had a hand in it, according to CBS analyst Ross Tucker. The former offensive lineman said recently on 365 Sports (begins at 09:42 in the video below):

"I don't have any evidence of this, it's is rampant speculation, but I would tell you right now I believe that Aaron Rodgers told the Steelers, 'Hey, don't draft Shedeur Sanders.' Or maybe the Steelers just knew. He doesn't want to deal with that. He's 40 something years old."

He expounded on this notion to Dan Patrick:

"I'm convinced Aaron told the Steelers, 'I'll come, but don't take that Sanders kid.' Aaron doesn't want, the first time he has a bad game, people calling for the Steelers to put Shedeur Sanders in."

The Steelers did eventually take a quarterback in the sixth round - Ohio State's Will Howard.