"They are massively behind": Ex-Jets GM calls out Steelers' AFC North readiness amid stalled Aaron Rodgers deal

The start of free agency and the 2025 NFL draft have come and gone. Training camp is quickly approaching. However, Aaron Rodgers remains a free agent and has not yet signed a franchise, including the heavily rumored Pittsburgh Steelers.

While there is still a chance that Rodgers signs with the organization in the coming days, weeks, or months, some NFL analysts, including Mike Tannenbaum, believe it may be too late.

On the popular ESPN show 'Get Up,' Tannenbaum said the Steelers' offensive unit is already way behind other teams in the division regarding "reps and experience" this offseason.

"You're trying to win the AFC North in 2025, and you're trying to compete against Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens, and Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals. Think about all the reps those teams have… They are massively behind this season in terms of reps and experience if they want to meaningfully compete." (02:05)

Although Rodgers is one of the most experienced QBs in the NFL and a future Hall of Famer, he would be entering a whole new team, culture, and offensive scheme should he join the Steelers this year.

As a result, it would be important for Rodgers to begin the process of getting ready for the 2025 season as soon as possible, something Tannenbaum alluded to in his comments on Monday.

Why has Aaron Rodgers not signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers yet?

Rodgers appeared on the 'Pat McAfee Show' over a month ago now and revealed that he was dealing with some very serious familial situations, delaying his decision in free agency.

However, the Steelers will need to make a decision rather soon to ensure that the team is not behind before the season even begins. With various new players on the offense, the Steelers will need to know what their QB situation looks like before preseason begins.

The current QBs on the depth chart are Mason Rudolph, Skylar Thompson, and 2025 NFL draft pick Will Howard.