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EPISODE · Apr 29, 2026 · 36 MIN

Steelers' Placement of UFA on Aaron Rodgers Spells Trouble | Can Mike McCarthy Develop Drew Allar?

from Locked On Steelers – Daily Podcast On The Pittsburgh Steelers · host Locked On Podcast Network

Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast, and is joined by Nick Farabaugh of PennLive.com. The Pittsburgh Steelers placed a UFA tender on Aaron Rodgers, which spells trouble for Omar Khan and Mike McCarthy in their negotiations. Christopher Carter and Nick Farabaugh explain what the process is for the Steelers in their continued wait for Rodgers to show up and sign a deal with the team. But could Khan's move have just angered Rodgers and forced a problem? Or is the deal just a necessary insurance plan to protect the team if Rodgers decides to join a different roster? Also, Chris and Nick discuss the rationale behind McCarthy's commitment to develop Drew Allar despite the several weaknesses he shows on tape. Could the Steelers have wasted a pick on Allar when it's clear they plan to spend a high pick on a quarterback in a future draft? Or is this a good long term plan for Allar and Will Howard? Finally, Chris and Nick discuss how Germie Berrnard, DK Metcalf and Michael Pittman Jr. could make the offense more quarterback friendly than it has been in several years. CALL INTO THE SHOW AT 412-223-6644 or if international, e-mail your audio message to [email protected] Follow Chris Carter on Twitter: @CarterCritiques. Theme music is 'How Can I Lose' by Johnny Quest the Rebel, under his label Renaissance Music. Find more from their label here. This show is part of the Locked on Podcast Network. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast, and is joined by Nick Farabaugh of PennLive.com. The Pittsburgh Steelers placed a UFA tender on Aaron Rodgers, which spells trouble for Omar Khan and Mike...

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