In football, patience is often preached, but rarely practiced. In Pittsburgh, it’s being tested—one day at a time. For weeks, the Steelers have held a seat open at the quarterback table, hoping Aaron Rodgers might choose to fill it. There’s been dialogue. A visit. Even passes thrown with DK Metcalf. But still, no decision. And while Steelers owner Art Rooney II continues to preach calm, his words carry an undercurrent of time running short. Because in the NFL, the difference between hope and a plan is a deadline. And the Steelers know those, too, are creeping closer.
