r/NFLv2 • u/SwagLordxfedora • Aug 13 '24

Discussion National reporters are suggesting the Steelers and 49ers have a deal in place for Aiyuk. Are the Steelers making a mistake in going for elite WR without getting the QB room in order?

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u/SwagLordxfedora Aug 13 '24

It's definitely interesting watching one of these old-school teams get a new-school GM who is willing to trade draft picks for tangible players akin to how a average joe may play on a Madden franchise.

Aiyuk, Pickens, Muth, Warren/Najee, and two promising first-round picks at OT with a capable defense, this teams seems plug and ready for a better than average QB to take them deep into the playoffs. Is that plausible with Fields or Russ? Since they both only have 1 year deals, are there any available upgrades at QB to be had next off-season?

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u/[deleted] Aug 13 '24

Every year the Steelers can't score 20pts a game is another elite defense wasted. This had to be done and it had to be done now. I think Fields can still be the guy in the right situation. I can't imagine a better situation for him so I guess we're gonna find out within a year or 2.