March for Arch

[NorthCoast]

Might have to wait until 2027....

https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/arch-manning-will-likely-be-a-2027-nfl-draft-entry-so-who-might-be-bad-enough-to-get-him/

Steelers a top contender:

Pittsburgh Steelers
Pittsburgh is currently entertaining what is likely Aaron Rodgers' "Last Dance" in the NFL. After inking a one-year deal with the franchise earlier this summer, Rodgers indicated that he may retire after 2025. So, while the Steelers hope to contend as long as they have Rodgers under center, this is not a relationship that is built for the long haul.

Next offseason, Pittsburgh will be back at square one at quarterback and could enter 2026 with no clear future at the position. That could set up something that Mike Tomlin has never endured as head coach -- an under .500 season.

With an aging roster (particularly on defense), 2026 could prove to be a transition year for Pittsburgh, where they shed some of their older talent and set up building blocks for the future. That would likely result in a poor record, thus creating the avenue for the Steelers to land Manning. In this scenario, they can truly begin building around a young quarterback instead of the one-year veteran experiments they've conducted over the last few years.

[WindyCitySteel]

That isn’t news, there was no way he sat two years to only play one.

[hawaiiansteel]

That isn’t news, there was no way he sat two years to only play one.

Assuming Manning doesn't come out and with the news that Garrett Nussmeier is dealing with patellar tendinitis, next year's highly touted QB class may not be nearly as strong as expected.

[Northern_Blitz]

That isn’t news, there was no way he sat two years to only play one.

My guess is that if he's the clear QB1 in the draft + 1OA pick, he'll come out.

Even though they get paid NIL money, I think you take that 1st overall pick because (1) the money is phenomenal and guaranteed (mostly I think) and (2) it gets you to that HUGE money 2nd contract a year earlier.

With point 2 above, maybe he comes out as long as he thinks he's top 3 / 5 OA?

[steeler_fan_in_t.o.]

Assuming Manning doesn't come out and with the news that Garrett Nussmeier is dealing with patellar tendinitis, next year's highly touted QB class may not be nearly as strong as expected.

Yes, but just wait until you see the 2027 class. It'll be the greatest ever.