Steelers have 'connection' issues between Aaron Rodgers and receivers

The Pittsburgh Steelers are seeing some concerns surface in training camp on offense. 

Per Mike DeFabo of The Athletic, the Steelers defense has been the dominant unit in camp so far, as new quarterback Aaron Rodgers becomes accustomed to the new scheme.

Pittsburgh has had issues with running the ball and with deep passes. One of the major concerns with the offense is the lack of connection between Rodgers and any wide receiver not named DK Metcalf.

"The most noticeable receiver not named Metcalf? Scotty Miller," DeFabo wrote. "The 28-year-old, 5-foot-9 receiver had another strong day Sunday, winning several two-on-two reps during a competitive receivers-on-DBs period.

"While that’s good news for Miller, it’s not so much for an offense that was counting upon development from Calvin Austin III and Roman Wilson. On Sunday, Rodgers looked for Wilson on a corner route. The uncatchable ball skipped well in front of the receiver. Either the throw was errant or they weren’t on the same page. 

 

"It was a similar story last week, when Rodgers looked for Wilson along the sideline and threw it well out of bounds. After that misfire, Rodgers walked Wilson through how to run his route the way the QB wants. Meanwhile, Austin missed his second consecutive practice with an injury. If defenses game plan to shut down Metcalf, someone needs to step up and start forming chemistry with Rodgers."

The Steelers took a risk when they traded away George Pickens to the Dallas Cowboys. They knew the No. 2 receiver would be a significant downgrade from the team's leading pass-catcher in 2023 and 2024.

So far this summer, the Steelers have not had a No. 2 receiver who is on the same page with Rodgers. To make the all-in season with Rodgers work, Pittsburgh should try and be aggressive in adding another veteran receiver before Week 1.

General manager Omar Khan should call the Washington Commanders about Terry McLaurin and see if a deal could be struck.