Speaking to The Athletic's Mike Sando, one league executive said they "can’t think of a worse combination" for Rodgers than playing with DK Metcalf, George Pickens and working with offensive coordinator Arthur Smith.

While Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith is reportedly "excited" to possibly work with quarterback Aaron Rodgers, Rodgers hadn't yet put pen to paper on a contract with the AFC North club as of Thursday morning.

The Steel City has erupted—some glad, most upset—as signs are beginning to point toward a Pittsburgh Steelers-Aaron Rodgers signing following the throwing session with WR DK Metcalf. One insider made an appearance on The Pat McAfee Show to clear up some of the mysterious details surrounding what took place at UCLA between Metcalf and Rodgers.