Former Steelers QB claims Aaron Rodgers hold-up is money-related

While the majority of the teams are probably already laying out game plans for next season, quarterback Aaron Rodgers has remained undecided on his future with the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Rodgers has largely stayed mum regarding his status. Will he retire or will he re-sign? The situation must have become quite frustrating for Pittsburgh, especially with the NFL Draft just around the corner.

The Steelers would want to know Rodgers’ decision first before mapping out their strategy for selecting among the young prospects.

For former Steelers quarterback Charlie Batch, the reason for Rodgers’ continued hold-up is as clear as an empty bank account.

“When you are three and a half weeks into free agency, and you have not signed yet, that lets me know it’s about money. Because if the Steelers did not want him, they wouldn’t be waiting on him,” said Batch on “Big Play Pittsburgh.”

“If you want him, sign a contract. Then you can say, ‘Hey, we don’t need you until June. Show up in training camp if that’s what you choose to do.’ But right now, when you have the owner on record saying we’ll wait on you until the draft, that lets me know that there’s a conversation that’s happening.”

The 42-year-old Rodgers signed a one-year deal worth $13.6 million last season. But the Steelers may not be willing to pay him a similar amount or close to it anymore.

Former Steelers star Ben Roethlisberger advised the team against picking a signal-caller in the draft, even if Rodgers has remained undecided.

Batch, who played 11 seasons in Pittsburgh, however, sees it differently, stressing that the four-time MVP cannot hold the squad hostage.

“Let us know now. Either you’re going to accept the number that they (Steelers) have, or we’re going to go in here with Will Howard and potentially draft your replacement on the roster,” added the two-time Super Bowl champion.

Pittsburgh owns the No. 21 pick in the first round of the NFL Draft.

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