With all of the talk about the Pittsburgh Steelers potentially going after Brendan Sorsby now that he is set to enter the NFL's Supplemental Draft, there are many angles to think about as a fan base.
On one hand, the Steelers need a quarterback once Aaron Rodgers retires. We aren't sure whether Drew Allar or Will Howard will be that guy.
On the other hand, the risk with Sorsby is far too great for the Steelers to take.
To put it simply: the Steelers should focus on the 2026 season with their current roster while letting a very realistic scenario play out.
The Cleveland Browns could wind up making the mistake of taking their chances on Sorsby. In fact, if this fan base had to pick just one team to take on a potential disaster instead, it would be the Browns.
The Pittsburgh Steelers should let another team like the Browns risk it all for Brendan Sorsby
Wouldn't it be purely poetic for the Browns to be the team to wind up with Sorsby, in the end? Not only that, but picture Sorsby not panning out for one reason or another.
The Browns have an extensive, painful history at the quarterback position, and they just cannot get it right. Of course, the most recent example of a quarterback gamble was Deshaun Watson.
We know how that worked out.
For the Steelers, they need to be thinking ahead, and that doesn't involve Sorsby for a variety of reasons.
Let the Browns take that risk.
After all, did Sorsby's gambling problem magically go away after a month of rehab? If we're being completely realistic, here, he has a long road ahead and must take several additional steps to ensure he doesn't go back down that road again.
We are talking about a guy who checked into rehab in late April only to take the leap and head to the NFL just three months later?
Should the gambling issue arise again—this time in the NFL—the Steelers would much rather it occur within a different organization, and the Browns could argue as being far more quarterback-desperate than the Steelers.
This isn't only about Sorsby's off-field issues, though. Of course, the worry with Sorsby is that once he's in the NFL, he could wind up making poor choices once more. His gambling issues aren't to be taken lightly. We've already covered just how extensive and obscure his betting history was, so the thought that he could do it again is not out of the question.
But Sorsby's skill set is also one that may or may not transfer to the NFL. We've heard the likes of experts like Daniel Jeremiah talk about his size, strength, and athleticism, but there should also be concern that Sorsby's dual-threat nature may not show up at the NFL level.
Looking at the surface, a quarterback who rushes for over 1,000 yards and 18 touchdowns in two seasons in college should garner some serious interest. However, Sorsby's athleticism isn't exactly that of a Josh Allen or Jalen Hurts.
Sorsby's athleticism is actually more on the level of, say, Baker Mayfield. Sure, at the pro level, Mayfield can make plays with his legs at times. However, designed runs are going to work sparingly with a quarterback like that.
Expecting Sorsby to be a legitimate dual-threat quarterback in the NFL would be expecting far too much. Therefore, he'd have to depend on his passing skill set to be successful.
If you're the Steelers, wouldn't you rather do absolutely everything in your power to land someone like Arch Manning next year? This is especially true if you like the idea of a dual threat. Even beyond Manning, there's LaNorris Sellers who fits that same bill.
Beyond a dual-threat option, the Steelers could likewise do everything in their power to go get Dante Moore out of Oregon, who is a pure pocket guy and a sure bet to be a franchise quarterback.
The point is, Sorsby comes with too great of a risk and the Steelers need to avoid him, period. Go let the Browns make that mistake, and Steelers fans can sit back and laugh as Cleveland makes yet another quarterback gaffe.
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