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Steelers May Not Be Aaron Rodgers Only Visit
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Steelers hosted Aaron Rodgers for his first free agent visit, sparking plenty of belief that the two sides are finally close on a deal. But Pittsburgh might not be Rodgers’ only stop during his time on the East Cost, as he could be headed to the Steelers’ biggest competition next.
According to Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer, no one can rule out the possibility that Rodgers is headed to the New York Giants for a visit next. Rodgers still owns a home in New York, and is expected to go there after Pittsburgh, leaving the door open for a meeting.
“So what’s next? Well, Steelers folks seemed to think coming out of their meeting that he’d probably do a similar day with the Giants to get a vibe for their building, and what head coach Brian Daboll and GM Joe Schoen have built. Unlike the Steelers, the Giants would look to Rodgers to do what the Jets envisioned him accomplishing and lift a growing, young core brimming with potential within a franchise that’s fallen on hard times,” Breer writes.
“The Steelers meeting did come together quickly, and I heard that Rodgers was planning to spend some time at his home in the New York area, so getting over to see the Giants wouldn’t be overly complicated. Whether it happens will, obviously, be telling.”
The Giants reportedly have a bigger offer on the table than the Steelers and are also waiting for their shot to land the four-time NFL MVP. However, the Steelers are believed to be the quarterback’s top landing spot outside of the Minnesota Vikings. The Vikings have made it known they aren’t considering Rodgers at this time, but that hasn’t stopped him from considering them and waiting.
If Rodgers does go to New York for a visit, it could complicate things for the Steelers. The Giants seem more willing to negotiate a bigger deal, and have an enticing weapon in Malik Nabers.
Time will tell, but Rodgers may not be done with his free agent visits.
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Jack McGregor, a former state senator and the original founder of the Pittsburgh Penguins, died at the age of 91 on Tuesday. The organization announced the news in a post on social media on Thursday.
“The team extends our deepest condolences to his family, friends, and teammates during this difficult time,” a post on X said.
No other information was provided in the post, which was shared before the team’s game at PPG Paints Arena against the New Jersey Devils.
According to his biography on the United States Senate Library, McGregor served in the state Senate from 1963-1970. He represented District 44 in Allegheny County and was a Republican.
He was born in Kittanning, Armstrong County, and attended the University of Pittsburgh and Quinnipiac University before getting into politics, according to his biography. He also served in the United States Marine Corps.
In 1966, the NHL granted a franchise to Pittsburgh after McGregor formed a group of investors that included H. J. Heinz II and Art Rooney. McGregor was named president and chief executive officer by the investors and represented Pittsburgh on the NHL’s Board of Governors, according to his biography.
The team played its first game in 1967 at the Civic Arena. McGregor owned the team for four years before selling it.
There is also a scholarship in his name at Pitt. It aims to provide “financial assistance to a law student who excels academically and has committed to working in the public sector,” the university says.
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