Signing Aaron Rodgers is 'worst-case scenario' for Steelers, Ryan Clark says

Aaron Rodgers plans to sign with the Pittsburgh Steelers after a long offseason. Jason McIntyre discusses the Steelers’ ceiling with him under center and whether Rodgers can lead the Steelers to a Super Bowl.

The worst-kept secret of the offseason is out after Aaron Rodgers officially joined the Pittsburgh Steelers.

It's a one-year-deal for the 41-year-old, who spent his last two seasons with the New York Jets, each ending in major disappointment.

But the Steelers, while opting not to select a highly-touted quarterback in the NFL Draft — they drafted Will Howard in the sixth round — had been targeting Rodgers since practically the start of the offseason. 

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The feud between Ryan Clark and Aaron Rodgers is at another level. (Getty Images)

Ex-Steeler Ryan Clark is not a fan of the signing.

"This is the worst-case scenario for Pittsburgh Steelers fans," Clark said on ESPN Thursday. "It continues to keep you mired in mediocrity. Will this team be better? Have they gotten better in the quarterback room? Absolutely. Will they contend for that championship that Pittsburgh Steelers people and fans and organization think is the standard? No, they won’t.

"They’ll be fighting for a wild-card spot. They’ll probably be home week one of the playoffs and again be looking for a franchise quarterback. 

"If you told me you were gonna pair one of this era’s greatest coaches with one of this era’s greatest quarterbacks, I’d expect greatness. That is not what we’ll get. Maybe six years ago, but not now."

New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) and Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin greet each other after a game at Acrisure Stadium. (Charles LeClaire/Imagn Images)

This offseason,