India, July 26 -- The Pittsburgh Steelers' signing of Aaron Rodgers as their quarterback was an event in the football world that unfolded more slowly than expected.

Following his release from the New York Jets after an injury-plagued season, Rodgers became a free agent for the first time in his career back in March. Signing with the Steelers four months later in June, though delayed, was welcomed. Especially as it happened on the Steelers' terms.

Steelers' general manager Omar Khan spoke about the process of signing Aaron Rodgers back in June. "If there was a point where we didn't think we would end up where we wanted to end up, then we would've gone in a different direction," Khan said.

"We felt comfortable and good about it. We wante...