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Haley Wants Steelers To Issue Red Zone ‘Mandate’ To Rodgers: ‘Running The Football Too Good To Not Give It To 30’

If there is one concern for the Steelers’ offense right now, it might be the red zone, even the coaches acknowledging change may be needed. How much of that has to do with the scheme and how much Aaron Rodgers…

By Matthew Marczi · Steelers Depot

Published: Wednesday, 4 November 2026 at 1:00 PM

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Todd Haley argued the Steelers must mandate running the ball inside the 10-yard line with Aaron Rodgers.
Haley stated the offense is running too effectively not to utilize running backs Jaylen Warren and Rico Dowdle near the goal line.
The Steelers currently rank 26th in red zone efficiency, converting only 12 of their 24 scoring opportunities.

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Former Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator Todd Haley stated on 93.7 The Fan that the team should mandate running the ball inside the 10-yard line rather than letting Aaron Rodgers audible. Haley argued that the Steelers' ground game is performing too well not to hand the ball off to running backs Jaylen Warren or Rico Dowdle in scoring situations.

Haley suggested removing audibles and run-pass options inside the red zone to improve efficiency. Pittsburgh currently ranks 26th in red zone efficiency, having converted 12 of 24 opportunities, while Warren has logged only three carries from inside the 10-yard line despite totaling over 500 rushing yards on the season.

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