AFC Championship - (6) New York Jets at (2) Pittsburgh Steelers

• THE4RINGZ

  

  Non;650758 wrote:If Aaron Smith continues playing beyond this season, does Ziggy Hood return to being a backup?
  
  I'm not so sure about that now.

  Good question. I have liked the way Hood has played this season. I would hate to see him play for another team. Especially knowing Smith is at the end of his career
• thavoice

  Well Non, that is a good problem to have if Smith can come back and play well. It really is. You need depth on the team to be successful.
  
  Hood is playing well from what I can tell. Possible a healthy rotation for a bit. Who knows how it will play out.
  
  It may come down to Smith and what he can accept in terms of less playing time.
  
  I do not know his contract status off the top of my head......but other than signing bonuses it does not really matter in the NFL. I would love for him to be able to stay along with Hood.
• Art Modell

  

  I can see Aaron retiring after this year. He's had alot of injuries the last few years.