They need to add an image of the Pittsburgh Steelers brand subsequent to the phrase “endurance” within the dictionary. The Steelers have been about as affected person as attainable with Aaron Rodgers, whereas making their curiosity within the veteran quarterback clear.
Offseason practices haven’t began but, so Rodgers hasn’t missed any precise time on the sector. Nonetheless, Organized Group Actions (OTAs) aren’t that far-off both. With that in thoughts, if Rodgers goes to play for the Steelers in 2025, they’d higher hope that call comes within the subsequent couple of weeks, FOX Sports activities’ Emmanuel Acho mentioned Tuesday.
“Not solely get on the identical web page with the receivers,” Acho mentioned on The Facility. “If Rodgers doesn’t get on the identical communication web page because the offensive line, he’s not even going to make it by the season for us to speak about. So, I would like Rodgers to indicate up, so at the least we will see how harmful they really have the potential to be, if in any respect.”
Even when Rodgers was injured, The Facility would in all probability discover a strategy to speak about him. In all seriousness, although, the purpose Acho makes is a good one. Rodgers is 41 and has a serious Achilles damage not that far behind him within the rearview mirror. To say he’s motionless at this stage of his profession is much from a sizzling take.
Through the 2024 season, Rodgers was sacked 40 occasions, which comes out to six.41 p.c of all his drop backs. Forty sacks aren’t particularly excessive and have been twelfth most within the NFL final season, slotting him simply behind Will Levis and Baker Mayfield. Nonetheless, his sack share did bounce. Disregarding the 2023 season through which he solely performed a pair snaps, Rodgers’ 2024 sack charge of 6.41 p.c was the very best he’s had since 2018.
The Steelers’ offensive line ought to encourage confidence in followers for the long run. For 2025, there might be some rising pains.
Zach Frazier regarded about nearly as good as he presumably might have in his rookie 12 months, so there’s no fear at middle. Mason McCormick performed surprisingly properly in 2024 and can maintain down the precise guard spot. The Steelers know what they’re getting in Isaac Seumalo at left guard as properly.
The sort out spots are the place some inconsistencies might lie. Broderick Jones has proven glimpses of his immense potential, however not persistently sufficient. The Steelers hope that by shifting him again to left sort out in 2025, a few of that consistency will come. Pittsburgh has excessive expectations for Troy Fautanu at proper sort out as properly. Nonetheless, he’s received only one sport of NFL expertise beneath his belt. He might have an awesome 12 months, however some rising pains wouldn’t come as a shock.
All issues thought of, Rodgers is ok now. He hasn’t missed any time with the crew on account of his hesitancy to signal. Nonetheless, OTAs start on Could 27. If he’s not on the Steelers’ roster by then, it is perhaps time to begin asking questions.
