In response to TE Pat Freiermuth, the Steelers offense being collectively proper now is essential; as of now, Aaron Rodgers is just not part of that, since he isn’t underneath contract. If he had been, although, and had been at OTAs, you realize all people can be speaking about how a lot that meant.
As a result of Rodgers isn’t there, there isn’t a lot Freiermuth and his Steelers teammates can say. When requested in regards to the uncertainty of the quarterback place, he stated, “I simply take it daily. It’s what it’s. Simply attempting to place my head down and be a pacesetter for this offense”. Whether or not unintentional or not, invoking the management facet when speaking in regards to the quarterbacks is critical, too.
At the beginning of OTAs, the Steelers appeared to have near-perfect attendance from their offense. Freiermuth made it some extent to point out up, as a result of it’s a time of the yr he values. Requested in regards to the significance of getting the offense collectively and dealing throughout OTAs, his views had been unambiguous.
“It’s essential” to have the offense collectively, he stated, through video from the Pittsburgh Submit-Gazette. “With the ability to spend time collectively, speak in regards to the base stuff of the offense so after we hit coaching camp, we will speak about additional fundamentals and particulars. It’s essential to be right here and work with the blokes and get aware of them, simply get on the identical web page”.
The Steelers beat writers didn’t ask Pat Freiermuth straight about Aaron Rodgers, nor did he reply straight about Aaron Rodgers. But when it’s essential for the offense to be collectively proper now, and Rodgers is finally going to be the quarterback, then it’s essential that he isn’t right here.
Whereas they aren’t putting in a brand new offense, Arthur Smith goes various things than final yr. It’s nonetheless comparatively new for the Steelers, and for Freiermuth, and absolutely they’ll be performing some various things. Smith stated final yr he needed to compromise together with his imaginative and prescient for the offense, however they’re nearer now.
Requested about how a lot of the playbook the Steelers are entering into now, Freiermuth stated, “We’re gonna set up our base stuff and issues that we wish to attempt to see the way it seems to be in opposition to our protection”. he added, “It’s enjoyable to be right here and speak ball with not lots of stress on us and check out some new issues and see if it really works. It’s all the time a enjoyable time to be again right here with the blokes”.
Except or till Aaron Rodgers indicators, he isn’t one of many guys for Freiermuth and the Steelers. However I’m positive gamers have opinions about why he isn’t. And if he turns into one of many guys at a later date, how will his voluntary time missed have an effect on issues? Will they view him otherwise as a result of he selected to not be there, displaying an absence of dedication and seriousness? It’s not nearly displaying up, it’s additionally about the way you present up.
The underside line is Aaron Rodgers is just not signing a contract whereas Pat Freiermuth and the Steelers are doing work. Sure, it’s voluntary, and perhaps he doesn’t like doing it. However he isn’t even round, within the constructing, learning the performs, speaking to guys. Mason Rudolph confirmed that he isn’t involved with Rodgers, and I’m positive that applies all through the locker room.
