It took practically three months from the time the Pittsburgh Steelers began to pursue him in free company to when he signed with them, however now that 41-year-old quarterback Aaron Rodgers is the 2025 beginning quarterback for the historic franchise, issues are beginning to search for.
For Professional Soccer Focus, Rodgers alone is the most important purpose for optimism for the Black and Gold this season, as a result of stability he offers at crucial place in sports activities, in addition to not beating himself with errors and turnovers.
“Whereas the method was arduous, Aaron Rodgers is lastly the Steelers’ quarterback. This previous season definitely wasn’t his greatest, however he nonetheless earned a 76.3 PFF passing grade that tied him for 14th amongst certified passers. Rodgers nonetheless doesn’t beat himself, both, as his 1.8% turnover-worthy play fee tied him for fifth greatest within the NFL,” PFF’s Dalton Wasserman writes. “Pittsburgh nonetheless wants to determine some points at vast receiver and offensive deal with, however Rodgers at the very least provides some stability after the workforce misplaced Russell Wilson and Justin Fields in free company.”
Even at his age and coming off a season during which the Jets went simply 5-12 with him because the starter, issues are wanting up for the Steelers with Rodgers on the helm. He’s one other yr faraway from the torn Achilles and appears like he’s shifting higher than he did final season.
His proper arm remains to be very sturdy and his launch is lightening fast, too. That launch is leaping out thus far in obligatory minicamp, catching the eye of reporters in attendance.
Whereas he did throw 11 interceptions final season, traditionally Rodgers takes care of the soccer and avoids the killer errors. That 1.8% turnover-worthy play matched how he regarded all through the season with the Jets, who had points with drops within the passing recreation, with some resulting in interceptions. That included one within the Steelers-Jets matchup final season at Acrisure Stadium during which the ball bounced off vast receiver Garrett Wilson’s arms into cornerback Beanie Bishop Jr.’s for one in every of his two interceptions that recreation.
Rodgers’ type of play and the ball safety he performs with matches what the Steelers need below head coach Mike Tomlin and coordinator Arthur Smith. He’ll push the ball down the sphere, however he’ll additionally thrive within the fast passing recreation, making the most of fast hitters to present guys an opportunity to catch and run.
He ought to be capable to work over the center of the sphere, too, an space that Justin Fields and Russell Wilson didn’t exploit a lot final season. So, realizing all that, there’s purpose for optimism on the subject of the Steelers this season, and it resides with Rodgers.
Will he be capable to assist the Steelers recover from the hump within the playoffs and at the very least get a win within the postseason? We’ll see. The Steelers consider he’ll.
