The longer Aaron Rodgers waited to signal with the Pittsburgh Steelers, the extra antsy followers felt. Being as previous as Rodgers is, and becoming a member of so late within the offseason, some fearful there wouldn’t be sufficient time for him to develop chemistry with the remainder of his offense. Talking on the Breakfast With Benz coaching camp podcast, Steelers’ QB coach Tom Arth was requested if he’s seen a “lag” because of Rodgers ready so long as he did.
“No, I don’t suppose so,” Arth stated. “I believe it’s simply, as you undergo this, it’s a course of. And also you’re constructing each single day, and also you’re bettering each single day. I believe simply everyone working collectively to get on the identical web page, is de facto what we’re attempting to do.”
Rodgers waited till the week earlier than obligatory minicamp to make his determination. He was there for these three days of minicamp. However that was the one time he spent with the workforce, in Pittsburgh, earlier than camp. He did deliver some members of the offense out to Malibu to coach with him earlier than coaching camp, so he was in a position to get some additional work in apart from simply minicamp. In whole, the one issues he ended up lacking had been the 2 OTA classes.
You may argue that Aaron Rodgers may not want this preparation time as a lot as others. He’s been within the league for 20 years now, and there’s probably not something new he can do to arrange himself. Even Mike Tomlin has acknowledged that the Steelers are generally higher off giving reps to youthful gamers like Will Howard.
Bodily, the argument is likely to be a little bit extra difficult. Rodgers is coming off a terrific finish to the 2024 season, one which noticed him begin to appear like himself once more. However the actuality is, he’s nonetheless 41 with a current Achilles harm. Getting in form is necessary, however the Steelers appear to be completely happy with the form he’s in. They need to stroll the advantageous line between getting Rodgers snug, however not sporting his physique down too early within the 12 months.
For Rodgers, it’s extra about understanding the offense and creating chemistry. The bodily facet is necessary, however you don’t need to put that put on and tear in your physique too early. Based on Arth, who works with him on daily basis, every little thing goes swimmingly.
