Aaron Rodgers announces retirement decision was postponed because of a major reason

Aaron Rodgers admitted that his final decision to postpone retirement had a lot to do with Mike Tomlin. During an interview on The Pat McAfee Show, the quarterback praised his new relationship with the head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers.

“I had conversations with Mike Tomlin every single week. It was really through those conversations that this became a reality. I think most people who come to the Steelers talk about one of the reasons being Mike Tomlin. And I can say that was right at the top. Just the conversations that we had. It felt like you were talking to an old friend honestly.”

Tomlin has taken a big risk with Rodgers, insisting that the veteran is the key piece to winning the Super Bowl. If his experiment fails, the consequences could be very serious in Pittsburgh.

Aaron Rodgers postpones retirement to play with Steelers

Aaron Rodgers admitted that retirement crossed his mind, but conversations with Mike Tomlin convinced him that he could play one more year in the NFL. A last dance representing one of the league’s most historic franchises.

“You got a Hall of Fame coach in Mike Tomlin who’s one of the coolest guys I’ve ever been around in the game. I’m enjoying that friendship that’s building. I’m enjoying sitting in the meeting room and listening to him talk to the team. There’s just great leadership on the team.”