Mike Tomlin and the Pittsburgh Steelers may have pulled off one of the biggest steals in NFL free agency by signing Aaron Rodgers. This is confirmed by a report from Jeremy Fowler after the insider spoke with various coaches and league executives.
āWhile the skepticism is understandable, Iāve talked to several coaches who watched Rodgers closely last year, including members of the New York Jets staff. They believe Pittsburgh just got a steal.ā
Rodgersā contract is super friendly for the team: one year and $13.6 million. Although it could reach $19 million with incentives, the deal is still a bargain in this era.
Who will start as quarterback for Steelers?
Aaron Rodgers will start as quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Fowler mentions that, on many NFL teams, the move is very intriguing because the quarterback showed flashes with the Jets that were not fully appreciated in 2024 due to New Yorkās record.
āA veteran NFL offensive coach said: āHeās still throwing the sā out of the ball, honestly. Heās the best quarterback theyāve had since Ben Roethlisberger. We will see how the body holds up, but I think heās going to help them immensely.ā
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Why is Aaron Rodgers still playing at 41?
Aaron Rodgers continues playing at 41 years old because, as he has publicly admitted, his love for the game is greater than the physical challenges of being a veteran.
In fact, during his appearances before the press at the Steelersā mandatory minicamp, the four-time MVP winner said he doesnāt have to prove anything to anyone and that his ego had nothing to do with his final decision.
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