NFL News: Aaron Rodgers sends clear message to those urging Steelers to part ways with Mike Tomlin

Aaron Rodgers wanted to make one thing very clear during an interview with The Pat McAfee Show at training camp in Latrobe. Mike Tomlin is one of the best coaches in the NFL. That’s why the veteran quarterback doesn’t understand the disrespect toward his work with the Pittsburgh Steelers.

“Mike Tomlin is the man. Any hate, disrespect and the ilk is complete and utter b******t. Mike T is the man. From Day 1 that we talked on the phone in the offseason, I was never talking to a head coach, I was talking to a friend. I respected the hell out of that. I have crazy respect for him. The way that he leads the room, the way that he talks in the team meeting, the way he is in practice.”

Although Tomlin has already won a Super Bowl with the team, the criticism toward the head coach stems from the idea that he supposedly inherited a championship-caliber roster built by Bill Cowher. When those players retired, he wasn’t able to make the most of Ben Roethlisberger’s prime years. Additionally, the Steelers have gone eight years without a playoff victory.

What did Aaron Rodgers say about Mike Tomlin?

Aaron Rodgers dedicated a very special message to Mike Tomlin, saying that his outstanding qualities as a head coach inspire players to give their all and not let him down. A strong commitment heading into the 2025 season.

“The surprise has been, just, what a great dude he is, what a great leader he is, on top of what I already expected, which was already high based on what I thought from afar, but being able to see it in person is incredible. Every great coach makes you want to play for him. You care so deeply about the person, you don’t want to let him down. That’s the aura and that’s the respect that Mike has from his players. You want to play for this guy because you know how much he cares and you don’t want to let him down.”

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Additionally, Rodgers didn’t miss the opportunity to thank the fans and the city for their warm welcome. “If I can sum up my feelings being in Pittsburgh is just gratitude to be in such a special organization with Mike Tomlin, the leadership of the football team, and to play for a fan base that cares as much as these guys do.”