“Can he keep wholesome?” – NFL Analyst raises pink flags about Aaron Rodgers’ Steelers run after 4x MVP’s failed Jets stint

Aaron Rodgers is about to play in his third NFL staff after spending time with the Inexperienced Bay Packers and the New York Jets. After months of rumors and hypothesis, the four-time MVP joined the Pittsburgh Steelers, changing Russell Wilson and Justin Fields, who shared begins final season.

Rodgers performed for the Jets in the one wholesome season he spent with the New Yorkers. After struggling an Achilles harm that minimize his 2023 marketing campaign 4 snaps into the sport, Rodgers solely performed one season with the “Gang Inexperienced.”

Not many individuals are satisfied that Rodgers might be profitable in Pittsburgh. After a 5-12 document with the Jets, the veteran quarterback is not thought-about a needle mover by lots of people. Analyst John Middlekauf solid doubt on Aaron Rodgers‘ probabilities to take the Steelers to the following degree, mentioning his well being as a supply of concern.

“So after I have a look at Aaron Rodgers, to me there are solely two outcomes. One: his physique, by way of his arm, is okay. He can nonetheless throw the ball. Possibly he would not throw the ball in addition to when he was 30, however his arm power relative to the remainder of the NFL continues to be greater than succesful—most likely nonetheless prime six or seven within the league. (6:37)

“So to me, it’s like—can he keep wholesome for 17 video games? As a result of if you happen to advised me proper now that Aaron Rodgers begins all 17 video games, I’d say, “Yeah, I may see them being fairly good.”

Aaron Rodgers performed the whole 17-game season in 2024. He recorded 3,897 passing yards with 28 touchdowns and 11 interceptions for the Jets. Not even reuniting along with his good good friend Davante Adams may assist him lead the Jets to a profitable document.

Aaron Rodgers credit DK Metcalf for determination to hitch the Steelers

Aaron Rodgers will play with one other star huge receiver in Pittsburgh, becoming a member of forces with former Seattle Seahawks’ wideout DK Metcalf, who was traded to the Steelers within the offseason. Throughout his look on the Pat McAfee Present this week, the veteran revealed:

“DK is a lead-by-example man, and he is an enormous purpose that I am in Pittsburgh,” Rodgers stated on Tuesday. “Dialog that we had… already, this man has self-discipline. This man has a drive.”

Time will inform how this season unfolds for the Steelers and their brand-new beginning quarterback.