Acho Wants Aaron Rodgers To ‘Present Up,’ Work With O-Line To Survive Season

They need to add an image of the Pittsburgh Steelers emblem subsequent to the phrase “persistence” within the dictionary. The Steelers have been about as affected person as attainable with Aaron Rodgers, whereas making their curiosity within the veteran quarterback clear.

Offseason practices haven’t began but, so Rodgers hasn’t missed any precise time on the sector. Nonetheless, Organized Crew Actions (OTAs) aren’t that distant both. With that in thoughts, if Rodgers goes to play for the Steelers in 2025, they’d higher hope that call comes within the subsequent couple of weeks, FOX Sports activities’ Emmanuel Acho stated Tuesday.

“Not solely get on the identical web page with the receivers,” Acho stated on The Facility. “If Rodgers doesn’t get on the identical communication web page because the offensive line, he’s not even going to make it by the season for us to speak about. So, I would like Rodgers to indicate up, so at the least we are able to see how harmful they really have the potential to be, if in any respect.”

Even when Rodgers was injured, The Facility would in all probability discover a method to discuss him. In all seriousness, although, the purpose Acho makes is a good one. Rodgers is 41 and has a significant Achilles damage not that far behind him within the rearview mirror. To say he’s motionless at this stage of his profession is way from a sizzling take.

Through the 2024 season, Rodgers was sacked 40 instances, which comes out to six.41 p.c of all his drop backs. Forty sacks aren’t particularly excessive and had been twelfth most within the NFL final season, slotting him simply behind Will Levis and Baker Mayfield. Nonetheless, his sack proportion did bounce. Disregarding the 2023 season by which he solely performed a pair snaps, Rodgers’ 2024 sack charge of 6.41 p.c was the best he’s had since 2018.

The Steelers’ offensive line ought to encourage confidence in followers for the longer term. For 2025, there may very well be some rising pains.

Zach Frazier regarded about pretty much as good as he presumably may have in his rookie 12 months, so there’s no fear at middle. Mason McCormick performed surprisingly properly in 2024 and can maintain down the precise guard spot. The Steelers know what they’re getting in Isaac Seumalo at left guard as properly.

The deal with spots are the place some inconsistencies may lie. Broderick Jones has proven glimpses of his immense potential, however not constantly sufficient. The Steelers hope that by transferring him again to left deal with in 2025, a few of that consistency will come. Pittsburgh has excessive expectations for Troy Fautanu at proper deal with as properly. Nonetheless, he’s received only one recreation of NFL expertise underneath his belt. He may have an important 12 months, however some rising pains wouldn’t come as a shock.

All issues thought-about, Rodgers is ok now. He hasn’t missed any time with the staff as a result of his hesitancy to signal. Nonetheless, OTAs start on Could 27. If he’s not on the Steelers’ roster by then, it is perhaps time to start out asking questions.