He is 41 years old, and his best days might be behind him. But early in his Pittsburgh Steelers tenure, Aaron Rodgers appears to be slightly revitalized.
Maybe it’s because he’s out of the New York spotlight and is now free of the expectations of being the savior for a moribund franchise. What might be the biggest factor is that he’s in a stable environment and has plenty of leadership and experience.
He has a great deal of respect for head coach Mike Tomlin, has a strong relationship with offensive coordinator Arthur Smith, and has known quarterbacks coach Tom Arth dating back to their time together as QBs in Green Bay in 2006.