The Pittsburgh Steelers took a gamble this offseason, waiting on QB Aaron Rodgers this spring and throughout voluntary OTAs. There were plenty who questioned the wisdom of waiting for a 41-year-old quarterback whose Most Valuable Player days appeared to be well behind him.
Plus, there was the near-constant talk about how much of a selfish person Aaron Rodgers could be. It’s one thing to overlook that when he’s winning MVP awards. It’s another thing when he’s part of a 5-12 team like the 2024 New York Jets.
But that Rodgers hasn’t surfaced with the Steelers. By all accounts, he’s been a fantastic teammate and leader.