When sign a 41-year-old starting quarterback, you’re accepting the positives and negatives that come with them. With Aaron Rodgers, there are a lot of positives, some of which we’ve seen throughout this season. However, one of the negatives is that he certainly doesn’t like to get hit.
That makes sense, given that his age makes his recovery time slower than most. But it has forced the Steelers to rely on the quick game, and when Rodgers does hold onto the ball things can get messy. ESPN’s Mina Kimes thinks Rodgers’ inability to deal with pressure is hurting the Steelers’ offense.