The Steelers will be the third team of the career of Aaron Rodgers. After a few months of suspense, NFL Media announces this Thursday that the quarterback decided to engage with Pittsburgh. He informed the franchise he will come this Friday in Pennsylvania to sign his contract before the compulsory mini-camps. Chance of the calendar, he will start against Jets at Metlife Stadium during the first week of the regular season.
A rather logical decision, since the giants were the other option for the quadruple MVP, and the Vikings were obviously not interested.
After Russell Wilson last season and Kenny Pickett the previous two years, the Steelers therefore turn to an ultra experienced player. The message is therefore clear: it's about winning now. The good news for Aaron Rodgers is that he can launch the ball at DK Metcalf, freshly arrived in an exchange from Seattle.
Doctor Aaron and Mister Rodgers
Last season, Aaron Rodgers launched 28 touchdowns for 11 interceptions. This remains largely honorable for a 41 -year -old quarterback in a suffering team like jets.
On paper, the choice of Pittsburgh is therefore interesting. Defense has been solid for years. Last season, she was still in the top 10 of the League (8th) on the points conceded. TJ Watt is a candidate for the post of defender of the year every year.
A solid defense. An attack looking for a quarterback. A situation that strangely recalls that … Jets two years ago, when Rodgers arrived. Except that since then, between injuries, copinages and moods of the star, New York has experienced two hellish campaigns.
The difference? The Steelers have Mike Tomlin. Quite simply the coach in place for the longest in NFL. Above all, since his hiring in 2007, Pittsburgh has not experienced the slightest season with a record with more defeats than victories. Breaking this series might be the most incredible performance of Rodgers' career.
