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NFL insider Mike Florio argued Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers had an "attitude of resignation" during the Week 10 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers.
It is no secret that 42-year-old quarterback Aaron Rodgers is still undecided about his NFL future. After a solid 2025 season that saw the four-time MVP lead the Pittsburgh Steelers to their first AFC North title in five seasons on a fractured wrist, the former Green Bay Packer is now a free agent. While it appears to be the Steelers or retirement for Rodgers, who has spoken to his former and possibly new head coach, Mike McCarthy, there is no word on his future.
As Pittsburgh continues to wait on Rodgers, there are some in the media who are growing impatient with the future Hall of Fame signal-caller’s process. One of those media members is insider Mike Florio, who believes the Steelers should stop waiting around for Rodgers and sign another quarterback.
Mike Florio Pushes for the Pittsburgh Steelers to Not Sign Aaron Rodgers
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GettyIf Aaron Rodgers returns to play in the NFL next season, it will be his 22nd career season.
Here is what Florio had to say about both Rodgers and what the Steelers should do at quarterback, while on 93.7 The Fan on Wednesday:
‘I’d make Kirk Cousins Plan A…it’s beneath the Steelers to wait around for Aaron Rodgers.”
While Florio might be plugged into a lot of situations around the league, he might be a little misinformed here. The Steelers waited for Rodgers last year, which is why it simply isn’t beneath them. At the very least, he should know that Rodgers is on another quarterbacking level compared to Cousins. The 2025 season proved that.
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Mike Florio on Steelers QB plans on @937thefan: “I’d make Kirk Cousins Plan A…it’s beneath the Steelers to wait around for Aaron Rodgers.”
Do you want Rodgers or Cousins?
Rodgers recorded 25 total touchdowns and just seven interceptions. Furthermore, his 327 completions and interception rate of 1.4% were both top-10 marks. Through his good decision-making and strong leadership, he helped the team win that aforementioned AFC North crown in former head coach Mike Tomlin‘s final season in the Steel City.
On the other hand, Cousins started just eight games for the Atlanta Falcons after he began the season as the backup to Michael Penix Jr. He threw 10 touchdowns and five interceptions, while posting a passer rating of 84.8. Atlanta ended up missing the playoffs. While he wasn’t bad, he didn’t turn the Falcons into a contending team at age 37.
Aaron Rodgers is the Right Answer at Quarterback in Pittsburgh
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GettyAaron Rodgers and Kirk Cousins are both 5-5-1 against each other in their careers, including playoffs.
Despite Rodgers being five years older than Cousins, there is a reason why the Steelers are content to wait for him to make an official decision on his future. At his best at this point, he is still one of the league’s better quarterbacks. While his mobility isn’t what it used to be, he takes care of the football, and his football IQ is rare. Keep in mind that he is also arguably the most talented quarterback in league history.
At the end of the day, Rodgers has experience playing both in Pittsburgh and for new Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy. The two helped bring the Super Bowl back to Green Bay over 15 years ago and could be looking to replicate the same type of success one more time.