**Nothing but good vibes:** Quarterback Aaron Rodgers took the field for the first time for the Steelers on Tuesday afternoon, and his receivers are happy to have him in the mix.
"It's pretty cool, good vibes," said second-year receiver Roman Wilson. "I'm happy he's here. It's cool.
"He brings a lot of experience, another perspective. He won a Super Bowl. Everything he shows on tape and he brings."
Rodgers will be entering his 21st season in the NFL after being drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the first round of the 2005 NFL Draft, the 24th overall pick.
He brings with him a long list of honors, including winning the Associated Press Most Valuable Player four times, joining Peyton Manning (five) as the only players to win the honor four or more times.
"I am very excited," said Wilson about learning from Rodgers. "Probably a Hall of Famer, Super Bowl champion, just a lot of experience, a lot of wisdom, and a guy I can learn from."
Rodgers was selected First-Team Associated Press All-Pro four times (2011, 2014, 2020 and 2021) and Second-Team AP All-Pro once (2012). He is also a 10-time Pro Bowl selection (2009, 2011, 2012, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021), which is tied for fifth-most by a quarterback.
Rodgers was the MVP of Super Bowl XLV when he completed 24 of 39 passes for 304 yards and three touchdowns in a victory over the Steelers.
In 20 seasons he has appeared in 248 games, starting 241 of them. He has completed 5,369 of 8,245 passes, 65.1%, for 62,952 yards and 503 touchdowns.
He has the experience and the numbers that can rub off on a young player like Wilson.
"Just how to play football at a high level, how to execute at a high level, and how to conduct your business," said Wilson of some of the things Rodger's experience can provide for him.
While they just began working together in minicamp, Wilson doesn't think it will take long for the chemistry to take effect.
"It's just reps and time," said Wilson. "I can't give you the exact amount of time, but it's going to get there eventually."
This is the second straight year Wilson will have an opportunity to learn from a future Hall of Fame quarterback, having played with Russell Wilson in 2024 and Rodgers now.
It's something that isn't lost on him.
"It's really cool," said Wilson. "Something me and my family were talking about. It's just such a blessing and it's such an honor. It is a very cool experience."