The Pittsburgh Steelers have been the talk of the NFL over the past several months.
Everyone around the league is waiting to see what Aaron Rodgers can and will do with this team, a franchise that has struggled to produce solid quarterback play since Ben Roethlisberger left.
Expectations are high, but Rodgers seems ready for a new challenge in what could be his final NFL season.
He’s not shy about talking about the upcoming year, as demonstrated by a recent interview on CBS Sports HQ.
“You walk in, there’s a history of excellence and an understood expectation,” Rodgers said.
Aaron Rodgers shows love to the history of Pittsburgh
"Once you're a Steeler, you're always a Steeler, and I really respect that … You walk in, there's a history of excellence and an understood expectation" #NFL #Steelers pic.twitter.com/8wiwV51zGL
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Rodgers knows he’s walking on hallowed grounds within the Steelers’ facility, a building with a lot of history.
They’ve not only won Super Bowls, but they’ve been home to some of the best players the league has ever seen.
Working with Mike Tomlin is something Rodgers has seemingly wanted to do throughout his career, and he now has a chance to pair with him and make something special happen.
Steelers fans might not like their chances in 2026 and beyond, at least as it relates to the quarterback position, but 2025 is an intriguing proposition.
The offense has added some talent alongside Rodgers, and it appears that their offensive and defensive lines are firing on all cylinders.
Can Rodgers find a way to turn back the clock and bring the Steelers back to relevancy en route to a deep playoff run?
Or, similarly to his time with the New York Jets, will the season end in heartbreak for another organization, making people wonder why they signed him in the first place?
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