“He was inconsistent”: Aaron Rodgers faces brutal reality check in early Steelers tenure | NFL News
The Pittsburgh Steelers made headlines by bringing in Aaron Rodgers, hoping the veteran quarterback could stabilize their offense and bring playoff-level experience. But just two weeks into the 2025 season, analysts are already questioning whether the gamble is backfiring. While Rodgers’ stats show five touchdowns, 447 yards, and a 63.5% completion rate, former players and coaches argue the film tells a more troubling story.
Kurt Warner highlights Aaron Rodgers’ uneasiness in the pocket
Hall of Fame quarterback Kurt Warner didn’t hold back during an appearance on The Rich Eisen Show. Warner explained that Rodgers’ most effective plays so far have come from roll-outs and bootlegs rather than traditional pocket passing.“He doesn’t look comfortable inside the pocket,” Warner said. “He looks uneasy, quick to check down. That’s a big difference from the Rodgers we saw when he was an MVP.” Against the Jets in Week 1, those roll-outs worked. But in Week 2 versus the Seahawks, defenses adjusted, and Rodgers’ limitations became clear.
Herm Edwards and others question Aaron Rodgers’ mechanics and confidence
Former NFL head coach Herm Edwards echoed Warner’s concerns on NFL Live, pointing out Rodgers’ mechanical breakdowns. “He was inconsistent,” Edwards noted. “He was sacked three times, hit often, and he didn’t look confident from the pocket. That’s a problem for the Steelers.”Brian Baldinger of NFL Network and The Athletic have also raised red flags, questioning if Pittsburgh’s offense is designed to cover up Rodgers’ struggles rather than highlight his strengths. The lingering question: if defenses neutralize his roll-outs, can Rodgers still win games like he once did in Green Bay?Also Read: “We want to be black and white”: NFL admits Eagles benefited from missed false start during tush push, tells referees to tighten enforcementThe Steelers face the New England Patriots this Sunday in what could be an early litmus test. While oddsmakers list Pittsburgh as slight favorites, all eyes will be on Rodgers. Can he settle into the pocket and prove he still has more than one way to win, or will the skepticism surrounding his play only intensify?
