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*** 2025 Pittsburgh Steelers: Rodgers officially signs 1 year deal (7 Viewers)
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Godsbrother
Footballguy
According to Dulac, Aaron Rodgers is going to sign a contract with the Steelers and report in time for mini-camp next week.
No way. If I did not know better I'd think he and the Steelers had a plan worked out among them this entire time.
Snotbubbles
Footballguy
Steelers 9-8 record incoming . . .
Wingnut
Footballguy
This is a slap in the face to Terry Bradshaw
Leeroy Jenkins
Footballguy
That report says 1-year, but I was hearing 2-years with $10MM base. Will see what it ends up.
Leeroy Jenkins
Footballguy
It will be #8 unless Bradshaw changes his mind.
I doubt Rodgers wants 12 after the recent stuff. And I'm not sure it's Bradshaw's decision.
8 at Cal and 8 at Jets. Would guess he'd go 8 here.
Jet's fans, have the Jets retired 12 or did he just not want to have Namaths number?
Similar situation here.
Similar situation here.
Answered my own question:
www.foxnews.com
Jets legend Joe Namath says Aaron Rodgers' forgoing retired No. 12 'touched my heart'
Joe Namath was willing to let the Jets unretire his No. 12 if new Jet Aaron Rodgers wanted to wear it, but the four-time MVP opted to change it up.
Jets legend Joe Namath says Aaron Rodgers' forgoing retired No. 12 'touched my heart'
Football Jones
Footballguy
Bradshaw is turning over on his grave.
Don't kid about that. He's not in the best of health.
Hey Joe, Sounds like Aaron Rodgers had to do some serious negotiating with the Jersey Gods! Maybe he walked into the Jets facility, asked for No. 12, and they responded, "Sorry, man, Joe already gifted that one to half of New York." Rodgers, looking around, realizes his only options are number 8 or maybe a number in the triple digits so he takes 8 besides it’s a crazy number, figuring it’ll still look good on the back of a Hall of Famer.
Or maybe he told Joe, "I’ll give you one of my ayahuasca retreats for the No. 12," and Namath said, "Nah, kid, I already had enough wild nights back in my day!"
Or maybe he told Joe, "I’ll give you one of my ayahuasca retreats for the No. 12," and Namath said, "Nah, kid, I already had enough wild nights back in my day!"
irish eyes
Footballguy
It's the organization's standard now, mediocrity.
Our take:
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Fantasy Fallout After Aaron Rodgers Signs With Steelers
Aaron Rodgers informed the Pittsburgh Steelers that he intends to sign a contract with the team and attend minicamp next week. What does it mean for his 2025 fantasy football outlook? Find out in this instant reaction article!
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Godsbrother
Footballguy
It’s not Bradshaw’s decision because his number has not been officially retired. That said the Steelers have not assigned #12 to another player since Brad retired more than 40 years ago
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Godsbrother
Footballguy
I’m not crazy aBout Rodgers signing and not saying he was the best choice of the FA options but I don’t think any of them were likely to raise the team above mediocrity in 2025.
The way I look at it Rodgers is a “what the heck”signing. The odds of him taking this team for a deep playoff run are very unlikely but better than with Rudolph.
More likely they will suck but either way the plan is to get the next potential franchise QB in the 2026 draft
FarFromHome
Footballguy
The anti Rodgers fan club can say what they want. The Steelers are a better team in 2025 with him throwing the ball. Imo
Godsbrother
Footballguy
Agreed. The Steelers aren’t going to purposefully tank the season.
I don’t put them in the same tier as the Ravens but on paper the Steelers are a better team going into this season than they were last year.
I'll take it a step further and say when people write articles next January/February about what was the best FA signing of the 2025 off-season this is going to be making the lists.
FarFromHome
Footballguy
Im new to this but one of those guys seems different then the rest. Ha ha
My thought is maybe Will Howard is a winner here. A year to see how an all time great QB works up close. Seemed to be good for Jordan Love.
Not saying it'll be Brady/Bledsoe. But maybe something good for Howard.
Not saying it'll be Brady/Bledsoe. But maybe something good for Howard.
I believe 7 years is the record and good chance Steelers will be on #5 in 2026.
#chasingrecords
But I must add I have zero issue with how they’ve gone about addressing the position. Only one of those moves I did not like when they did it was Pickett.
What I wrote for tonight's email update intro:
Welcome in.
Looks like Aaron Rodgers is headed to Pittsburgh. Then again, we’ve thought that before, so let's wait to see the contract signed. Steelers fans, grab your Terrible Towels… and maybe a stress ball. This is going to be a ride.
Today’s lineup is loaded:
Gary Davenport breaks down why he’s worried about Saquon Barkley. And it’s not the Madden Curse. Sigmund Bloom drops his Top 250, aka the sacred scroll of preseason prep. Print it. Highlight it. Frame it. Trust it.
Then Jason Wood unpacks 15 Make-or-Break WR Situations. The ones that’ll turn your WR3 into a league-winner... or a waiver wire regular by Week 3.
And Cecil Lammey’s got your News and Notes. Because let’s be honest, if you’re not tracking minicamp blurbs, are you even trying?
Whether you’re mocking with friends or mock-drafting in secret tabs at work, we’re glad you’re here.
Let’s go,
J
Welcome in.
Looks like Aaron Rodgers is headed to Pittsburgh. Then again, we’ve thought that before, so let's wait to see the contract signed. Steelers fans, grab your Terrible Towels… and maybe a stress ball. This is going to be a ride.
Today’s lineup is loaded:
Gary Davenport breaks down why he’s worried about Saquon Barkley. And it’s not the Madden Curse. Sigmund Bloom drops his Top 250, aka the sacred scroll of preseason prep. Print it. Highlight it. Frame it. Trust it.
Then Jason Wood unpacks 15 Make-or-Break WR Situations. The ones that’ll turn your WR3 into a league-winner... or a waiver wire regular by Week 3.
And Cecil Lammey’s got your News and Notes. Because let’s be honest, if you’re not tracking minicamp blurbs, are you even trying?
Whether you’re mocking with friends or mock-drafting in secret tabs at work, we’re glad you’re here.
Let’s go,
J
steelerfan1
Footballguy
I’ll show myself out…
We want to keep playing around with the different scenarios and models but it feels like DK Metcalf is the big winner here.
Snotbubbles
Footballguy
Did you people even watch him play in New York last season? He's now going to a team with just as mediocre an offense line, worse skill position players.
We can ageee to disagree without dumb comments like suggesting we have not seen him play
karl.Racki
Footballguy
Embarrassed we signed AR
Snotbubbles
Footballguy
Not even the sacks, yes, he's a statue and he's probably looking at another 40+ sack season but it's more than that. Comparing Russell Wilson's stats with Pittsburgh and Rodgers stats with the Jets, they are nearly identical. I don't think the weapons Wilson was working with were better than what the Jets had. Now Rodgers is going to a team with the same average offensive line but with what I think are worse offensive weapons then he had last year? DK Metcalf might have been the #3 WR on the Jets last year, now he's Rodgers main guy. I think people who think Rodgers is going to have a renaissance season are in for a rude awakening. Aaron Rodgers is nothing more than a name at this point, he's Emmitt Smith, the Arizona years. I think best case scenario is that he does as well as Wilson did last season.
FarFromHome
Footballguy
Good post. I will say to simply box score surf and compare stats can be kinda misleading. Two completely different offenses. If your hard line stance is he is old and gonna simply get worse I can understand that. My stance is even at his age, Rodgers is the most talented QB the Steelers have had in years. The best thing about sports is we are gonna find out if it was a hit or miss. All my opinion of course.
McBokonon
Footballguy
Well, my annual road game just got more fun. Bears’ fans should be in rare form assuming Rodgers isn’t hurt or something.
Rockchild
Footballguy
One thing to consider about his mobility is that he was recovering from a pretty severe leg injury and, being older, doesn't heal as quickly as maybe he used to. Also, the injury to the leg would affect his throwing too. I understand he's not the QB he was but two years out from his injury we'll see if he is better than last year or last year was who he is now.
5-ish Finkle
Footballguy
Aya-WHO-sca?!
Meh. Looking forward to him throwing teammates/staff under the bus 20 minutes before Tomlin's presser on McAfee each week, just to see how Mike reacts, if nothing else.
8-9 wins is more than 7, so I guess he will likely be better than current guys on the roster, if he can remain upright.
Planning the Allen Lazard welcoming parade at the airport as we speak.
Meh. Looking forward to him throwing teammates/staff under the bus 20 minutes before Tomlin's presser on McAfee each week, just to see how Mike reacts, if nothing else.
8-9 wins is more than 7, so I guess he will likely be better than current guys on the roster, if he can remain upright.
Planning the Allen Lazard welcoming parade at the airport as we speak.
Godsbrother
Footballguy
Regardless of how you feel about Rodgers, is there anyone saying the Steelers were better on paper going into the 2024 season than they are going into the 2025 campaign?
Grid71
Footballguy
Allen Lazard is one of the best blocking WR in the NFL. He’d be on the field constantly and wouldn’t be a tell run vs pass. Perfect fit.Aya-WHO-sca?!
Meh. Looking forward to him throwing teammates/staff under the bus 20 minutes before Tomlin's presser on McAfee each week, just to see how Mike reacts, if nothing else.
8-9 wins is more than 7, so I guess he will likely be better than current guys on the roster, if he can remain upright.
Planning the Allen Lazard welcoming parade at the airport as we speak.
5-ish Finkle
Footballguy
For Stegosaurus Ball? Sure.
He probably wouldn't be very productive either.
I'd hope that any further WR(s) that they acquire would not be primarily for their blocking prowess, but maybe I'm nuts. Tomlin's gonna do what Tomlin's gonna do though, which seems to be "double down on Dino ball for at least another 3 years."
If Khan/Weidl are truly attempting to emulate the Eagles blueprint, then a second WR who actually can wide receive is needed. I don't fault them for dealing the headcase, but they had to know it meant replacing him with a real, live, player at the postion and not just wishing on a prayer with Wilson/Austin/Bobby Trees (I hope).
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fred_1_15301
Footballguy
Love the sugar coating in here. Terrible signing. AR is not an even an upgrade to Wilson at this point but definitely a huge downgrade when it comes to team culture. This organization is officially a circus.
Grid71
Footballguy
If that's another word for Philly offense, then sign me up. WR room with a Hines mentality is a beautiful thing. Love to see it and SICK of watching Pickens disappoint. Good riddance. Would I rather have Travis Hunter? Of course, but he isn't on the bingo card. Lazard just makes sense. Should come cheap, great connection with the QB. SERIOUS lack of receiving weapons, so he wouldn't be playing in front of a difference maker. Resounding plus on run plays.
Omar has been building the machine. Not there yet, but like what's happening here. (Rodgers signing I don't really care. He's not the future, just a stone along the path.)
5-ish Finkle
Footballguy
I certainly don't use if for that. The Eagles can actually throw/convert throwing when it's called for. Mikey/Artie's O? Notsuhmuch.
"Lazard for the sake of a guy who'll be here a year", when you'll actually have to deal assets to get him, just doesn't get me all tingly. They can, and should, attempt to do better.
Grid71
Footballguy
I like it. Who should Omar go after? Maybe Aiyuk after he can pass a physical? He's a true upgrade both pass and run & might be a dog house candidate in SF.
Drunken Cowboy
Footballguy
He is almost certainly a big upgrade to Wilson on the field. He played better than him last year and he was coming off the AT tear. He was much better than him late in the year. This is really not that high a bar though. I expect him to produce around league average QB play. If they add some to the WR room, that will be enough to be solidly in the playoffs. In the playoffs you just hope he can catch lightning in a bottle for a few weeks. I don't expect it, but it could happen. I would still have preferred Fields, but to any other option they had this is much better.
To the locker room point. Wilson is not known as a locker room guy either. Tomlin gets paid to sort this out. He is great at wrangling difficult players. Maybe it doesn't work, but I think there is a good chance it does.
5-ish Finkle
Footballguy
Aiyuk's leg issues probably have him off their radar for the time being, I'd wager.
I still like the idea of Cooper/Allen, as a "technician" type that they don't currently have, but both are old and certainly aren't going to bring any kind of dynamism at this point. I think Rodgers would be on board with either though, since they still are good route runners, which to date in his career has been pretty key. Guys who can't earn his disdain pretty quickly (which makes me kinda nervous about Rodgers and Metcalf, honestly. DK isn't exactly "elite" when it comes to the route tree). Mike/Artie would hate Allen, since he flat out can't block a lick, that's for sure, so he can probably be scratched.
Other names I've seen mentioned in relation to Pittsburgh I assume are just "clickbait" crap from yahoos in the Twittersphere: McClaurin, et al.
Have seen other sites reporting interest by Pittsburgh in Doubs/Wicks/Metchie. No idea as to the veracity, but "Meh."
All the "ayahuasca" stuff aside, this is probably my biggest concern with him. Both those things are trending in the wrong direction and he's aging in dog years.
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