Previously, my position on Aaron Rodgers was simple: (1) The Vikings should say no; And (2) Steelers should say yes.
I revised my opinion. Steelers should run away.
Aaron Rodgers is currently not good enough to justify The Aaron Rodgers experience. We were reminded of it on Thursday, when he settled scores and broadcast grievances and pretended not to want the attention that naturally flows from weeks of deliberate silence.
Rodgers put the jets on the explosion for having brought it through the country “on my own penny” (did you envisaged GoFundme?) To tell him that they were advancing. He said they could have called. And, of course, if they had called to say that they continued, Rodgers would have been upset not to have announced the news during a face -to -face meeting.
Rodgers also called the “debacle” jets and complained about the disrespect that the team presented him. Which is relevant to the Steelers because, in the end, he would also be a former member of this team. And if the steelers do not work well with Rodgers in the quarter-tree, he will be inclined to seek someone else to blame. And to potentially criticize the Steelers after his departure.
Then there is the weekly intimate chair with Pat McAfee, where the host and his cohorts will give Rodgers a very wide berth to say what he wants. Which is actually a good thing, because it gives us an overview of his thoughts and opinions that we would not have otherwise.
Rodgers likes to complain about all light or indignity or perceived. He has a grudge (to borrow a breastfeld line) like Khomeini. Shit, Rodgers always immerses himself about Covid, demanding excuses even if it was he who openly lied to his vaccination status.
Why would the Steelers want Rodgers if Rodgers appeared every Tuesday on ESPN and said everything he means, on the subject he wants to speak? They did it with Ben Roethlisberger, who made a local radio segment on 93.7 the fan until he realized (perhaps the team’s suggestion) that he caused more problems than it was worth.
This is the key, for any player. Do the advantages prevail over the disadvantages? We know what disadvantages are concerned with Rodgers. We currently do not know the pros. He is 41 years old and the father’s time is undefeated.
Yes, it is better than any other option they currently have on the list. Steelers should try to find better options. Write someone, exchange someone, finding a free agent. Nothing. Rodgers, I have concluded, it will be more problems than it is worth. The positive points will not sufficiently counter the negatives.
We will accept the explanation of Rodgers according to which he has something that happens in his personal life that prevents him from making an “all-in” commitment to any team. So why did he visit the Steelers if he was not ready to sign a contract? He could have waited for him to get involved if he decided to do it.
The Steelers should make the decision for him. They can do better. Perhaps not when it comes to launching skills, but certainly with regard to leadership, emotional intelligence and self-awareness.
