Okay, so, picture this. You’re in Pittsburgh, right? And you’re just trying to make sense of this whole Aaron Rodgers mania. Feels like everyone’s on edge because, well, the Steelers might just be stuck in this awkward dance in the AFC North. I mean, we’re talking Joe Burrow and Lamar Jackson level. Those guys, they’re like top-tier. And Rodgers? He’s kinda dragging things out like he’s deciding on a new Netflix show or something.
Mike Tannenbaum – he pops up on Get Up this morning, like, “Yo, continuity’s a big deal,” and he’s not wrong. DK Metcalf, great guy, right? But those reps, man, if you’re not out there grinding, it adds up. Jackson and Burrow have been doing their thing, racking up experience points with their squads, and Rodgers, well, he’s just… late to the party, maybe?
Now, imagine if Rodgers waits till late June to sign. Misses all the preseason hustle and bustle. Six OTAs, gone. That three-day minicamp? Poof. It’s like jumping into a group project at the last minute. He’s got a crash course with the team in training camp, and that’s like doing a whole semester’s work in a week, right?
And yeah, there’s this whole rhythm thing. It’s not just Rodgers clicking a pen and boom, everyone’s in sync. It’s about vibe — his pass catchers and O-line gotta feel his groove. You know, like how a band plays together? How hard’s he throwing that ball? What’s his line of scrimmage cadence? Random thought: Steelers and audibles, haven’t really seen much variety there lately, have we? So, all these bits and bobs, they matter more than my morning coffee.
Then there’s Arthur Smith and Rodgers. That’s another can of worms. I mean, you remember last year’s tension with Russell Wilson, right? Nobody wants a repeat. You think, “Hey, they can all get along quick, right?” Maybe? But let’s not kid ourselves; it takes work. Remember Jayden Daniels? Rookie vibe, NFC Championship? It happens, but it’s not a walk in the park.
I was listening to Charlie Batch, and he’s got a point. If Rodgers keeps delaying, Mason Rudolph’s already in the groove, like, miles in with team dynamics. Not that it’s gonna be a face-off if Rodgers signs, but you get the drift. Art Rooney II, this guy’s sticking to his guns from the owners’ meetings. Said they’d wait it out but not indefinitely.
So, here we are, twiddling our thumbs, wondering if we’re gonna see Rodgers in black and gold before the leaves turn. Who knows. Feels like we’re watching a reality show sometimes, doesn’t it? Anyway — yeah, back to waiting.
