Aaron Rodgers is Back for 2026

[tapeANaspirin2it]

Allar project underway

 

[topseed]

Yay another season of watching a has been at the most important position in sports. Then we gave him a raise LOL. Awesome as long as we play bad teams. Can't believe anyone is actually excited about this

Boys, I know everyone here is a loyal diehard Steeler fanatic and I love that about our fans.
I don’t mean to rain on anyone’s parade about the upcoming season but please think back to January and Rodger’s performance in that playoff game.
He got mauled in that game and I realize the Texans have a great defense but he looked every bit the 42 year old QB he is.
What’s going to change this year? Another year older and slower I just don’t see much success especially against a tougher schedule.

Well said. I just cannot comprehend the logic behind pursuing and re-signing an even older version of what we saw last year...and then handing the guy a 65% raise on top of it, for Christ's sake! Given the situation they have with two young quarterbacks who need reps and development, this move is pure lunacy.

Didn't the front office watch the Texans game? Didn't they see Rodgers go 17-33 for 146 yards and an INT? Didn't they see this aged fossil average 4.4 yards per attempt and compile a 50.8 passer rating while getting sacked 4 times? Any rational football fan who watched that game came to the sober realization that this was the sad swan song of a former great. Nope, let's bring him back for another go at the age of 43. Without a mobile QB, good defenses are going to eat the Steelers alive. Again. JFC.

I was happy when Tomlin walked away, and McCarthy was hired. I'd hoped that a reunion between Rodgers and MM was not imminent. My worst fear has been realized. Get ready for another 9- or 10-win season, another playoff embarrassment, and another first-round 2027 draft pick in the neighborhood of #20. Can't wait.

 

[topseed]

They should cut Will Howard now. Rodgers needs some reps as starter. Allar should get the bulk of the rest because he's the upside guy that McCarthy hand picked. Rudolph has a role as the experienced #2 who can be ready on limited reps. There's just not enough reps to try to develop Allar and Howard.

Only a die-hard Penn State fan (and/or possibly Drew Allar's uncle) would type out and actually hit the post reply button on such an asinine statement.

 

[Steelr4evr]

Only a die-hard Penn State fan (and/or possibly Drew Allar's uncle) would type out and actually hit the post reply button on such an asinine statement.

Yeah that's what I got too. We have a certain Alabama fan that goes that way as well..wink..wink..nudge..nudge.


I'm just happy we have two young guys with potential. It's no easy task finding a qb that can take you to the top.

The Steelers have had only two do it in their entire history. Those are HOF players at the position.


It's no easy task and certainly there's no guarantee on any qb regardless of draft position.

It's a crap shoot at the NFL level.

 

[Fiji Mariner]

I could see one with a relatively injury free season.

Hell Brady won when he was on his last legs. Flacco won a SB. Ditto Dilfer, Brad Johnson,Foles.

I think perhaps your dislike for Aaron spearheads your perception. As if the team is proficient and plays together well there is enough talent to win something even if it is just one playoff game.

I don’t dislike Aaron
Actually feel he gets us the most wins this season (9-11) of the four options.

BUT…his presence sets us back 1-3 years, maybe more towards actually stabilizing the position and becoming relevant again. I’d gladly take a down year or two to begin finding an answer to the most important position.

His presence will likely yield zero playoff success, but it seems many would rather have another year of mediocrity and to keep postponing finding a solution.

My anger at this point is all towards Art for being such a mediocrity loving dumazz.

 

[Gildong Sack]

He’s been busy mowing Ben’s lawn.

Coryea is gonna hate me for this,but as Larry the Cable Guy said" I don't care what anybody says that there is funny."

 

[Gildong Sack]

I'll see your AR and raise you an AB when he gets out of jail.....lol.

 

[Confluence]

I’ll be rooting for significant injury early cuz the Steelers are too effin stupid to have any vision for the future. They say never root for injury…**** that. If the ownership is too stupid sometimes that’s the last resort to save themselves from their own cowardice and stupidity.

I don’t root for the Browns
The Steelers are becoming the Browns

Saw this coming, but definitely am now to the point that it’s time to take a year off…watch teams that give a **** and maybe come back next year cuz this song and dance is like taking your sister to prom…no winners ever coming away from this dance... And should the Steelers score they’re ******* their damn sister for fucksake.

Can’t even with the absolute stupidity and bafoonery of Art’s Steelers.

That is not ok.

 

[SteelerInLebanon]

I don’t dislike Aaron
Actually feel he gets us the most wins this season (9-11) of the four options.

BUT…his presence sets us back 1-3 years, maybe more towards actually stabilizing the position and becoming relevant again. I’d gladly take a down year or two to begin finding an answer to the most important position.

His presence will likely yield zero playoff success, but it seems many would rather have another year of mediocrity and to keep postponing finding a solution.

My anger at this point is all towards Art for being such a mediocrity loving dumazz.

I think it potentially does the exact opposite. If either or both young QB seems to be growing under his tutelage it may set us up perfectly next year.

 

[Black & Gold Bleeder]

Maybe…. we shall see bleedi-wan.

pay no attention to the slashy wan
his are not the comments you are looking for

 

[Coryea]

Well said. I just cannot comprehend the logic behind pursuing and re-signing an even older version of what we saw last year...and then handing the guy a 65% raise on top of it, for Christ's sake! Given the situation they have with two young quarterbacks who need reps and development, this move is pure lunacy.

Didn't the front office watch the Texans game? Didn't they see Rodgers go 17-33 for 146 yards and an INT? Didn't they see this aged fossil average 4.4 yards per attempt and compile a 50.8 passer rating while getting sacked 4 times? Any rational football fan who watched that game came to the sober realization that this was the sad swan song of a former great. Nope, let's bring him back for another go at the age of 43. Without a mobile QB, good defenses are going to eat the Steelers alive. Again. JFC.

I was happy when Tomlin walked away, and McCarthy was hired. I'd hoped that a reunion between Rodgers and MM was not imminent. My worst fear has been realized. Get ready for another 9- or 10-win season, another playoff embarrassment, and another first-round 2027 draft pick in the neighborhood of #20. Can't wait.

Bingo, but no, this is a good thing so we're told, Aaron is going to come in here and hold Drew and Wills hands and guide them through the halls like 1st graders on their way to the cafeteria. HAHAHA the most self centered guy isn't teaching anyone anything, if he was concerned at all, he'd have been helping Howard as soon as McCarthy was hired, or he would've showed up at the voluntary stuff to help them. Every other QB showed up to their voluntary workouts, why should we expect our starting QB to be a leader? He's happy going on McAfee and talking about keeping in shape to bang his wife.

 

[Coryea]

I think it potentially does the exact opposite. If either or both young QB seems to be growing under his tutelage it may set us up perfectly next year.

Tutelage LMAO!!!!!

 

[Coryea]

I don’t dislike Aaron
Actually feel he gets us the most wins this season (9-11) of the four options.

BUT…his presence sets us back 1-3 years, maybe more towards actually stabilizing the position and becoming relevant again. I’d gladly take a down year or two to begin finding an answer to the most important position.

His presence will likely yield zero playoff success, but it seems many would rather have another year of mediocrity and to keep postponing finding a solution.

My anger at this point is all towards Art for being such a mediocrity loving dumazz.

Spot on as well!

 

[slashsteel]

I don’t dislike Aaron
Actually feel he gets us the most wins this season (9-11) of the four options.

BUT…his presence sets us back 1-3 years, maybe more towards actually stabilizing the position and becoming relevant again. I’d gladly take a down year or two to begin finding an answer to the most important position.

His presence will likely yield zero playoff success, but it seems many would rather have another year of mediocrity and to keep postponing finding a solution.

My anger at this point is all towards Art for being such a mediocrity loving dumazz.

You have coaches that presumably can coach/teach and youth. They should introduce each other and see what transpires. I think if they stay QB looking that he won’t set them back as the roster is stable as long as there is a draft they can go shopping. I think the lack of options set the franchise back more than what he may or may not do.

 

[KentuckySteeler]

What if Rodgers has a great year and wins a playoff game and is competitive or wins the 2nd one? He'll want to come back again next year after dragging it out. We are in hell.

 

[slashsteel]

What if Rodgers has a great year and wins a playoff game and is competitive or wins the 2nd one? He'll want to come back again next year after dragging it out. We are in hell.

That would be hell? This team hasn’t won a playoff game since the 2017 playoffs. A playoff win would be welcomed. I have a feeling this is ARs last year. Just my gut instinct..

 

[tapeANaspirin2it]

Only a die-hard Penn State fan (and/or possibly Drew Allar's uncle) would type out and actually hit the post reply button on such an asinine statement.

So you think the steelers will go into the season With Rodgers, backed up with Allar and Howard and their combined zero NFL snaps.

You hate Allar. I get it. I'm just pointing out reality. They don't have to cut Howard today. You need 4 in camp. But as camp winds down and practice reps become scarce, you have to give the reps to the guy who Mike McCarthy hand picked.

Steelers could have signed Malik Willis or Kyler Murray. They probably could have gotten JJ McCarthy. They did their homework on Allar and decided Allar is the guy they want to develop over any of those guys. I didn't say that. The Steelers did with their actions.

 

[slashsteel]

So you think the steelers will go into the season With Rodgers, backed up with Allar and Howard and their combined zero NFL snaps.

You hate Allar. I get it. I'm just pointing out reality. They don't have to cut Howard today. You need 4 in camp. But as camp winds down and practice reps become scarce, you have to give the reps to the guy who Mike McCarthy hand picked.

Steelers could have signed Malik Willis or Kyler Murray. They probably could have gotten JJ McCarthy. They did their homework on Allar and decided Allar is the guy they want to develop over any of those guys. I didn't say that. The Steelers did with their actions.

None of those options screamed must sign. Willis was interesting but such a small sample size.

 

[Steelr4evr]

I'll see your AR and raise you an AB when he gets out of jail.....lol.

The pimp of the year...lol. Cam Newton will give him some of his clothes.

 

[DesertSteel]

I can't wait for the season... the 2027 one.

 

[ccch]

Should be better than last year:

1. 2nd year after achilles injury.. it takes time.
2. Better offensive weapons.
3. Overall better defence.
4. Better HC...ofensive minded.
5. Rogers is cocky enough to go out with a bang.

 

[Drink IRON City]

Bingo, but no, this is a good thing so we're told, Aaron is going to come in here and hold Drew and Wills hands and guide them through the halls like 1st graders on their way to the cafeteria. HAHAHA the most self centered guy isn't teaching anyone anything, if he was concerned at all, he'd have been helping Howard as soon as McCarthy was hired, or he would've showed up at the voluntary stuff to help them. Every other QB showed up to their voluntary workouts, why should we expect our starting QB to be a leader? He's happy going on McAfee and talking about keeping in shape to bang his wife.

There is a lot of reference to Aaa-Ron mentor-shipping these young guys………..

It’s MM that will be doing the teaching / developement / grooming of the two young guns.

How do we even know if AAa-Ron is coaching material or not?

All I’m saying is Aaa-Ron will take care of himself in the heat of battle, the small mentorship comes from prior to the actual season…………..

Again, it is MM who will garner the most and inspire the most into these young-uNs.

What rubs off will most certainly help, but sitting on the sidelines not being able to put it into game reps….. don’t mean much.




Salute the nation

 

[Drink IRON City]

What if Rodgers has a great year and wins a playoff game and is competitive or wins the 2nd one? He'll want to come back again next year after dragging it out. We are in hell.

To hell you say……………… LoL




Salute the nation

 

[NYSteel]

Boys, I know everyone here is a loyal diehard Steeler fanatic and I love that about our fans.
I don’t mean to rain on anyone’s parade about the upcoming season but please think back to January and Rodger’s performance in that playoff game.
He got mauled in that game and I realize the Texans have a great defense but he looked every bit the 42 year old QB he is.
What’s going to change this year? Another year older and slower I just don’t see much success especially against a tougher schedule.

Agree.
This team has a mid 80's feel.... Post Bradshaw, they made the AFCCG with Malone in 84....but most knew he wasn't the answer. We went 20 years until we finally hit another HOF qb in the draft.
Looks like the team is trying to re-run the Bucs strategy of fielding a 40+ HOF to be QB in the hopes he can deliver one more Lombardi. This team, does not have the defense to do it.

I am optimistic from the perspective of eagerly waiting to see what difference McCarthy makes. We as fans have been so conditioned to the Tomlin letdowns.... It's easy to expect more of the same. I think we will be pleasantly surprised by the competitiveness of the team.... Just not SB surprised...

 

[Gildong Sack]

So you think the steelers will go into the season With Rodgers, backed up with Allar and Howard and their combined zero NFL snaps.

You hate Allar. I get it. I'm just pointing out reality. They don't have to cut Howard today. You need 4 in camp. But as camp winds down and practice reps become scarce, you have to give the reps to the guy who Mike McCarthy hand picked.

Steelers could have signed Malik Willis or Kyler Murray. They probably could have gotten JJ McCarthy. They did their homework on Allar and decided Allar is the guy they want to develop over any of those guys. I didn't say that. The Steelers did with their actions.

2004. The Steelers start the season with two rookie QBs Brian St Pierre and one Big Ben Roethlisberger( St. Pierre was drafted year before but had zero snaps...basically a rookie.)

Charlie Batch was the backup but out for the season, and Tommy Maddox was the starter.

So Maddox, Ben ,St. Pierre.

Maddox goes down, Ben takes over and the rest is history.

I think they do the same thing this season. Unless Aller is a complete disaster in camp.