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“Blown away” by Aaron Rodgers

Not me…I got receipts from the day he signed…

SteveA said:
This isn't Joe Namath on 2 creaky knees not lasting 4 games with the LA RAMS. (I still remember him getting pounded & swallowed up in the pocket, it was brutal to watch)

We just added a 4 time MVP & the Ultimate Gun-Slinger at QB who even @ 41 is pretty darn dangerous...I am predicting a TB12 Tampa Bay Revival type thing...Rodgers decision making at the LOS hasn't diminished at all. The dude is a tree hugger & watches his diet, works out, & he still has superior arm-strength…
We get him just a little time & he will pick teams apart. I also think he's gonna have huge chip on his shoulder, which is always good.

I am thinking he's gonna put on a show & play lights out...
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Hypocycloids said:
The Steelers have found their mojo and will be a force to be reckoned with from here on out.
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So you’ve officially declared

“The unleashing of hell””

Kick excellent!!! These JackAstromauts are about to blast off!!!

Ready for the rocket ride
 
I was listening to his media interviews today after practice. I really appreciate his perspective and patience with answering questions. His answers are very polite and professional and he is not condescending to anyone. He sounds really happy here. Now, it sounded to me he may have influenced MvS coming here. I know I’m not overly excited. However, if he wants a person, bring them on. The guy is why they are 5-3 and in games.
And the other thing I took from this is I wouldn’t be surprised if MVS is getting a hat on Sunday.
 
WindyCitySteel said:
Rodgers is doing the best he can in this limited offense with limited weapons, but he’s a step down from 2020 Brady.
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If Rodgers had that Bucs OL, defense and Chris Godwin as his WR2, the Steelers would be 7-1 right now. Antonio Brown even joined the party later that year.

The guy can still play at a high level, but both he and the coaches don't seem to trust the pass blocking, and I think they're doing him a disservice by not more aggressively finding a WR2, though Roman Wilson might be starting to develop into something interesting (recent fumble aside).

I know Tomlin doesn't want hostages, but it remains difficult to not think about what the offense would look like right now with George Pickens across from Metcalf.
 
Punxsutawney said:
If Rodgers had that Bucs OL, defense and Chris Godwin as his WR2, the Steelers would be 7-1 right now. Antonio Brown even joined the party later that year.

The guy can still play at a high level, but both he and the coaches don't seem to trust the pass blocking, and I think they're doing him a disservice by not more aggressively finding a WR2, though Roman Wilson might be starting to develop into something interesting (recent fumble aside).

I know Tomlin doesn't want hostages, but it remains difficult to not think about what the offense would look like right now with George Pickens across from Metcalf.
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Ok now swap the head coaches what is the record ?

I think it is more X and Os than the lack of personnel.
 
slashsteel said:
Ok now swap the head coaches what is the record ?

I think it is more X and Os than the lack of personnel.
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Agree slash, and we saw what the Pickens was while he was here……… not the answer.



Salute the nation
 
Drink IRON City said:
Agree slash, and we saw what the Pickens was while he was here……… not the answer.



Salute the nation
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Largely in part from the common denominator all things seem to circle back to…a coach that can’t reach or teach players will have these same issues repeat over and over as we have seen play out.

Pickens was a solution if the coach could do hard math…you know, like basic single digit addition problems.
 
Fiji Mariner said:
Largely in part from the common denominator all things seem to circle back to…a coach that can’t reach or teach players will have these same issues repeat over and over as we have seen play out.

Pickens was a solution if the coach could do hard math…you know, like basic single digit addition problems.
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Oh yes, I agree while knowing that the Tom Lin is going no where. Bringing George back would do us no good due to the fact Tomlin is still here.

Our HC has a slow learning curve as evidence has shown time and again.




Salute the nation
 
The Ravens are going to win the division. We MIGHT be able to sneak into the playoffs and then get our ***** handed to us like normal. Rodgers is still a good quarterback, but even he can’t overcome this **** show. Some of you remind me of Charlie Brown trying to kick the football when Lucy is holding it for him.
 
Punxsutawney said:
I know Tomlin doesn't want hostages, but it remains difficult to not think about what the offense would look like right now with George Pickens across from Metcalf.
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Steelers paid $150M to DK and he gets 6 targets a game. Pickens would be melting down getting 2nd WR scraps.

This team only wants one legit WR, they don’t value the position.
 
WindyCitySteel said:
Steelers paid $150M to DK and he gets 6 targets a game. Pickens would be melting down getting 2nd WR scraps.
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The Cowboys definitely throw the ball around enough to keep both Pickens and Lamb happy, but I think I still might have taken the risk with Pickens for this season.

If it looked like it wasn't working, they could have moved him before the trade deadline.

The Steelers weren't willing to do that, though I understand their reasoning.

Regarding DK, they currently don't throw vertical enough to take full advantage of what he has to offer. We've seen flashes of it, but little consistency.

It gets back to trust in the pass blocking, especially with a QB in his 40s.

WindyCitySteel said:
This team only wants one legit WR, they don’t value the position.
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I don't think they give DK the contract they did if they don't value the position.

Part of it is the Steelers seem to like Calvin Austin and Roman Wilson more than those outside the team do.
 
Hypocycloids said:
I’m no expert.

Do yinz share the same sentiments?

Are yinz “Blown away “?



Cowherd points out….

Takes a dinosaur offense the last 7 years to top a 10

Top 10 in TD passes

Top 10 in competition %

Top 10 QB rating

Rodgers is on pace to surpass the great year Favre had in GB.



Cowherd also states to bolster Rodgers value and contribution…

Tomlin deserves NO credit.

Running game still sucks….”I can average 1.7 yds a carry falling down, and so could you.” LOL

O line average

The D not very good,



My opinion…holy mother of mercy we’d could very well be 0-8 without Rodgers!!!

…and Tomlin deserves some credit for acquiring Rodgers.



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He's arguably the GOAT from a pure passing ability and accuracy standpoint. Even Brady has said Rodgers is the greatest passer to ever play the game. Why the surprise?



If the defense could get some consistency in their performance and we had brought in a legit #2 receiver the sky would be the limit.



As it stands this team will be fun to watch at times while he's here, but much like a Big Ben team post 2010 it will probably lead nowhere that matters. Some of us knew that back then, and some of us know that now about the current situation.



And in both cases it won't be the QBs fault, but it will be the organization's fault under the "leadership" of Art 2 and Tomlin.
 
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