What should Steelers fans make of latest Aaron Rodgers play calling rumors?
What should Steelers fans make of latest Aaron Rodgers play calling rumors?
The Steelers may need to relinquish some play-calling control to Aaron Rodgers in 2025 — at least according to some speculation from long-time sports writer Mark Kaboly.
On his podcast with Chris Mack, Kaboly dropped the rumor when discussing what the Steelers' playbook could mean to Rodgers:
"Here's the thing with the playbook — do you think the playbook matters to Aaron Rodgers? 'Cause I really do believe that it's going to be Aaron Rodgers' playbook. He's going to call what he wants to call — and that's going to be a little bit of a battle."
Kaboly would agree that the four-time MVP couldn't be completely dismissive of Steelers OC Arthur Smith — but Rodgers also wouldn't tolerate the same treatment that was given to ex-Steelers QB Russell Wilson:
"I think — put it this way — you know with [Kenny Pickett], and even [Russell Wilson] to a degree last year of not being able to change the plays, that's not going to fly here with [Rodgers]."
If Kaboly's rumor and speculation pans out, the battle for offensive control between Smith and Rodgers could be one to look out for — but having a veteran QB turn the game into backyard football with play-call changes is something fans haven't truly had since the Big Ben days — a welcome addition indeed.
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