Jason Mackey makes bold claim about new Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers
On Monday, Mackey named Rodgers the most important person in Pittsburgh sports — over Steelers OLB T.J. Watt, HC Mike Tomlin, Pirates' Paul Skenes, and Penguins' Sidney Crosby, and his selection process came down to one aspect — winning.
Mackey argued Skenes and Crosby couldn't be selected due to a lack of team success, while Watt's down year in 2024 may have hurt his chances.
Tomlin's 'never had a losing record' feat, while an impressive, doesn't excuse some other flaws, like the lack of playoff wins or his coaching staff decisions.
Ultimately, Rodgers was the only one left in Mackey's eyes who fit the bill the best as the most important person in Pittsburgh sports — claiming that his impact on the Steelers' wins and losses in 2025 justified the top spot.
The Rodgers selection is certainly a difficult decision to make — as while Pittsburgh sports is loaded with superstars, the big three franchises have struggled where it matters most over recent years.
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