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Yahoo
4 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Steelers center Zach Frazier on the indecisive Aaron Rodgers: 'Chemistry is important, I'll say that.'
Steelers center Zach Frazier on the indecisive Aaron Rodgers: 'Chemistry is important, I'll say that.' originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Nobody in the Pittsburgh Steelers wants to rip free agent quarterback Aaron Rodgers over his indecisiveness. Advertisement Today, he's a guy many of them grew up watching on TV, a 41-year-old faded icon. But tomorrow? He may be their teammate - and given his track record, good and bad, their self-proclaimed leader. At the same time, Rodgers is the No. 1 "Steelers story'' going ... nationally and otherwise. And as the 2025 team works at OTAs in part with the goal of building a rapport with one another ... Eventually, somebody is going to say something. Indeed, with subtlety, somebody just did. Steelers starting center Zach Frazier is a young fella but he also has leadership traits. And this week, while he certainly didn't "call out'' Rodgers - again, soon enough, Frazier and Rodgers might be working in unison snapping the ball 65 times a game - Frazier did issue a comment that can be taken as a message to ... Advertisement Well, to anyone who will bother to listen. 'It's not up to me, so I don't really know,' Frazier said of progress being made toward Rodgers accepting the one-year, $30 million contract that has been on the table for months. 'Chemistry is important, I'll say that.' Indeed. Whatever "chemistry'' Rodgers brought to the New York Jets last year - we would argue "not much'' - they finished a dismal 5-12. This doesn't mean he's devoid of attributes. But a relationship with teammates (not to mention with the playbook) would be advantageous. Without that? Even with Rodgers eventually showing up, and theoretically playing well enough, the Steelers may be starting from behind. Advertisement And Frazier cannot be alone in this locker room in his understanding of that. Related: Aaron Rodgers Reveals 'Inner Circle' Cancer Battles Impact on Contract Signing This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on May 31, 2025, where it first appeared.
USA Today
5 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Steelers C Zach Frazier says quiet part out loud about Aaron Rodgers' waiting game
Steelers C Zach Frazier says quiet part out loud about Aaron Rodgers' waiting game There is a huge difference between an Aaron Rodgers- and Mason Rudolph-led Steelers offense — and C Zach Frazier knows it. Aside from his throwing session with DK Metcalf at UCLA, Rodgers has had zero opportunity to build chemistry with his offense — and Frazier knows the issues that could arise as this waiting game trudges on. At Steelers OTAs, Frazier made it clear that he has no idea whether Rudolph or Rodgers will be under center — but he seemingly made his preference known based on familiarity (courtesy of Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's Brian Batko): 'It's not up to me, so I don't really know,' Frazier said. 'Chemistry is important, I'll say that.' Steelers legend Ben Roethlisberger recently reiterated a similar stance on his podcast — begging for 'someone here who's going to get reps and start practicing.' For up-to-date Steelers coverage, follow us on X @TheSteelersWire and give our Facebook page a like.
