Aaron Rodgers' odds of returning to the Pittsburgh Steelers for a potential 22nd NFL season have increased with Mike McCarthy's hire as the team's new head coach.
The Green Bay Packers quarterback had initially expressed doubts about playing in the upcoming season, stating that he was "pretty sure" his last campaign would be with the team. However, following McCarthy's appointment, Rodgers has reassessed his stance on continuing to play.
Rodgers and McCarthy formed a formidable duo during their time together at the Packers, leading the team to a Super Bowl victory in 2010. Under McCarthy's guidance, they won six NFC North titles and made the playoffs eight consecutive times from 2009-2016.
This season marked Rodgers' first playoff appearance since leaving Green Bay, where he had spent 13 years with the team before joining the New York Jets. Despite missing the postseason in his final year in New York, Rodgers remains eager to continue playing in the league.
The news of McCarthy's hiring and its potential impact on Rodgers' decision have sparked renewed speculation about the quarterback's future. With the Steelers now at the helm, there is a growing sense that Rodgers may reconsider his plans and extend his NFL career for another year or more.
While no official announcement has been made regarding Rodgers' intentions, his willingness to reevaluate his options suggests that he remains committed to playing in the league. As the NFL season approaches, fans and pundits alike are eagerly anticipating any developments on this front, with many speculating that a return to Pittsburgh could be on the horizon.
The Green Bay Packers quarterback had initially expressed doubts about playing in the upcoming season, stating that he was "pretty sure" his last campaign would be with the team. However, following McCarthy's appointment, Rodgers has reassessed his stance on continuing to play.
Rodgers and McCarthy formed a formidable duo during their time together at the Packers, leading the team to a Super Bowl victory in 2010. Under McCarthy's guidance, they won six NFC North titles and made the playoffs eight consecutive times from 2009-2016.
This season marked Rodgers' first playoff appearance since leaving Green Bay, where he had spent 13 years with the team before joining the New York Jets. Despite missing the postseason in his final year in New York, Rodgers remains eager to continue playing in the league.
The news of McCarthy's hiring and its potential impact on Rodgers' decision have sparked renewed speculation about the quarterback's future. With the Steelers now at the helm, there is a growing sense that Rodgers may reconsider his plans and extend his NFL career for another year or more.
While no official announcement has been made regarding Rodgers' intentions, his willingness to reevaluate his options suggests that he remains committed to playing in the league. As the NFL season approaches, fans and pundits alike are eagerly anticipating any developments on this front, with many speculating that a return to Pittsburgh could be on the horizon.
2020? He said he was "all in" but now it seems like he's having second thoughts 
. McCarthy's got some magic dust in his pocket or something! 
With those 6 NFC North titles under their belt, I'm surprised Rodgers didn't take another shot at it sooner 
. Now that the Steelers are back in the mix, who knows? Maybe he'll reconsider and join up with Big Ben again 
. Can you imagine a Rodgers-McCarthy Steelers squad? 
. I mean, Rodgers and McCarthy did have some amazing years together at the Packers, and now they're back on the same team? It's hard not to think about how far Rodgers has come from his initial doubts about playing again. I've always thought he was a bit of a perfectionist, so it'll be interesting to see if he's truly open to extending his career. The Steelers seem like a solid choice, but at this point, who knows? Maybe we'll see Rodgers back in the Steel City for another shot at glory 
. I mean, we've seen it before - quarterbacks don't get any younger and the league is always looking for that next big thing 
. Now, with McCarthy at the helm, you'd think Rodgers would be thinking twice about not playing another season 
. Plus, he's only 38 - that's still pretty young for an NFL QB 
. What do you guys think? Should Aaron Rodgers take another stab at playing with the Steelers? 
Maybe they want to make some money off of his aging body before he finally hangs up his cleats for good?
. They're like two peas in a pod, that duo was unstoppable! And now they get to bring that magic to the Steel City? 
Rodgers is only 37 and he's already played like 22 seasons, imagine what he can do with another year or two under his belt 
McCarthy's hire has clearly sent a signal to Aaron that he still got game, and who knows, maybe we'll see a return to the Steel City after all 
. It's like a match made in heaven, you know? 
I'm not saying he's definitely gonna stay with Pittsburgh, but the odds are looking up for him 
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Either way, I'm hyped to see what happens next! 
now that they're reunited, who knows? maybe we'll see him in black and gold for another year 
I'm literally dying over here!!! Aaron Rodgers to the Steelers?! 
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️ Rodgers needs stability, not another team change mid-season... Steelers got some solid pieces around him now, plus a solid coach in McCarthy 
What if he doesn't wanna be the 'veteran leader' tho? He's still got game, might as well keep playing & collect those checks