Rodgers vs The Next Gen | Pittsburgh Steelers News

Analyst Steven Ruiz dropped a bombshell, slotting Aaron Rodgers alongside Geno Smith, Tyler Shough, and Bryce Young as “Good Enough To Start”—even comparing Rodgers and Young as nearly identical players despite the 20-year age gap. Both QBs rely on deep, outside throws to compensate for middling accuracy in the middle of the field and often look overwhelmed physically. At 42, Rodgers still delivers elite stats: 3,322 yards, 24 TDs, 7 INTs, and a 65% completion rate last season. With over 52 million career yards and 500+ touchdowns, he’s a legend—even if he hasn’t won a playoff game since 2020. The Steelers’ return to postseason relevance hinges on Rodgers’ leadership, especially with his reunion under coach Mike McCarthy—the same man who led him to a Super Bowl. Rodgers even said it felt like being 22 again in Green Bay. The Steelers open 2026 against Atlanta, and while Rodgers isn’t at his peak, he’s still packing enough firepower to outshine the next-gen QBs. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2bf5ffe810446ebd