Steelers Now
Former NFL offensive lineman and current analyst Ross Tucker weighed in on the Pittsburgh Steelers’ signing of four-time NFL MVP quarterback Aaron Rodgers. Tucker believes the Steelers are hoping for a Brett Favre-like 2009 season from Rodgers.
Favre, who at age 40, passed for 4,202 yards, 33 touchdown and seven interceptions in 2009. He also had a career-best 107.2 quarterback rating. Favre led Minnesota to the NFC Championship, coming up just short 31-28 against the New Orleans Saints.
“Here what I will say about Aaron Rodgers, a couple thoughts. I believe the Steelers are hoping that he has his Brett Favre Vikings season in Pittsburgh this year. Remember when it was just OK for Favre with the Jets. Then he goes to the Vikings and in that first year he was awesome. I think that’s what the Steelers are hoping for,” Tucker said on the Ross Tucker Podcast.
Tucker also likes that the Steelers are not throwing in the white towel on the 2025 season. He respects Pittsburgh for trying to win and put veterans like Cam Heyward and T.J. Watt in the best position to win a Super Bowl.
“Look, I know a lot of Steelers fans, (it) doesn’t seem like any of them are happy that Aaron Rodgers is going to be their quarterback. Here who is happy — Cam Heyward, T.J. Watt,” Tucker said. “If the only argument is that the Steelers feel like Aaron Rodgers gives them their best chance to win, win a playoff game, maybe even go on a run. Then if you’re a veteran player, some of the older guys like Cam Heyward or Watt, then you love this decision. Because you don’t want to rebuild. You don’t want to have a terrible year. You want to try to have the best season you can in 2025. And that part of it, I very much respect.”
The Steelers are currently on a eight-year playoff win drought, which has not occurred for the franchise since pre-1972. Watt hasn’t even won a playoff game in his decorated career. The Steelers are hoping Rodgers’ could help snap the dreaded playoff win streak.
“I know a LOT of Steelers fans. Doesn't seem like ANY of them are happy…”
“…here is who IS happy. Cam Heyward, T.J. Watt, etc…”@RossTuckerNFL gives his thoughts on the Steelers signing Aaron Rodgers:@LabattUSA #ad MSG 21 pic.twitter.com/B20r9g6Bsl
— Ross Tucker Podcast (@RossTuckerPod) June 9, 2025
Despite signing Rodgers, the Steelers’ Super Bowl odds did not change at most sportsbooks. In fact, the Steelers’ Super Bowl odds went unchanged at BETMGM (+4500). The Steelers (22-1) have the eighth-best odds to win the AFC and third-best odds (+600) to win the AFC North.
Pittsburgh’s win total for the 2025 season is set at 8.5.
There’s two reasons for why the odds were not altered. First, it was expected that Rodgers was going to sign with Pittsburgh (eventually). It really wasn’t a secret. Second, at 41 years of age, how much...
