Steelers' Legendary Quarterback Terry Bradshaw Backtracks On Previous Aaron Rodgers Comments: "I Never Have Thought That"

The Pittsburgh Steelers struggled on defense throughout Sunday's matchup against the New York Jets. Pittsburgh looked elite on the offensive side of the ball, as veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers was credited with 244 yards and four touchdowns in his Steelers debut. Rodgers signed a one-year deal with the Steelers this offseason as many were skeptical about how the 41 year old quarterback would play in 2025.

Rodgers looked very comfortable throughout all four quarters against his former team on Sunday. He spent the last two seasons with the Jets as his time in New York was quite the disappointment due to a torn Achilles suffered on the opening drive of the 2023 season. 

Legendary Steelers quarterback Terry Bradshaw shared his thoughts on Rodgers' performance following the game, as Bradshaw praised Rodgers for his efforts, while also backtracking on previous comments he made involving the veteran quarterback. Bradshaw claimed the Rodgers signing was an excellent move for the Steelers.

"I thought he played great," Bradshaw stated. "I thought he moved well. Four touchdown passes, I just hope he keeps playing like that. As good as Aaron was, was as bad as the defense was. I was shocked by that. Jalen Ramsey comes over at corner, I thought they would play much better."

Bradshaw continued to speak more about the Rodgers signing, where the Hall of Fame quarterback claims the Steelers' offense could be something special in 2025.

"Looks like it was a good move for Pittsburgh [signing Aaron Rodgers]," said Bradshaw. "We'll see as the season progresses. I don't think Aaron played poorly at all. I never have thought that. You give him time and some weapons and they could be something special."

Bradshaw didn't seem like he was the biggest fan of the Rodgers move during the offseason. The former NFL star previously commented with "Stay in California, chew on bark, and whisper to the gods" when previously asked about Rodgers signing with the Steelers. 

Bradshaw seems to have formed a different opinion on the 41 year old quarterback after the Steelers' Week 1 victory, as he now claims Pittsburgh's offense could be something special this season.

Rodgers looked like the older, "MVP" version of himself throughout Sunday's matchup. The veteran quarterback is four seasons removed from winning his last MVP Award in 2021, but can quickly get back to playing at that level consistently should he prove to be fully healthy and protected by an efficient offensive line. The Steelers will face the Seattle Seahawks this weekend in the first home matchup of the year where Rodgers and the rest of the Pittsburgh offense will look to continue playing at a high level.

Steelers' Aaron Rodgers Should Stay Hot

The Steelers traded for star wide receiver DK Metcalf over the offseason. Metcalf is an elite wide receiver one (WR1) who has thrived throughout every stage of his career, and the veteran could pick up right where he left off in Seattle with Rodgers as his quarterback in Pittsburgh. Metcalf was credited with 83 yards on four receptions in Sunday's win over the Jets, but both veterans are expected to continue developing chemistry and could emerge as a top deep ball duo in the near future.

Bradshaw seems to have a different opinion on Rodgers following his Week 1 performance. He had no desire to see Rodgers play for the Steelers just a few months ago, but a 200+ yard game and a four touchdown effort in his debut with the team seems to have changed everything. Rodgers will look to continue playing at a high level this Sunday against the Seahawks as the Steelers have the opportunity to start the season with a record of 2-0.

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