There seems to be one thing that everyone knows about Aaron Rodgers – that we know nothing at all.
To many in the media, the Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback is a thorn in their side. To fans, he’s the guy that won’t walk away from the game even when they think he should. To others, he’s just a great quarterback that is one of the best to ever play.
Despite those differing views, teammates seem to love playing with Rodgers. The New York Jets gushed over the quarterback’s presence on HBO’s ‘Hard Knocks’ and throughout his two seasons in the Big Apple. Quinnen Williams expressed frustration when the Jets released Rodgers, saying, ‘another rebuild year for me I guess,’ in a since deleted post on X.
Williams’ misfortune is to Will Howard’s benefit, however. The rookie quarterback spoke glowingly about Rodgers’ presence at Steelers mandatory minicamp in an interview with the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette’s Brian Batko.
‘He’s been so awesome to me so far,” Howard said. ‘Obviously we’ve only gotten to be together for about three days, but I got a really good feeling about him and about this whole QB room. I think we already in this past week meshed really well, hit it off. I think we got a good vibe, good group.’
Howard added that Rodgers has been willing to help him in any way he can – something the 41-year-old had previously done for Jordan Love in Green Bay and Zach Wilson in New York.
‘Aaron has been so willing to help me,’ Howard said. ‘He’s like, ‘Literally, as much or as little as you want me to help you, I’ll be there.’ He’s already given me tips, little things here and there – in the meeting room, on the field, in my drops, different little things. Obviously I can’t do the things that he can do mechanically, so I don’t want to replicate that too much because that’s pretty unique. But, for the most part, everything I can learn from that guy is invaluable. So I’m like, dude, as much as you want to pour into me.’
While Howard won’t win the starting job in training camp, he’s eager to soak up as much knowledge as possible from the four-time NFL MVP in what could be his final season.
Rodgers kept the league in the dark for most of the offseason, seemingly on the edge between playing or retiring before ultimately signing with the Steelers prior to mandatory minicamp.
The quarterback previously noted that he was dealing with some personal things throughout the offseason, leading to his absence from the public eye and an NFL roster.
It seems things have gotten off to a good start for those inside the building, even if some fans aren’t as excited.
Regardless, Howard is one that believes Rodgers is a pleasure to have in class.
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