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How much juice do you think Rodgers have left?

Discussion in 'Steelers Talk' started by Joel Buchsbaum, Jul 2, 2026 at 11:34 AM.

  1. Joel Buchsbaum

    Joel Buchsbaum Well-Known Member

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    I think his arm is still close to what it was in his prime, maybe 75% of peak Rodgers. But he’s very old now, has a recent injury history , and tends to play “turtle back” instead of standing firm in the pocket and taking a hit to deliver a down field throw. Can he start 12 games this year?

    His internal clock seems a bit fast. I get it. But he also out of Art Smith offense. I expect him to throw more of the 5,6,7,8 and 9 routes this year.

    One thing I’ve underestimated about AR is how good he is as a mentor for our young QB's. This is new. I’m also curious how well he’ll work with the young receivers. The early signs this year are good.

    I hope the Steelers offer him some kind of consulting position after he retires.
     
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  2. Hanratty#5

    Hanratty#5 Well-Known Member

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  3. Brice

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    Stat Wise: I am expecting him to be better this year as he will no longer have to be playing with Art Smith's playbook and Mike Tomlin's conservative approach.
     
  4. jeh1856

    jeh1856 Chilling by the pool

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  5. Iron Nickel

    Iron Nickel Well-Known Member

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    I'll go with one (this) season. He's already said he is done afterwards, so he knows his body is at that point and that's the most accurate indicator there is. Who knows better than he does.
     
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  6. pczach

    pczach Well-Known Member

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  7. steel machine

    steel machine Well-Known Member

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    I would think Rodgers will have left a lot of juice since he drinks Gatorade;)
     
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  8. ALL D

    ALL D Well-Known Member

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    I think you will see a managed flying circus for as long as he can stay healthy. He will be counting down the games and will not want to waste any of them. In fact, he will be counting plays and his efficiency. vYou will know right away which teams are better and which are worse.
     
  9. MojoUW

    MojoUW Well-Known Member

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    None.

    Sure he can likely still rear back and throw a country mile. Plenty of old former QBs can do that.

    But, the juice to play NFL QB at anything other than replacement level? The thrill is gone. He's lost that loving feeling.
     
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  10. jeh1856

    jeh1856 Chilling by the pool

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    Apparently you missed last season
     
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  11. NorthernBlitz

    NorthernBlitz Well-Known Member

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    And we have should have more than 1 NFL WR this season.
     
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  12. MojoUW

    MojoUW Well-Known Member

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    I was there for almost every snap. Rodgers was replacement level.

    If his name was Duck Dodgers, everyone would've been calling for him to be benched.
     
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  13. forgotten1

    forgotten1 Well-Known Member

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    TOO FUNNY

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  14. jeh1856

    jeh1856 Chilling by the pool

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    I ser you moved the goalpost
     
  15. Steelvision

    Steelvision Well-Known Member

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    How many hits can he take? Probably less than he took last year
     
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  16. MojoUW

    MojoUW Well-Known Member

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    How so? From my first post in this thread I've maintained that Rodgers is replacement level at best.

    For me, that's no "juice".

    No one has to agree. Just how I interpreted the original thread question.
     

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