Aaron Rodgers regarded like a quarterback reborn as he guided the Pittsburgh Steelers to a 34-32 win on the New York Jets, his former membership, in Week 1.
Steelers legend Ben Roethlisberger was have been impressed by what Rodgers achieved at MetLife Stadium in Week 1. Roethlisberger can be apprehensive that Rodgers could not have the ability to keep within the lineup by way of Week 18 except his offensive line does a greater job of defending him in future video games.
Ben Roethlisberger’s greatest concern relating to Aaron Rodgers
“I am very inspired by the best way Aaron performed,” Roethlisberger mentioned on the most recent version of his podcast, per Jake Brockhoff of Steelers Depot. “My concern goes to be, transferring ahead, can Aaron take a beating like that each week? Not at that age (41)…If that does not enhance, we’re not gonna have a quarterback very lengthy, and it is gonna be a tough season.”
Rodgers completed 73.3 p.c of 30 cross makes an attempt for 244 yards and 4 touchdowns, certainly one of which was a jet touch pass, within the victory over the Jets. That mentioned, he took four sacks and three different hits as left tackle Broderick Jones endured a day to neglect.
Particularly, Pro Football Focus stats present that Jones allowed three sacks and 4 pressures over the weekend.
Whereas with the Jets final fall, Rodgers was slowed by knee-related setbacks, a nagging hip challenge, a low ankle sprain and a serious hamstring problem. By the point he regarded extra like his old self in December, Gang Inexperienced’s season was already a misplaced trigger.
Aaron Rodgers wants higher from the fellows up entrance
“What is going on on on the O-line must be like pulling hair out,” Roethlisberger added in the course of the podcast. “Since you’re operating for 53 yards, and you have given up 4 sacks. And with all due respect, Broderick Jones seems like a turnstile. I imply, it was unhealthy.”
The Steelers’ use of play-action coupled with Rodgers’ quick release may assist hold him upright by way of this coming Sunday’s dwelling recreation towards the 0-1 Seattle Seahawks. Nonetheless, he may quickly turn out to be a spectator if he would not get higher play from the left-tackle place following what occurred within the season opener.
