It’s actually not the primary time however New York Jets QB Aaron Rodgers is providing loads of reward for Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin. Making his weekly look on The Pat McAfee Present Tuesday, Rodgers was requested how coaches like Tomlin keep constant and keep away from disastrous seasons just like the one Rodgers is experiencing in 2024.
“There’s just one Mike Tomlin,” Rodgers advised the present. “I might say that at first, you gotta give Mike credit score. He’s received a particular sauce to consider the best way that he coaches. I’m simply saying this from afar. I haven’t been round him, however I’ve heard, talked to plenty of guys that performed for him.”
Tomlin and Rodgers have shared moments over time. There was their viral 2021 second through which Tomlin hurried and known as timeout earlier than Rodgers might snap the ball and get Pittsburgh known as for having 12 males on the sphere. The same second occurred earlier this season between the Steelers and Jets. Two veterans who’ve been at their jobs mainly longer than anybody else. Tomlin the NFL’s longest-tenured head coach whereas the 41-year-old Rodgers was drafted in 2005 and been beginning since 2008, one yr after Tomlin grew to become the Steelers’ head coach.
Exhausting Knocks, if Rodgers has watched, has opened a wider alternative for followers to see how Tomlin operates. Pittsburgh is often one of the crucial closed-off franchises. Few leaks and its media workforce offers extra sanitized recreation recaps with few of the behind-the-scenes nuggets gaining popularity across the league. You gained’t see the Steelers produce one thing that showcases their draft day deliberations just like the Jets did this offseason, revealing New York had curiosity in WR Roman Wilson.
“He appears to grasp how one can inspire his guys one of the best each single yr,” Rodgers mentioned of Tomlin. “For him to not have a dropping season, it’s completely ridiculous.”
Tomlin’s gone 18-straight seasons with no dropping season and Pittsburgh hasn’t had one since 2003. The latter is tied for the longest streak in NFL historical past and there’s an excellent probability the Steelers break the file by the point 2025 ends. In Pittsburgh, that stat is loathed greater than beloved due to a scarcity of playoff wins to comply with however in contrast to most franchises that hit all-time low after shifting on from franchise quarterbacks, the Steelers remained aggressive whereas they bridged the post-Ben Roethlisberger period. Now, they hope to have discovered a multi-year choice in QB Russell Wilson.
“I’ve at all times revered Mike from afar and. I feel he’s performed a hell of a job over his profession,” Rodgers mentioned. “Loved the few instances we’ve gotten to match up. However there’s solely one among him.”
With Rodgers’ future with the Jets and whilst an NFL participant in query, it will inevitably begin up some rumor mill concerning the four-time NFL MVP attempting to angle for the Steelers’ QB job subsequent season. I think about Mike Florio is already dipping his toes into these waters. Rodgers coming to Pittsburgh is clearly unlikely with the Steelers probably desirous to re-sign Wilson. But when these plans go awry, then Rodgers-to-Pittsburgh will turn into some kind of speaking level come March.
