ESPN has been releasing rankings of every positional group voted on by 70 NFL executives, scouts, and coaches. Somehow, those who know Aaron Rodgers best just overlooked him in theirtop 10 quarterback rankings for the 2025 season. But Pittsburgh Steelers fans should be thanking them.
For the first time since 2020, the four-time All-Pro was left off the prestigious list—and that snub may have just added more fuel to a fire that was already burning bright.
Rodgers doesn’t need headlines or hype to prove his greatness, but let’s not pretend he hasn’t taken note. He’s been doubted before, and every time the critics pile on, he responds with brilliance. Lucky for us, the Steelers are on the right side of this firestorm.
Rodgers signed a one-year deal with Pittsburgh this offseason—likely his last ride in the NFL—and he’s made it clear: he came here to win. With each practice rep, each throw in training camp, and each moment of leadership in the locker room, he’s building something that feels special.
Cinematic, even. You can feel the momentum growing. Being left off ESPN’s list isn’t a setback—it’s a spark.
And Rodgers has always thrived when he’s been underestimated. Whether it was sliding in the draft back in 2005, being doubted during injury setbacks, or navigating the pressures of change, he’s responded the only way he knows how: with elite play and clutch performances.
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The Steelers, meanwhile, are benefiting from it all. Since Rodgers’ arrival, you can feel the difference. Chemistry is forming. The offense has more command. Morale is higher. It’s clear: this isn’t just another stop for Rodgers—it’s a mission.
He’s not chasing headlines. He’s chasing wins.
While ESPN might not think he's top 10 material anymore, Steelers fans know better. We’ve seen what great quarterback play can do for this franchise. We know what leadership looks like.
Rodgers is delivering both.
It’s okay if he’s not getting the offseason accolades. Let the others have their magazine covers and offseason hype. Rodgers is focused on the one thing that matters most—bringing another Lombardi Trophy to Pittsburgh.
In the end, ESPN might have done us a favor. They’ve given Aaron Rodgers exactly what he thrives on: doubt. And when the dust settles in 2025, don’t be surprised if the same people who left him off the list are scrambling to explain how they missed the comeback story of the year.