The Pittsburgh Steelers kicked off OTAs this week, and unlike last year, quarterback Aaron Rodgers was in attendance. Rodgers recently agreed to terms on a one-year deal with the organization. Now, one newcomer is already exposing a brutal truth about Rodgers that fans know too well.
After his first session of organized team activities as a member of the Steelers, wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. spoke to the media. Pittman noted that Rodgers 'is going to tell you' when you do something wrong or something he doesn't like.
One media member asked if this had happened to him yet. And though he insists it didn't, he's already well aware of how blunt Rodgers can be.
"It didn't happen to me, specifically, yet, but I've seen it from watching games and stuff... He's just a vet—just like a super vet quarterback—so he knows what he likes and what he doesn't like. You guys have watched him play. You know, if you're not doing what you're supposed to do, he's going to let you know, which is good."
Pittman believes it's a good trait in a quarterback for Rodgers to command the offense the way that he does. Interestingly, he also said the long-time QB did not reach out to him at all to inform him he planned to sign with the team.
"He never told me anything. I learned from Twitter before he told me."
The Pittsburgh Steelers can't let Aaron Rodgers' abrasive personality stunt the growth of young players
Pittman pretty much summed up Rodgers' personality in a few sentences with those comments to the media following Monday's OTAs. If a player is doing what they're supposed to do, Rodgers is going to love them; if not, they'll soon find themselves in Rodgers' doghouse (just ask Roman Wilson).
This can be good and bad. While Rodgers gives the Steelers their best shot at being competitive in 2026, fans worry whether his presence will move the needle beyond this season.
With Rodgers at the helm last year, the 42-year-old quarterback favored veterans on offense—Kenneth Gainwell became his go-to target in the passing game. Unfortunately, younger players like Wilson and running back Kaleb Johnson were hardly used in the process. And eventually, Rodgers persuaded Omar Khan to go out and sign washed-up vets like Adam Thielen and Marquez Valdes-Scantling.
Now that Rodgers has officially returned, we hope to see a successful season and for the young Steelers players to develop. As Pittman said, Rodgers isn't afraid to tell someone when they've made a mistake, but let's hope he shows the young guys on offense some grace.
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