Former wide receiver Randall Cobb weighed in on the future of his longtime teammate, Aaron Rodgers. While many assumed the 2025 NFL season might be Rodgers’ swan song, Cobb doesn’t think so.
Appearing on Johnny Manziel’s Glory Daze podcast, Randall Cobb said he believes Rodgers has “two more real years” left in the tank, provided he stays healthy.
He admitted he thought last year might have been Rodgers’ final snap, but the veteran quarterback’s drive to finish on his own terms remains strong.
On Tuesday, Rodgers himself addressed the media about the Pittsburgh Steelers’ sluggish offense. As Curt Popejoy of USA Today reported, Rodgers rattled off several reasons, timing, execution, and rhythm, for why the unit has struggled through three weeks.
Yet, as Popejoy noted, those explanations sounded generic and ignored the most obvious issue: none of the Steelers’ top offensive players saw meaningful preseason action.
Rodgers, who joined the team late in camp, never took a live snap before Week 1. Neither did star wideout DK Metcalf. Tight end Pat Freiermuth only logged 13 snaps, while running back Jaylen Warren managed just eight.
For a unit trying to develop chemistry with a brand-new quarterback, the lack of live reps may explain why the offense has sputtered despite the Steelers’ 2-1 record.
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Rodgers admitted frustration after Sunday’s win over the Patriots, where the defense carried the day. “I don’t like getting too binary,” he said postgame.
“It’s a marathon, not a sprint. Dig into the details, practice well, and let game day take care of itself.” While his message preached patience, the numbers tell a different story. The Steelers rank near the bottom of the league in passing yards and explosive plays through three weeks.
Still, Rodgers reminded reporters that his love for the game hasn’t faded. He insisted the offense will improve with more continuity. Whether that comes in time for a tough Week 4 clash with the Vikings remains to be seen.
Adding to the stakes, Rodgers just passed Brett Favre with his 509th career touchdown, moving into fourth place on the NFL’s all-time passing TD list.
Only Peyton Manning, Drew Brees, and Tom Brady remain ahead of him. It was a reminder of Rodgers’ legacy, and why Pittsburgh is betting on him to stabilize an offense still finding its identity.
