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Aaron Rodgers is a Pittsburgh Steeler — but that likely didn't change the recent 'standard' of mediocrity.
For far too long, the Steelers have accepted first-round exits in the playoffs as long as HC Mike Tomlin achieves his winning season — and Robert Griffin III believes the Rodgers acquisition does nothing to alleviate these concerns.
RGIII argued on social media that despite the Steelers likely having a mediocre winning record either way, starting Mason Rudolph or Will Howard over Rodgers may have been the way to go:
"The Pittsburgh Steelers flipped the script on the narrative for their season by signing Aaron Rodgers.
10-7, playoffs and early exit with Mason Rudolph or Will Howard at QB = Amazing job.
10-7, playoffs and early exit with Aaron Rodgers at QB = Fans calling for changes."
Griffin hit the nail right on the head — as Tomlin was praised for taking the Big Ben-less, Devlin 'Duck' Hodges/Rudolph-led Steelers to an 8-8 record in 2019, but was criticized heavily for last year's 10-7 record under Russell Wilson at QB.
It's unlikely Steelers President Art Rooney II would pull the plug on Pittsburgh's head coach anytime soon — but no one can deny Tomlin now has sky-high expectations heading into the season.
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This article originally appeared on Steelers Wire: Steelers' Aaron Rodgers decision over Mason Rudolph questioned by RG3
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For far too long, the Steelers have accepted first-round exits in the playoffs as long as HC Mike Tomlin achieves his winning season — and Robert Griffin III believes the Rodgers acquisition does nothing to alleviate these concerns.
RGIII argued on social media that despite the Steelers likely having a mediocre winning record either way, starting Mason Rudolph or Will Howard over Rodgers may have been the way to go:
"The Pittsburgh Steelers flipped the script on the narrative for their season by signing Aaron Rodgers.
10-7, playoffs and early exit with Mason Rudolph or Will Howard at QB = Amazing job.
10-7, playoffs and early exit with Aaron Rodgers at QB = Fans calling for changes."
Griffin hit the nail right on the head — as Tomlin was praised for taking the Big Ben-less, Devlin 'Duck' Hodges/Rudolph-led Steelers to an 8-8 record in 2019, but was criticized heavily for last year's 10-7 record under Russell Wilson at QB.
It's unlikely Steelers President Art Rooney II would pull the plug on Pittsburgh's head coach anytime soon — but no one can deny Tomlin now has sky-high expectations heading into the season.
For up-to-date Steelers coverage, follow us on X @TheSteelersWire and give our Facebook page a like.
This article originally appeared on Steelers Wire: Steelers' Aaron Rodgers decision over Mason Rudolph questioned by RG3
Continue reading...
