Behind the Steel Curtain on Aaron Rodgers
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at 42 years old, Rodgers is no longer able to play like he did during his prime...asking a passer of that age to throw the ball that much is asking to write checks that his body can no longer cash
STACKED’s take
Rodgers' age-related decline and inefficiency on deep balls argues for fewer dropbacks.
At 42 years old, Rodgers is no longer able to play like he did during his prime; asking a passer of that age to throw the ball 41.8 times per game (68.4% pass rate) is asking to write checks that his body can no longer cash. Rodgers is completing just 24% of his passes of 20+ yards (26th in league) and 33.3% of passes of 15+ air yards (30th), while the Steelers lead the league in 20+ air yard attempts (25) and rank third in 15+ air yard attempts (36). The source argues the Steelers should ease Rodgers' load with a stronger running game and more play action passes rather than continuing a pass-dominant approach that doesn't match his current capabilities or the roster's strengths.
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