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NFL - The Athletic fantasy football takes on Aaron Rodgers
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All NFL - The Athletic insights about Aaron Rodgers
NegativeRoleAug 4, 2026
Coaches were higher on Rodgers than executives by the largest margin in that direction (0.34 average vote). All eight current GMs polled had Rodgers in Tier 3 or 4, indicating significant skepticism from front offices despite coaching support.PositiveProjectionAug 4, 2026
One voter, a defensive coordinator, kept Rodgers in Tier 1, citing his intelligence and throwing ability. Another voter scoffed at seeing Rodgers so low, asking rhetorically "Who would you rather have running your offense, Jalen Hurts or Aaron Rodgers?" Rodgers' familiarity with new coach Mike McCarthy's offense from their days together in Green Bay should help. A defensive coach said "The offensive scheme was limiting last year. His mobility is not great, but as a dropback passer and one of those guys you do not want to face in two-minute, if he has pieces around him, he can still go win." Another defensive coach said "He's a 3 that can go to a 2."NegativeProjectionAug 4, 2026
Rodgers' first season in Pittsburgh ended in the wild-card round with Houston scoring two touchdowns on Rodgers' turnovers and sacking him four times. A defensive coordinator said "He's a 3 at best. He can still throw it. I love Aaron. He's a tough motherf---er, but he holds the ball too long and lacks the same mobility. They come out against Buffalo, one-score game, turnover for a touchdown. He did not get rid of the ball on time. He is not able to make that magic like he used to." Rodgers made 10 consecutive appearances in Tier 1, spent one year in Tier 2, and is now in his second season in Tier 3.NegativeProjectionAug 4, 2026
Aaron Rodgers is one of only two players to appear in every QB Tiers survey since its 2014 inception, alongside Matthew Stafford, demonstrating his sustained presence in the elite quarterback conversation.PositiveRoleNo date
Rodgers signed for a second season in Pittsburgh and announced this is his final year before retirement after the 2026-27 campaign. The 42-year-old will work with head coach Mike McCarthy, his coach for 12-plus seasons in Green Bay, who intends to call his own plays but will lean heavily on offensive coordinator Brian Angelichio (former Packers tight ends coach 2016-2018), providing significant carryover in the offensive system for Rodgers.