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Aaron Rodgers enters what is widely expected to be his final NFL season with the Pittsburgh Steelers, carrying one fear riding the greatest of all: tarnishing a historic legacy.
Now donning black and gold in Pittsburgh, Rodgers is entering the 2025 campaign with Super Bowl expectations-a mindset that reflects both his past success and his unease about what lies ahead.
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Rodgers’ career has been defined by repeated postseason runs. For years, he guided powerful Packers squads deep into the playoffs, earning a reputation for consistency and championship pedigree.
But those traits were nowhere to be found during his turbulent tenure with the New York Jets. He suffered a torn Achilles in just his fourth snap with the team in 2023 and navigated a disappointing 2024 season, where coaching instability and lackluster team play left him shouldering the blame.
‘Devastating’ impact if Steelers lose
As he prepares to make his Steelers debut in MetLife Stadium-facing the Jets and their new head coach Aaron Glenn, the same man who ended his run in New York-Rodgers and those close to him are treating Week 1 as more than just a kickoff.
“Aaron’s current Super Bowl is the game against the Jets,” an insider told Daily Mail. “If the Steelers lose that game, it would be devastating. Aaron wants to blow them out, not let them score and in a perfect scenario he would win the game by 60 points.”
That intensity stems from more than just former team rivalry-it’s about preserving a career-long reputation for Rodgers. The same insider pointed out: “This is likely Aaron’s last year, and he wants to make it through the season uninjured.
“If the Steelers don’t make the playoffs this year, Aaron’s legacy will take a spectacular hit, so this season and the success of it all is important to him.”
Despite the mounting pressure behind closed doors, Rodgers remained composed in public. Asked about facing his former team in Week 1, he brushed it off coolly: “Yeah, it’s Week 1”, representing a simple nod-or perhaps a deliberate restraint-in the face of a charged spotlight.
Rodgers’ legacy on the line
Pittsburgh’s broader picture highlights how monumental this transition is. Oddsmakers currently peg the Steelers’ over-under win total at 8.5-suggesting a .500 season is the expectation. That fits with a team that hasn’t tasted playoff victory since 2016 and last advanced beyond the wildcard round in 2017.
Rodgers arrives amid an offense reshaped around him-DK Metcalf, Jonnu Smith, and other additions signal ambition. As Reuters reports, head coach Mike Tomlin praised Rodgers’ leadership and throwing mechanics, hoping he can ignite a stagnant offense ahead of his debut game at MetLife Stadium.
At 41, Rodgers is battling the variables of a demanding position. His Week 1 performance isn’t just a preview-it’s a declaration of intent, a statement that even near the end of his career, he’s not easing into retirement.
Rodgers’ final act in the NFL may well begin against the Jets, but the stakes extend far beyond one game. With his legacy, a career arc, and expectations as high as ever, Week 1 with the Steelers looms as the launching point-or potential undoing-of a final championship quest.
As 2025 unfolds, we’ll see whether Rodgers can silence doubts, steer a new team forward, and exit on his own terms.
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