‘When you’re around those guys, it’s the aura that they bring to the table’published at 14:21 BST
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Through Pittsburgh’s 2-1 start, plenty of focus has been on the play of Aaron Rodgers in his early days as a Steeler.
The former Green Bay Packers and New York Jets quarterback is a four-time MVP but, at 41-years-old, his level of play has been under scrutiny.
Seven touchdowns against three interceptions is a perfectly respectable ratio, if one below his stellar career average, but his quarterback rating ranks 22nd in the league.
Former Steelers cornerback Ike Taylor, who won two Super Bowls alongside quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, feels Rogers still brings an “aura” to the organisation, though.
“We’re talking about future Hall of Famer. What Aaron Rodgers brings to the Pittsburgh Steelers, it’s his presence. I’ve been around Ben Roethlisberger, future Hall of Fame quarterback, and I feel like Aaron Rodgers is the same,” he told BBC Sport NI this week.
“When you’re around those kinds of guys, it’s just the aura that they bring to the table. They don’t really have to say too much. You understand that the talent is different, so what he’s bringing to the table right now is very exciting.
“For me, just looking at it from afar, it’s more of an aura perspective.”
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