Jerome Bettis Has Nothing But Praise for Rodgers
NFL legend Jerome Bettis is full of admiration for Aaron Rodgers, whoâs proving that age really is just a number. The Pittsburgh Steelers are sitting comfortably at the top of the AFC North, and Rodgers â at 41 years old â is leading the charge with 17 touchdown passes.
While many doubted if Rodgers could still perform at the highest level after last seasonâs struggles with the Jets, Bettis says he never questioned the player â only the body.
âHe Never Forgot How to Playâ
Speaking to TMZ Sports at LAX, the Super Bowl XL champ said Rodgersâ football intelligence and skill were never in doubt.
âWhen youâve been a great player in the league, you donât forget how to play,â Bettis said. âI donât think that was ever a question. I think the question was, âCan he physically do it?ââ
And clearly, Rodgers has answered that question with authority.
Can the Steelers Go All the Way?
With Rodgers firing on all cylinders, fans are already dreaming about another Super Bowl run. But Bettis, ever the realist, isnât getting carried away.
He believes the Steelersâ title odds are still about the same as other top contenders. âThey look great,â he said, âbut the seasonâs long â anything can happen.â
Bettis Knows Greatness When He Sees It
If anyoneâs opinion carries weight in Pittsburgh, itâs The Bus himself. Jerome Bettis is one of the most dominant power runners in NFL history, holding several Steelers records, including six consecutive 1,000-yard seasons.
When Jerome Bettis speaks about football, people listen â and if he says Rodgers still got it, you better believe him.
