At 42 years old, Aaron Rodgers has the Pittsburgh Steelers sitting at 5-2 and riding a three-game winning streak, but is it time to seriously consider him for the NFL MVP award? Bobby Missos breaks down Rodgers' remarkable impact on Pittsburgh's offense while questioning why a defense featuring T.J. Watt, Alex Highsmith, Nick Herbig, and Cam Heyward isn't generating more pressure on opposing quarterbacks.
The Pittsburgh Steelers are 5-2, riding a three-game winning streak, and looking like legitimate AFC contenders. But two major questions are emerging in Pittsburgh: Does Aaron Rodgers deserve MVP consideration, and why isn't the Steelers' pass rush producing more?
In this episode of Locked On Steelers Hits, Bobby Missos delivers two passionate breakdowns following Pittsburgh's 16-10 victory over the New Orleans Saints in Paris.
First, Bobby makes the case for Aaron Rodgers to enter the NFL MVP conversation. At 42 years old, Rodgers continues to demonstrate the leadership, intelligence, and playmaking ability that have defined his career.
Then, Bobby turns his attention to Pittsburgh's defensive front. With T.J. Watt, Alex Highsmith, Nick Herbig, Cam Heyward, and Keeanu Benton, the Steelers have invested heavily in their pass rush. So why did they manage just two sacks against New Orleans?
Is Rodgers playing well enough to enter the MVP race? And can Pittsburgh's defense generate enough pressure to make a serious playoff run?
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Bobby makes his case for why Steelers fans should appreciate what they're witnessing from their 42-year-old quarterback.
Through seven games, Rodgers has produced:
Bobby explains why Rodgers' impact goes beyond traditional passing statistics.
Pittsburgh defeats New Orleans 16-10 in Paris.
Rodgers finishes with:
Bobby explains why Rodgers' willingness to make winning plays matters more than producing flashy statistics.
Rodgers has already been sacked 22 times through seven games, yet Pittsburgh continues to win.
Bobby acknowledges that other quarterbacks have stronger statistical cases.
However, he argues that team success and leadership should be part of the MVP conversation.
If Rodgers continues producing touchdowns while Pittsburgh keeps winning, how much attention should he receive?
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Bobby shifts his attention to Pittsburgh's defensive front.
Despite having one of the NFL's most talented groups of pass rushers, Pittsburgh records just two sacks against New Orleans.
Is that enough from a defense with Super Bowl aspirations?
Bobby examines Pittsburgh's defensive personnel:
With this much talent, Bobby argues that opposing quarterbacks should face consistent pressure.
New Orleans quarterback Tyler Shough completes:
Bobby questions how Pittsburgh can allow such an efficient passing performance despite its defensive talent.
T.J. Watt is one of the NFL's most disruptive defensive players.
But opposing offenses know that.
Bobby explains how playoff opponents can use additional blockers, protection adjustments, and offensive schemes to limit Watt's effectiveness.
When that happens, somebody else must step up.
Bobby identifies several adjustments Pittsburgh should consider:
The Steelers have invested too much talent and money in their defensive front to allow opposing quarterbacks to remain comfortable.
Pittsburgh held New Orleans to just 10 points, an impressive defensive result.
However, Bobby argues that the final score doesn't tell the entire story.
Against better offenses, allowing quarterbacks to complete nearly 80% of their passes could become a serious problem.
If Pittsburgh wants to make a deep playoff run, its pass rush must become more consistent.
Bobby closes with two questions:
1. If Aaron Rodgers keeps winning games and producing touchdowns, how seriously should we consider his MVP case?
2. Are you satisfied with what you're seeing from Pittsburgh's pass rush?
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Aaron Rodgers deserves to be part of the MVP conversation.
At 42 years old, Rodgers is helping Pittsburgh win football games through leadership, experience, and intelligent quarterback play.
Pittsburgh's pass rush needs to improve.
Two sacks against the Saints aren't enough from a defensive front featuring Watt, Highsmith, Herbig, Heyward, and Benton.
The Steelers cannot rely exclusively on T.J. Watt.
Opposing offenses will build their game plans around stopping Watt. Pittsburgh needs other defenders to consistently win individual matchups.
Winning games doesn't mean everything is perfect.
The Steelers are 5-2, but their defensive pressure must improve if they want to compete against the AFC's best offenses.
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