When it comes to NFL organizations, the Pittsburgh Steelers and New York Jets are on totally different ends of the spectrum. The Steelers are one of the league’s most stable and successful franchises, going 22 straight seasons and counting without a losing record.
The Jets, on the other hand, are the complete opposite. They’re a dysfunctional mess and one of the league’s most poorly run organizations. They’ve endured 10 consecutive losing seasons and haven’t made the playoffs since the 2010 campaign.
Going from New York to Pittsburgh has been a breath of fresh air for Aaron Rodgers, who bounced back after two miserable seasons with the Jets. It’s no wonder he loves Mike Tomlin and his new teammates so much.
“One thing I really love, and it’s kind of the antithesis of where I was, is there’s not really any leaks in the boat,” Rodgers told reporters this week. “To go through a season like this and to be able to focus on football, and not have a lot of other (expletive) out there, has been really nice.”
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The Steelers are a much more professional, buttoned-up and disciplined franchise than the hapless Jets, who are a circus and a clown show on par with the Cleveland Browns. Rodgers learned that the hard way, losing 12 games and suffering the worst record of his career last year.
This season has been totally different for Rodgers, who’s back in the playoffs for the first time in four years. He’s clearly enjoying himself more and has appeared happier during interviews, so coming to Pittsburgh has worked out for him and been a great decision on his part.
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