Colin Cowherd cites Aaron Rodgers' predictability in Steelers offense
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 22, 2026, 1:32 AM
Last updated Sep 22, 2026
During a segment of 'The Herd' on September 21, Colin Cowherd evaluated Aaron Rodgers' performance with the Pittsburgh Steelers following their 20-3 loss to the New England Patriots. Cowherd suggested that Rodgers has too much control over the offense, leading to predictability. The Steelers have struggled significantly, averaging only 1 touchdown in 2 games, with Rodgers recording 187 yards, no touchdowns, and an interception against New England. Cowherd drew parallels between Rodgers and Brett Favre, noting a tendency for quarterbacks from Green Bay to become less adaptable in new systems. Rodgers expressed the need for improved communication with the coaching staff.
- •Aaron Rodgers throws for 187 yards, 1 interception against Patriots
- •Steelers score only 1 offensive touchdown in 2 games
- •Colin Cowherd critiques Rodgers' control over offense
- •Rodgers emphasizes need for better communication with coaches
- •Cowherd compares Rodgers to Brett Favre regarding adaptability
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"The Pittsburgh Steelers reunited Aaron Rodgers and Mike McCarthy hoping their familiarity would help reset an offense in desperate need of answers. Two games into the 2026 season, Colin Cowherd believes the reunion has exposed a different problem: Rodgers may have too much control over an offense that has become increasingly predictable.
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