When Aaron Rodgers appeared at the Kentucky Derby on May 2, 2025, he was in the middle of a storm. The storm of rumors, speculations, and predictions was everywhere when no one knew if and when he was going to land in the Pittsburgh Steelers locker room. That was the time when, among many critics and opinions, the Steelers legend Terry Bradshaw made a shocking statement about the free agent quarterback, to which Rodgers gave an answer recently.
But, before learning about Bradshaw’s comment and Rodgers’ answer to it, let’s focus on how the Steelers insider revealed the true colors of the Steelers QB. The 41-year-old QB finally signed a one-year, $13,650,000 deal with the franchise. And days ago, he also started practicing at his 21st NFL training camp, out of which 18 were with the Packers and two with the Jets. During this training camp, a reporter who closely covers the Steelers’ training camp wrote an unexpected note on Rodgers’ real nature.
Steelers Reporter Unpacked Aaron Rodgers’ True Nature
Mark Kaboly, a well-known insider of the franchise, has been covering the Steelers from day one of the training camp. He generally posts about the on-field happenings when he covers the training camp, but on July 26, he went off the track for an important revelation- he talked about Rodgers.
Kaboly wrote, “I’ve talked to Aaron Rodgers a couple of times since he signed, and in every encounter, he comes across as a personable and down-to-earth guy,” Kaboly said. And also added, “I always have and always will say that you need to make your own decisions about people and not what other people might say about a person.” Kaboly might be referring to those people and their comments against whom Rodgers calmly fought.
He had also dodged one of the verbal shots from Steelers legend Bradshaw when Rodgers’ possibility was coming on the floor for the first time. But after the four-time Super Bowl winner’s harsh words to Rodgers, recently, the 41-year-old QB still offered Bradshaw an olive branch.
I’ve talked to Aaron Rodgers a couple of times since he signed, and in every encounter, he comes across as a personable and down-to-earth guy. I always have and always will say that you need to make your own decisions about people and not what other people might say about a…
— Mark Kaboly (@MarkKaboly) July 27, 2025
Rodgers Showed a Unique Gesture to Terry Bradshaw’s Critical Comment
When Rodgers was rumored as the Steelers QB two months ago, Bradshaw said, “What are you gonna do? Bring him in for one year? Are you kidding me? … That guy needs to stay in California. Go somewhere and chew on bark and whisper to the gods out there.” He had also called the then-rumors a “joke”. But Rodgers hasn’t spared the comment live on air and replied to it.
Rodgers, after coming to the Steelers locker room and starting training camp, said on July 26, “I’ve known Terry for a long time, being a part of Fox. Terry’s a legend. He’s an absolute legend. He won four Super Bowls. He’s had a legendary career in the media. But Terry, like a lot of people, doesn’t know me.”
Rodgers continued, “And, so, he’s got an idea of what he thinks about me based on what I’ve done, the documentary, what I’ve said, darkness retreat, whatever the hell you want to talk about. I’d love to get to know Terry on a deeper level. I feel like if he gave me a chance to get to know him, then we’d have a good friendship.”
And finally said, “So, I’d love to get to know Terry on a deeper level if he’s open to it. And maybe we can go chew some bark or whatever the hell he’s talking about together.” Aaron Rodgers showed maturity while receiving the harsh comments and also showed patience in giving a tight yet respectful reply. There is a reason why Rodgers is admired even after 21 years in the league.
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