Michael Wilbon calls Aaron Rodgers "irrelevant" amid return to Steelers
Mike Wilbon believes ESPN spends far too much time discussing a quarterback he no longer views as a serious threat to the NFL or AFC North.
The headlines came quickly. The debates followed. Predictably, the conversation shifted toward whether the Pittsburgh Steelers had suddenly done enough to stave off the Baltimore Ravens and the rest of the AFC North.
Had they become legitimate Super Bowl contenders simply because a future Hall of Fame quarterback joined the roster by way of a one-year, $25 million deal ? Longtime ESPN analyst Mike Wilbon isn't buying any of it. During a recent appearance on ESPN's highly popular First Take show, Wilbon dismissed the idea that Rodgers still deserves the level of attention that the network that has employed him for decades continues to offer.
The legend offers that the four-time MVP simply isn’t the same player anymore, but he didn't stop there. Wilbon went a step further, making it clear that Rodgers’ presence in Pittsburgh doesn’t dramatically alter the AFC North hierarchy in his mind. Mike Wilbon pours cold water on Aaron Rodgers hype He labeled the Steelers, at best, the division's third-best team behind the Baltimore Ravens and Cincinnati Bengals.
That's a take Ravens fans will probably have little trouble embracing, and honestly, it's hard to argue against. Yes, Rodgers remains one of the most accomplished quarterbacks the NFL has ever seen. His résumé is untouchable.