Aaron Rodgers explains how influential Mike Tomlin was in the quarterback's decision to come to Pittsburgh, as well as how his Steelers tenure is going so far. (1:25)Open Extended ReactionsBy disclosing that he would likely retire following the 2025 season, during a Tuesday appearance on "The Pat McAfee Show," Aaron Rodgers gave the Pittsburgh Steelers two gifts: clarity and time. The Steelers didn't draft a quarterback with any of their 24 picks over the next three drafts until selecting Kenny Pickett with the No. Beyond top overall pick Cam Ward, the 2025 quarterback draft class was unheralded, and the slate of free agent and tradable quarterbacks was relatively desolate. Rodgers, willing to play at a bargain price and available without spending critical draft capital, was the team's best option.