Jerome Bettis Says Aaron Rodgers Proved He is Nonetheless Bought It At 41

The Steelers are at present sitting fairly on the prime of the AFC North with Aaron Rodgers beneath middle — a feat some did not consider the 41-year-old quarterback might pull off … however Jerome Bettis tells TMZ Sports activities he by no means doubted the participant, solely the physique.

We caught up with the Pittsburgh legend this week at LAX … and chopped it up about his former group lookin’ fairly rattling good to date this season, due to Rodgers’ 17 landing passes.

Given Rodgers’ underwhelming stint with the Jets final season, his resurgence has shocked loads of followers … however in keeping with Bettis, you by no means rely out a QB like him.

“While you’ve been an important participant within the league, you do not overlook the way to play,” Bettis mentioned. “I do not assume that was ever a query. I feel the query was ‘Can he bodily do it?'”

“I feel he is confirmed he can do it.”

Now, does that increase their Tremendous Bowl odds? Bettis mentioned probably not, noting that their chances are high at present about the identical as everybody else’s.

Bettis is aware of what he is talkin’ about. He is the most effective energy runners in NFL historical past and received Tremendous Bowl XL with the Steelers. Bettis additionally shattered a number of franchise information, together with the primary RB to have over 1K yards in six consecutive seasons with Pittsburgh.