Aaron Rodgers is confident the Pittsburgh Steelers are capable of making a Super Bowl run in his 22nd and final season.
"Yeah, of course. Of course. That's why I came back, because I believe in the guys," the future Hall of Famer said on "Mad Dog Sports Radio" when asked if Pittsburgh is among the 8-12 teams that can reach the NFL's grandest stage.
Rodgers cited the team's offseason additions on defense, including Jaquan Brisker, Jamel Dean, and Sebastian Joseph-Day, as reason for optimism. He also complimented the Steelers' young offensive line and even praised their special teams unit.
"I like the roster as a whole," Rodgers said. "We have good veteran leadership. It's just about going out there and doing it. I feel like the AFC is very deep. Even our own division has a number of teams with Super Bowl aspirations, which is great."
The 42-year-old passer re-signed with the Steelers in May on a one-year deal worth $22.5 million, according to Over the Cap. One motivating factor in Rodgers' decision to return was the chance to reunite with Mike McCarthy, who coached him for 13 years with the Green Bay Packers.
Rodgers spent 18 seasons in Green Bay, winning four MVP awards in addition to leading the franchise to a Super Bowl XLV victory.
Last season, he helped the Steelers earn an AFC North title and a playoff appearance. Rodgers threw for 3,332 yards, 24 touchdowns, and seven interceptions in 16 starts.
