after mason rudolph’s recent comments about his admiration for nfl legend aaron rodgers, newcomer skylar thompson has also expressed his deep respect for the veteran quarterback. thompson, who recently joined the pittsburgh steelers, didn’t hold back in sharing his thoughts on rodgers’ influence on the game and his own career aspirations.

“i admire him because he has been one of the most consistent and intelligent quarterbacks in nfl history,” thompson stated during a recent interview. “his ability to read defenses, make pinpoint throws, and control the tempo of a game is something every young quarterback should study.”

thompson’s praise comes at a time when the steelers are facing uncertainty at the quarterback position. with competition brewing between mason rudolph and thompson for a key role on the team, some speculate that thompson’s admiration for rodgers could hint at his desire to model his playing style after the four-time mvp.

team insiders reveal that thompson has been studying rodgers’ game tape extensively, hoping to incorporate elements of the superstar’s decision-making and pocket presence into his own approach. “he’s one of those guys who makes it look easy, but you know there’s so much preparation behind every throw he makes,” thompson added. “if i can bring even a fraction of that to my game, i’ll be in a great position.”

while steelers fans are excited about the young quarterback’s potential, some are curious about how his growing admiration for rodgers could play into the team’s dynamic. with rudolph already in the mix and expected to compete for the starting role, thompson will need to prove himself on the field rather than simply idolizing a legend.

head coach mike tomlin acknowledged thompson’s enthusiasm and work ethic, stating, “it’s always good to see young players looking up to the greats of the game. but admiration has to translate into performance. we’ll see what skylar can do when the time comes.”

as training camp progresses, all eyes will be on thompson to see if he can back up his words with strong performances. his willingness to learn and improve is certainly a positive sign for the steelers, but the real challenge lies ahead as he competes for a key role on the team.