Aaron Rodgers: I don't think there's any advantage to playing in the preseason
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Key Points:
- Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy is still undecided on whether quarterback Aaron Rodgers will play against the Packers in the preseason game on Thursday, despite Rodgers reportedly expressing a desire to play to McCarthy.
- Rodgers himself has downplayed the importance of preseason games, calling them "not real football" and expressing ambivalence about playing, stating, "If I do, great. If not, great."
- He criticized the preseason and joint practices for lacking competitiveness and strategic value, noting that teams no longer run full plays or reveal much during these sessions.
- Rodgers also questioned the benefit of playing in preseason games, saying he does not believe it provides any real advantage.
- The final decision on Rodgers’ participation will be made by McCarthy in the coming days.
