Willie Colon believes Aaron Rodgers remains one of the NFL’s elite quarterbacks, going as far as to say he still belongs in the top 10—and even believes Rodgers is better than Josh Allen. Despite being 41 and no longer in his prime, Rodgers could still be a major upgrade at quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2025. Although some see him as average now, Colon argues that Rodgers’ stats from 2024 weren’t far off from Allen’s, and with another year of recovery from his Achilles injury, he expects Rodgers to be even better this season.
“I thought he was a top-10 quarterback last year,” Colon said on the Lots to Say podcast. “Put his stats next to Josh Allen’s—they’re not that different. Rodgers had 11 interceptions, Allen had six. They both completed about 63% of their passes. Different seasons, sure, but I still think Rodgers is the better quarterback.”
Statistically, Allen was named league MVP in 2024, but the comparison goes deeper than numbers. Allen’s advantage comes primarily from his rushing ability—he posted 531 rushing yards and 12 touchdowns, compared to Rodgers’ 107 yards and zero scores. However, Colon and others argue that Rodgers’ experience, decision-making, and passing efficiency still make him the superior quarterback overall. While Allen is in his prime and Rodgers is nearing the end of his career—turning 42 in December—Rodgers’ football IQ and arm talent remain elite.
Colon, who suffered his own Achilles injury during his playing days, emphasized how tough the recovery process is. “It took me six months just to feel decent, and a full year to feel normal again. It’s a two-year injury,” he explained. Given that, Rodgers’ return in 2024 was impressive—even if he started slowly, he began to look more like his old self as the season progressed.
If Rodgers stays healthy and continues trending upward, Colon believes he can outperform Allen and many of the league’s other top quarterbacks in 2025. He might not be as mobile, but his ability to read defenses, make pinpoint throws, and control the game remains unmatched.
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