Aaron Rodgers Part 1: Life After Football, His Final Season & Mike McCarthy | Not Just Football

Four-time MVP Aaron Rodgers joins Cam & Hayden for Part 1 of a conversation about his "last rodeo," the full-circle bond with Mike McCarthy, and his one unforgettable year with Mike Tomlin. He also opens up about team chemistry, the Idaho bonding trip, and life with his teammates.

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0:00 Cold open
0:23 Aaron Rodgers joins the show
1:49 Is this really his last rodeo?
2:37 The decision to come back for another year
6:24 Making the most of his final season
6:46 Life, identity & what comes after football
7:28 The rookie symposium stat that stuck with him
8:13 Aaron's financial blessings
8:42 Full circle with Mike McCarthy
9:56 What made Dak Prescott thrive under McCarthy
11:03 Their on-field chemistry
12:18 How their relationship has evolved
14:15 The Cincinnati blowup they still laugh about
16:20 One year playing for Coach Tomlin
21:48 The real story behind signing with the Steelers
23:03 First impressions of each other
26:51 Still mad at Herbig?
29:16 Previewing the 2026 Steelers
30:21 Special teams & kicking game
32:06 Training camp standouts on offense
33:01 Talking scheme with the defense
34:02 The "old team" narrative
38:09 Cutdown day never gets easier
40:49 The newcomers: Pittman & the rookie receivers
42:36 Inside the QB room
44:29 Mason's running jokes at Rodgers' expense
45:24 Addressing the internet rumors
47:00 The Idaho team bonding trip
53:19 Wrapping up & teasing Part 2