Colin Cowherd isn’t certain whether Pittsburghers have access to Netflix, and he’s questioning if they really grasp the essence of Fox News. While the latter may seem exaggerated, Cowherd did equate Aaron Rodgers with Donald Trump — that’s a fact. He’s among NFL media figures growing weary (or completely frustrated) with the 41-year-old ayahuasca enthusiast, likely to be the future quarterback of the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Some Steelers fans question Rodgers’ compatibility with the team’s culture, and Cowherd echoed this, stating Rodgers isn’t a “Pittsburgh guy.” Allegheny County may not have supported Trump in the 2024 Presidential Election, but that doesn’t rule out a possibility for Rodgers. Louis Riddick believes they could mutually benefit, especially with Russell Wilson and Justin Fields moving to the New York Giants and Jets, respectively. Although Ryan Clark doesn’t advocate for the Steelers to acquire Rodgers, it’s not due to a lack of suitability for the Steel City.
However, Cowherd doubts that Rodgers who he suggested go on another darkness retreat, would integrate into the strong blue-collar ethos of the city. His background, rooted in California lifestyle choices like Netflix documentaries, ayahuasca, and deep spiritual explorations, seems incongruent with Pittsburgh values. “You can do it in the NBA — that sport is about the player,” Cowherd asserted. “I mean, all you have to do… I don’t know if Pittsburgh gets Netflix. Do they get it there? Look at Netflix. Aaron Rodgers doc. Ayahuasca. Darkness retreats. He’s not a Pittsburgh guy. But it’s OK; he wasn’t really a New York guy. Aaron Glenn — and I have this sourced — Aaron Glenn basically said to either Aaron or his agent, ‘It’s not just the quarterback; it’s the guy. We don’t want it.”
“I don’t know if Pittsburgh gets Netflix. Do they get it there? Look at Netflix. Aaron Rodgers doc. Ayahuasca. Darkness retreats. He’s not a Pittsburgh guy.” – Colin Cowherd pic.twitter.com/mdpwMBbPmJ
— Awful Announcing (@awfulannouncing) March 26, 2025
It’s important to note that Mike Tomlin is not Aaron Glenn, and Pittsburgh isn’t New York. But what Pittsburgh truly values is winning, and even with all his eccentricities, Rodgers undeniably presents a better opportunity than what the team has experienced since Ben Roethlisberger’s retirement. Cowherd may question Rodgers’ fit, but if he lands in the Steel City and starts winning, the fans will surely find a way to stream his documentaries without a hitch.
