Why Cris Collinsworth Thinks Aaron Rodgers Would Make a Perfect Commentator

Aaron Rodgers, the Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback, is likely to retire from the NFL this year after a stellar career. Four-time MVP Rodgers is set to hang up his cleats, leaving behind a legacy in the league. It's becoming increasingly common for former NFL players and coaches to transition into broadcasting and analyst roles once they leave the game.

A recent example is quarterback Russell Wilson, who made the move from the NFL to CBS in the offseason. Another example is former Steelers coach Mike Tomlin, who recently stepped away from the team and accepted a role with NBC Sports. Considering Rodgers' potential retirement, NBC's Cris Collinsworth believes that the quarterback would be an excellent fit for the broadcasting booth.

Collinsworth points to Rodgers' candid nature, comparing him to the late tennis star John McEnroe, who also became an ESPN commentator after his playing days were over. "The bottom line is, like I always thought that John McEnroe, when he was a tennis announcer, you knew from what he said as a player, like he didn’t withhold anything, right?

Officials and whatever, he was gonna let you know exactly what he felt, which is great for a broadcaster, and I think Aaron would fall into that same category," Collinsworth said during Sunday night's broadcast. "We know at the very least we’re gonna know what he’s thinking." While Rodgers would likely take a break between his playing days and entering the broadcasting world, similar to legendary quarterback Tom Brady, it's more probable that Rodgers would opt for a studio job rather than a broadcast booth position.