CLEVELAND, Ohio — When it comes to speaking his mind, Aaron Rodgers has never been one to hold back.

The Steelers quarterback unleashed a particularly passionate rant about something that’s been bothering him on the field this season—his new NFL-mandated helmet.

The intensity of Rodgers’ disdain came through immediately when asked about his comfort level with the helmet after three games: “Yeah, I hate it. Hate it. Hate it. I mean, I wore this last the one last year, had no concussions, some arbitrary ruling that makes it obsolete now.”

The frustration in his voice was palpable as the veteran quarterback, known for his precision and attention to detail, explained how such equipment changes can impact a player at the highest level.

What might seem like a minor adjustment to fans watchin

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