The Steelers are presently sitting fairly on the prime of the AFC North with Aaron Rodgers below heart — a feat some did not consider the 41-year-old quarterback might pull off … however Jerome Bettis tells TMZ Sports activities he by no means doubted the participant, solely the physique.

We caught up with the Pittsburgh legend this week at LAX … and chopped it up about his former workforce lookin’ fairly rattling good to this point this season, because of Rodgers’ 17 landing passes.

Given Rodgers’ underwhelming stint with the Jets final season, his resurgence has shocked loads of followers … however in accordance with Bettis, you by no means depend out a QB like him.

“While you’ve been an ideal participant within the league, you do not overlook how you can play,” Bettis stated. “I do not assume that was ever a query. I believe the query was ‘Can he bodily do it?'”

“I believe he is confirmed he can do it.”

Now, does that enhance their Tremendous Bowl odds? Bettis stated not likely, noting that their likelihood is presently about the identical as everybody else’s.

Bettis is aware of what he is talkin’ about. He is among the finest energy runners in NFL historical past and gained Tremendous Bowl XL with the Steelers. Bettis additionally shattered a number of franchise information, together with the primary RB to have over 1K yards in six consecutive seasons with Pittsburgh.

When The Bus speaks, folks hear!!