Aaron Rodgers has already made a judgement on rookie wide receiver Germie Bernard.
What happened?
The Pittsburgh Steelers traded up to take Bernard in the second round, and he could earn the WR3 job in training camp.
Rodgers expects perfection from his receivers in route running and understanding where he wants them on the field.
Why it matters for Aaron Rodgers
Rodgers' dealings with rookie wide receivers have been well documented, with issues with Romeo Doubs and Christian Watson during their first season with the Green Bay Packers.
The Steelers will have veteran receivers DK Metcalf and Michael Pittman Jr. taking the WR1 and WR2 spots.
What comes next?
Bernard told Fox54 Huntsville, Alabama, that Rodgers made a quick judgment that the young rookie has the "potential" to make plays for the Steelers.
And Rodgers will certainly lean on Metcalf and Pittman while he builds trust with Bernard in the early part of the regular season.
The Steelers upgraded their receiver corps after a disappointing 2025 season, with 4 wins.
So Bernard has plenty of potential, and he could be good enough that Pittsburgh could think about saving resources for another spot on the roster during the 18-week season.
But there has been chatter Pittsburgh could add another receiver before the regular season to help Rodgers chase a Super Bowl in his final NFL season.
The Steelers might wait until the preseason to see what they want to do to their receiver corps.
Rodgers will be watching Bernard closely, as the rookie has a learning curve ahead of him.
And the Steelers' decision to trade up for Bernard could pay off if he can develop quickly.
Rodgers has been working with Bernard at a youth camp, teaching him the game and helping him catch up.
Bernard is eager to learn, asking questions and trying to be a sponge.
The Steelers' receiver corps is deeper than it was in 2025, with Metcalf and Pittman Jr. leading the way.
But Rodgers knows that he needs all his receivers to be on the same page if the Steelers are going to make a deep playoff run.