You have literally asked (at least twice in this thread) how those of us that are not very optimistic about 2025 are getting to that point.
Then, you get all snippy when someone answers. Like if you don't like the answers, don't ask the question.
In the interest of having a discussion and not personalizing this in any way shape or form -- what of the things that I have posted or others that are negative on Rodgers and the Steelers run counter to facts? What is the basis for a highly optimistic outcome other than hope and the belief that the Steelers are somehow unique and not subject to reality?
Take it another direction. Ask yourself what your expectations and predictions were for Trubisky and Pickett. Compare those to what happened.