Pittsburgh QB Aaron Rodgers Calls Lena, Illinois Native Steelers’ Best Comedian

Pittsburgh Steelers Quarterback and future Hall of Famer Aaron Rodgers has a new favorite comedian, and he's not talking about someone performing on stage.

Lena Native Keeps Steelers Laughing

During a discussion about Pittsburgh's team locker room culture, Rodgers praised Steelers offensive lineman Gennings Dunker, a native of Lena, for his ability to get his teammates laughing.

Dunker has made delivering daily jokes a regular part of the team's routine, and the tradition started during training camp, according to Rodgers.

He has a responsibility every single day. He's got to tell a joke up front, and he is phenomenal. -Pittsburgh Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers on Gennings Dunker

Rodgers explained that Dunker's fun facts became another part of the routine, giving teammates something to look forward to during meetings.

Aaron Rodgers Says Dunker's Jokes Usually Hit

The Steelers quarterback even gave Dunker an impressive review of his comedic skills, saying that roughly 95 percent of his jokes land with the team.

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The team has apparently experimented with other players taking a turn at giving out jokes, but Rodgers said some teammates have struggled to deliver jokes that get the same reaction.

But when it comes to the Pittsburgh Steelers' resident comedian, Rodgers made his preference clear. "Gennings is phenomenal."