It's already Week 2 of the NFL preseason and for the Green Bay Packers, that means the Steelers are coming to Lambeau. It could also mean the debut of Aaron Rodgers. 

Green Bay opened with a win over the Titans last week, but as we all know, the score really isn't what matters in the preseason. It's about evaluations, position battles and young players trying to prove themselves. It's also about trying to help the veterans get ready for the season, even though the live action most starters see is very limited.

Speaking of limited action, Rodgers (it seems) will take the field for the first time tonight and judging by how the Packers have handled him in recent years, it's possible it will be his only appearance. However, with Jimmy Graham and some new wide receivers to break in, Rodgers could stand some extended game action, if not tonight, then certainly in game three.

While this isn't going to be Rodgers first action since he broke his collarbone against the Vikings, it will be his first start since being put on IR after the Carolina game. Yet, he seems completely healthy. Rodgers has looked good in camp according to all the reports, besides a few more interceptions, but that should be expected since he is facing a new defense in camp for the first time since 2009. Fans are excited about defensive coordinator Mike Pettine and they should be. But one reason to be excited that has nothing to do with the defense is the impact he could have on Rodgers.

How better to prepare Rodgers for teams like the Vikings and Eagles then Pettine, who is excellent at throwing different looks at the opposing quarterback. Mike McCarthy said he wanted a defensive coordinator that could compete against Rodgers on a daily basis and have success against top-5 quarterbacks. Well, if Pettine and the Packers can have success against Rodgers, they can succeed against anyone.

It seems particularly like the practice against different blitz packages will help. Tonight against the Steelers will be a good barometer for the offensive line, even though Rodgers likely won't play much. Yet, when Aaron is out on the field, what should we expect to see from him?

It's safe to assume he will play at most 1-2 possessions. If the Packers go on a long scoring drive to open things up offensively, his night might be over right then and there. On the other hand, though, Rodgers does have some things he needs to accomplish. 

The first thing I'd like to see from Rodgers is how he works with Graham, the prized free-agent tight end from Seattle. Graham is the kind of tight end Rodgers has never had. Jared Cooks had moments and Martellus Bennett is good too but Graham is at another level. At least he was. He only racked up 520 yards last season, yet he caught 10 touchdown passes. The season before, he had over 900 yards and six touchdowns. And with Rodgers, if the two can develop a rapport, he could be as good as he's ever been, especially with Davante Adams and Randall Cobb to take some of the focus off him.

I'm sure there will be designs of getting Graham the ball and trying to make the two feel comfortable together. That would be a smart move by Mike McCarthy and Joe Philbin. The other thing they should do is try to get Rodgers some reps with the young receivers. 

Rodgers definitely has a trust and rapport developed with Adams, Cobb and even Geronimo Allison. But the Packers will need more than just those three guys. It's hard to say how many receivers Green Bay will choose but with four promising rookies, and other young guys like Trevor Davis and DeAngelo Yancey, the cuts are not going to be easy. It would be helpful to see how Jake Kumerow fared with Rodgers and with the first team. To me, he has been the most impressive receiver and if I was going to keep one of the rookies, it might be him. J'Mon Moore is another guy I still have hope for along with the other two newcomers Equanimeous St. Brown and Marquez -Valdes Scantling. 

With that in mind, the ideal scenario for Rodgers would be 2-3 possessions tonight. Give him some extended time and let's judge these wideouts with the quarterback who will actually be throwing them the football. Obviously, that is done in practice but the bullets are more live in the preseason and it would be nice to see how some of the young guys work with Rodgers.

Other than that, Rodgers just needs to get out healthy. He needs to be smart and not trying to make anything happen. It's a preseason game, get down for goodness sake. Throw the ball away. If a rusher is coming hard at you, give yourself up, Aaron. His health is the most important thing. 

There is always a risk of injury, but Rodgers needs to play. There is work to be done and if he can do it tonight, maybe Green Bay can limit his exposure over the final two warmups for the regular season.