Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is about to enter his twenty second NFL season, however even he might profit from taking part in within the preseason.
Rodgers spoke to The Athletic’s Michael Silver for a narrative revealed on Monday. The article detailed how the 42-year-old QB is reconciling with new Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy, whom he performed for in 13 of his 18 seasons with the Green Bay Packers. Their relationship reportedly soured earlier than the crew fired the Tremendous Bowl-winning coach in 2018, however McCarthy indicated they’ve moved past these variations after Pittsburgh employed him in January.
As a part of these efforts, Silver shared that McCarthy requested Rodgers to play in Pittsburgh’s first two preseason video games towards the Packers (Aug. 13) and New York Jets (Aug. 21). The QB is prepared to meet the coach’s request.
Aaron Rodgers talks potential preseason plans
“He desires me on the market for 30 to 40 performs,” Rodgers advised Silver (h/t Brogan Noey of Steeler Nation). “I mentioned, ‘Mike, if you’d like me to play, I am going to play.’ I am not saying I wish to do it. But when he desires me to, I’ll.”
McCarthy spoke extra about his preseason plans for Rodgers throughout his Monday information convention. The coach famous he desires the four-time league MVP to play, however he added that he hasn’t solidified these plans.
