Aaron Rodgers, Mike McCarthy see the issues with the Pittsburgh offense
NBC Sports • • sports
Key Points:
- After the Steelers' 20-6 loss to the Patriots, Aaron Rodgers subtly criticized coach Mike McCarthy's offensive game plan, suggesting some plays called had little chance of success and that the offense might be overloaded with too many plays.
- McCarthy acknowledged the issue, admitting the offensive game plan volume was too high and that he needs to cut it down to improve execution, taking responsibility for the lack of detail and cohesion.
- Both Rodgers and McCarthy emphasized the need for better communication and adjustments to give the offense clearer opportunities, with Rodgers expressing confidence in McCarthy's accountability and leadership.
- The Steelers' offense has struggled significantly, scoring only one touchdown in two games and showing poor overall performance, raising concerns ahead of their upcoming game against the 2-0 Bengals.
- Rodgers' personal stats are down compared to his career averages, completing under 60% of passes with a passer rating of 72.1, marking one of his lowest performances in recent years.
