Madden Monday: ‘Mike McCarthy really wants to win. Mike Tomlin wanted to win 9 games’

Key Points:

• As the Pittsburgh Steelers begin training camp, questions arise about whether new head coach Mike McCarthy's connection with 42-year-old quarterback Aaron Rodgers will improve the team's performance beyond a typical nine or 10-win season with a first-round playoff exit.
• Mark Madden of TribLive and 105.9 The X expresses skepticism about Rodgers' ability to lead the team at his age and suggests that younger quarterbacks like Will Howard or Drew Allar could potentially achieve similar or better results.
• Madden is cautiously optimistic about McCarthy's approach compared to former coach Mike Tomlin, noting McCarthy's willingness to take more risks to achieve greater rewards, although the aging roster remains a concern.
• Despite potential setbacks, including the possibility of Rodgers getting injured, Madden believes a poor season could be beneficial for the Steelers' long-term rebuilding and draft prospects.
• Overall, Madden views the coaching change as a positive step that might offer better chances for success, even if immediate improvements are uncertain.