Mike McCarthy on exchange with Aaron Rodgers: "I wish I wouldn't use those words"
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Key Points:
- During the first quarter of Thursday night’s game between the Steelers and Browns, quarterback Aaron Rodgers expressed frustration over slow play-calling, caught on a microphone saying, “What the fuck? Call it.”
- Prime Video cameras captured Steelers coach Mike McCarthy responding with, “Fucking asshole,” an exchange that drew attention post-game.
- McCarthy initially feigned confusion about the incident but later acknowledged the comments after being informed by Steelers P.R. director Burt Lauten, expressing regret over the negative language used.
- Rodgers was not asked about the specific on-field exchange, while the Steelers dropped to a 2-2 record and currently sit last in the AFC North.
- With the Bengals and Ravens set to play on Sunday, a Steelers loss would leave them isolated at the bottom of their division standings.
