Steelers' Aaron Rodgers on familiar Mike McCarthy offense: 'It's stuff that we used to run'
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Key Points:
- Mike McCarthy, 62, has been named head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers, succeeding Mike Tomlin after 19 seasons, marking McCarthy's 19th season as an NFL head coach.
- McCarthy brings a proven offensive track record from his previous tenures with the Green Bay Packers and Dallas Cowboys, with his offenses finishing in the top 10 for yards 11 times and points 12 times over 18 seasons.
- Quarterback Aaron Rodgers, returning for his 22nd and reportedly final NFL season, reunites with McCarthy, with whom he had his most successful years, including a Super Bowl XLV win over the Steelers.
- The Steelers aim to revitalize their offense, which ranked 16th in scoring in 2025, by blending McCarthy’s West Coast offense principles with new talent like wide receiver Michael Pittman alongside DK Metcalf and rookie Germie Bernard.
- Both McCarthy and Rodgers hope to lead the Steelers back to playoff success, a feat the team has not achieved since the 2016 season, when they last won a playoff game.
