Steelers' Mike McCarthy gets testy with reporter
Awful Announcing • • sports
Key Points:
- Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. has been sidelined this season due to a reported back injury, but his status remains uncertain as the team removed the back issue from the injury report while still listing him as questionable for Week 3.
- Head coach Mike McCarthy stated Porter was following a planned limited practice schedule, but became defensive when asked if the limitation was a team decision, refusing to engage in further questions.
- There is speculation that Porter’s absence may not be solely due to injury, with questions arising about whether contract negotiations are affecting his playing time.
- McCarthy’s terse response mirrors similar behavior from Aaron Rodgers, indicating frustration with repeated inquiries about Porter’s status.
