Thanks to some smug postgame comments after a 20-3 loss to the New England Patriots in Week 2, everyone knew there was at least some tension between Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers and head coach Mike McCarthy.
After that game, Rodgers didn’t hesitate to take a subtle jab at McCarthy and his play-calling.
“In a game like today, where there’s not a lot of fluidity, we need to get better – starting with me,” Rodgers said. “[I need to be better about] Making sure Mike knows what’s working and what’s not working and our coaches know it so we can call things that we think have a better chance (of winning). “
Rodgers’ dissatisfaction with McCarthy and his play-calling was on full display again during Week 4’s Thursday Night Football game against the division rival Cleveland Browns.
Late in the first quarter, Amazon Prime Video’s livestream zoomed in on a frustrated Rodgers standing outside the Steelers, arms raised in confusion as he awaited the call to play. When it didn’t come on time, Rodgers was full of expletives at his head coach.
“What?” he shouted. “What the hell? Call me.”
The camera then immediately pans to McCarthy, who appears to say “f* one*”With a smile on his face.
“Thursday Night Football” play-by-play announcer Al Michaels acknowledged that Rodgers had a similar problem during Pittsburgh’s 30-27 win over the Cincinnati Bengals last week, causing him to repeatedly look to the sideline waiting for McCarthy to call the game.
Rodgers will likely be asked about his temper after Thursday’s game.