The Pittsburgh Steelers continue to await Aaron Rodgers’ decision on whether he’ll play a 22nd season. That hasn’t stopped new head coach Mike McCarthy from being asked about the possibility of reuniting with the future Hall of Fame quarterback.
During Monday’s tribute to former Packers president Bob Harlan at Lambeau Field, his son, Kevin, asked McCarthy about the potential reunion.
"Yes, it would be a great story,” McCarthy said, via ESPN's Rob Demovsky. “I don't know -- and I would love to tell everybody with breaking news. But, you know, it's really cool to see Aaron at 42. To see a young man at 22 and all of what he's been able to accomplish and where he's at in his personal life, and trying to make this decision. He's in a really good place."
McCarthy coached Rodgers in Green Bay for 13 seasons, including the transition years from Brett Favre. Seven of Rodgers’ 10 Pro Bowl nods and two of his four MVPs came under McCarthy’s lead. The QB’s lone Super Bowl also came with the veteran coach at the helm in 2010.
Rodgers remains a free agent, with Pittsburgh the only obvious landing spot remaining. In his first season with the Steelers, Rodgers completed 65.7% of 498 pass attempts for 3,322 yards with 24 touchdowns and seven interceptions under Mike Tomlin.
Most indicators since McCarthy’s hiring suggest the Steelers believe Rodgers will return for another campaign. As with last season, Pittsburgh seems comfortable taking Rodgers’ timeline. And so, we wait.