Mike McCarthy remains supportive of Aaron Rodgers taking time to iron out his future. The new Pittsburgh Steelers head coach spoke about the quarterback, with whom he previously worked with for 13 seasons, at former Green Bay Packers president Bob Harlan's celebration of life on Monday.
"It'd be a great story," McCarthy told Harlan's son , sportscaster Kevin Harlan, of possibly teaming up with Rodgers with the Steelers. "I don't know, and I would love to tell everybody breaking news, but 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."
Rodgers played for the Steelers last season, going 10-6 as their starting signal-caller while passing for 3,322 yards, 24 touchdowns and seven interceptions. During an appearance on "The Pat McAfee Show" earlier this month, Rodgers said no offer was on the table from Pittsburgh.
Rodgers is the NFL's active leader in passing yards (66,274) and touchdown passes (527). He's sixth in games played (264). If he chooses to return to the Steel City, he plans on being physically ready.
"I'm trying to stay fit. It's harder when you get older," Rodgers said. "You can't take the same amount of time off that you used to. … now, at 42, just to stay in shape, you've got to be dialed in on the diets and workouts if you want to look the right way.
This article originally appeared on Steelers Now : Steelers HC Mike McCarthy Not Sweating Aaron Rodgers' Decision
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