Aaron Rodgers discusses his relationship with Mike McCarthy after Steelers return
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 4:09 PM
Last updated Aug 13, 2026
Aaron Rodgers reflects on his relationship with Mike McCarthy, who was instrumental in his early career, during a recent Zoom interview from Pittsburgh. Rodgers credits McCarthy for shaping his offensive philosophy, revealing a dynamic of 'push and pull' that led to mutual success. He acknowledges that his decision to join the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2026 was influenced by McCarthy's presence as head coach. Their past collaboration at the Green Bay Packers included significant achievements, a Super Bowl victory and several MVP awards.
- •Rodgers began his career under McCarthy at Green Bay in 2008.
- •He credits McCarthy for his MVP-caliber development and offensive philosophies.
- •Rodgers chose to play for the Steelers partly due to McCarthy's hiring.
- •Their collaboration resulted in significant achievements, including a Super Bowl win.
- •Rodgers describes their working dynamic as one of negotiation and flexibility.
- 5:35 PMYahoo Sports — Aaron Rodgers pulls back the curtain on Mike McCarthy relationship after Steelers return, “lots of push and pull”
- 4:09 PMYahoo Sports — “Lot of Push & Pull”: Aaron Rodgers Gets Honest on Relationship With Mike McCarthy After Steelers Return
"Aaron Rodgers has opened up about his relationship with Mike McCarthy after the pair reunited in Pittsburgh, describing the coaching dynamic that helped shape his career. McCarthy handed Rodgers his first career start for the Green Bay Packers in 2008, and the quarterback credits their relationship with helping him develop into one of the NFL’s biggest stars.
"In September 2008, Mike McCarthy gave Aaron Rodgers his first career start with the Green Bay Packers. McCarthy’s coaching molded Rodgers into an MVP-caliber player who still lights up the gridiron at 42.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 13, 2026, 5:35 PMAaron Rodgers pulls back the curtain on Mike McCarthy relationship after Steelers return, “lots of push and pull”
Aaron Rodgers has opened up about his relationship with Mike McCarthy after the pair reunited in Pittsburgh, describing the coaching dynamic that helped shape his career. McCarthy handed Rodgers his first career start for the Green Bay Packers in 2008, and the quarterback credits their relationship with helping him develop into one of the NFL’s biggest stars.
- Yahoo SportsAug 13, 2026, 4:09 PM“Lot of Push & Pull”: Aaron Rodgers Gets Honest on Relationship With Mike McCarthy After Steelers Return
In September 2008, Mike McCarthy gave Aaron Rodgers his first career start with the Green Bay Packers. McCarthy’s coaching molded Rodgers into an MVP-caliber player who still lights up the gridiron at 42.
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