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Rodgers' blame-shifting after Steelers loss draws Portnoy, Florio backlash

After a 20-3 loss to the Patriots, Aaron Rodgers' comments pointing at Mike McCarthy's play-calling ignite criticism of the veteran QB.

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What to know

  • Rodgers, 42, has completed just 59.5% of passes through two weeks and was benched in the fourth quarter of a 20-3 loss to New England.
  • His postgame comments about needing to tell McCarthy 'what's working' were widely read as shifting blame despite his own turnovers.
  • McCarthy has publicly absorbed blame himself rather than criticizing Rodgers, even as scrutiny of the QB's play and conduct grows.
  • Commentators Dave Portnoy and Mike Florio have escalated criticism, with Florio calling Rodgers' media conduct 'open disrespect' of his head coach.

“Can't feel sorry for ourselves. Can't point fingers. We've all got to play better, but I think we can all give a little more. The best teams are player-led teams, so we've got to keep taking the ownership.”

Aaron Rodgers, Steelers quarterback · Yahoo Sports ↗ · Sep 21

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Rodgers' blame-shifting after Steelers loss draws Portnoy, Florio backlash
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  1. background

    Florio says Rodgers' media conduct shows 'open disrespect' of McCarthy — NFL media analyst Mike Florio argued that Rodgers' pattern of media appearances since the loss amounts to open disrespect toward his head coach.

  2. 4

    McCarthy takes blame himself amid Rodgers' struggles

    McCarthy publicly said he and the offense needed to be better and pledged to give Rodgers better platforms to throw from, even as Rodgers' completion percentage (59.5%) and lack of mobility drew scrutiny.

    “Defense played well enough to win the game….. Offense needs to be better. Mike McCarthy needs to be better. We have to give Aaron better platforms to throw off of.”
    — Mike McCarthy
    1. 1 outlet Steelers' Mike McCarthy points finger at himself, but there's an elephant in room

      first by Yahoo Sports, 2d ago

  3. 3

    Dave Portnoy says Steelers are 'wasting their time' with Rodgers

    Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy publicly criticized Pittsburgh's continued reliance on Rodgers following the team's offensive struggles.

    “wasting their time…”
    — Dave Portnoy

    1. 1 outlet first by Yahoo Sports, 1d ago · read ↗

  4. 2

    Coverage frames comments as Rodgers' latest blame-shift

    Awful Announcing noted Rodgers has a history of deflecting blame in Pittsburgh and previously with the Jets, arguing his statement was less accountability than criticism of the coaching staff.

  5. 1

    Rodgers points at McCarthy's play-calling in postgame presser

    Speaking to reporters after the loss, Rodgers said he needed to better communicate with McCarthy about what plays were working, a comment outlets characterized as a dig at his head coach.

    “Making sure that Mike knows what's working and what's not working. The coaches know, so that we can call stuff that gives us a better chance.”
    — Aaron Rodgers
    1. 1 outlet Aaron Rodgers takes dig at Mike McCarthy aftter horrible Steelers performance

      first by NY Post, 2d ago

  6. background

    Steelers lose 20-3 to Patriots, Rodgers benched late — Aaron Rodgers went 23-for-29 for 187 yards, no touchdowns, one interception and a fumble in a scoop-and-score; he was pulled for backup Mason Rudolph in the fourth quarter of the 20-3 defeat.

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  1. 2 outlets Mike Florio: Aaron Rodgers’ media appearances showcase ‘open disrespect of Mike McCarthy’

    first by Yahoo Sports, 1d ago · also Awful Announcing

and 2 smaller pieces