The Pittsburgh Steelers have hired Mike McCarthy, though the move was reportedly not made specifically as a recruitment tool for quarterback Aaron Rodgers, per @AdamSchefter.
According to the report, the hiring of McCarthy is not expected to negatively impact Pittsburgh’s chances of landing Rodgers should the quarterback decide to play next season. The future Hall-of-Fame signal-caller is currently in the process of deciding his future in the league, and the NFL world remains on high alert as the veteran evaluates his options for the upcoming year.
The Steelers’ decision to bring in McCarthy comes as the team remains a possible destination for Rodgers, who spent over a decade playing under McCarthy during their successful tenure with the Green Bay Packers. Despite the extensive history between the two, the organization’s coaching move was reportedly independent of Rodgers' impending decision.
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