Aaron Rodgers and Mike McCarthy are again collectively, however not all the pieces has picked up the place it left off.
After Steelers OTAs, Rodgers was requested how McCarthy’s offense has advanced for the reason that two final labored collectively in 2018.
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The basis is acquainted, however there’s nonetheless loads to type by. Rodgers described McCarthy’s system as one other step within the evolution of the West Coast offense, tracing it from Bill Walsh to Paul Hackett to McCarthy’s model. Now, he stated, the offense has included extra fashionable NFL ideas, together with schematic wrinkles from across the league and movement components usually seen from the Kyle Shanahan teaching tree.
Still, Rodgers stated the core of the system stays tied to 1 side.
“It’s all about the quarterback’s timing,” Rodgers stated, noting that receivers have to grasp the precise depth, spacing, and rhythm of every route idea.
That half must be comfy for Rodgers, who spent 13 seasons enjoying in McCarthy’s system in Green Bay. But after 4 years aside, together with Rodgers’ cease with the New York Jets, there’s an adjustment interval in Pittsburgh.
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Rodgers admitted McCarthy modified some issues throughout his time with Dak Prescott in Dallas. That has created a little bit of a tug-of-war, particularly with regards to language.
“I’ll battle on a couple things that I’ll be stubborn about, terminology-wise,” Rodgers stated.
The remark captures the stability of their reunion. Rodgers is aware of the offense nicely sufficient to have sturdy opinions, however acknowledges he has to regulate. He stated a part of the method is studying McCarthy’s up to date terminology, even when the ideas themselves are acquainted.
“There’s a couple times a day he’s calling plays in the huddle, and I’m asking, what does this mean?” Rodgers stated.
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It’s all a part of the method of two sturdy soccer minds reconnecting in a brand new place, with a brand new roster, and a shared aim of getting Pittsburgh’s offense on schedule. It’ll be attention-grabbing — and, hopefully, thrilling — to see the way it interprets come September.
This article initially appeared on Steelers Wire: Aaron Rodgers details Mike McCarthy offense adjustment