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Steelers’ Mike McCarthy upset with himself over profane Aaron Rodgers moment

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy addressed his outburst during a heated sideline exchange with quarterback Aaron Rodgers following the team’s 27-24 loss to the Cleveland Browns in Week 4. The incident, captured on a hot mic, saw Rodgers yell an expletive at McCarthy while waiting for a play call, prompting the coach to respond with profanity of his own.

McCarthy later expressed regret, calling the moment out of character and noting the long-standing professional relationship between the two, which spans over two decades, including their time together in Green Bay where they won a Super Bowl in 2010. The coach emphasized the need to reflect on such behavior, particularly as he approaches what he described as 'grandfather age,' and acknowledged the emotional intensity of competitive environments.

Rodgers, who completed 22 of 40 passes for 299 yards, three touchdowns, and two interceptions in the loss, was not directly questioned about the exchange. The Steelers will look to bounce back in Week 5 against the Indianapolis Colts, with McCarthy and Rodgers having addressed the incident privately over the weekend.

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