Aaron Rodgers’ Explosive Comments on Reuniting with Mike McCarthy Resurface After Steelers Snag Veteran Coach

Aaron Rodgers made telling comments about his former head coach.

The Pittsburgh Steelers reportedly agreed to sign Mike McCarthy as their new head coach. A couple of weeks after parting ways with Mike Tomlin, who coached them for 19 years, they found their guy.

McCarthy last coached the Dallas Cowboys in the 2024 season. Jerry Jones fired him after a 7-10 record in a season that included multiple injuries for the NFC East team. McCarthy is headed back home to take over a Steelers team without a playoff win in the last nine years.

Aaron Rodgers’ future remains unclear after he joined the Steelers to play under Mike Tomlin. Team owner Art Rooney II said Tomlin’s departure likely meant Rodgers wouldn’t return in 2026. He has a history with McCarthy (113-60-1 and a Super Bowl win in 14 years with the Green Bay Packers), which could open the door for another return.

Sep 28, 2025; Dublin, Ireland; Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) reacts after an NFL International Series game against the Minnesota Vikings at Croke Park. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Rodgers and McCarthy’s relationship soured in their last years with the Packers. However, Rodgers appeared to have moved on from that in 2022, when he faced his former coach for the first time since he was fired.

In an old interview with Matt Schneidman of The Athletic, Rodgers said that his bond with McCarthy was eternal.

“And when I see those guys I played with in 2010 and when I see the coaches that were on the staff, when I see Mike, when I talk to Mike, there’s just always something that’s gonna keep you together because you won that thing together and you went through the adversity to overcome it to win a world championship,” Rodgers said.

“That’s always gonna connect us and bond us, and with time, it’s just increased the greater gratitude that I have for him, the time we spent together, the love I have for him and the appreciation for what he meant to my career.”

The offseason just started, and considering how things went last year, it might take a few months before we hear from Aaron Rodgers again.

Luka Doncic ‘destroys’ the Mavs on his return. Gets standing ovation and shows love to Mark Cuban

Luka Doncic hits 45 points in his first game in Dallas since being traded to the Los Angeles.

It’s rare for a home crowd to cheer the visiting team, but Luka Doncic’s return to Dallas was no ordinary night.

Just days before February’s trade deadline, the Mavericks shocked the NBA by sending their 26-year-old superstar to the Lakers—a move that outraged fans and sparked backlash toward GM Nico Harrison.

On Wednesday, Doncic played his first game back in Dallas since the trade. The arena was filled with fans in both his old Mavs and new Lakers jerseys, many chanting “Fire Nico” in protest.

Despite the emotion in the air, Doncic delivered a dominant performance, scoring a game-high 45 points to lead the Lakers to a 112-97 win. It was a powerful return for one of the league’s brightest stars—and a night Dallas won’t soon forget

The Mavericks pay tribute to Luka Dončić

While the Mavericks’ decision to trade Luka Doncic remains heavily criticized, they handled his return to Dallas with undeniable grace. The organization made sure his first game back as a Laker was met with respect and appreciation.

Every seat in the arena was draped with a T-shirt reading “Hvala za vse,” which translates from Slovenian to “thank you for everything.” It was a thoughtful nod to Doncic’s heritage and impact on the franchise.

Before tip-off, during the starting lineup announcements, the Mavericks played a tribute video showcasing some of Doncic’s most iconic moments in a Dallas jersey. The emotional gesture clearly resonated—moving Doncic to tears in front of the crowd that once called him their own.

Luka Doncic ‘DESTROYS’ his old team

Luka delivered a dazzling performance against his former team, putting up 45 points on 16-of-28 shooting, including 7-of-10 from beyond the arc. He also added 8 rebounds, 6 assists, and 4 steals in a game that showed exactly why he’s one of the best in the league.

From the opening tip, Doncic was locked in. By halftime, Doncic had racked up 31 points on 11-of-16 shooting in just 19 minutes—marking the 10th time in his career he’s scored 30 or more in a single half.

Though his scoring slowed in the second half, he continued to lead effectively, securing both a Lakers win and an unforgettable showing for the fans in Dallas.