Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers’s appearance on The Pat McAfee Show sparked criticism towards ESPN, which chose not to respond. The Steelers supported Rodgers’s right to express his views, with spokesman Burt Lauten acknowledging the diversity of opinions in the locker room. Coach Mike McCarthy may disapprove, as coaches typically prefer to minimize distractions, a lesson learned from former Steelers coach Mike Tomlin’s experience with Ben Roethlisberger. Had Tomlin been coaching, it is likely Rodgers would have refrained from his controversial comments.
