Aaron Rodgers explains why he yelled at Steelers teammate
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers lost his cool with one of his teammates on Sunday, but tried to downplay the interaction following the game.
Rodgers was intercepted in the end zone when wide receiver Calvin Austin ran a poor route that essentially led to him accidentally breaking up a pass to teammate Pat Freiermuth. The veteran quarterback could be seen barking angrily at Austin after the interception.
After the game, Rodgers took on a softer tone by praising Austin, but admitting that the wide receiver made a mistake with his route.
“Cal is the best kid ever, but he probably should have just stayed in the flat there,” Rodgers said, via Jake Boico of Steeler Nation. “He knows it. Or he was kind of stealing it from Pat or just trying to catch it, put it away, score a touchdown.”
Week 2 did not go as well for the Steelers as Week 1 did. After scoring a touchdown in the opener, Austin was limited to one catch against the Seahawks, and he essentially cost his team points here.
Rodgers has, in the past, had a reputation for being tough on young wide receivers. Austin is only in his third season and is trying to carve out a role for himself in the Pittsburgh offense, but Rodgers has at least avoided throwing his new teammate under the bus too much in public.
BREAKING: Derrick Brown Vows to DOMINATE Falcons’ Offensive Line—"I’m Crushing You From The Inside!"
"YOU THINK YOU CAN BLOCK ME, FALCONS? I’M ABOUT TO BREAK THROUGH YOUR LINE LIKE A WALL!"
The intensity between Derrick Brown of the Carolina Panthers and the Atlanta Falcons’ offensive line has reached a boiling point ahead of their Week 3 clash. With both teams eager to assert dominance, Brown has made it clear:
“I’m crushing you from the inside, Falcons. You think you can block me? Think again,” Brown said, his confidence towering over his massive frame. “I’m going to break through your line like a wall. Every snap, I’ll be coming hard, and Ridder won’t know what hit him.”
The Panthers’ powerhouse defensive tackle has been a wrecking ball this season, and he’s determined to show that he’s one of the most disruptive forces in the league. His trash talk has fired up Panthers fans, who are eager to see their defense dominate the Falcons’ offensive line, which has been shaky at times in protecting quarterback
But the Falcons’ offensive line, led by veteran Chris Lindstrom, isn’t backing down. “Bring it on, Derrick,” one Falcons lineman responded. “We’ve faced the best. You’re just another name on the list. Let’s see who controls the trenches.”
This battle is shaping up to be an all-out war. Will Derrick Brown’s powerful interior rush overwhelm the Falcons’ offensive line, or will the Falcons' big men prove they can hold their ground against the Panthers’ defensive strength? One thing’s for sure—this is going to be one fight you won’t want to miss.
