Steelers' Aaron Rodgers Critiques Defense After Bengals Loss

Aaron Rodgers has led the Pittsburgh Steelers to a 4-2 start this NFL season, demonstrating elite quarterback skills despite some interceptions and a recent narrow loss to the Cincinnati Bengals. His final Hail Mary pass in the Bengals game was well-thrown, but Rodgers expressed frustration that several teammates were not in the correct positions to complete the play. Rodgers' media presence, particularly his appearances on The Pat McAfee Show, has diminished, possibly due to team management’s desire to avoid controversial comments, mirroring a similar situation experienced by Ben Roethlisberger. Defensive coordinator Teryl Austin's explanations for the Steelers' late-game defensive lapses, including questionable personnel choices and schematic decisions, have drawn significant criticism from fans, highlighting ongoing frustrations with the team's defensive performance. Ben Roethlisberger humorously commented on one of Rodgers’ interceptions, suggesting environmental factors influenced the play. The Steelers face upcoming challenging games which will be critical for their standing in the AFC North.