Rodgers declines to address play-call timing after exchange

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers declined to say whether play calls were reaching him too slowly after a televised sideline exchange with coach Mike McCarthy during the team’s 27-24 loss to Cleveland on October 1. Rodgers said the two sometimes communicate that way and have had success together, while McCarthy said they had spoken over the weekend. Asked Wednesday whether he wanted play calls delivered faster, Rodgers said he would not address the question. He described his communication with McCarthy as sometimes taking that form and said their partnership had produced success. Rodgers did not explain whether he believes calls are still arriving later than he would like, leaving that specific issue unresolved. The exchange drew attention during Pittsburgh’s loss to the Browns, when Rodgers appeared frustrated while waiting for a play call and McCarthy responded. The available accounts do not establish whether the moment reflects an ongoing problem in their working relationship. Rodgers and McCarthy previously worked together for 13 seasons with the Green Bay Packers, according to McCarthy’s remarks.