Aaron Rodgers is set to lead the Pittsburgh Steelers with a familiar offense under Mike McCarthy, who has taken the reins as the team's head coach.

What's the plan?

Rodgers spent 13 years with McCarthy in Green Bay and is enjoying the familiarity of the offense so far.

The Steelers acquired Michael Pittman in a trade with the Indianapolis Colts to bolster their wide receiver corps.

How will it work?

McCarthy's approach is based on core beliefs established during his early years as a coach, with variations added over time.

Rodgers will have another option out wide with Pittman, who joins a corps led by DK Metcalf and infused with youthful energy from second-round rookie Germie Bernard.

What's the goal?

The Steelers haven't experienced a playoff victory since the 2016 campaign, and Rodgers and McCarthy are looking to change that.

McCarthy booked eight postseason appearances with Rodgers as his starting quarterback in Green Bay, advancing to the NFC Championship Game during their last playoff run together in the 2016 season.

The Steelers ranked 16th in scoring in 2025, and McCarthy is looking to rescue the team from their longstanding offensive doldrums.

What's next?

Rodgers and McCarthy are set to see what they've still got, and if it's enough to lead Pittsburgh back to playoff prominence.

McCarthy has a resume filled with offensive success, including a Super Bowl XLV win with Rodgers over the Steelers on February 6, 2011.

The Steelers seem to be turning back the clock with McCarthy's hiring, but the 62-year-old coach is not looking to alter what's worked for him over the years.

Rodgers is back for his second year with Pittsburgh and his 22nd – and apparently final – NFL campaign.

The Steelers' offense will be based on the West Coast offense, which McCarthy has developed over the years.

Rodgers said the offense is just the next generation of the West Coast offense, which has grown from Bill Walsh's system.

From a fundamental level, the offense is all about the quarterback's timing, according to Rodgers.

McCarthy has a career record of 174-112-2, with 12 playoff appearances and a Super Bowl win.

The Steelers are looking to revive their offense with McCarthy's system, and Rodgers is excited to be a part of it.