Behind the Steel Curtain on Aaron Rodgers

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With McCarthy taking over as Pittsburgh's head coach and expected to place an emphasis on protecting veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers, continued development from McCormick would be a welcome sign for a Steelers offensive line that has invested heavily in young talent over the past several drafts.

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McCarthy's emphasis on protecting Rodgers ties to McCormick's pass-blocking development.

With Mike McCarthy taking over as Pittsburgh's head coach, he is expected to place emphasis on protecting veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers. McCormick's continued development as a starting left guard would be a welcome sign for the Steelers offensive line, as McCarthy's scheme prioritizes quarterback protection and McCormick's late-season pass-blocking work (81.0 PFF mark) aligns with those priorities.

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