Aaron Rodgers sends warning to Steelers Roman Wilson over interception: I dont think hes going to do that again
Upsetting Aaron Rodgers isn’t the best way to get onto the field for meaningful snaps.Rodgers called out receiver Roman Wilson for what he called a “repeat mistake” in practice after throwing an interception, and he let the third-year receiver hear it when talking to reporters.“Roman made a repeat mistake,” an agitated Rodgers said.“That’s a good learning experience because I don’t think he’s going to do that again.
But he did the same thing early in training camp, and we said, ‘Hey, on that under route you have to keep coming.’ I think it’s the best thing that happened in practice.” Wilson is slated to be the Steelers’ starting slot receiver next to star DK Metcalf and free agent addition Michael Pittman Jr. If mistakes pile up for Wilson, they have rookie Germie Bernard waiting to step in as the slot receiver, as he was initially listed at the position before appearing to lose out on the gig in favor of Wilson. “Roman is a great kid who has had a fantastic camp,” Rodgers said.“I have the utmost confidence in him.
He’s going to have to play a big role for us.Mistakes are going to happen; that’s a great one to happen in practice.
He’s gotten a lot better, and I’m really proud of him.” Rodgers, 42, is known for being particularly unforgiving on mistakes from younger players, something that was talked about by the former Steeler cast-off running back Kaleb Johnson. “Very.Very [hard on younger players],” Johnson told reporters of Rodgers.
“I experienced it during training camp.” Johnson was traded by the Steelers this week to the Packers after he was unable to carve out a real role on the offense. Wilson will want to avoid future mistakes to stay away from a similar fate and get on Rodgers’ good side for this upcoming season, as Pittsburgh looks to defend its AFC North crown.Wilson had 12 receptions for 166 yards and two touchdowns in his sophomore season last year.Pittsburgh opens the year at home agains...