Steelers Now
UNITY TWP, Pa. – Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers revealed after Thursday’s practice that his roommate in the dorm rooms at St. Vincent College is wide receiver DK Metcalf. Rodgers, before signing with Pittsburgh, had previously worked out with Metcalf at UCLA.
Metcalf was also one of several receivers who went out to Malibu, Calif. to train with Rodgers earlier this month. There is no doubt that getting chemistry with his receivers is important to the four-time NFL MVP, especially his No. 1 target.
“I was surprised. I was here Tuesday night, and not many other guys were here other than the rookies. When I got into the room, I realized we were sharing with someone else. I was secretly hoping it wasn’t a big lineman or something, maybe somebody who cared about their hygiene a little bit. So, when I walked in, I saw a standard suitcase, I said, well, I think it’s going to be good. This is probably DK,” Rodgers explained.
“I think we completed one out of a couple that we had his way. You know, DK and I worked out in the offseason together. We have a good relationship. We talked about a lot of football stuff. We FaceTime, we texted during the off season, after minicamps, so we got a good relationship. It’s going to just keep on going.”
Communication is something that Rodgers is really trying to hammer home with his receivers. Being on the same page has been a big problem for the Steelers offense in recent years.
“Yeah, that’s the most important thing. You know, you got to be saying the right message,” Rodgers said. “Arthur [Smith] has done a really nice job of giving me the opportunity to speak up in the meetings. I’m always just trying to let the guys know what I’m thinking. It’s been great communication between Tom [Arth] and Matt [Baker] and Arthur and myself. I mean, Mike [Tomlin] was in the room this morning talking to us, so it’s been a lot of fun. It really has, and I’m enjoying the process, and things are going to get better and look better as we go. I’m excited about where we’re on day one.”
During Metcalf’s media availability after Thursday’s practice, he also shed light on Rodgers being his roommate.
“He knocked on my door, and I thought it was the front door, and it was actually my bathroom door,” Metcalf said. “He was like, ‘Oh man, I was hoping it was you.’ I was like, ‘I did not think I was going to have a roommate, but glad to see you, too.’
“It was a good experience just to see his face and knowing that we could continue conversations outside the meeting room.”
The 41-year-old veteran won’t be playing video games with his star wideout, however.
“He walked in my room yesterday and he was like, ‘Oh, you’re gaming.’ And I was like, ‘Yeah.’ and he just walked out.” Metcalf said he was playing EA...
