Mike McCarthy

PITTSBURGH — New Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike McCarthy met the media on Tuesday to discuss the team’s offseason workouts, and he talked as if veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers will be ready if he returns for a second season with the team.

As of now, veteran backup Mason Rudolph and second-year player Will Howard are the only two quarters working out in the current voluntary minicamp.

“Nothing has changed. Aaron is probably more in-tune than you would realize,” McCarthy said. “I have confidence with where he would be on the day he would arrive. What I’ve learned through instituting offseason programs is there are benefits when veterans aren’t here. This is a very beneficial time for Will and Mason right now. They split the reps the last two days. That’s great work. I’m comfortable with where we are.”

Today is the last day of the voluntary three-day minicamp. The Steelers will hold organized team activities and a minicamp in late May and early June.

“By June 12, our goal is to make sure everyone of our players has what they need schematically, the communication, the details of their roles and responsibilities are, and I think we’re off to a good start,” McCarthy said. “I’ve been very impressed and appreciative of the time spent by our players.”