Rodgers shoots down potential rift with McCarthy: 'We have a great relationship'

Aaron Rodgers insisted Wednesday that there are no issues between him and Green Bay Packers head coach Mike McCarthy, despite the quarterback's critical comments of the offense's performance against the Buffalo Bills.

"Mike and I talk all the time; we have a great relationship," Rodgers said Wednesday, according to NFL.com's Herbie Teope. "There's always been great communication between us, even if there is things that we need to talk about that are tough subjects, we've never had a problem finding time and talking. That's the way it's been for 10-plus years."

Rodgers called the offense "terrible" after the 22-0 win over Buffalo, seemingly pointing the finger at McCarthy's playcalling. However, the two-time NFL MVP emphasized that all was well when pressed by a reporter on the state of his partnership with McCarthy.

"Yeah, that's what I just said," Rodgers said. "Communication is the basis for a good relationship, wouldn't you say? I think it is. For any relationship, it starts with good communication and being able to be honest with each other, and then hug it out afterward."

McCarthy also downplayed the issue Monday, saying he and Rodgers "have gone through a lot of years together, so I feel good about our relationship."