""It is what it is, but if the schedule had been a little different, if I could have chosen it, maybe we get over on Monday, Tuesday is the day off," Rodgers said during a pre-practice news conference Friday. "Good to get out, see some things. It's a beautiful country, it seems like, from pictures.""
""I would've liked to have the guys over here for a few more days too," Rooney said. "But we're in the middle of the season, so we had to do what's best for the football side of things.""
""I have a family history going back to Ireland and Scotland, so I've always wanted to get over here," Rodgers said. "... I'm a historian, so I know, kind of, the history, geopolitically, in the area. I'm a huge fa"
The Steelers landed in Ireland just after 8 a.m. local time ahead of the Croke Park matchup with the Minnesota Vikings, arriving later than some players preferred. Team travel schedules were determined in coordination with the league, and owner Art Rooney II said the timing reflected a "football decision" to address midseason needs. The team practiced in Pittsburgh Wednesday and Thursday before departing Thursday evening. The roster is staying about an hour outside Dublin at a self-contained hotel with practice fields. Players will have a few hours to explore Dublin Saturday afternoon, and Rodgers noted personal interest in visiting due to family ties and historical curiosity.
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