Archive for December, 2008
No Staff Changes. Yet…
That’s the word from McCarthy’s end-of-year presser. On the plus side, McCarthy said Spitz will get a look at center, which he should. He simply outplayed Wells at the position this year. He also called the idea that the team lacks veteran leadership and vocal leaders a ‘convienient’ excuse for the losing this past year. [...]
\”That’s Not My Bailiwick\”
That would be Ted Thompson’s response to Pete Dougherty’s question regarding any potential changes on the coaching staff. I love the word ‘bailiwick’ and am proud to be a fan of a team who’s General Manager uses it properly in a sentence, and without irony. Tweet
You DO Know What This Means, Don\’t You?
Bob Slowik is available! (Somewhere, Corey’s head just exploded…) Tweet
McCarthy Shouldn\’t Wait Too Long…
Word out of Houston today is that Gary Kubiak has fired his defensive coordinator Richard Smith and two other defensive assistants (one being ex-Packer defensive line coach Jethro Franklin) and will be in the market for “an experienced coordinator with a proven track record”. Sound familiar? In other words, if McCarthy decides to fire Sanders, [...]
Winston Moss To Interview For Rams Job
I know a lot of Packer fans are suspicious of Winston Moss because ‘his linebackers aren’t anything special’. Well, yes, you’re right, they’re not. But that’s not Moss’ fault. He coaches the position, not the schemes. He teaches technique. And there’s a reason McCarthy made him Assistant Head Coach, namely because he knows a hell [...]
File Under \’Classic Quotes\’
This actually escaped Ryan Grant’s lips yesterday: I’m not playing for the money. Right. What was all that about at the start of training camp again? Tweet
Sign Jennings Now. No, Yesterday…
God bless Greg Bedard. Leave it to the him to stir the pot as the players are clearing out their lockers for the offseason. Bedard asked Greg Jennings about the possibility of a hold out heading into 2009, even though he’ll be under contract until the end of next season. Jennings response: I’m here to [...]
\”Changes Are Coming\”
Michael Lombardi, who actually knows people in the NFL and with the Packers, had a very interesting quote in his morning “Diner News” column today: I hear changes are coming in Green Bay and they will start on the defensive side of the ball. All of Packer Nation waits with baited breath… Tweet
The Cowboys: A Cautionary Tale
Many fans, after a depressing 6-10 season, are clamouring for Ted Thompson to go on a free agent spending spree, to bring in a bunch of veterans including Albert Haynesworth. And that’s great to think about and debate for the next two months, but I’m here to tell you: It’s never going to happen, and [...]
Our Long Cheesehead Nation Nightmare Is Over
Much to discuss and dissect over the coming months. When will Bob Sanders be fired? WILL he be fired? (It’s not a sure thing) What about Mike Stock. Will Thompson be a major player in free agency? (I doubt it) Will he trade down several times in the draft? (Count on it.) Will he make [...]
Packers: 31 Lions: 21
Aaron Rodgers, Donald Driver, Charles Woodson Al Harris, Greg Jennings, Donald Lee The Detroit Lions Tweet
Gut Reactions Week 17
Thank God that’s over If I see another pass on 3rd and 10+ thrown for 6 yards I am going to cry Why does Al Harris’ brain just absolutely freeze on three to four plays a game? Our offensive line is in shambles Our defensive line is worse Our defensive coordinator should be fired God [...]
The O-Line and McCarthy\’s Judgement
I have to say, I’m pleased to see McCarthy acknowledge what I and several other bloggers noted would be an issue way back in training camp, chiefly that the musical chairs on the offensive line would rob it of the cohesion that the elite units in the NFL all seem to share. From McCarthy’s presser [...]
Happy Holidays From Cheesehead TV
Just a quick post to say Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all our readers everywhere. Obviously, Christmas Eve is no time to do a podcast, but I promise Corey and I will be back at some point after the Lions game with a year-end extravaganza podcast complete with a look at what the offseason [...]
Forum Activity: Holiday FIRESALE
Who will survive the 2008 Firesale? McCarthy calls out Crosby for kick Merry Xmas Packer Fans We will lose the Bailout Bowl Tweet
James Jones Needs To Toughen Up
There’s really no other way to put it. Watching Driver leave the field with a leg that looked like it would require surgery, only to have him return in the second half, really serves to spotlight Jones’ lack of toughness and heart. Yes, I realize knees are tricky things, but he was fine in the [...]
On The Positive Side…
I really liked Kampman moving around. Why did it take 16 weeks to try it? Jermichael Finley made a freekin’ play. I’ve given the kid a fair amount of grief, but that was a sweet route and catch. More of that please… Deshawn Wynn was a beast in pass pro again and even caught a [...]
Wherein Our Hero Defends Himself…
Lots of good comments after the game last night and, as usual, lots of good back and forth between myself and, um, just about everyone else telling me that I’m wrong about the wisdom of handing the ball off to Ryan Grant three straight times to run out the clock and kick a potential game [...]
Bears: 20 Packers: 17
Aaron Rodgers, Ryan Pickett, Donald Driver A.J. Hawk, Jason Spitz, Jarrett Bush Mike McCarthy Tweet
Gut Reactions Week 16
I like Jordy Nelson, but he needs to learn to attack the ball on a deep route Our offensive line can not run block. Period. McCarthy needs to stop playing not-to-lose and learn how to play to win. On that note – for my lovers of not-calling-out the playcalling – when your offensive line can’t [...]
A Note On the Weather Tonight
Reports are that the wind will be gusting between 20-30 miles an hour with a high temperature expected to be nine degrees, with the wind chill making it feel, well, much, much colder. I just wanted to point this out due to the fact that, as is his practice, McCarthy had his team indoors all [...]
CheeseheadTV Matchup: Week 16
OFFENSE: Help Tony Moll On Adewale Ogunleye Mike McCarthy doesn’t need me to tell him this, but Moll (newsflash – he will not be the starting right tackle next season) will be eaten alive by Ogunleye if he’s left one one one on obvious passing downs. Lee, Humphrey, Grant and Wynn will all need to [...]
