All Entries in the "Mike McCarthy" Category
McCarthy Speaks, Answers CHTV
Although he had no clue when he did it, McCarthy answered not one but TWO questions from a fan blogger today. Yes, a credentialed fan blogger, but a fan nonetheless. Ladies and gentlemen, history was made.
Ok, so it was no big deal, but it felt good to ask him a) Has he indicated to Thompson [...]
Mike McCarthy Coming Up
I’ll be up front for Mike McCarthy’s presser at 3pm est, and on our live blog shortly after, if not during. Make sure you keep it here for any and all updates, and who knows – I may actually get to ask a question or two.
The Case For A Change of Pace
Jason Wilde is currently running through a different position group every day over at ESPNMilwaukee.com and today he’s focused on the running back position. He has a great take overall, but I wanted to point out something toward the end of his breakdown:
…adding a young, dynamic back wouldn’t be the worst thing for Thompson to [...]
On Defense, It’s (Mostly) The Players
Good stuff from Tom Silverstein today about McCarthy needing to get to the bottom of the issues his defense had against the likes of the Cardinals and Steelers – namely, teams with good QBs and deep recieving corps that spread the Packers out and threw the ball all over the yard. As McCarthy noted:
Trust me, [...]
More Gut Reactions
Lots on the mind, so I’ll just do a data dump:
The Packers are in great hands at the quarterback position for years to come. That said, Mike McCarthy has GOT to figure out the puzzle that is Aaron Rodgers’ cold starts. Yet again Rodgers was sailing passes and missing guys throughout the first quarter.
Yes, the [...]
The Cardinals Aren’t The Only Ones…
…who didn’t show everything last week.
I keep reading things like this from Tom Pelissero, quoting Cardinal defensive coordinator Billy Davis:
Asked how hard it was to watch the Packers roll up 302 yards in their first five drives last weekend, Davis said, “As hard as it comes. That’s as hard as it gets, in both the [...]
Mixing It Up In The Postseason
ESPN is running a feature called ‘Player X’ where an anonymous NFL ’star’ player talks about sports. This week the topic is, surprise, the NFL playoffs. Player X gives 10 lessons on how teams can get through the postseason. It’s good stuff, all of it, but I particularly liked #3 Mix It Up:
As far as [...]
Playcalling and Relationship
Not a whole lot I can add to the subject here, but I didn’t want any more time to go by without pointing out this excellent piece by Tom Pelissero over at the Green Bay Press Gazette about playcalling. Tom got some great quotes from both McCarthy and Wisenhunt in advance of last Sunday’s game. [...]
Quietly, Screen Game Improves
The media and bloggers (me included) have taken their shots at McCarthy for what up until a few months ago could only be described as a putrid screen game. So I think it only fair to note that the screen, while still not the juggernaut it was under Holmgren or even Sherman, has come to [...]
McCarthy’s Challenge-Flag Message
Mike McCarthy’s use of the coaches challenge can sometimes be…mysterious.
Well, Corey Wilson over at the Green Bay Press Gazette has found something even more mysterious – a handwritten note on McCarthy’s red challenge flag.
It’s 100% speculation but I’d wager that the message says something to the effect that his wife is with him every time [...]
