Cory's Corner: Mike McCarthy Has Struck Out

The Packers this season have looked like a boxer in the 12thround. 

They are hanging on the ropes, just trying to make it to the next bell. They look gassed and most importantly, they don’t have any answers. 

Head coach Mike McCarthy continues to overthink things when the answers are right in front of him. In Week 5, the Packers faced the Lions and their then-No. 31 run defense — yet dynamic sparkplug Aaron Jones only had seven carries.

Now the Dolphins and their No. 31 run defense come to Lambeau Field this weekend. Many are saying that the Packers better use the running game more. But I ask, why would anything change? McCarthy has been one of the most stubborn coaches in the league and Aaron Rodgers even outed McCarthy for his lack of using the run-pass option in Foxborough last week. 

“We didn’t have a ton the other night,” Rodgers said, who is on pace for career-highs in passing attempts (703) and passing yards (5,446). “We had more read-option stuff but I think we only had one RPO in the plan.”

Rodgers is in his 11thseason as a starter and he still isn’t getting 100 percent autonomy at the line of scrimmage? Rodgers has always gotten ripped for his lack of trust in Green Bay’s wideouts, but how much trust does McCarthy have in his future Hall of Fame quarterback? And since McCarthy doesn’t trust him with the entire offense, that isn’t going to instill confidence on a team that clearly needs it.

Even if the Packers back into the playoffs, I highly doubt McCarthy is roaming the Lambeau sidelines in 2019. This team has looked disinterested, frustrated and has been pointing fingers. I think the lack of talent on the defensive side of the ball is particularly glaring, but the defense is actually playing decent. That unit is ranked 15thin yards given up per game. That’s pretty good after being ranked 22ndin 2016 and 2017. 

The problem is that McCarthy hasn’t changed his philosophy in the last eight years, while the personnel has turned over several times. You cannot expect this crew of receivers to win with isolation routes just like the 2014 team did with Jordy Nelson, Randall Cobb and Davante Adams. 

I don’t know if McCarthy has lost the locker room because I’m not there. But I do think the locker room has cratered. I don’t think guys trust each other anymore. Whether that’s being able to get open on a third-and-7 or pick up the weakside blitzing linebacker. And how much trust does this Packers defense have in McCarthy to get out to an early lead?

McCarthy has had plenty of time to tinker with things. The Packers have the best pass-blocking unit in the league according to Pro Football Focus, yet he still has a quarterback that refuses to get the ball out in a timely manner.

There’s clearly a disconnect with Rodgers and McCarthy and if you don’t see it, you either don’t want to or you never will. Rodgers needs someone that will challenge him. He needs someone that won’t be afraid to tell the NFL’s all-time career leader in passer rating (103.5) that he had a bad throw or a bad game.

Rodgers is starting to develop lazy mechanics and in order to get those curbed, new and creative leadership must step in.  

 

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Cory Jennerjohn is a graduate from UW-Oshkosh and has been in sports media for over 15 years. He was a co-host on "Clubhouse Live" and has also done various radio and TV work as well. He has written for newspapers, magazines and websites. He currently is a columnist for CHTV and also does various podcasts. He recently earned his Masters degree from the University of Iowa. He can be found on Twitter: @Coryjennerjohn

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EddieLeeIvory's picture

November 10, 2018 at 06:53 am

As noted by PFF, The OL had been rock-solid.
U say the offense lacks talent? I say BS to that.

Aaron Jones & MVS are great young talents.
Jones has a lot of Alvin Kamara in him.
MVS has some Julio Jones to his game.
Adding in Jimmy Graham, Davante is a stud.... this is more talent around our #12 than Brady has, usually has.

Rodgers deserves some blame here too.
But 80% I put on Fat Mike. I'm on the #FireCorky bandwagon now.

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NickPerry's picture

November 10, 2018 at 07:13 am

"The problem is that McCarthy hasn’t changed his philosophy in the last eight years, while the personnel has turned over several times. You cannot expect this crew of receivers to win with isolation routes just like the 2014 team did with Jordy Nelson, Randall Cobb and Davante Adams. "

I'm not trying to toot my own horn but I've been saying something along these same lines since 2015. GONE are the days the Packers can trot out more quality WR's than a defense can cover. Now I like MVS and am hopeful St. Brown can turn into a quality WR BUT those 2 just aren't there yet. The Packers have Davante Adams and....

Now that's a damn shame to have a QB you just signed to a $134 million extension and not have the bullets to load the gun. MVS is looking like a steal in the 5th round right now. If St. Brown develops or the Packers address it early in next years draft then they'll have some bullets. But even then the Packers HAVE to have some creativity to their offense and McCarthy has proven incapable of adding that. I mean the man said he overhauled the playbook and Rodgers still only had ONE RPO?? How many times have to watched a game with the Chiefs, Saints, Rams, Eagles, or even Bengals and heard the words RPO (Run, Pass, Option).

I'm already looking forward to next season. I'm looking forward to one of the best drafts in the last 12 years as far as talent . I'm looking forward to adding some quality FA who can help the Packers be a better team the second they take the field. But mostly I'm looking forward to a new HC who can instantly make the Packers offense fun to watch again.

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jeremyjjbrown's picture

November 10, 2018 at 10:34 am

"But mostly I'm looking forward to a new HC who can instantly make the Packers offense fun to watch again."

I was really hopeful MM would be different this season. That the new OC, BG and the "scrubbrush approach" would change the trajectory of the offense. It hasn't, and time is running out.

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Turophile's picture

November 11, 2018 at 04:24 am

@NickPerry I really don't think the next draft is "one of the best drafts in the last 12 years".

The view from scouts seems to be that it is a below average draft overall. It is a very good draft for D linemen and a good one for pass rushers. It is not a great draft for interior linemen, offensive tackles, QBs, Safeties, TEs. The rest is fairly average, but the overall depth is not as good as (for example) last year.

None of that matters as much as the Packers making good choices each time their turn to pick comes around. I hope they do under Gutekunst, and while every draft is important, with the picks they have (and the holes they have), the 2019 draft is especially important to the Packers.

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Oppy's picture

November 13, 2018 at 11:55 am

Not buying that Rodgers doesn’t have the offensive weapons to succeed. Not one bit.

Packers have more than enough talent at the skill positions to be a top five offense if Rodgers plays the offense to his ability. Any other top tier QB in the league would be putting all these guys to use.

Rodgers trust issues, pride, and desire to prove he’s s big play machine who can do it all with his arm are hurting this offense. Adams, Cobb, Geronimo (earlier in season) , MVS, EQ, Graham,Lewis, Jones, and Williams are plenty to get it done. PLENTY.

Need a QB to have supreme confidence in their arm, but they also have to be blessed with the wisdom to take what the defense gives you and utilize all the talent around you- even if that means it’s a 4th or 5th stringrookie WR, or god forbid, pounding the rock consistently for an entire game.

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Lare's picture

November 10, 2018 at 07:20 am

As I've said before, McCarthy's biggest mistake this last offseason was bringing Philbin back. He had an opportunity to bring in somebody with a fresh new outlook on their offense, yet he brought back an old crony that ran the same failed offense in Miami.

McCarthy is an old horse who's tricks used to work in the past but don't anymore. And that's because opposing teams have seen the exact same plays for years.

Mike is a good man who has been very successful for Green Bay for years, but it'll be best for the team and for him to move on after this season. And if Murphy won't do it, it'll be best for him to move on also.

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mrtundra's picture

November 10, 2018 at 08:40 am

What impact, if any has Philbin had as OC? I haven't seen anything fresh out of this offense except for our players. Adams, MVS, Jones, Graham, ESB, once in a while, and Williams. ARod looks tired and I think, wants a coaching change Although, he is as much to blame for our current situation as the coaching has been, lately.. Saying that, there is no QB I'd rather have with 2 minutes , or less, on the clock, with 90 yards to go for the winning score.

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Oppy's picture

November 13, 2018 at 12:01 pm

I was extremely high on Philbin coming back- based on Rodgers glowing reports from years past that nobody could get the offense prepared for facing an opposing defense like Philbin could. I thought he’d be a bigger difference maker than Pettine. Rodgers went on about how Philbin was meticulous about setting up the scout team defense to exactly mirror the upcoming opponents defensive fronts, and Rodgers said the fact the packers offfensexwas so well prepared on Sunday’s due to Philbin’s detailing was a key ingredient to their success. “Nothing was a surprise on Sunday’s, we’d seen it all during prep during the week.”.

Well, so much for that.

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LoftKing's picture

November 10, 2018 at 07:30 am

Last week, 6 runs and 15 passes in the 1st quarter. What I have been seeing is defense's are only playing pass. Sure they know they will give up a few good runs but not enough to worry about. There is pressure on Rodgers on play action. The opposition defensive game plan is simple. Play coverage and rush the passer every play.

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Rossonero's picture

November 10, 2018 at 07:39 am

It's just time for him to go. He's run his course. I'm mainly curious if we'd promote Pettine. He'd run the defense and let Aaron take control of the offense.

He also seems to have a connection with his players. Something McCarthy is lacking in.

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Rak43's picture

November 10, 2018 at 04:41 pm

Pettine has publicly stated he has no desire to be a head coach again. However it's not unheard of for people to change their minds. I personally think he would be a great head coach as he did a very nice job in Cleveland before they canned him prematurely. In any case I would love to see him stay and choose his own staff if they bring in a new HC with an offensive mindset. I see quite a bit of improvement from a young defense so to me it's not worth turning over the entire staff and having to gamble on a new offense and defense trying to gel in one season. That would knock another year off our window of opportunity with AR at QB. So regardless of who the new HC Is, imho Pettine should stay. If he continues to strengthen the defense the Packers would be much better equipped to handle any bumps in the road the team may face while the offense adjusts and finds a rhythm.

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Rossonero's picture

November 10, 2018 at 04:57 pm

If Pettine could stay as DC, I'd love it. You see what Vic Fangio staying in Chicago has done for the Bears.

Matt Nagy sticks to the offense and leaves the rest to Vic -- much like Mike Ditka did with Buddy Ryan. Continuity is important.

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Rak43's picture

November 10, 2018 at 05:37 pm

Exactly! great examples btw.

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Rossonero's picture

November 10, 2018 at 06:35 pm

Thanks Rak.

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TKWorldWide's picture

November 11, 2018 at 02:28 am

Khalil Mack doesn’t hurt either.

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Roadrunner23's picture

November 10, 2018 at 08:08 am

Big Mike has been a fine coach for the Packers but me thinks the players need a new direction.
He will most likely move on to Cleveland and it just may energize his career, coaches need a change of scenery just as players sometimes do. If he does move on he will be remembered as one of the finest coaches and men in Packers history. It may not seem like it now, but he will be missed when he’s gone.

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Since'61's picture

November 10, 2018 at 08:54 am

Nostradanus - excellent post and I agree completely especially the last 2 sentences. MM brings integrity, resilience, belief in his system, care for his players and an appreciation for Packers history and tradition into the mix.
He will be missed but the Packers and other teams around the league are moving in new directions. It's beginning to look like MM needs a new direction as well. Thanks, Since '61

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Ferrari Driver's picture

November 10, 2018 at 10:17 am

me agrees with Nostradanus. I like his style.

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Rossonero's picture

November 10, 2018 at 11:16 am

Couldn't agree more on all points. I appreciate everything he's done for the Packers. He's a class act of a coach, it's just his time has come to move on.

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GoldenRetriever's picture

November 10, 2018 at 05:15 pm

Good post. I agree. Personally, though, I would hope that Mike McCarthy steps away from football for a year to focus on his family and his health. His younger, more fit brother died of a massive heart attack a few years ago, and MM looks like he’s headed for the same fate. The life of an NFL coach is stressful and all-consuming. MM has young kids who would benefit from his greater presence in their lives for at least a season. He can hop back on the hamster wheel again in the future if he wants to go that route.

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Slim11's picture

November 10, 2018 at 08:36 am

Moving MM out of Green Bay following the end of this season is a popular opinion, mine included.

As has been pointed out, who would replace him and will said coach be the same/better/worse? The answer is no one knows. However, there comes a time when change becomes necessary for all parties involved. This may be the time. I expect several qualified candidates will make themselves known.

There are many factors of the Packers' play this season which fall squarely on MM, mostly on the offense. Play calling is getting worse and more predictable. The playbook scrubbing which was supposed to happen between him and Philbin appears to be little more than lip service. Adding TE Jimmy Graham doesn't appear to be as effective as hoped. The running game, specifically Aaron Jones, has been mostly ignored as proven by the Lions and Patriots games.

Team-wide issues are an apparent lack of discipline and immaturity. Younger players are more likely to make foolish choices resulting in penalties. Older players, like Ty Montgomery, are expected to do what they're told. McCarthy refused to publicly throw Montgomery under the bus after the Rams loss. Do any of us know if McCarthy, privately, went to Murphy and Gutekunst and said he wanted Montgomery out ASAP? If he did, could this be a reason he's losing/lost the players? Issues such as these are coaching issues and fall on McCarthy.

Quoting Kevin Greene, "It is time!"

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arthurl's picture

November 10, 2018 at 08:39 am

Agree MM is part of the issue, but haven't been impressed with key players they needed to have production from. Clay, Dix, Perry, Cobb; these four players based on their contracts needed to perform. You throw in Crosby missing FGs in Detroit, Montgomery trying to be a hero, Vikes game they should have won, it's more than the coach. I didn't even mention the new "great" GM screwed up by not going after Reid at safety and the fact that last four years of TT's drafting were pretty much garbage.

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Since'61's picture

November 10, 2018 at 08:49 am

We've heard that Rodgers has had complete control of the offense for years. Now we're hearing that is and has not been the case. Something very wrong here.

If Rodgers does not have control of the offense that is on MM and Philbin and needs to change as of yesterday. Why Rodgers would not have control of the offense makes no sense to me.

Yesterday, I was listening to Mike Francesca on WFAN in NY and a caller asked him "if MM left GB and the Jets fired Todd Bowles would MM be a good coach for the NY Jets to develop Sam Darnold." Mike replied that he "thinks that MM is a good coach and that he has had Rodgers the entire time in GB and has won one SB with him. But he(MM) has not had very good personnel around him (AR) and that he (MM) has not been happy about it. MM does not make the personnel decisions up there (GB). He is not sure how good MM would be in another situation."

Personally I don't think MM would do well in NY because he would be challenged by the NY media and after years of softballs from the GB media I expect that NY would be a problem for him.

In any case MM has had a long and successful run with the Packers. If this team does not respond over the second half of the season and really the next 3-4 games it will be time for MM to move on. I don't even think that a one and done playoff scenario is enough to save MM.

Gute is taking this team in a new direction with hopefully better players and it's beginning to look like it's time for a new HC who can relate and get the most out of younger players.

Lets' see how it goes against Miami. One game at a time. Thanks, Since '61

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SoCalJim's picture

November 10, 2018 at 03:32 pm

QUOTE: "and a caller asked him 'if MM left GB and the Jets fired Todd Bowles would MM be a good coach for the NY Jets to develop Sam Darnold.'"

Maybe I'm missing something, but I haven't really seen any evidence that MM has been anything special when it comes to QB development. I'd say that he has been incredibly lucky with having Favre and Rodgers under center since he's been coaching the Packers.

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stockholder's picture

November 10, 2018 at 03:40 pm

Next Ny coach Joe Lombardi.

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flackcatcher's picture

November 11, 2018 at 08:20 am

Good load, The black hole of NFL. Pray for him.

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Since'61's picture

November 11, 2018 at 09:50 am

When Rodgers was drafted his mechanics were not good. MM worked with AR to adjust his mechanics making him a much better QB. Accurate or not MM has been credited with ARs early development as an NFL starting QB.
Thanks, Since '61

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Stickfish's picture

November 11, 2018 at 10:54 am

Don’t know how much MM has actually been involved with 12’s mechanics.
Coupled with the release of Nelson I have to wonder about the chemistry in the locker room was in Camp and now in season.

“Well, my quarterback coach didn't get retained," Rodgers said. "I thought that was an interesting change, really without consulting me. There's a close connection between quarterback and quarterback coach, and that was an interesting decision."

Van Pelt had been with Green Bay since 2012 and had been the quarterbacks coach since 2014, the season Rodgers won his second MVP award.

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Oppy's picture

November 11, 2018 at 02:57 pm

All you need to do is go back and watch film of Rodgers mechanics as a rookie and compare them to Rodgers mechanics when he took over for Favre during the Dallas game two years later.

Completely night and day- there is no “I’m not sure” about it. Completely different QB, and that’s long before van pelt (who, incidentally, Rodgers complained about early on when he was hired to replace tom clements).

Keep in mind, during rodgers’ early development, MM’s “qb school” still had teeth before the new CBA took hold and basically dismantled it due to new rules limiting he ability to bring players together during the off season for practice.

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TarynsEyes's picture

November 10, 2018 at 09:25 am

Some are afraid of moving MM out because there's no guarantee of who would be next or if successful.

Guaranteed satisfaction is a delusion and something that the 'blind optimist ' suffers with intensely and voluntarily.

Some things are guaranteed...the box of corn flakes has corn flakes inside. The lollipop in the wrapper is a lollipop. The sun will rise and set until it doesn't.

With the 'blind optimistic ' view so many exude, it's counter intuitive of them to suddenly reveal a lacking in the faith/hope of ...' If he comes to GB, he will be great '...value of the blind optimist.

Fear not and expect guarantee's and once again raise your shield of ' optimism ' to protect you from the decision to be made, no matter when or whom selected, surely he is guaranteed to be great via the blind optimism belief system.

Being a realist, I have no doubt that the best decision is to move on from MM and that doing so may have the team being unsuccessful but they're already unsuccessful, though success has different meanings, and based on the what should have been the Rodgers Effect, settling for playoff contender is a far cry from the kind of success that,well, some considered a...guarantee....not too long ago.

Is MM the sole reason for failure, has Rodgers been abused by TT and/or MM ? No one will know for sure as like the Favre debacle but a change is needed and guarantee's be dammed....since...we still have Rodgers and all will be fine....right?

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Tundraboy's picture

November 10, 2018 at 04:28 pm

I think I like this. My thought is simple.Ask a Jet fan, that if they had Rodgers would they be okay with firing the coach?

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dblbogey's picture

November 10, 2018 at 01:19 pm

Why do so many people have trouble spelling RODGERS correctly? Did you spell Brett's name as "Farve"?. Pet peeve I guess: your instead of you're, boarders instead of borders, etc, etc. Sorry, I'm just in a pissy mood.

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SoCalJim's picture

November 10, 2018 at 03:48 pm

QUOTE from Tarynfor12: "Some are afraid of moving MM out because there's no guarantee of who would be next or if successful."

Stockholm syndrome is a condition that causes hostages to develop a psychological alliance with their captors as a survival strategy during captivity. - Wiki

Packers fans are perhaps the hostages, afraid of loosing McCarthy (their captor). A while back, the Browns fans were, for years, "held hostage" by their "captor" Marty Schottenheimer. The Browns, under MS were almost good enough to win it all, but in fact, they never did. Hat tip to the person that posts here from time to time that has mentioned our suffering from Schottenheimer syndrome. Added irony for the frequent mentions by various posters to a possible MM move to Cleveland if we jettison him.

Don't fear the future. Go Pack!

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TKWorldWide's picture

November 10, 2018 at 10:33 pm

I fear neither the future nor the reaper.
I only fear a lack of cowbell.

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Oppy's picture

November 11, 2018 at 12:58 am

Of course, the city of Cleveland has only seen 3 winning seasons of football since Marty Schottenheimer's departure 30 years ago.

Don't fear the future, but understand change does not guarantee the desired outcome.

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Johnblood27's picture

November 11, 2018 at 10:14 am

Lets not forget that MM is a Schotty disciple...

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Oppy's picture

November 11, 2018 at 01:35 pm

While Mike McCarthy has talked about his appreciation for some of Schottenheimer's tactics, he is not a "Schotty disciple". He's on Bill Walsh/Paul Hacket's offensive coaching tree.

MM learned his trade as a coach and crafted his offense from the teachings of Paul Hackett (who was a first generation Bill Walsh disciple himself). MM served as an assistant coach while Hackett was the QB coach at Pitt in the late 80's/early 90's, and when Paul Hackett went back to the NFL as the OC for Kansas City in the 90's, he brought McCarthy along as an assistant coach.

While Marty Schottenheimer was the Head Coach of KC during the time the MM was there, it needs to be understood that Schottenheimer's offense was not featured. When Paul Hackett was hired by Schottenheimer to serve as the OC, Hackett's version of Walsh's West Coast Offense was installed and utilized- NOT Schottenheimer's offense.

MM almost certainly took notes on how Schottenheimer operated as a HC, but McCarthy's offensive roots from a philosophical standpoint are not traced back to Schottenheimer. He's on Bill Walsh's tree, specifically by way of Paul Hackett.

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Lphill's picture

November 10, 2018 at 09:32 am

Hello Cleveland

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snowdog's picture

November 10, 2018 at 01:18 pm

Cleveland = Green bay Packers East .

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Jonathan Spader's picture

November 10, 2018 at 10:16 am

This doesn't have to do with keeping or firing MM but I find it equally aggravating:

Perry's $14.7 million cap hit in 2019 is fifth among all outside linebackers, trailing only Von Miller, Khalil Mack, Justin Houston and Melvin Ingram.

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TarynsEyes's picture

November 10, 2018 at 11:17 am

" Perry's $14.7 million cap hit in 2019 is fifth among all outside linebackers, trailing only Von Miller, Khalil Mack, Justin Houston and Melvin Ingram."

The utmost 'sign '-ing of " success."

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Lare's picture

November 10, 2018 at 11:34 am

The Packers can save a few million in 2019 if they cut Perry. I think they will.

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stockholder's picture

November 10, 2018 at 02:51 pm

How many draft picks are you planning to use on the OLB. You need two to start. Cmlll and Perry if you cut him. How many do you use at the safety position. How many do you use on back-ups. There just aren't that many out there that can make that impact. Your going to over-pay for avg. in the free -agent market. Not to mention the depth on the OL. Seriously I don't see Frackwell or Gilbert full -time. Cmlll still will make his money elsewhere. Just like Nelson.

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Rak43's picture

November 10, 2018 at 05:18 pm

You just have to be smart about it and see how the chips fall. I think Gute will look for FA help at Safety, where the market value has been depressed these past few years and he won't have to shell out a huge contract. I think he goes after offensive lineman in the draft and addresses the OLB position through a combination of draft picks and FA where the Packers will have reportedly close to 60mil in cap room next year. Everything else will be pick the best available player in the draft to strengthen depth.

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Guam's picture

November 11, 2018 at 08:04 am

My thoughts exactly. You should be able to get Safety and RG help at reasonable prices in free agency. Free agent OLB's rarely happen and when they do, are usually significantly over priced. OLB's and others through the draft, Safety and RG through free agency. We should finally have the cap space and draft choices to plug many of the holes on this team.

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packerbackerjim's picture

November 10, 2018 at 03:40 pm

I think they will keep for no other reason than depth. He will be an expensive backup next year And gone in 2020.

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Ferrari Driver's picture

November 10, 2018 at 10:22 am

One of the major problems resides with the edge rushers Mathews and Perry. They hit our cap for about 30 million per year and the only rushing we are getting out of them is to the bank to deposit their checks.

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TKWorldWide's picture

November 11, 2018 at 02:01 am

They might even have direct deposit.

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LeotisHarris's picture

November 11, 2018 at 09:01 am

Right, TK. I recall this being one of the first things Admin did when the Packers became more corporate. It took a few months to get it through Accounting (Mike Sherman had been paying players in cash), but now HR touts direct deposit in all employee recruiting efforts. In fact, I think a woman from Two Rivers is Assistant Vice President of Direct Deposit. To fans like us it seems easy, but there's a lot that goes into this whole NFL franchise thing.

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Oppy's picture

November 11, 2018 at 01:40 pm

There's also a bonus structure that is primarily based around Jack Links brand Beef Jerky payouts.

It's pretty hush-hush, and I can't say anymore about it. There's a guy on my thursday night cribbage team at a local tavern whose cousin's wife works for the Packers, and he knows all the dirty laundry inside 1225.

I shouldn't have said anything. Forget I mentioned it.

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Gman1976's picture

November 10, 2018 at 10:24 am

I think our defense would be ranked higher if it wasn’t on the field so long. It’s amazing that it makes the adjustments needed for the second half and has kept us in games; but the offense just sputters along with so much talent. It’s mind boggling that we can’t score consistently. The answer is obvious isn’t it?

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Tundraboy's picture

November 11, 2018 at 10:29 am

Yes it is.

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Tundraboy's picture

November 10, 2018 at 10:42 am

"Rodgers is in his 11thseason as a starter and he still isn’t getting 100 percent autonomy at the line of scrimmage? Rodgers has always gotten ripped for his lack of trust in Green Bay’s wideouts, but how much trust does McCarthy have in his future Hall of Fame quarterback? And since McCarthy doesn’t trust him with the entire offense, that isn’t going to instill confidence on a team that clearly needs it."

Much like a parent that doesn't completely trust his child, except that the child's now 21. And like a parent you have to be secure in yourself and in the job you have done already.

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GVPacker's picture

November 10, 2018 at 10:30 am

Every coach has a shelf life and Mike McCarthy is Stale and predictable! Taking this long to move on from Dom Capers and lets not forget Sean Slocum, and his replacement Ron Zook! Two Hall of Fame QB's and only 1 SB Championship in12 seasons is not good enough. The Fat Lady is getting ready to sing! It's time to move on!

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cheesehead1's picture

November 10, 2018 at 10:50 am

IMO, we need the next to win the next 3. Time for Nick Perry to make an appearance!

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Since'61's picture

November 11, 2018 at 10:00 am

Who?

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Rick1's picture

November 10, 2018 at 10:57 am

Miami is 31 against the run. If they don’t have 150 yards rushing MM is just being stubborn. You design game plans to opponents it is simple . 12 will get his too in play action with 17 and 83 getting deep on shot plays. They should be the bread and butter every week.

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TKWorldWide's picture

November 11, 2018 at 02:03 am

You can say that again!

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Rick1's picture

November 10, 2018 at 10:57 am

Miami is 31 against the run. If they don’t have 150 yards rushing MM is just being stubborn. You design game plans to opponents it is simple . 12 will get his too in play action with 17 and 83 getting deep on shot plays. They should be the bread and butter every week.

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TKWorldWide's picture

November 11, 2018 at 02:03 am

You did!
You DID say that again!

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Colin_C's picture

November 10, 2018 at 12:57 pm

If you get the chance check out this breakdown by Brett Kollmann on the offense. He knows his stuff, and pretty much confirms everything we've said about the issues this year.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bax9C8damOU

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TarynsEyes's picture

November 10, 2018 at 01:25 pm

Excellent video.

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packerbackerjim's picture

November 10, 2018 at 04:24 pm

Excellent video which pretty much nails it!

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buddrow53's picture

November 10, 2018 at 04:30 pm

Need to see if Brett would like to be an offensive play caller, I see a need in the Frozen Tundra.

Migh have to take a paycut

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splitpea1's picture

November 10, 2018 at 04:44 pm

The MM loyalists will blame the media for pointing these truths out.

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LeotisHarris's picture

November 11, 2018 at 01:17 pm

Which media do you think they'll blame first? I attended the MM Loyalist Meeting last week in Mukwanago, and the message there was to only talk to Rob Demovsky and Jason Wilde. That's just a local chapter though. Do you have insight on national blaming strategy? Please share!

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Rak43's picture

November 10, 2018 at 06:34 pm

Yes, BK is very good indeed at breaking down video, I've been a subscriber to his youtube channel for the past couple years now. And when he does make a mistake in his judgment he's not afraid to admit it. This video illustrates what many on here have been saying for years and that is McCarthy is clueless and stubborn and his offense is inflexible. This is what Brett Hundley suffered through last year, McCarthy's inability to tailor his offense to his players.

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Oppy's picture

November 11, 2018 at 01:56 am

The points made by the video are all valid.

The assumption that it's MM who wants to put it all on Rodgers' back and make it complicated instead of simple is what I question.

Example, analysis says it would be advantageous to use motion to help get WRs in favorable match ups and read the defense. As others here discussed a few days ago, Rodgers himself has said he doesn't like using motion because he feels he can read defenses better against a static formation. So is this MM, or Rodgers, shunning the use of motion?

Example, analysis said MM's straight up refusal to run or even adjust to having Hundley as QB last year is proof of his not making it easy on Rodgers, yet, MM continually talks about needing more rushing attempts, and in fact, last year when Hundley was under center, the Packers WERE running the ball more.. to the point where I was begging MM on sundays to let Hundley pass the ball to find out what he's got. Look at rushing attempts in 2017 with Hundley under center. Regardless if Williams or Jones was in the game, the primary RB was getting roughly 20 touches each week. Is that because Hundley isn't as good of a QB? If so, that shows MM's willingness to adapt to make things easier on his QB. If the obvioius increase in rush attempts was a function of Hundley not checking out of running plays as often as Rodgers does, that indicates that MM attempts to run the ball more and it is indeed Rodgers who "makes things complicated" or "refuses to help himself out", in terms of utilization of the run, not MM.

I still believe that it is Rodgers himself to a great extent that is putting it all on his own back and making it hard for himself.

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PAPackerbacker's picture

November 11, 2018 at 05:10 am

Well done. Brett nailed it in this video.

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Doug Niemczynski's picture

November 10, 2018 at 12:43 pm

Cobb is done.

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TKWorldWide's picture

November 11, 2018 at 02:06 am

West was won.

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TKWorldWide's picture

November 11, 2018 at 02:07 am

Things I’ve done.

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TKWorldWide's picture

November 11, 2018 at 02:07 am

Tons of fun.

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TKWorldWide's picture

November 11, 2018 at 02:07 am

All for one.

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LeotisHarris's picture

November 11, 2018 at 09:06 am

Erm, ah... um, ...Fresh Start With Bart?

Damn, I suck at this.

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Oppy's picture

November 11, 2018 at 11:22 am

Well done, son.

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Demon's picture

November 10, 2018 at 12:57 pm

All of you that are advocating keeping MM simply because you dont know who would be better are delerious.

Put it in perspective people. I used to own a 1973 Chevy impala, great car! 350 chevy motor, auto trans . Those were bullet proof! When i finally decided to get rid of it in 1985 i didnt have to. Still ran like a champ! There were no grarantees that whatever i bought was going to be any better. The impala outlived its usefulness. Much like MM has too.

Its time to move on from the old plain and simple. I dont k ow who is going to be better than MM. Thats part of life, things change you either change with them or you get left behind.

Can anyone here say that MM has done a good job of anything this year? I cant!
The pro MM people say there is nothing wrong with the playcalling, its the execution thats been lacking. You may be right to some extent, however if you ask a player to do something they cant or something they are no good at it was a bad play call. Ie asking Bulaga to block Mack one on one vs the bears. Asking Cobb to run go routes. Who here thinks the Safety play vs the Rams was the best call that was available?

Imo only at his best MM was below average. And his best was 8 years ago.

Packers fans have been duped by the packers front office. Knee jerk reactions are wrong, slow and steady, stay the course, trust the process. What has that gotten us? It got us piss poor drafts from Ted Thompson, got us 4 years too many of MM and his horseshit coaching staff that he himself said he needed to clean up.

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Oppy's picture

November 11, 2018 at 01:45 pm

Just out of curiousity, what was the car that replaced the '73 Impala in 1985? Please tell me it wasn't a Honda 4-door Accord.

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Oppy's picture

November 11, 2018 at 06:38 pm

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NoNonsense's picture

November 10, 2018 at 01:38 pm

What ever happened to the less volume, more creativity mantra that MM touted for so long. I can only remember 1 play all year that I would consider creative and it was a passing TD to Montgomery out of a diamond formation inside the 10 yrd line. Don't remember the exact makeup of said formation, player wise but it was brilliant and we haven't seen it since.

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Ustabeayooper's picture

November 10, 2018 at 03:41 pm

The writing was on the wall when MM was given the "kiss of death" one year contract extension. The same thing was given to Sherman before TT sacked him. Our team is lucky to have 3 wins. The continued failure to start fast has doomed our SB chances for the past seasons and MM has to be held responsible. A loss in September is the same as a loss in November. You shouldn't have to RELAX or run the table every year.A sense of urgency should start with game one and please quit telling the fans that the team hasn't "found it's identity". Our identity is 3 wins, 4 losses, and 1 tie.

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TKWorldWide's picture

November 11, 2018 at 02:11 am

I wear a tie every week on casual Fridays just to mess with people.

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flackcatcher's picture

November 11, 2018 at 08:59 am

I bow to your greatness.......:)

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Rossonero's picture

November 10, 2018 at 04:12 pm

"Good players can't overcome bad coaching."

- Bill Belichick

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LeotisHarris's picture

November 11, 2018 at 09:08 am

"It's important to have at least 2 large bowel movements daily."

-- Abraham Lincoln

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TKWorldWide's picture

November 11, 2018 at 06:44 pm

“Otherwise, you’re full of...”
—The TKstinator

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Demon's picture

November 10, 2018 at 04:18 pm

Everyone on here was excited to hear that Pettine was going to tailor his system to best utiliize the strenghts of his players. What a novel concept that is.

Could he possibly teach MM to do that radical idea?

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Rossonero's picture

November 10, 2018 at 04:51 pm

I wish. But it's MM's way or the highway.

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splitpea1's picture

November 10, 2018 at 04:45 pm

The defense has been playing better than their statistical ranking given their lack of productive OLBs and and the turnover (no pun intended) in the secondary. It just shows you what a fresh approach can do, along with a speedy corner (finally!).

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TKWorldWide's picture

November 11, 2018 at 02:14 am

#23 is #1!!
If GB can add 2 rushers like they added 23 and 37 this year, Katie bar the door!

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badaxed's picture

November 10, 2018 at 06:00 pm

PATS "Daniels" for new coach.

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PAPackerbacker's picture

November 10, 2018 at 06:39 pm

I think the Packers have lost their identity a bit. They need a HC to challenge each player and hold them accountable for bad decisions and performance, not just hold one or 2 players accountable while the rest of the team gets excuses from the HC as to why they did not perform well. It just seems to me like everyone else is waiting for the other guy to make the play instead of taking the initiative to make it themselves. On defense the team does not swarm to the ball and stands around while just 1 or 2 players make the tackles. The team has become complacent on both sides of the ball. And this responsibility rests on the shoulders of the coaching staff.

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Oppy's picture

November 11, 2018 at 02:02 am

I don't see the criticism of the defense.
I think they are on the right track defensively and are starting to hit their stride. They still need a player or two but the effort is there.

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TKWorldWide's picture

November 11, 2018 at 02:17 am

The D def has some horses; lots of premium picks recently.

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DD's picture

November 11, 2018 at 09:29 am

The article is finally correct. Failure to change and a new playbook will spell MM end in Green Bay. Too bad its so late in coming. Rodgers best years have been wasted. Yes. Rodgers will still be feared, but father time will catch up up. Exceptions: Brady, Brees.

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DD's picture

November 11, 2018 at 09:34 am

Hard to believe MM watches game film and still remains that stupid! Elementary rule of problem solving, if it doesn't work then change and try until a solution is found that solves the problem. Years wasted by management.

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LASVEGAS-TOM's picture

November 11, 2018 at 01:10 pm

Well, I disagree with most of you on MM. The problem in GB is Higher than MM. Start with Mark Murphy who came from the powerhouse of Northwestern, & the (Head Guy) who put together this mess. I like Joe Philbin, but he isn't a coach. The fans in Miami were laughing at us when we took him back. You may remember my post on that. 3 years ago I posted they should Trade or Cut Mathews, & got tore apart for it. I said they would throw $50 Million more at him & then cut him. Cobb hasn't been the same since he got hurt 2 years ago. Adams never was as good as most thought. Bulaga didn't play 4 minutes his 1st 4 yr's, & not much more since. Bak is a pretty good LT, but he is no Chad Clifton. As I've posted a few times, They have yet to replace Clifton or Tausher. They've destroyed the OL, & then payed a guy who is put together with nuts & bolts $130 Million Dollars. I haven't even got to the Defense they've played with for the past 8 yr's. What do you expect MM & Rodgers to do with this Make-Shift outfit. They never replaced the WR core with anything close to what they had. It looks to me that they finally have a couple of receivers & a couple of DB's who will amount to something, but I don't think it will happen in AR's time. MM shoulders some of the blame, but he can only coach what he has. I'm not sure he has the Best QB anymore. Like I said a week or 2 ago. Rodgers gets a good share of the blame here as well. All he was interested in was stuffing his own pocket. I don't really blame him for that, but he could have left a few Mill on the table. I don't think it would have hurt him any. I'm not even going to go to Tyrone Williams & the Defense. Can't any of you see it???
LVT

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KamThomps's picture

November 11, 2018 at 08:13 pm

Oh my heavens! Perhaps, MM got dinged on his noggin, 'cause he was having them run that ball, faking plays, and letting them win for a change. Please, let this be a permanent condition.

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