This dynamic would be priceless from a purely entertainment standpoint.
Mike McCarthy Fired From Green Bay
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Living here in WI for the last 12 years, I can say in all honesty, it has amazed me how the Packer fan base has been critical of him since day 1. The man was head coach of an NFL team that has been to the playoffs 9 of the last 12 years, and a superbowl. One of the perennial teams always in the discussion. I'm not saying it wasn't the right time or decision, but the problems in Green Bay are deeper than the HC. IMO, not having Jordy Nelson (injury then gone) was a huge loss for them. He was clutch.
Almost as if GB fans don't know what it's like to not be in contention for the division/playoffs every year. Becomes the expectation every year, and maybe have lost sight of how spoiled they have been for the (mostly) seamless transition from the Favre era and this far into the Rodgers.
Luckily for me, I'm a Vikings and Cyclones fan so I've been often reminded how special the great years can be!
Their biggest problem for years has been injuries. Their strength and conditioning program has got to be one of the worst in the NFL.
I remember the 70's and 80's well, especially when their #1 pick bolted for the CFL rather than play in Green Bay. It's been a nice run, but when you have two of the all-time QB's for 25 years, you probably should win more than 2 Super Bowls. Ted Thompson's lousy draft picks the last few years doomed them, and McCarthy's unwillingness to be a little creative on the offensive end doomed himself.Almost as if GB fans don't know what it's like to not be in contention for the division/playoffs every year. Becomes the expectation every year, and maybe have lost sight of how spoiled they have been for the (mostly) seamless transition from the Favre era and this far into the Rodgers.
Luckily for me, I'm a Vikings and Cyclones fan so I've been often reminded how special the great years can be!
http://www.espn.com/blog/cleveland-...ng-up-mike-mccarthy-as-candidate-browns-coach
“If the Browns desire, their head-coaching search could end in December, giving McCarthy the same advantage general manager John Dorsey had one year ago. Dorsey’s December hire gave him one month to observe and scout his team in preparation for his offseason retooling.”
In terms of fit, I would think an Arians hire would be a no-brainer for the Pack, but he seems to be leaning towards the Browns for some reason, if media accounts are worth anything.
Interesting start to the search:
https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/...s-coaches-for-head-coaching-job-in-green-bay/
Caldwell and Pagano would both be extremely difficult to sell to the fan base. I wouldn't worry too much about it if I was a Packers fan. My guess is that the guy they're really interested probably has a job at the moment and can't interview yet. Just due diligence with these two.
https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/...s-coaches-for-head-coaching-job-in-green-bay/
Caldwell and Pagano would both be extremely difficult to sell to the fan base. I wouldn't worry too much about it if I was a Packers fan. My guess is that the guy they're really interested probably has a job at the moment and can't interview yet. Just due diligence with these two.
Nice to see he's keeping himself busy -
http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/26100017/ex-nfl-coach-mccarthy-berated-hs-refs
Sounds like he pulled a Fran.
http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/26100017/ex-nfl-coach-mccarthy-berated-hs-refs
Sounds like he pulled a Fran.
Ohh parents who think so much of their opinion that they interject themselves into HS basketball games. An American Tradition.
Interesting that McCarthy didn't get a sniff. I am thankful for his years in Green Bay, he kept his team competitive despite some poor drafts. Many will say he didn't win enough Super Bowls, but when your team is in the conversation pretty much every year, despite your QB using a great deal of the salary cap, and having to draft in high positions, that speaks volumes.
McCarthy still has more rings than Zimmer. Or Frazier. Or Childress. Or Tice. Or Green. Or.....should I go on?
McCarthy still has more rings than Zimmer. Or Frazier. Or Childress. Or Tice. Or Green. Or.....should I go on?
I was kind of surprised that he didn't get all that much interest. He must have a lot of friends in the national media, because when he got fired the general opinion seemed to be that he'd be one of the top candidates for another opening. I never got the impression that he's sitting out the 2019 season by choice.
