Tag Archives: Mike McCarthy
In GB offense, receiving corps never deep enough
For the past three years, the Packers’ pass-catching personnel has stood up to anyone’s in the NFL. The group’s production and depth, headlined by receivers Greg Jennings and Donald Driver and a budding star in tight end Jermichael Finley, have … Continue reading
Filed under NFL Draft, Packer Receivers, Packers Draft 2011, Ted Thompson
Johnny Jolly’s giant legal troubles are waste of good talent
Johnny Jolly’s latest legal troubles produced bewilderment and derision in some circles, but for me the news of his arrest on Friday was greeted with sadness. It’s sad that Jolly, the Green Bay Packers’ defensive end who possesses enormous talent, … Continue reading
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McCarthy points to team’s culture as key to future
By most measures, the Green Bay Packers are built for long-term success. They won the Super Bowl with a stud, young quarterback and defensive playmakers that, in most cases, still have plenty of good football ahead of them. They signed … Continue reading
Filed under Mike McCarthy, Season Preview, Season Reviews, Super Bowl XLV, Ted Thompson
Mike McCarthy expects new challenges after winning Super Bowl
NEW ORLEANS – Anyone worried about the Green Bay Packers becoming big-headed after winning the Super Bowl should have witnessed the scene Tuesday morning at the NFL annual meetings. At the coaches’ breakfast, Mike McCarthy went almost unnoticed. In fact, … Continue reading
Filed under Aaron Rodgers, CBA, Mike McCarthy, Packers Draft 2011, Season Reviews, Super Bowl XLV
Packers may fare better than other teams in labor delay
People like to say there are no winners in a labor dispute, but in the case of the National Football League and its players there are going to be some who do better than others. Take the individual teams, for … Continue reading
Filed under CBA, Free Agency, Packers Draft 2011, Ted Thompson
McCarthy’s deal keeps Packers brain trust together
In the NFL, success often breeds ambition and can lead to a really good thing coming to an end. It happened to the Green Bay Packers when coach Mike Holmgren broke up a Super Bowl-winning partnership with general manager Ron … Continue reading
Filed under Mike McCarthy, Ted Thompson
One title in hand, McCarthy wants more
Indianapolis — Mike McCarthy, the Green Bay Packers’ third Super Bowl-winning coach, has designs on joining Vince Lombardi as a multiple winner. “I plan on winning another Super Bowl,” McCarthy said matter-of-factly over the weekend at the National Football League … Continue reading
Filed under Mike McCarthy, Season Reviews
Packers give GM Ted Thompson contract extension
Team intends for McCarthy to stick around, too Long before the Green Bay Packers went on a six-game winning streak that included a spirited run through the playoffs and a Super Bowl championship, team President Mark Murphy decided he wanted … Continue reading
Filed under Season Reviews, Ted Thompson
Super Bowl XLV: It’s OUR time, and Sunday will be OUR night
The game is finally here. Time for greatness. “We’ve had an opportunity to go over every situation twice for our game plan, so we’re ready to go. The one thing you want to see in your football team is that … Continue reading
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Super Bowl XLV: Packers vs. Steelers – Experts’ Predictions
ARLINGTON, Texas — Can Ben Roethlisberger lead the Pittsburgh Steelers to their third Super Bowl title in six years (and seventh overall)? Or will Aaron Rodgers and the high-flying Packers passing game soar to Green Bay’s first NFL title since … Continue reading
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