Patler
03-14-2007, 12:48 PM
Sorry if this is a bit late. I intended to post this several days ago and didn't have time. However:
I was listening to WTMJ several days ago. It was an early morning broadcast. Wayne Larivee was talking about his recent discussions with McCarthy, Thompson and many others during Fan Fest. He said that what impressed him was the following:
1. There really is a strong belief that Brett Favre's replacement is already on the roster. He said they are very sincere in their confidence in Aaron Rodgers, both his physical tools and the intangibles.
2. There is a strong, quiet confidence in the position of the team. All believe that a strong nucleus exists, and with another good draft this year they will be positioned to be a legitimate playoff contenders within a very short time and for a very long time. He said the attitude is much more positive than last year.
I have never found Larivee to be a"homer" when editorializing about the Packers during sports broadcasts that are not part of a team broadcast. He normally is quite opinionated, and can be quite critical at times. It has intrigued me listening to his comments several days after a game about a play that he was not particularly critical of during the broadcast. Several days after the fact he is not hesitant to lay into a player for lack of effort or the like. Clearly he understands on Sundays he works for the Packers, whereas other times he is being paid by others for his actual analysis and opinions.
He surprised me with his upbeat analysis.
I was listening to WTMJ several days ago. It was an early morning broadcast. Wayne Larivee was talking about his recent discussions with McCarthy, Thompson and many others during Fan Fest. He said that what impressed him was the following:
1. There really is a strong belief that Brett Favre's replacement is already on the roster. He said they are very sincere in their confidence in Aaron Rodgers, both his physical tools and the intangibles.
2. There is a strong, quiet confidence in the position of the team. All believe that a strong nucleus exists, and with another good draft this year they will be positioned to be a legitimate playoff contenders within a very short time and for a very long time. He said the attitude is much more positive than last year.
I have never found Larivee to be a"homer" when editorializing about the Packers during sports broadcasts that are not part of a team broadcast. He normally is quite opinionated, and can be quite critical at times. It has intrigued me listening to his comments several days after a game about a play that he was not particularly critical of during the broadcast. Several days after the fact he is not hesitant to lay into a player for lack of effort or the like. Clearly he understands on Sundays he works for the Packers, whereas other times he is being paid by others for his actual analysis and opinions.
He surprised me with his upbeat analysis.