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It included a couple of nuggets on the big FAs for the Packers.
Sounds like Finley is staying:
"I had an opportunity to speak to every player so Jermichael and I talked about his year," McCarthy said. "He didn’t feel great about the way it went. He knows he has a lot of really good football in front of him. I think Jermichael is a very talented young man and I would emphasize young. He needs an off-season program like a lot guys and I think he’ll continue to grow and be an outstanding football player for us.”
"Maybe statistically or production-wise, it didn’t go as well as he would have liked. Too many drops, that’s stating the obvious. But he still made big plays for us, had big games and he definitely draws a lot of attention. It’s important to have him out there.
"Jermichael probably brings a lot of criticism on himself because of his personality, but the man I work with, he has a great work ethic, there’s no one more into the practice on a daily basis than Jermichael. He wants to be a great player and thinks he’s going to be a great player. With his talent level, that’s half the battle. I look for him to continuing to develop and establishing himself definitely as one of the tight ends, Pro Bowl tight ends, in this league."
"Maybe statistically or production-wise, it didn’t go as well as he would have liked. Too many drops, that’s stating the obvious. But he still made big plays for us, had big games and he definitely draws a lot of attention. It’s important to have him out there.
"Jermichael probably brings a lot of criticism on himself because of his personality, but the man I work with, he has a great work ethic, there’s no one more into the practice on a daily basis than Jermichael. He wants to be a great player and thinks he’s going to be a great player. With his talent level, that’s half the battle. I look for him to continuing to develop and establishing himself definitely as one of the tight ends, Pro Bowl tight ends, in this league."
"He’s the center in a multi-scheme offense," McCarthy said. "More importantly, he’s a heck of a football player. I make no bones about it, I told Scott I hope we’re working together again next year. He’s going into free agency, and we’ll see what happens. But Scott Wells has been a very valuable member of our football team, I think he’s done an excellent job the last couple years. I would say he’s clearly the best lineman we’ve had this year, as far as performance. It’s nice to see him being recognized as a Pro Bowl center. I hope we can get it worked out."