Mike McCarthy Retires His Sharpie: Clements Promoted to Playcaller

[King Friday]

I think it is a good move if it ultimately happens. The head coach should not be burdened too heavily in one area of the team. McCarthy needs to let the offense stand on its own...and he needs to make sure he's more connected to the defense and special teams.

If anything, it'll help his ability to use the red flag more efficiently...because he won't be worrying about the next play to call.

[denverYooper]

this would be good news if true, my big knock on fat mike is his ability to be overwhelmed at times and to think he's smarter then the other coach, when he usually isn't

mike can now oversee the whole team while someone else lets a-rod call the deep plays on every 3rd and 2

This is the other part of it. That offense will practically run itself because of Rodgers.

[Joemailman]

Would this be good news or bad news for the Kuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuhn fans?

[red]

and really, its all about the platy sheet that fat mike is always looking at. M3, TC and rodgers will work on the play sheet during the week, and on sunday, TC will just have to look at the sheet and send in the 2 or 3 options on the sheet to a-rod

[red]

Would this be good news or bad news for the Kuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuhn fans?

i really hope they don't re-sign him no matter what, imo he's gotta be one of the most over rater players in the game, and not worth much more then the vet minimum for what he actually does

[pbmax]

i really hope they don't re-sign him no matter what, imo he's gotta be one of the most over rater players in the game, and not worth much more then the vet minimum for what he actually does

He's actually become a respectable lead blocker. He is the only one out of the players who 'play' FB for the Packers.

[Joemailman]

i really hope they don't re-sign him no matter what, imo he's gotta be one of the most over rater players in the game, and not worth much more then the vet minimum for what he actually does

Actually, he's not really much above the vet minimum now. I think it's about 860,000 for a player with 7-9 years. I think he makes 1 million.

[mraynrand]

If this story had been broken by Brian Williams, it would have more credibility.

[Joemailman]

If this story had been broken by Brian Williams, it would have more credibility.

Nah. Any rumor started by Brian Williams would be immediately shot down.

[oldbutnotdeadyet]

I would consider this the 2nd step on the way to the superbowl, after firing slocum.

[gbgary]

cool if true. i think Rodgers would agree. he and mehcarthy get along great but you could see his frustration at times with the play calling.

[pbmax]

I am less concerned with the play calling as with game management/specific clock situations.

Yoop is right, if this means he overhaul's his approach to the end of games, then its great.

[Pugger]

Could Mike be doing this to keep other teams from pilfering Clements and/or Bennett?

[red]

Could Mike be doing this to keep other teams from pilfering Clements and/or Bennett?

maybe, but are there that many job openings left right now?

[Joemailman]

I would consider this the 2nd step on the way to the superbowl, after firing slocum.

I hope you're not suggesting this requires a 7 step program.