Ding Dong McCarthy is gone

[pbmax]

Philbin is a candidate. I hope that is just to give him some measure of control over the locker room. Because in no way do I want Philbin as HC.

[ThunderDan]

It makes my blood boil every time I hear idiots and ingrates talk about "controlling Rodgers".

Why? Do you like 40 yard bombs down field on 3&2 over and over and over?

No one knows for sure what is going on in Green Bay because we don't know the game plan or the plays called. I think people are frustrated here because on 3rd down we are throwing for touchdowns instead of 1st downs. It was great to see the Packers run a bunch of crossing routes and quick slants yesterday but that has been the exception and not the rule. We actually had an 11 play touchdown drive yesterday so we know it can be done.

I would rather have Arod throwing 8 5-yard completions for first downs in a game than going 1 for 8 on passes over 30 yards down field.

[denverYooper]

Philbin is a candidate. I hope that is just to give him some measure of control over the locker room. Because in no way do I want Philbin as HC.

Yeah, I think that move was just a stopgap.

[Deputy Nutz]

Why? Do you like 40 yard bombs down field on 3&2 over and over and over?

No one knows for sure what is going on in Green Bay because we don't know the game plan or the plays called. I think people are frustrated here because on 3rd down we are throwing for touchdowns instead of 1st downs. It was great to see the Packers run a bunch of crossing routes and quick slants yesterday but that has been the exception and not the rule. We actually had an 11 play touchdown drive yesterday so we know it can be done.

I would rather have Arod throwing 8 5-yard completions for first downs in a game than going 1 for 8 on passes over 30 yards down field.

I think everyone would

[mraynrand]

Yeah just glancing at the PC I’m certain they knew they were dumping Stubby and were just looking for the opportunity. I maintain they were actively working to make it happen with GM moves going back to the draft and FA.

I’m hoping Stubby is actually a Jonah and was actually getting players injured just by his presence in Green Bay.

[KYPack]

The local media drilled Murph pretty hard about the new reporting structure and his hiring the new HC.

He blew it off saying that it was "team thing with him and the Goot, everything is back to normal,"etc.

I dunno, Murph. If you're gonna do all the talkin', you got to be all right.

Maybe it will work, but I think it's a screw-up.

[pbmax]

The local media drilled Murph pretty hard about the new reporting structure and his hiring the new HC.

He blew it off saying that it was "team thing with him and the Goot, everything is back to normal,"etc.

I dunno, Murph. If you're gonna do all the talkin', you got to be all right.

Maybe it will work, but I think it's a screw-up.

I would like to know which successful coaches he has hired previously. Pat Fitzgerald is the only one I know.

[George Cumby]

Yeah just glancing at the PC I’m certain they knew they were dumping Stubby and were just looking for the opportunity. I maintain they were actively working to make it happen with GM moves going back to the draft and FA.

I’m hoping Stubby is actually a Jonah and was actually getting players injured just by his presence in Green Bay.

I think they knew they were gonna' fire him when he got the extension.

[woodbuck27]

Gute is with Murphy.

Murphy
Difficult couple of days.

McCarthy very accomplished. Great man, very difficult decision.

Evaluating the season he really felt a change in leadership needed and needed a new voice.

Similar to Reid in Philly

Would have preferred to make change after the season. Key win here or there might have changed things. Perfomance on undaynight indicated the change needed to be made. Mute was involved and agreed that the change needed to be made. Performance last night was unacceptable.

Murphy almost gave it away, saying knowing they were going to make a change made it imperative to act now. Kinda sounded like he knew they were dumping him before this weekend. EDIT: Later with some context, they seem settled on the performance yesterday was bad enough to seal the coach's fate.

Expects Mike to attract offers.

Talked to team about his experience as player getting new coach. Urged them to compete and improve.

Likes Philbin, gives them opportunity to evaluate Philbin (YIKES!)

Philbin was unimpressive in Miami.

[denverYooper]

I think they knew they were gonna' fire him when he got the extension.

I don't know if they knew then, but the 1 year extension left some thin ice and each loss chipped away the support.

I think they probably made up their minds after the Rams game.

[George Cumby]

I don't know if they knew then, but the 1 year extension left some thin ice and each loss chipped away the support.

I think they probably made up their minds after the Rams game.

You're probably right.

The more accurate verbiage would be: "They strongly suspected they were gonna' fire him when he got the extension....."

[woodbuck27]

All of the blame cannot be laid at MM'S feet.

It's been sick since the playoff defeat in Seattle that shouldn't have happened and showed glaring weakness in MM and handling it. Along with that was MM supported with the talent upgrades necessary? I didn't see it from TT and his decline as the Packer GM was obvious.

[pbmax]

Philbin was unimpressive in Miami.

You got that right woodbuck. Unimpressive is the kindest way to put it.

[pbmax]

The local media drilled Murph pretty hard about the new reporting structure and his hiring the new HC.

He blew it off saying that it was "team thing with him and the Goot, everything is back to normal,"etc.

I dunno, Murph. If you're gonna do all the talkin', you got to be all right.

Maybe it will work, but I think it's a screw-up.

I was pretty impressed for the media group. They asked some tough questions! Way to go guys!

I'll bet even red was impressed.

[pbmax]

I don't know if they knew then, but the 1 year extension left some thin ice and each loss chipped away the support.

I think they probably made up their minds after the Rams game.

Yeah. you don't do a one year extension with the idea that the guy will next get a five year deal.

I think the players knew it too. Ha Ha was just ahead of the curve.