Carroll Released

[MJZiggy]

Dendy?

Is there anyone floating around out there that could be picked up?

[mission]

Geez, I didn't see Havel's column until now! Was this on the money or what? Now if only the second part of his column comes true!

For those who did't read it: http://www.packersnews.com/apps/pbcs...610030652/1989

yeah i just reread that and kept thinking "why not shottenheimer"?!?!?

people keep saying how unlikely it is to fire a coach in the middle of the season but he's a db coach for crying out loud. he's not THE scheme, he doesnt call the plays and he obviously isnt doing anything positive. what would we be losing, how -- really -- would that affect continuity for the season?

do we even have any?

am i really this much of a packer negball right now? yikes..........

[Patler]

I wonder if Carroll bought an airline ticket to Houston yet??

[mission]

I wonder if Carroll bought an airline ticket to Houston yet??

naw. one's showing up via fedex tomorrow morning (business priority, of course) from a mister mike sherman.

[BF4MVP]

This surprises me big time..

Oh well, I've been saying all along that I think Blackmon will be a stud..Looks like he's going to get a chance to contribute..

[the_idle_threat]

Geez, I didn't see Havel's column until now! Was this on the money or what? Now if only the second part of his column comes true!

For those who did't read it: http://www.packersnews.com/apps/pbcs...610030652/1989

We can only hope.

[BallHawk]

Wow. When I first saw this thread I thought it was another opinion thread saying Ahmad Carroll should be cut. But then I looked into the thread, and Wow.

Personally, I agree that KS is complete garbage, however that isn't an exscuse for the horrible play of Carroll last night. Holding and blown coverages have defined his career. I mean, there were some plays were Carroll was so far off from his man, that I thought he fell over, or tripped. But on that endzone pass to Greg Lewis, he was just outplayed. Greg Lewis did nothing fancy, just ran his route and Carroll just fell behind. I also believe his attitude may have been a factor in his release.

This is an extremely bold move by TT. This sends a message to the players; if you don't play your best, don't feel secure in your job. This could end up making matters worse for the Packers secondary. If Blackmon is aggravated by his foot, or doesn't play well, we are worse than last year.

I look at Chris Gamble and think what could of been.

[BF4MVP]

I wonder if Carroll bought an airline ticket to Houston yet??

Oh he'll be there soon..

[HarveyWallbangers]

I'm shocked because I think anybody who will replace could possibly be worse. Then again, I don't have to wait for him to fulfill his potential anymore.

[MJZiggy]

Why do I see him in SF?

[motife]

Mike McCarthy hinted Carroll would be let go in the post game press conference.

"We'll make that decision tomorrow" or something like that.

When I heard it, I interpreted it to mean they were thinking about cutting him.

It's not really a big surprise to me based on what Mike said last night about Carroll.

[mission]

I'm shocked because I think anybody who will replace could possibly be worse. Then again, I don't have to wait for him to fulfill his potential anymore.

not to sound cliche but no one could possibly be worse. definitely not.

and if the next guy is AS bad, then hey, at least we'll have hope that the guy might actually improve -- as we've been doing with batgal for the last three years.

[Guiness]

Wow - I'm stunned by this. Put me in the 'bad idea' camp.
I think it was a knee jerk reaction, and am not convinced it was a good one. You can tell me that he goes from nickel back to off the team that quickly.

Just watched the video Ziggy posted - the guy looked like he was being geniune, and accepting responsibility. He doesn't seem to be an attitide problem any more, and I'm pretty sure we're on the hook for his entire salary, so why not just let him ride the pine???

I think hypotethising about Blackmon stepping in is ridiculous. He hasn't even seen the field with real bullets yet. I don't know who's supposed to be next best, but I think you demote Carrol, promote someone else, and see what happens. If the new guy works out, fine - cut Carrol if you want. But if the next guy does a 'deer in the headlights' impression, thrown Carrol in while you work on plan C.

[packrulz]

He reminds me of T-Buck too much, cocky, but not that good.

[Guiness]

He reminds me of T-Buck too much, cocky, but not that good.

Watch the video Ziggy posted. Wasn't acting that way at all.