Green Bay Packers fire coach Mike McCarthy
6 years, 1 month ago

Green Bay Packers fire coach Mike McCarthy

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — The Green Bay Packers have fired coach Mike McCarthy and made offensive coordinator Joe Philbin the interim head coach. As a result, I made the difficult decision to relieve Mike McCarthy of his role as head coach, effective immediately.” Murphy said the process of hiring the next head coach would begin immediately. Rodgers was asked after the game — but before McCarthy’s firing was announced — how much blame offensive players should get if the Packers made a coaching change after the season. “We all have a part in that and we’ve all picked our time to mess up a third down.” The opening play of the fourth quarter was a perfect example of Green Bay’s offensive struggles.

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Joe Barry out as Packers defensive coordinator after 3 seasons
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Joe Barry out as Packers defensive coordinator after 3 seasons

New York Times  

Joe Barry will not return as the Green Bay Packers defensive coordinator, the team announced Wednesday. “These decisions are extremely difficult and Joe is one of the best men I’ve had the opportunity to work with in this league.” Barry’s status was a hot topic throughout the 2023 season, particularly after back-to-back losses to the New York Giants and Tampa …

Packers must follow up a surprising season by dealing with heightened expectations
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Packers must follow up a surprising season by dealing with heightened expectations

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Green Bay Packers coach Matt LaFleur began the offseason with a message for a team that overcame inexperience to reach the divisional round of the playoffs. “Just because we got to a certain spot doesn’t mean that’s guaranteed moving forward,” LaFleur said Monday at his season-ending news conference. And the expectation is that when they come …

Mike McCarthy will return as coach of the Dallas Cowboys after stunning wild-card loss
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Mike McCarthy will return as coach of the Dallas Cowboys after stunning wild-card loss

Associated Press  

Mike McCarthy will get another chance to end a nearly three-decade stretch without a deep playoff run for the Dallas Cowboys, a decision that ends three days of intense speculation over the coach’s future. “There is great benefit to continuing the team’s progress under Mike’s leadership as our head coach,” Jones said in a statement with several references to the …

Mike McCarthy is less chatty about a Green Bay reunion replay with his Cowboys in the playoffs
1 year ago

Mike McCarthy is less chatty about a Green Bay reunion replay with his Cowboys in the playoffs

Associated Press  

Dallas coach Mike McCarthy thought he talked too much about his return to Green Bay last season when the Cowboys lost to the Packers. We’re right where we need to be.” His last playoff victory with the Packers turned out to be a 34-31 win at the Cowboys — keyed by Aaron Rodgers’ improbable completion to tight end Jared Cook …

Rodgers says time helps him appreciate years with McCarthy
2 years, 2 months ago

Rodgers says time helps him appreciate years with McCarthy

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers says the passage of time has given him a greater appreciation of the seasons he spent playing for Mike McCarthy. “When you’re able to take time away and you have that separation, it’s natural to look back and have a greater sense of appreciation and gratitude and thankfulness for that …

Cowboys’ McCarthy senses emotions with Green Bay return near
2 years, 2 months ago

Cowboys’ McCarthy senses emotions with Green Bay return near

Associated Press  

FRISCO, Texas — Mike McCarthy put off questions about his return to Green Bay as long as possible. “You add all of that together, and this is going to be quite a personal visit for him to Green Bay.” McCarthy, who turns 59 three days before the game, isn’t denying any of this. “He says I know a lot of …

Packers CEO acknowledges meeting Rodgers to discuss concerns
3 years, 8 months ago

Packers CEO acknowledges meeting Rodgers to discuss concerns

Associated Press  

Green Bay Packers CEO Mark Murphy says he is “very much aware” of quarterback Aaron Rodgers’ concerns with the organization and acknowledges team officials have flown out to meet the reigning MVP on multiple occasions. Murphy said that he, general manager Brian Gutekunst and coach Matt LaFleur “have flown out on a number of occasions to meet with Aaron.” ESPN …

Packers struggle to put away Jags, get by with 24-20 win
4 years, 1 month ago

Packers struggle to put away Jags, get by with 24-20 win

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Green Bay coach Matt LaFleur liked the way his team finished. “You have Aaron Rodgers, he can get pretty much get any football through any wind, so it doesn’t really matter.” Green Bay’s victory wasn’t secure until the final minutes. Sidney Jones picked off Rodgers late in the third to set up Chase McLaughlin’s 31-yard field …

Matt LaFleur takes over in Green Bay as the head coach
6 years ago

Matt LaFleur takes over in Green Bay as the head coach

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Matt LaFleur has never been in charge of an NFL team before, and until last year had never called plays for one either. “That’s kind of how I had an idea that maybe I was in the running for it.” According to team president Mark Murphy and general manager Brian Gutekunst, LaFleur was by far the …

Packers confirm hiring of Matt LaFleur as coach
6 years ago

Packers confirm hiring of Matt LaFleur as coach

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Matt LaFleur has been named head coach of the Green Bay Packers, the team announced Tuesday night, confirming multiple reports from a day earlier. LaFleur will be charged with returning the Packers to the playoffs after the team slipped into mediocrity in McCarthy’s final two seasons and the coach’s relationship with quarterback Aaron Rodgers grew tenuous. …

Fired coach Mike McCarthy returns to speak to Packers
6 years, 1 month ago

Fired coach Mike McCarthy returns to speak to Packers

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Fired shortly after Sunday’s loss to the Arizona Cardinals, former Green Bay Packers coach Mike McCarthy didn’t get a chance to say goodbye to the team he coached for most of the past 13 seasons. Obviously, we gave him the respect he deserved and sending him off with some final words.” The Packers enter Sunday’s home …

Cardinals stun fading Packers at Lambeau; McCarthy fired
6 years, 1 month ago

Cardinals stun fading Packers at Lambeau; McCarthy fired

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — The lowly Arizona Cardinals pulled off an upset at Lambeau Field that was so much a stunner that the Green Bay Packers fired coach Mike McCarthy after the game. “It’s hard to win in this league and it’s been a long time since we won a football game,” coach Steve Wilks said. “They’re doing a hell …

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