Friday, January 13, 2006

Mike McCarthy Named Packers Head Coach

Mike McCarthy Named Packers Head Coach

How'd I miss THAT for a whole day:

Schooled in the 'West Coast' offense, McCarthy has coached 19 years combined at the pro and college levels, including 13 in the NFL.



Most importantly, including 1999 as the Packers' quarterbacks coach. Maybe, just maybe, a certain three time MVP will stick around one more year?

"I don't think there's a coach in the National Football League who wouldn't love an opportunity to work with Brett Favre," McCarthy said. "We had a very positive working relationship in 1999, and I'm definitely looking forward to working with him again."


Fist head coaching job. Kind of a dark horse. Youngest coach in the NFL (He's MY age for crying out loud!) And today, heads rolled:

McCarthy Friday announced that the team has released six assistant coaches and two other staff members. Released were secondary/safeties coach Joe Baker, offensive line coach Larry Beightol, special teams coordinator John Bonamego, linebackers coach Mark Duffner, offensive coordinator Tom Rossley and strength and conditioning coach Barry Rubin. The team also released director of football administration Bruce Warwick and weight room assistant Vince Workman.


I see defensive coordinator Jim Bates is still around; he did a decent job as the Dolphins' interim head coach in late `04 and I thought someone might make an offer.

So. The steps to rebuilding begin. As for this weekend: Go Carolina! Make these guys

miserable!

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