Fired shortly after Sunday's loss to the Arizona Cardinals Cheap JK Scott Jersey , 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.On Wednesday, back into Lambeau Field to speak to the team, and the players bid him farewell with a standing ovation."He held it together as much as you can," third-year defensive tackle Kenny Clark said on Thursday. "It was emotional. It was emotional for all of us. Mike came in, and we were surprised he was even coming in. Seeing him, gave him a round of applause and thanked him. He was emotional about it, we were all emotional about it."Linebacker Clay Matthews spent all 10 NFL seasons with McCarthy."I was happy to see him," Matthews said. "Obviously, first thing's first, you understand that this is a business and not many people get that opportunity. For him to invest the past 13 years in this team Cheap Randall Cobb Jersey , has given his heart and soul to us, to have that kind of closure, it was great of the organization."I know we really enjoyed it. I'm sure he did from a closure standpoint. Obviously, we gave him the respect he deserved and sending him off with some final words."The Packers enter Sunday's home game against the Atlanta Falcons having lost five of the past six games to tumble to 4-7-1. Sunday's loss to the Cardinals, who were only 2-9 at the time, sealed McCarthy's fate.Less than three hours after the game ended, the team announced McCarthy's firing.Wednesday's return provided some closure."Mike came by the office, I think Tuesday we all saw him as a staff, which was great," Philbin said. "Then we talked Cheap Kevin King Jersey , and he wanted an opportunity to speak with the team. I was 100 percent, fully supportive of that, and he did a fantastic job talking to the team."Not just about football and winning football games, but his passion. His passion for the game, his love for the players was clearly evident. I'm sure it was emotional for him and everybody in the room. It was awesome. I thought he did a great job."The Packers reached the playoffs eight consecutive seasons spanning 2009 through 2016, a streak at the time matched only by the New England Patriots.However, with quarterback Aaron Rodgers missing most of the 2017 season with a broken collarbone, the Packers finished 7-9. The return of Rodgers for this season failed to return the Packers to championship contention and, ultimately, cost McCarthy his job."It was great" to hear from McCarthy on Wednesday http://www.packerscheapstore.com/nick-perry-jersey-cheap , receiver Randall Cobb said. "It was great that he had that opportunity. I think he's given a lot to this organization."Unfortunately, that's a part of the business, not only for players but for coaches, for everyone. Changes happen. This is a business, at the end of the day. They made a business decision."Notes: Clark was the Packers' nominee for the Walter Payton Man of the Year Award, which recognizes one NFL player for outstanding community service activities off the field as well as excellence on the field. "I was really happy. I always try to help people out and I always try to give back. For the Packers and everybody to recognize it, it's cool." ... RG Byron Bell (knee) and RT Bryan Bulaga (knee) missed practice for the second consecutive day. LS Hunter Bradley (ankle), who was injured on Wednesday, did not practice, either.Thursday Cheese Curds: The clock is ticking for Packers on the bubble With the 2018 NFL preseason almost 75% complete http://www.packerscheapstore.com/davante-adams-jersey-cheap , time is running out for players on the roster bubble.For the Green Bay Packers, this year’s cut from 90 to 53 players will be one of the toughest to make in several years. Thanks to increased and intense competition at several positions plus the emergence of several unknowns during the first two preseason games, Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst will have his work cut out for him come September 1. This means 37 players are now entering their final week as Packers (save some that will compose the team’s practice squad). The final two preseason games will be their last chance to shine and earn a spot on the active roster.Who will back up Aaron Rodgers? What will the starting offensive line look like? How many wide receivers will be kept and who will they be?These are just a few of the questions Gutekunst and head coach Mike McCarthy will be forced to answer in just over a week. There are a lot of positions still in toss up phase, especially the backup quarterback battle. Who will emerge victorious? Check back at 3 pm on September 1 when rosters must be cut down to 53 players.You can read more on the bubble battles and more in today’s cheese curds.Final exhibitions loom large for multiple Packers on the roster bubble—PackersNews.comWill the fullback go extinct in Green Bay? Could the Packers keep an extra tight end thanks to Robert Tonyan’s stellar preseason? These are good problems to have but still pose quite the conundrum. I’m glad I’m not Gutekunst right now.In Year 13, Marcedes Lewis remains an open book—Packers.comGreen Bay is banking on Lewis plus Jimmy Graham to offset the loss of Jordy Nelson. It looks like it has a decent chance to pay off.Aaron Rodgers is worried about the new helmet rule—Packers WireRodgers, like most of us, is concerned on how officials will be able to effectively enforce the rule. One of these penalties are going to swing a game. Let’s just hope it’s not against the Packers and in a game of consequence.Packers are not shopping Randal Cobb—NFL.comYou may have heard the rumor about the Packers shopping the veteran receiver. Not the case, says NFL.com.News conference shows Urban Meyer still doesn’t get it—ESPN Apparently winning is more important to the Buckeyes than properly handling a domestic abuse case. The cowards at the university should be ashamed of themselves but they’re not. They’ll just continue to collect paychecks and Urban Meyer will continue coaching. What a joke that program is. « NFL owners were almost giddy about the state of their gameAs the Jaguars try to reverse a 1-8 run next » Weitere Artikel der Kategorie Allgemein |
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