Mucky Tundra
9 years ago

GREEN BAY — We know Clay Matthews was not on the field for the Green Bay Packers' last two defensive series during their Jan. 18 loss to the Seattle Seahawks. We also know that the Packers' star linebacker returned for the defense's final series, the Seahawks' game-winning touchdown drive in overtime.

And while we still don't know exactly why Matthews missed those two series, coach Mike McCarthy didn't exactly dispel the notion Wednesday that Matthews may have been experiencing concussion-like symptoms after the collision with Willson with 10 minutes 41 seconds left in regulation.

Asked during his season wrap-up news conference Wednesday whether Matthews was ever examined for a possible concussion, McCarthy said the only exam he knew the medical staff administered was for a knee injury.

But McCarthy also acknowledged that he saw Matthews on the sideline and was wondering if something was wrong with him.

"I don't know about a concussion. I know he was being looked at there at the end [for] his knee," McCarthy said. "But he did have a couple collisions, and we may be talking about the same play. I saw it and I actually walked towards him, because Jordy Nelson waved to me. I talked to Clay and he just said he needed a minute. Looking him in the eye and everything, I didn't see any reason for concern there."

After leading with his head to hit Willson on the incomplete pass, Matthews can be seen on FOX Sports' replay putting his hands to his head while lying on the CenturyLink Field turf. He then jogs off to the Packers sideline, where he did not immediately interact with trainers.

Matthews returns for several plays later in the drive, which ended in Seattle punting. He was not on the field for Morgan Burnett's interception on the ensuing series, then wasn't on the field for the last two Seattle possessions of regulation, as the Seahawks turned a 19-7 deficit into a 22-19 lead.

After the Packers tied the game with a field goal in the closing seconds of regulation, Matthews was back on the field in overtime, when the Seahawks won the game on a 35-yard touchdown on the sixth play of extra time.

After the game, McCarthy said he wasn't aware that Matthews was out of the game late in regulation. On Wednesday, McCarthy said because of his duties as the offensive play-caller, the medical staff may have checked Matthews out without his knowledge.

"As far as, the doctors, especially being a play-caller, I don't get every play by play of what every guy was looked at [for] during the course of the game," McCarthy said. "I really don't even get that until after a home game until I go back through the training room and we have a list that we go through each guy he has seen. Just the way we're structured, unless it impacts the game as far as a player injury, I'm not really notified."

Here's a look at two screen captures from FOX Sports' broadcast of the play in question.

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PackFanWithTwins
9 years ago

After the game, McCarthy said he wasn't aware that Matthews was out of the game late in regulation. On Wednesday, McCarthy said because of his duties as the offensive play-caller, the medical staff may have checked Matthews out without his knowledge.



Inexcusable for the head coach to not know one of you stars is not playing when the game is on the line.

Not sure how he could be so busy as a play-caller when all he could muster was 3 weak run attempts for a 3nOUT.
The world needs ditch diggers too Danny!!!
shield4life
9 years ago

Inexcusable for the head coach to not know one of you stars is not playing when the game is on the line.

Not sure how he could be so busy as a play-caller when all he could muster was 3 weak run attempts for a 3nOUT.

Originally Posted by: PackFanWithTwins 



How is that even possible that he wasn't aware that CM3 wasn't on the field when he was standing on the sideline with him.

:crazy:
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nerdmann
9 years ago

How is that even possible that he wasn't aware that CM3 wasn't on the field when he was standing on the sideline with him.

:crazy:

Originally Posted by: shield4life 



Maybe they should check Mike for concussion-like symptoms.

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Gilligan
9 years ago
Matthews is no Ray Nitschke.
I am chosen by many but taken by no one.
yooperfan
9 years ago
McCarthy needs to be head coach of the entire football team.
For him not to know that his best defensive player is not on the field because he is too busy with his play calling duties is a stinking pile of crap.
McCarthy needs to decide what he wants to be, a game managing head coach or a play calling offensive coordinator.
How many other details has he missed over the years because he was too busy with his play calling duties?
I have brought this up many times over the years and I stand by it.
TheKanataThrilla
9 years ago
With the game on the line with a few minutes left in the game I would certainly be wondering why the hell 52 wasn't in the game.

If they were gonna run the ball 3 times I don't know why they didn't put Flynn in. Let's get Aaron some rest as well.

:cussing: :cussing: :cussing: :cussing: :cussing: :cussing: :cussing: :cussing: :cussing:
nerdmann
9 years ago
Then again if he had a concussion, he shouldn't have been out there at all.
“Winning is not a sometime thing, it is an all the time thing. You don't do things right once in a while…you do them right all the time.”
buckeyepackfan
9 years ago
Time to clean house!

I for onr am tired of winning the division every year

Anybody HAS to be better than Mike McCarthy!

Ray Rhodes available? He had it all together his one yesr.

How about the guy that just got fired in Atlanta?

Mike Smith?

HE out coached Mike every time!.

I don't have a clue whar Ted was thinking 9 years ago!

This winning bullshit sucks!


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PackFanWithTwins
9 years ago

Time to clean house!

I for onr am tired of winning the division every year

Anybody HAS to be better than Mike McCarthy!

Ray Rhodes available? He had it all together his one yesr.

How about the guy that just got fired in Atlanta?

Mike Smith?

HE out coached Mike every time!.

I don't have a clue whar Ted was thinking 9 years ago!

This winning bullshit sucks!

Originally Posted by: buckeyepackfan 



Because of the level of talent on the team, we win the games they should win. It is the games where we are more evenly matched that he has problems. That is the difference between a good coach and a great coach. If McCarthy did better in those games, he might be great.
The world needs ditch diggers too Danny!!!
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