Mike McCarthy: the Evolving Coach Not Afraid of Change and Risk

nerdmann
Premier Member Topic Starter

8 years ago

We've all heard the adage that the NFL stands for "Not For Long.' Either you keep up and adapt, or you find a new line of work. Green Bay Packers head coach Mike McCarthy has received plenty of criticism for hanging onto loyalties and not making the change when he probably should have. The most [...]

JerseyAl wrote:

Unfortunately he calls plays like he's afraid of losing.

“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.”

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gbguy20
Veteran Member

8 years ago

I was going to say the same thing nerdmann. By his play calling you would think the opposite of the headline.

greengold
Member

8 years ago

Unfortunately he calls plays like he's afraid of losing.

Originally Posted by: nerdmann

And he finally made the change and took the risk of giving up playcalling. 😎

nerdmann
Premier Member Topic Starter

8 years ago

And he finally made the change and took the risk of giving up playcalling. 😎

Originally Posted by: greengold

Kind of did it in a half assed way though. HOPEFULLY it pans out.

“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.”

greengold
Member

8 years ago

Kind of did it in a half assed way though. HOPEFULLY it pans out.

Originally Posted by: nerdmann

Yes, it is a risk. If this way doesn't work hopefully they try something else.

nerdmann
Premier Member Topic Starter

8 years ago

Yes, it is a risk. If this way doesn't work hopefully they try something else.

Originally Posted by: greengold

Edgar Bennett, for example. LOL

“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.”

StoicFire
Member

8 years ago

I think this article makes a lot of good points, but also misses at least one. How bold of a change was the practice schedule adjustment last year? A shorter week in an attempt to reduce injuries seemed to work out pretty well in its first year. Fingers crossed for another year without a significant injury problem.

And I don't really want to start a big argument about the play-calling business, but I think McCarthy is really good at it. Nobody likes to blame the players, but aren't they the ones that let us down in the final minutes in Seattle?

As Lombardi used to say: "The big word in professional football is execution. All plays succeed on the blackboard, but men make them work".

"the Quarterback can run if he wants to, but with this rocket attached to your body... who would?" -Aaron Rodgers

gbguy20
Veteran Member

8 years ago

I think this article makes a lot of good points, but also misses at least one. How bold of a change was the practice schedule adjustment last year? A shorter week in an attempt to reduce injuries seemed to work out pretty well in its first year. Fingers crossed for another year without a significant injury problem.

And I don't really want to start a big argument about the play-calling business, but I think McCarthy is really good at it. Nobody likes to blame the players, but aren't they the ones that let us down in the final minutes in Seattle?

As Lombardi used to say: "The big word in professional football is execution. All plays succeed on the blackboard, but men make them work".

Originally Posted by: StoicFire

Missed opportunities by players is just as much of a reason for the loss as the horseshit strategy we employed during the 4th quarter, yes.

isocleas2
Member

8 years ago

Originally Posted by: StoicFire

I liked the article as well.

McCarthy to me has always been a top 5 playcaller except when the 4th quarter came around and he thought he had the #1 defense and rushing offense. Then the offense became so bland and predictable that failures are well noted. A few years back he actually addressed this issue in the offseason and swore he'd change his playcalling when they had the lead to be less "conservative". For a glorious season or two I think actually did play more loose in the 4th quarters and Mike McCarthy was truly earning his paycheck.

I think it takes guts though to give up the playcalling responsibilities when he's really under no pressure to change. My gut feeling with no actual proof is that Rodgers really wants to go "Manning" on the league and have more control of the calls. Thompson probably welcomes Mike McCarthy focusing more attention to the special teams and it keeps the star happy.

I think it'll work well. McCarthy will still have a large influence on the offensive schemes and Rodgers is probably ready to take on the bigger role. This is healthy progression.

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