On Mike Neal and Coaching Interviews

by Brandon on Jan 17, 2012 7:01 AM CST in Green Bay Packers News

Packersnews.com | Green Bay Packers | Insiders Blog " Neal hopes month off will heal knee. So what he really needs is a month off, but that wasn't serious enough to be reported on the injury report? Does anyone expect he'll have a future with the team? Can he make through an entire season healthy?

Philbin still drawing interest, but others wait - JSOnline. You would think some of the shine has come off after their playoff loss. However, I remember meeting Winston Moss at the Super Bowl. He's a commanding person. That alone wouldn't make him a great head coach, but he'd certainly come across as a strong candidate in an interview.

Tom Clements will interview with Bucs | ProFootballTalk. I wouldn't make too much of this. Tampa seems to be interviewing anyone they can get their hands on.

Bucs want to interview Joe Philbin | ProFootballTalk. It's not yet clear he'll accept the interview. It's understandable that family concerns will weigh heavy on whether he'd even want to make a move.

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Does Anyone Remember Me GOING INSANE WHEN WE DRAFTED MIKE NEAL?

LOL… I may be vindicated… The bad news is I went insane when we drafted Harrell too…

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by Bird Dog Uni on Jan 17, 2012 8:39 AM CST reply actions

I went insane when we drafted Harrell too. I hope you are dead wrong on Neal though.

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by TrevorR on Jan 17, 2012 8:42 AM CST via Android app up reply actions 1 recs

Hey TR ~ Me Too!! I would rather have him become a stud than be right!!!!

by Bird Dog Uni on Jan 17, 2012 8:50 AM CST up reply actions 1 recs

Didn't you go insane

when we drsfted Rodgers, too, Brent? :)

"Perfection is not attainable,
but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence."

"We're nobody's underdog!"

"We don't play scared!"

After further review,
the Munsters of the Midway still suck!

by NorthStarr on Jan 18, 2012 2:57 AM CST up reply actions

No... I did think we could improve our team immediately with a player that could come in and play though... : )

How ya doing Pat? If we draft a QB in the 1st this year I will be though…!! : ) LOL

"SOUTHERN HILLS KENNEL" ~ We Breed The Best Bitches In TEXAS!!!

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by BirdDogUni on Jan 19, 2012 12:23 AM CST up reply actions

Is Dom Capers getting an interview with the Raiders?

I’m of mixed emotions about that… Dom does have a track record of coming in and turning a defense around… And then going downhill…

I trust that if Dom gets a head coaching job that TT will bring in a talented DC or promote from within…

Maybe a influx of energy and youth would bring the Defense back up more quickly? Sometimes a change is necessary… Just saying?!

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by Bird Dog Uni on Jan 17, 2012 8:49 AM CST reply actions

What would suck is if we have our coaches raided and THEN Capers leaves so we don’t have anyone to promote within.

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by TrevorR on Jan 17, 2012 9:09 AM CST up reply actions 1 recs

Sure TT has a plan... : )

I’m sure the Raiders will be after some of them… Not to mention plenty of others… If Dom does go, I’m not going to be worried… Like I said, sometimes a change is needed, energy can go a long ways! : ) I’m cool with Dom staying too… But, we need to be a hell of a lot better than 32nd in the league!!

I was distraught when we lost to the Gmen… Now I’m so excited about what’s to come… I’ve been saying for two years we need a ROLB ~ Hoping we can find a good one this year!!

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by Bird Dog Uni on Jan 17, 2012 9:57 AM CST up reply actions

Ever since we were begging Thompson to Draft Jerry Hughes.

Still think he is better suited to 34 OLB than he is a 43 DE.

Our Biggest Challenge is how we deal w/ Success!

by Strohman on Jan 17, 2012 10:28 AM CST up reply actions

Bet we could get him pretty cheap right now... He's been pretty much a bust so far!

"Southern Hills Kennel" ~ "We Breed the Best Bitches In Texas!"

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by Bird Dog Uni on Jan 17, 2012 12:12 PM CST up reply actions

That would be interesting if TT could work that deal

Wonder how much it would take for Indy to give him up? TT should ask Marshall Newhouse about Hughes seeing as he played across from him in practice for a couple of years.

by bpatrickJD on Jan 17, 2012 1:37 PM CST up reply actions

Tagged Flynn, for Hughes?

"Perfection is not attainable,
but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence."

"We're nobody's underdog!"

"We don't play scared!"

After further review,
the Munsters of the Midway still suck!

by NorthStarr on Jan 18, 2012 3:00 AM CST up reply actions 1 recs

Neal hopes a month off will heal is knee?

Lawrence Guy,Lawrence Guy,Lawrence Guy

by Tarynfor12 on Jan 17, 2012 9:16 AM CST reply actions

Lawrence Guy is really intriguing

I look forward to seeing how he does with the off season and in the preseason. There was a story saying that the packers were initially going to do an injury settlement with him, and then bring him back onto the active roster after he got healthy., and that the reason they put him on IR was because they didn’t want to lose him. Someone to keep an eye on.

by Shoes31 on Jan 17, 2012 9:11 PM CST up reply actions

True

They were going to do exactly that. Read the same thing.

Our Biggest Challenge is how we deal w/ Success!

by Strohman on Jan 17, 2012 10:23 PM CST up reply actions

Not to bragg,but I will

Two years ago I had Starks as my sleeper pick for the Packers and last year I had Lawrence GUy as the sleeper.I know many won’t believe this but it is verifiable over at ESPN draft room.
Going for three in a row….6’4’,330lbs,35.5"arms,10.5" hand,84"span,5.17 40.His initials are A.H.

by Tarynfor12 on Jan 18, 2012 12:59 PM CST up reply actions

I wanted Flynn when we got him and said as much. Last year I wanted House and also mentioned Guy as a late round sleeper kinda pick.

Our Biggest Challenge is how we deal w/ Success!

by Strohman on Jan 18, 2012 10:25 PM CST up reply actions

Thought Neal already had a month off..

Reminds me of when Derek Bell was told he’d have to compete for the starting right field job with the Pirates. He was angry and threatened to go on “Operation Shut Down”..since he had only hiy .173 the year before, it prompted a reporter to ask “when will we know when you start operation shut down?”

Not really fair to Neal I guess..for some reason just reminded me of that story..

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We expect to win.- Ted Thompson July 28, 2011

by White92 on Jan 17, 2012 9:44 AM CST reply actions 2 recs

Yes, it is fair to Neal.

I’m tired of waiting for him.

by mike_o on Jan 17, 2012 2:38 PM CST up reply actions

Earlier this year, I thought Neal would step it up in Jenkins' absence

But he’s owie too much… I mean, what causes that? Bad conditioning? Trying to hard and hurting yourself? At any rate, it doesn’t look good that he’s played just 6 games in two seasons with only 6 tackles and a sack.

When life gives ya lemons, shut up and eat your damn lemons.
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by P-Townfan on Jan 17, 2012 9:59 AM CST reply actions 2 recs

@ P-Townfan ~ Think I've Been Vindicated... : )

I went insane after TT drafted someone I’d never heard of in the 2nd Round (NEAL), and everyone had to talk me in from the ledge… Still hoping Neal can come back and really contribute… Another year in the system and a full off season should bring him closer to the player we hoped he’d be… But, we still need a Cullen Jenkins Type on our D Line!!

I will be interested to see if TT finds “ANY” FA’s this year??? Not “Hail Mary” FA’s… But, someone like Woodson, someone who would be revitalized by coming to GB!!!

"Southern Hills Kennel" ~ "We Breed the Best Bitches In Texas!"

GO PACK GO!!!

by Bird Dog Uni on Jan 17, 2012 10:27 AM CST up reply actions

I was at the game and

Mike Neal sucked. Horrible. No rush. No physical presence. They NEED…and I mean NEED…to draft a few DL’s, a LB, and a S. Also, a RB. Seine is not the answer. Starks is a change of pace back at best. Grant will be gone (and should be gone). Green may be good but after his injury who knows. I’d like 1st and 2nd round to be DL and RB, then DL and LB or S, but lets be honest, Woodson is getting slower; convert him to S and draft another Corner…

Peace out…and that bomber flying over was &%^$%&%% cool and loud.

by musashi7711 on Jan 17, 2012 10:22 AM CST reply actions 1 recs

Starks a change of pace back?

Apparently you didn’t see him helping us win the SB last year. Starks is the RB this team needs… He can do well on all 3 downs and doesn’t NEED to come off the field except to keep him fresh. Starks, Saine and Green is the best group of RB we’ve had since Ahman and Najeh Davenport. Grant is gone, and so is Driver. Clifton will retire… That should leave enough cap rooom to sign Wells and Finley.

Needs are OLB, DL, Safety and CB (if Tramon’s nerve damage doesn’t heal CB move up). Neal was playing in alot of pain when he returned this year, so we need to see what he can do when fully healthy, which looked pretty damn good his rookie season. That said we can always use another DE that can play the run AND get after the QB!

Our Biggest Challenge is how we deal w/ Success!

by Strohman on Jan 17, 2012 10:36 AM CST up reply actions 2 recs

Hey Stroh ~ That time of year again... Just too soon for me!!!

Just starting to get in the off-season frame of mind… I’m sure we agree that:

#1. Priority is: OLB!! LMFAO!!! : )

#2. Is probably DL, but, I really would like to have a real running game next year!! Not this just barely serviceable crap we’ve had the last 5 – 10 years… I predict TT goes DL though…

#3. Priority is probably OL or CB…

#4. I’m so pissed at 88 right now, I’m ready to let the so & so GO!! TT could probably scour the division II NCAA Basketball programs and find a Power Forward that can catch the &*($%)&()$@% BALL!!! Don’t understand how a guy that sat and watched his teammates win a SB last year, can come out in the most important game of his career, (IN A CONTRACT YEAR!!!) & SUCK SO BAD!!!??? Everyone played a terrible game on the whole, but, I’m really tired of listening to his mouth!!

#5. Safety

#6. Center

#7. QB

#8. Depth somewhere… Probably TE or WR knowing TT… : )

Keep the Faith Stroh!!!

"Southern Hills Kennel" ~ "We Breed the Best Bitches In Texas!"

GO PACK GO!!!

by Bird Dog Uni on Jan 17, 2012 12:49 PM CST up reply actions

Agree on Starks

It’s hard for any of our backs to look great in this system. But if you watch him run, it is obvious the man is talented and could rush for 1,000 + on the right team.

by Chief Oshkosh on Jan 17, 2012 1:56 PM CST up reply actions