Some Notes From Mike McCarthy's Season Ending Press Conference

by Brandon on Jan 19, 2012 12:54 AM CST in Green Bay Packers News

Packers didn't play to their identity. Green Bay Packers head coach Mike McCarthy had his season-ending press conference on Wednesday. Here's some of what he said:

The fumbles and dropped passes were "uncharacteristic" and they "weren't good enough in the areas of fundamentals to win on Sunday."

But he called tackling the "biggest fundamental flaw" and it will be a focus going into the 2012 season. He's far from the only offender, but Charlie Peprah's failed tackle on Hakeem Nicks's first touchdown was pretty bad.

He also spoke about rust.by saying "a fresh football player is the best football player."

When asked about Jermichael FInley, he mentioned Finley's goal this season to play in every game, and said he expects Finley "to continue to develop."

He made it very clear he wants Scott Wells back in 2012.

Here are my comments:

While the Packers have usually done well with ball security, they can get better. McCarthy made an effort after the 2009 season to reduce the number of penalties, and he's largely eliminated that problem. He can certainly help his players with ball security and tackling.

As frustrated as I was with Jermichael Finley's 2011 season, he failed to make a difference in a few games this season and he struggled with drops in a couple other, he's a dynamic weapon who can continue to improve. They really need to keep him next season.

Also, they really need to keep Scott Wells. He did have a very good season, but they have little depth behind him.

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I'd be good with keeping Wells

I am very on the fence about Fins though. Maybe for the right price, but in my opinion, he’s not worth Graham/Gronk/Gonzo type moolah yet. Sad to see the season end this way, pity to see nothing happen with my beloved Pack until the draft, but at least we’re the defending champs for another two and a half weeks.

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by P-Townfan on Jan 19, 2012 1:19 AM CST reply actions 1 recs

Finley is a head case, but

I think that can be worked on. Reminds me a bit of a young Vernon Davis. I am not sure if it is the scheme or just the players, but unimpressed with T. Williams and Preprah througout season. Shields continues to show why he did not play DB at the U.

by fsnoles98 on Jan 19, 2012 3:46 AM CST reply actions

Didn't he play CB his Sr year of college?

Also does it speak poorly of him that he only played CB one year at the U, or is it very impressive that with only one year of experience at corner he was able to not only make an NFL roster but start. With this being only his third year ever as a CB he will continue to improve. At worst he will end up being the A.J. Hawk of CBs, never pro-bowl caliber but a solid starter who can be counted to know his job.

by gvtspook on Jan 19, 2012 8:28 PM CST up reply actions

Finley is a heck of a talent...

I just don’t see him being a long term player for the Packers. It is hard to justify making someone the highest paid player at the position for someone who is involved in 10 plays at most a game. The blocking can be replaced, but he’ll be missed as a receiver, just not worth the money for how much we would use him with so many other weapons.

by Ryanweiss13 on Jan 19, 2012 8:25 AM CST reply actions 3 recs

I've said it before... I'll say it AGAIN...

If you can’t come through in the biggest game of your career… In a contract year… What makes you think when he gets a ton of money that he’ll shut up and work harder???

I could be very wrong, but, I think if you give him a ton of money after the year he had, you’re sending the wrong message to the team!!!

I know he was very young when he came out… But, he’s had a few years to get his “STUFF” together… Just really worries me that he can’t be counted on to make the big catches in the clutch!

If TT & MM want to Tag him or give him a new contract… (I’m cool with that!)

They know him better than I do… If they don’t… I’ll know they gave up on him too…

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by BirdDogUni on Jan 19, 2012 9:03 AM CST up reply actions

His "other" biggest game of his career

He was flat out AWESOME! You seem to have forgotten the 6 catches for 156 yds vs AZ Cards in ’09 playoffs and the fact that he usually plays his best games on Natl TV. Not too mention the fact that he has never had trouble catching the ball prior to this year. Those factors combined tell me this is a blipon the radar of his career.

Just curious how you felt about LeRoy Butler? They have the same personality…

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by Strohman on Jan 19, 2012 11:01 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs

This is wrong...

It is hard to justify making someone the highest paid player at the position for someone who is involved in 10 plays at most a game

First of all, he won’t be the highest paid player at that position. He will be paid like the number 5-10 TE in the league.

Second, he isn’t involved in just 10 plays a game! He is involved EVERY time he is out there. He is drawing attention away from GJ and Jordy.

I feel like a broken record…

by Chief Oshkosh on Jan 19, 2012 12:02 PM CST up reply actions 2 recs

LOL, your ignorance is showing

involved in 10 plays at most a game.

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by Wiedmann on Jan 19, 2012 12:03 PM CST up reply actions

I hope we keep him...

And not just because my wife got me a Finley jersey for Christmas either lol. But in all seriousness, I don’t think he’s a lost cause just yet. After the season he had, I hope he doesn’t believe he can demand top money. If anything, maybe TT can make up a contract that is production based, much like Andre Johnson did last year (or the year before).

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by RaY210 on Jan 19, 2012 8:56 AM CST via mobile reply actions 3 recs

I'm really down on him right now... BUT,

I’ll trust TT to do what he thinks is best for the PACKERS!!! A production based contract would get me more on board with him staying though!!! : )

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by BirdDogUni on Jan 19, 2012 9:05 AM CST up reply actions

In the words of John Elway

“pull the trigger” TT and NOT sign this average guy named “BLOTTO”

by Tarynfor12 on Jan 19, 2012 9:37 AM CST reply actions

Fuck John Elway.

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by Wiedmann on Jan 19, 2012 12:02 PM CST up reply actions 6 recs

John elway has big teeth.

by Icebowler on Jan 20, 2012 3:34 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs

Like you would expect a bronco to have

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by Wiedmann on Jan 20, 2012 4:43 PM CST up reply actions 2 recs

LOL

…and that’s a rec

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by TrevorR on Jan 21, 2012 8:13 AM CST up reply actions

Mr. Ed

That’s what Brian Bosworth called him.

The only known intelligent thing to ever come out of Bosworth’s mouth, haha.

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by NorthStarr on Jan 21, 2012 10:56 PM CST up reply actions

a general comment to all those 'down' on jermichael...

he is only 25, his stats are in the top ten in the league (despite his dropsies, which are fixable, see james jones for proof…), and he hasn’t even hit his ceiling yet! WHEN (not if) the pack resigns him, it will be for a fair price (which is what they always, always, always do, they aren’t going to give him some mega contract even if he had caught all 45 of rodgers touchdown passes) so enough with the ‘ohhh, my stud tight end is only in the top ten and not the top 3, boo hoo hoo, he dropped a pass and his first down dance is stupid, wahh wahh wahh’….

seriously, he will be worth the money, quit your bitchin

by CJ B on Jan 19, 2012 3:27 PM CST reply actions 2 recs