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Has he announced the firing of the custodial engineer yet? Wonder who will take over toilet cleaning doodies 
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Mike McCarthy Press Conference Transcript - Nov. 13
posted 11/13/2009
(You have Chillar as questionable. Has he shown some improvement?)
Feels good. He had an opportunity to put the hand in a cast. We'll go watch the practice. I spoke to Brandon on the field about what he felt comfortable (with), both special teams and defense. We'll talk to the medical staff. So he definitely has a chance to play. Now, I'm not certain what his role will be. We'll probably take these next 48 hours and visit with him and I'll probably talk to him tonight based on once I get all the information. But he felt good today in practice with the club.
(Is Clifton ready to go?)
Chad's ready to go. This is his normal Friday. I thought he's put together two good days of practice, Wednesday Thursday, and then just with all his postseason surgeries and so forth, this is the plan for him not to work on Fridays.
(Do you have a starter on the right side at tackle?)
Well, we'll probably go with T.J. Lang. Both T.J. and Allen worked over there, and also Breno has some reps and is ready to go. But we'll go with T.J. Lang at the right tackle.
(How did Lang do throughout the week?)
I thought he had a good, solid week of practice. There's some things going from the left side to the right side that's an adjustment for him. We had a pass under pressure period yesterday that I think there was a look that our defense gave him that I'm glad he saw during the practice structure. I think he'll get in there and compete and do a good job.
(Does he have much history over there with you guys?)
Well, I can't sit here and tell you how many reps he has, but he has moved around, the way it broke out and the way we train them, as far as the drills and the assignments and so forth. But he's had a full week of work over there. We feel like he's ready to go.
(What is it with him that makes you think he can handle this?)
Based on what he's handled to this point. I think he's been put in some very challenging situations, starting up there in Minnesota. Just the way he's responded. He's had a number of snaps that he can learn from. I like his toughness. He's competitive, and we're going to give him a shot.
(You started Barbre seven games. Why do you think Lang gives you a better shot to win this game than Barbre?)
Based on what we've seen from T.J. in live action. I think Allen needs to reset himself. We've taken a step back with him, and we're giving T.J. a chance based on production. It's a little bit of a challenge, a little bit of a forecast, I understand that. But that's kind of the realm that we're in with this offensive line right now. It started obviously because of the injuries, but we're trying to build some continuity and consistency.
(There's no chance Kampman might improve over the weekend?)
I don't think so. Dr. John Gray is not very comfortable with the progress that he's made. Like we've always stated, we're going to play the high side with our players.
(Have you figured out what's going on with Brady's quad?)
Have you seen it? It's different. It's a different type of injury. Just a lot of swelling. He kind of took a step back today. I thought he was going to progress during the week and be fine. But we'll find out in the next 48 hours.
(Do you know what's causing the swelling or is it a mysterious deal?)
No, he was either stepped on or landed on a cleat in the game. The swelling didn't really start until Tuesday. It's a little unusual, there's no doubt about it. I'm not a medical staff member, but there's just an unusual amount of swelling in there.
(After eight games, are you what you are, or can things improve and change dramatically?)
I think you have to improve, regardless of your record. That's something you always focus on. We feel that November is the opportunity to start playing your best football. The third quarter, Mike Eayrs did a presentation Thursday, very evident about how roles change and how you have to adjust and make the adjustments from a personnel, schematic, that's the challenge. I don't think we're very far off of where we want to be, and we need to stay focused on that and make the adjustments as we move forward.
(Did Spitz have surgery this week?)
Yes he did.
(So you think you have a handle on that?)
I think so. The history with his particular injury, more the relief that happens when you have that type of injury, we feel that he'll have a full recovery.
(It was a herniated disc?)
The exact, I couldn't tell you. I just know the one nerve needed to be released.
(Any idea when he might be able to work out again?)
Well, it's what, six eight months. Pat hasn't given me the (timetable). We'll try to get him ready for the offseason program.
(Who gets the start in Kampman's spot?)
Well, we worked both Brad and Jeremy over there, and we're going to go with Brad. So this is a big opportunity for him. He's had a good week's work, and I'm sure he's up to the challenge. I like what I've seen.
(What does he give you in that spot?)
He's different, to be honest with you. He's very athletic. You talk to our offensive line, the guys that block him in practice, he's slippery, he's instinctive. Dom Capers has compared him to Chad Brown, the linebacker he had in Pittsburgh and then up there in Seattle. But he's young and we'll be smart with him, but he's a cagey player.
(Do you know what you're going to do on kickoff return?)
Yes, we're going to go ... well, I'd rather not say that today. But yeah, you won't be surprised who's out there.
(What's your reaction to the controversy surrounding the firing of Mike Wood?)
I'd like to address it. I was made aware of it this morning on my radio show, or a radio show I do in Milwaukee. I was taken back by it, naturally. I walk through that loading dock every day, and I had a conversation. A comment was made, I commented back, got in the car and had a chance to inquire to Allen about what the man's name was, and that's my involvement.
(He says he didn't make the comment. Are you sure it was him that made that comment?)
Yes.
(You heard him say, 'Don't lay an egg'?)
I was hoping you guys wouldn't go this far with this. I'm going to be honest with you. He is ... I don't really know the man. He made a comment to me, I made a comment to him. It's not the worst thing ever said. But I would not say that to a fellow employee. That's as far as I'm going to go with it.
(Did you ask anyone for him to be fired or disciplined?)
Absolutely not.
(Do you think the Packers are becoming overly sensitive?)
I don't think so.
(Did you suggest or recommend to Allen Johnson or Ted Eisenreich that he be dismissed?)
It was a one-minute conversation, and that's the last I heard of it. I asked what his name was.
(What exactly did you hear him say?)
Like I said, it's not the worst thing ever said, but I wouldn't say it to a fellow employee.
(Do you think the organization's course of action was correct?)
I'm not involved in that decision, and frankly I had zero intention, zero conversation and zero ... conversation, intention, anything to do with that.
(Wouldn't you say you played a part in that decision?)
It's not my responsibility. No I didn't.
(Hearing his remarks in the paper today, would you like to see him get his job back?)
I've addressed it. Once again, I had one conversation, I inquired about what the man's name was. That's as far as I took the conversation, and now I'm answering questions about it.
(You said something back to him. What did you say?)
Once again, he made a comment, I commented back to him, I walked to my car, another comment was made, and that was it.
posted 11/13/2009
(You have Chillar as questionable. Has he shown some improvement?)
Feels good. He had an opportunity to put the hand in a cast. We'll go watch the practice. I spoke to Brandon on the field about what he felt comfortable (with), both special teams and defense. We'll talk to the medical staff. So he definitely has a chance to play. Now, I'm not certain what his role will be. We'll probably take these next 48 hours and visit with him and I'll probably talk to him tonight based on once I get all the information. But he felt good today in practice with the club.
(Is Clifton ready to go?)
Chad's ready to go. This is his normal Friday. I thought he's put together two good days of practice, Wednesday Thursday, and then just with all his postseason surgeries and so forth, this is the plan for him not to work on Fridays.
(Do you have a starter on the right side at tackle?)
Well, we'll probably go with T.J. Lang. Both T.J. and Allen worked over there, and also Breno has some reps and is ready to go. But we'll go with T.J. Lang at the right tackle.
(How did Lang do throughout the week?)
I thought he had a good, solid week of practice. There's some things going from the left side to the right side that's an adjustment for him. We had a pass under pressure period yesterday that I think there was a look that our defense gave him that I'm glad he saw during the practice structure. I think he'll get in there and compete and do a good job.
(Does he have much history over there with you guys?)
Well, I can't sit here and tell you how many reps he has, but he has moved around, the way it broke out and the way we train them, as far as the drills and the assignments and so forth. But he's had a full week of work over there. We feel like he's ready to go.
(What is it with him that makes you think he can handle this?)
Based on what he's handled to this point. I think he's been put in some very challenging situations, starting up there in Minnesota. Just the way he's responded. He's had a number of snaps that he can learn from. I like his toughness. He's competitive, and we're going to give him a shot.
(You started Barbre seven games. Why do you think Lang gives you a better shot to win this game than Barbre?)
Based on what we've seen from T.J. in live action. I think Allen needs to reset himself. We've taken a step back with him, and we're giving T.J. a chance based on production. It's a little bit of a challenge, a little bit of a forecast, I understand that. But that's kind of the realm that we're in with this offensive line right now. It started obviously because of the injuries, but we're trying to build some continuity and consistency.
(There's no chance Kampman might improve over the weekend?)
I don't think so. Dr. John Gray is not very comfortable with the progress that he's made. Like we've always stated, we're going to play the high side with our players.
(Have you figured out what's going on with Brady's quad?)
Have you seen it? It's different. It's a different type of injury. Just a lot of swelling. He kind of took a step back today. I thought he was going to progress during the week and be fine. But we'll find out in the next 48 hours.
(Do you know what's causing the swelling or is it a mysterious deal?)
No, he was either stepped on or landed on a cleat in the game. The swelling didn't really start until Tuesday. It's a little unusual, there's no doubt about it. I'm not a medical staff member, but there's just an unusual amount of swelling in there.
(After eight games, are you what you are, or can things improve and change dramatically?)
I think you have to improve, regardless of your record. That's something you always focus on. We feel that November is the opportunity to start playing your best football. The third quarter, Mike Eayrs did a presentation Thursday, very evident about how roles change and how you have to adjust and make the adjustments from a personnel, schematic, that's the challenge. I don't think we're very far off of where we want to be, and we need to stay focused on that and make the adjustments as we move forward.
(Did Spitz have surgery this week?)
Yes he did.
(So you think you have a handle on that?)
I think so. The history with his particular injury, more the relief that happens when you have that type of injury, we feel that he'll have a full recovery.
(It was a herniated disc?)
The exact, I couldn't tell you. I just know the one nerve needed to be released.
(Any idea when he might be able to work out again?)
Well, it's what, six eight months. Pat hasn't given me the (timetable). We'll try to get him ready for the offseason program.
(Who gets the start in Kampman's spot?)
Well, we worked both Brad and Jeremy over there, and we're going to go with Brad. So this is a big opportunity for him. He's had a good week's work, and I'm sure he's up to the challenge. I like what I've seen.
(What does he give you in that spot?)
He's different, to be honest with you. He's very athletic. You talk to our offensive line, the guys that block him in practice, he's slippery, he's instinctive. Dom Capers has compared him to Chad Brown, the linebacker he had in Pittsburgh and then up there in Seattle. But he's young and we'll be smart with him, but he's a cagey player.
(Do you know what you're going to do on kickoff return?)
Yes, we're going to go ... well, I'd rather not say that today. But yeah, you won't be surprised who's out there.
(What's your reaction to the controversy surrounding the firing of Mike Wood?)
I'd like to address it. I was made aware of it this morning on my radio show, or a radio show I do in Milwaukee. I was taken back by it, naturally. I walk through that loading dock every day, and I had a conversation. A comment was made, I commented back, got in the car and had a chance to inquire to Allen about what the man's name was, and that's my involvement.
(He says he didn't make the comment. Are you sure it was him that made that comment?)
Yes.
(You heard him say, 'Don't lay an egg'?)
I was hoping you guys wouldn't go this far with this. I'm going to be honest with you. He is ... I don't really know the man. He made a comment to me, I made a comment to him. It's not the worst thing ever said. But I would not say that to a fellow employee. That's as far as I'm going to go with it.
(Did you ask anyone for him to be fired or disciplined?)
Absolutely not.
(Do you think the Packers are becoming overly sensitive?)
I don't think so.
(Did you suggest or recommend to Allen Johnson or Ted Eisenreich that he be dismissed?)
It was a one-minute conversation, and that's the last I heard of it. I asked what his name was.
(What exactly did you hear him say?)
Like I said, it's not the worst thing ever said, but I wouldn't say it to a fellow employee.
(Do you think the organization's course of action was correct?)
I'm not involved in that decision, and frankly I had zero intention, zero conversation and zero ... conversation, intention, anything to do with that.
(Wouldn't you say you played a part in that decision?)
It's not my responsibility. No I didn't.
(Hearing his remarks in the paper today, would you like to see him get his job back?)
I've addressed it. Once again, I had one conversation, I inquired about what the man's name was. That's as far as I took the conversation, and now I'm answering questions about it.
(You said something back to him. What did you say?)
Once again, he made a comment, I commented back to him, I walked to my car, another comment was made, and that was it.
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Wow, they have several new people starting, don't they?
Of course, who knows... They could all come through for them.
Lot of talk about the fired employee, too. IMO that's not really good news for them. I know last year I hated it when a quarter or more of the PC would be about non-football stuff.
Of course, who knows... They could all come through for them.
Lot of talk about the fired employee, too. IMO that's not really good news for them. I know last year I hated it when a quarter or more of the PC would be about non-football stuff.
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I dont know if some of you care. Maybe not but I always liked to get the perspective from other realistic fans because theres only so much you can get from "experts" on ESPN.
The Packers offensive line isnt really the problem as much as its Rodgers holding the ball to long and lacking the passiveness to throw the ball away. Hes been trying to make the big pass plays he made in 08 but instead it always ends up as a sack or an incompletetion. I would expect him to try a lot more as this is a big game.
Jennings has fallen hard from last years production but if you pay close attention hes often in double or even triple coverage. This has really opened Driver up for a huge year. James Jones has landed himself as the number 3 receiver with injured Jordy Nelson and hes proven himself thats hes a better receiver. Hes gone off with 3 TDs in the past 4 games and his big play ability has been big.
The Packers refuse to run the ball. Grant always gets going with 25+ carries but they continuely are put in passing situations. Packers lead the league in sacks and also offensive line penalties. Ahman Green has suprisingly looked good in the passed two games but that isnt saying much. Garbage time in a Vikes game and against the lowly Buccs is nothing to brag of.
Spencer Havener has emerged as a decent TE. Its Finley, if healthy who will provide an extra outlet for Rodgers. Hes a 6'5" TE running a 40 best 4.6. He exploded until his injury setback and may be back for this game.
Chad Clifton should return to the lineup on the OL but thats no blessing. Hes lost explosiveness and has never been a dominant run blocker. The NFL noted that he lines up to far back of the LOS and is now having refs watch him so it will be an issue for Cliffy. TJ Lang on the right side is a vast improvement over Barbre. The packers have allowed more than 80% of their sacks from the left (defenses right) side. This will be big for D Ware. The interior of the line is very weak. Spits is on IR and Colledge lacks strength and has been dominated all year by bull rushers. Expect D Ware to go inside and outside on the left and just power through both Guard and Tackle. In not Ratliff surely will blow Colledge right to Rodgers.
The Packers have a very underrated DL. Jenkins has emerged as a great DE (Better 4-3 of course) and Jolly has been solid as well. Pickett is becoming a force at NT. Raji on the other hand is still adjusting and is looking to be a bust in the 3-4.
Hawk and Barnett are both solid tacklers but where stats are skewed is that both wait for the ball carrier to come to them instead of attacking. Hawk hasnt made any big plays (IT, FF, FR) since mid 2007. Barnett is still recovering form an ACL. Clay Matthews has been very good at ROLB but lacks the LB blitz skill around him to help free himself. Kampman wont play and in his place 7TH ROUND ROOKIE BRAD JONES will take his place or failed experiment Jeremy Thompson. Jones put together an impressive combine to become drafted but he comes from a small school. Thompson is fast, has the size, and the strength. He lacks technique.
Atari Bigby is a weak point on the D. He still is recovering from lingering injuries. He hurts himself more hitting players than the opposite. Collins is still making play in the secondary like last season but when he needs to take relief there is no depth. When Bigby takes relief Jarrett Bush turns to play and he lacks coverage skills. Looks for the Boys to attack this area. Tramon Williams has been a great CB and only plays nickel. The Pack like him so much they move him to cover the number one reciever and move Woodson to cover the slot on nickel packages. Harris has struggled in the zone scheme. I would expect the Boys to attack this area with Witten and Bennett. Woodson is playing well but he has one flaw. Double moves. If the boys move Miles on Woodson, Woodson will always look for the pick but if Miles runs a hitch and go he should easily burn by him and exploit weak coverage by relief safeties.
The Packers special teams is maybe the worst in the league. They overpursue on kick returns and take poor angles on punt returns. I expect one returnd this game. The Packers arent a threat returning. Their top 3 return specialists are all out for the season.
Other notes: Expect a heavy dose of Marion the Barbarian. Packers try to many arm tackles instead of wrapping up. Barber will exploit this as did other power backs like Jackson and Benson.
Prediction: Cowboys, 37-28
The Packers offensive line isnt really the problem as much as its Rodgers holding the ball to long and lacking the passiveness to throw the ball away. Hes been trying to make the big pass plays he made in 08 but instead it always ends up as a sack or an incompletetion. I would expect him to try a lot more as this is a big game.
Jennings has fallen hard from last years production but if you pay close attention hes often in double or even triple coverage. This has really opened Driver up for a huge year. James Jones has landed himself as the number 3 receiver with injured Jordy Nelson and hes proven himself thats hes a better receiver. Hes gone off with 3 TDs in the past 4 games and his big play ability has been big.
The Packers refuse to run the ball. Grant always gets going with 25+ carries but they continuely are put in passing situations. Packers lead the league in sacks and also offensive line penalties. Ahman Green has suprisingly looked good in the passed two games but that isnt saying much. Garbage time in a Vikes game and against the lowly Buccs is nothing to brag of.
Spencer Havener has emerged as a decent TE. Its Finley, if healthy who will provide an extra outlet for Rodgers. Hes a 6'5" TE running a 40 best 4.6. He exploded until his injury setback and may be back for this game.
Chad Clifton should return to the lineup on the OL but thats no blessing. Hes lost explosiveness and has never been a dominant run blocker. The NFL noted that he lines up to far back of the LOS and is now having refs watch him so it will be an issue for Cliffy. TJ Lang on the right side is a vast improvement over Barbre. The packers have allowed more than 80% of their sacks from the left (defenses right) side. This will be big for D Ware. The interior of the line is very weak. Spits is on IR and Colledge lacks strength and has been dominated all year by bull rushers. Expect D Ware to go inside and outside on the left and just power through both Guard and Tackle. In not Ratliff surely will blow Colledge right to Rodgers.
The Packers have a very underrated DL. Jenkins has emerged as a great DE (Better 4-3 of course) and Jolly has been solid as well. Pickett is becoming a force at NT. Raji on the other hand is still adjusting and is looking to be a bust in the 3-4.
Hawk and Barnett are both solid tacklers but where stats are skewed is that both wait for the ball carrier to come to them instead of attacking. Hawk hasnt made any big plays (IT, FF, FR) since mid 2007. Barnett is still recovering form an ACL. Clay Matthews has been very good at ROLB but lacks the LB blitz skill around him to help free himself. Kampman wont play and in his place 7TH ROUND ROOKIE BRAD JONES will take his place or failed experiment Jeremy Thompson. Jones put together an impressive combine to become drafted but he comes from a small school. Thompson is fast, has the size, and the strength. He lacks technique.
Atari Bigby is a weak point on the D. He still is recovering from lingering injuries. He hurts himself more hitting players than the opposite. Collins is still making play in the secondary like last season but when he needs to take relief there is no depth. When Bigby takes relief Jarrett Bush turns to play and he lacks coverage skills. Looks for the Boys to attack this area. Tramon Williams has been a great CB and only plays nickel. The Pack like him so much they move him to cover the number one reciever and move Woodson to cover the slot on nickel packages. Harris has struggled in the zone scheme. I would expect the Boys to attack this area with Witten and Bennett. Woodson is playing well but he has one flaw. Double moves. If the boys move Miles on Woodson, Woodson will always look for the pick but if Miles runs a hitch and go he should easily burn by him and exploit weak coverage by relief safeties.
The Packers special teams is maybe the worst in the league. They overpursue on kick returns and take poor angles on punt returns. I expect one returnd this game. The Packers arent a threat returning. Their top 3 return specialists are all out for the season.
Other notes: Expect a heavy dose of Marion the Barbarian. Packers try to many arm tackles instead of wrapping up. Barber will exploit this as did other power backs like Jackson and Benson.
Prediction: Cowboys, 37-28