I understand comparing Mike McCarthy to other coaches. We all do it, but you cannot make decisions off doing it. The fact is every situation is different and football is a situational sport. What is the current situation in Green Bay? Is it bad? Is it bright? You cannot care about other teams because there are examples to support every opinion out there.
Tampa Bay fired Tony Dungy and brought in Jon Gruden. Clearly, the best approach is firing Mike McCarthy and going after Gruden. Right?
Well, Chicago has stuck with Lovie Smith and they won the division. They went three years in a row without making the playoffs. I am sure they made the wrong decision then.
Lets look at the situation.
Has this team quit as they did in Dallas and Minnesota?
No, they have not.
Has this team endured a ton of adversary?
Yes, they have.
Have they ever looked unprepared heading into a game?
No, they haven't.
Have they had a ton of injuries?
Yeah, they have and it sounds like an excuse, but it's a frakin valid excuse.
Ryan Grant
Jermichael Finley
Nick Barnett
Morgan Burnett
Mike Neal
Brad Jones
Brady Poppinga
Frank Zombo (We were starting our fourth string OLB against NE)
Derrick Martin
Ryan Pickett, Cullen Jenkins, Aaron Rodgers, Clay Matthews, and Donald Driver have missed games this season.
Overall, despite all the problems, the Pack is two home wins away from making the postseason. Then what? Fire McCarthy because he didn't win a playoff game?
Who replaces him?
Personally, McCarthy is a better coach this season than he was last season and they may not make the playoffs. Remember, players grow as players, but coaches grow as coaches. McCarthy will be better next year and the Packers will be a better team next year.