The Packers didn’t have an exclusive receivers coach in 2015, as Alex Van Pelt handled both the quarterbacks and receivers, and the receivers faced a lot of criticism for their struggles against man-to-man press coverage. Now the positions have been split again, as they were in McCarthy’s first nine seasons, with Van Pelt coaching exclusively the QBs.

“We had a plan last year as far as how we delegated responsibility, and we definitely did not hit the target,” McCarthy said. “We had dropoff in offense. We’ve had time to evaluate it.

“Jordy Nelson, Randall Cobb, all expressed a desire for Luke to get the job.”

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I don't get why people are so damn afraid of being hopeful and lean more towards trying to be "right".

Originally Posted by: Zero2Cool 

But....but..... objectivity. 😁


My thoughts really are not on the WR or TE coach... but how the OC and DC, by the chart don't report to the HC. Hell... the DC is below a position coach that he oversees. lol.

In other words... what in the hell is with the associate head coaches that Mike McCarthy seemingly thinks is healthy for this team.

Originally Posted by: Pack93z 

Zero is right.
If a player didn't like, or care about the hire, they wouldn't say ANYTHING. The fact that they did, in my view, bodes well.
Happy players will do more to give their best.
So I see it as a positive.

Originally Posted by: Cheesey 

Partially being the devil's advocate here, but it's possible they're saying good things publicly to get on his good side.

Originally Posted by: Porforis