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Another in a periodic series examining the roles of NFC North newcomers: In the four months since "579," the Green Bay Packers have done some serious schematic soul-searching. Coach Mike McCarthy went so far as to send his defensive coaching staff...

INDIANAPOLIS -- Last month, a feisty Mike McCarthy made it clear he wouldn't fire defensive coordinator Dom Capers after an embarrassing performance in the Green Bay Packers' 45-31 divisional playoff loss to the San Francisco 49ers. Instead, it appea...

MINNEAPOLIS -- Many of you are asking why referee Mike Carey didn't employ the "Jim Schwartz rule" here at the Metrodome after Green Bay Packers coach Mike McCarthy challenged a turnover late in the third quarter. That includes two Minnesota Vikings ...

After the Green Bay Packers' 23-14 victory over the Minnesota Vikings, here are three issues that merit further examination: Coach Mike McCarthy didn't rule out the possibility of keeping rookie Don Barclay at right tackle even if veteran T.J. La...

We're Black and Blue All Over: The grand total of the Green Bay Packers' latest series of injuries suggested the possibility for one long-term absence, another of a several weeks and a third of minimal consequence. That's the message coach Mike...

We're Black and Blue All Over: A frustrating season for Green Bay Packers receiver Greg Jennings looks like it's about to go on hiatus. Packers coach Mike McCarthy acknowledged Monday that it might be time to shut down Jennings until his strained ...

We're Black and Blue All Over: I had only been covering the NFL for a few years when the Green Bay Packers added the general manager duties to coach Mike Sherman's job title. I remember wondering what exactly qualified Sherman, a longtime assistan...

We're Black and Blue All Over PALM BEACH, Fla. -- If it were an emotional decision, it's clear where Green Bay Packers coach Mike McCarthy would stand on the return of safety Nick Collins, who is awaiting word from doctors on the long-term prognos...

We're Black and Blue All Over: We've lumped the Green Bay Packers into TebowWatch primarily because of some positive comments made two years ago by coach Mike McCarthy and general manager Ted Thompson. But citing a source, Jason Wilde of ESPNMilwa...

In lieu of an otherwise meaningless Friday injury report, let's update the NFC North's top personnel issues for Sunday's games: Green Bay Packers coach Mike McCarthy said his initial plan was to play all three quarterbacks Sunday against the Detr...

We're Black and Blue All Over: It appears that Green Bay Packers coach Mike McCarthy has not only made a decision about his approach to relatively meaningless games late in the regular season, but he has also told at least one player how it will g...

This week's Have at It covered the NFC North's four offensive playcallers. It quickly turned into a debate between two men: Green Bay coach Mike McCarthy and Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Scott Linehan. I asked who you would hire to call pla...

We're Black and Blue All Over: There is undoubtedly a part of Mike Martz that will be tempted. The Chicago Bears' offensive coordinator will see the Green Bay Packers' difficulty defending the pass and will feel an urge to start calling passes all...

In which we look ahead to NFC North preseason football over the next two days. Green Bay Packers Opponent: Indianapolis Colts Location: Lucas Oil Stadium Day/Time: Friday/8 p.m. ET Personnel notes: Coach Mike McCarthy estimated that starters w...

We're Black and Blue All Over: If Green Bay Packers coach Mike McCarthy's new contract is worth $5 million annually when it is finalized, as reported by Bob McGinn of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, then Chicago Bears coach Lovie Smith can't expec...

We're Black and Blue All Over: Bob McGinn of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel has some details on the contract extensions the Green Bay Packers have signed with general manager Ted Thompson and are negotiating with coach Mike McCarthy. Thompson's...