Dom Capers appears to be serious about using Brandon Chillar at right outside linebacker in the nickel, and he seems to be just as serious about playing either A.J. Hawk or Desmond Bishop alongside Nick Barnett in that specialty package. “That competition is kind of wide open right now,” the veteran coordinator told Bob...
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Ted Thompson and Mike McCarthy sure talk a good game when it comes to special teams, but their actions make you wonder how serious they truly are about fixing what has been a problem for the better part of the past four seasons. During that time, Thompson has drafted only one specialist [kicker Mason...
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While many fans continue to gripe – and rightly so – about the performance of offensive line coach James Campen and special teams coordinator Shawn Slocum, the impressive work of one of their colleagues has gone largely unnoticed. And it shouldn’t. Ben McAdoo, who worked with head coach Mike McCarthy in both New Orleans...
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It took Mike McCarthy three seasons to realize that Bob Sanders was an inferior defensive coordinator. His replacement, the widely respected Dom Capers, immediately overhauled the scheme and the attitude of the players and the result was a No. 2 overall ranking this past season and the belief that even better days are ahead....
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This post is not meant to bash Dom Capers. Heck, we were the first to suggest hiring the respected defensive coordinator almost a year ago to the day. Why? Because he’s been one of the brightest – not to mention one of the most innovative – defensive minds in the NFL for the past...
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Mike McCarthy is hoping Bill Cowher spends next season sitting between Dan Marino and Shannon Sharpe on the NFL TODAY set and not spraying spit on the sidelines. That’s because the chances of keeping his staff intact are much better if the Super Bowl-winning coach isn’t doing what he does best in 2010. “There’s...
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A scout we talked to in February was stunned when Mike McCarthy chose Shawn Slocum to coordinate the special teams after Mike Stock retired at the end of last season. “I just don’t get it,” he said. “With so many proven coaches out there, it makes no sense to hire the guy who worked...
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The Packers are a disappointing 4-4, but with eight games left in the season, it’s probably too soon to be talking about whether GM Ted Thompson and coach Mike McCarthy will – or should – be back in 2010. After all, this team could theoretically win 6 of its last 8 and make any...
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