This week, in a Special Podcast, listen as Chris & Dave debate the ongoing Brett Favre Saga.
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It was nice to hear people rationally discussing this topic without the 'hatred' we have seen on the boards lately - mostly pointed toward Favre, but some pointed toward Thompson.
It was an interesting thought that perhaps the "flip-flop" (I hate that term) at the end of March was due to the fact that they were happy to welcome him back - but as a backup. That was never specified one way or another, was it? It would certainly explain a lot... And would be consistent with the organization's stance now.
It was an interesting thought that perhaps the "flip-flop" (I hate that term) at the end of March was due to the fact that they were happy to welcome him back - but as a backup. That was never specified one way or another, was it? It would certainly explain a lot... And would be consistent with the organization's stance now.
QUOTE (ajg @ Jul 22 2008, 06:09 PM) 
It was nice to hear people rationally discussing this topic without the 'hatred' we have seen on the boards lately - mostly pointed toward Favre, but some pointed toward Thompson.
It was an interesting thought that perhaps the "flip-flop" (I hate that term) at the end of March was due to the fact that they were happy to welcome him back - but as a backup. That was never specified one way or another, was it? It would certainly explain a lot... And would be consistent with the organization's stance now.
It was an interesting thought that perhaps the "flip-flop" (I hate that term) at the end of March was due to the fact that they were happy to welcome him back - but as a backup. That was never specified one way or another, was it? It would certainly explain a lot... And would be consistent with the organization's stance now.
I'll second that, nice discussion.
Do you two still rate Holmgren above McCarthy as a signal caller ? The last time you mentioned both, I had the strong impression that you thought Holmgren was the better playcaller, but as the body of evidence increases I believe MM is both the more innovative, and more daring. Holmgren was a successful play caller, but was quite conservative (not always a bad thing). I put a few things about McCarthys playcalling in this thread.
http://www.packerchatters.com/4ums/index.php?showtopic=11270
On the one hand, I remember Holmgren being conservative. He never used the shotgun and if I recall Fritz hardly ever blitzed, which ultimately reflects on Holmgren. Although he had Reggie White, so maybe blitzing wasn't necessary.
On the other hand, I remember Holmgren having a creative side too - at least early on. I recall two plays against TB where Sterling Sharpe was lined up as the QB and they had 2 or 3 players wide. It was a strange formation, I don't think it worked, but it showed some creativity. I also thought Holmgren was creative (and right) for letting TDavis score at the end of the SuperBowl, so we could get a chance to tie the game.
I guess overall I would Holmgen the edge since we won a SuperBowl and has been successful with two teams over many years. I am hopeful for McCarthy, because I agree with you - he seems to have a creative side even though he's from Pittsburgh.
On the other hand, I remember Holmgren having a creative side too - at least early on. I recall two plays against TB where Sterling Sharpe was lined up as the QB and they had 2 or 3 players wide. It was a strange formation, I don't think it worked, but it showed some creativity. I also thought Holmgren was creative (and right) for letting TDavis score at the end of the SuperBowl, so we could get a chance to tie the game.
I guess overall I would Holmgen the edge since we won a SuperBowl and has been successful with two teams over many years. I am hopeful for McCarthy, because I agree with you - he seems to have a creative side even though he's from Pittsburgh.
QUOTE (PackersTherapyDave @ Jul 29 2008, 02:46 PM)
I am hopeful for McCarthy, because I agree with you - he seems to have a creative side even though he's from Pittsburgh.
LOL
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