Green Bay Packers Play the Blame Game

The Blame Game has begun in the Green Bay Packers Front Office.  After a six win season, head coach Mike McCarthy released defensive coordinator Bob Sanders and five other assistant coaches. How bad was the defense in Green Bay?  Charles Woodson and Nick Collins were both elected to the Pro Bowl, meaning there were at least bright spots in the defense. Is it fair to blame Bob Sanders and the other assistants for the demise of the Packers?  When someone puts a someone at superstar status ahead of the team, he forgets how this can impact the rest of the team. Mike McCarthy signed Aaron Rodgers to a contract extension, ensuring his job for the next few years.  In signing Rodgers, the Packers had to make room in their salary cap, so they got rid of Kabeer Gbaja-Biamila. This and the Minnesota loss began the downturn of the defense in Green Bay. Rodgers could have been signed after the season, so Gbaja-Biamila could stay all season.  By getting rid of a team player, ... (link)