Abruptly fired after Sunday’s loss to the Cardinals, former Packers coach Mike McCarthy didn’t get a chance to tell his players farewell. On Wednesday, he did.
“He did a fantastic job talking to the team not just about football and winning football games,” interim coach Joe Philbin told reporters on Thursday. “His passion for the team and his love for the players was clearly evident. I’m sure it was emotional for him and everyone in the room. I thought he did a great job.”
The move provided closure both to McCarthy and his team.
“I think that’s the Green Bay Packer way,” Philbin said.