McCarthy fires eight; Bates' future uncertain
MILWAUKEE -- Green Bay Packers coach Mike McCarthy on Friday released six assistant coaches and two staff members in his first full day on the job.
Defensive coordinator Jim Bates, who interviewed for the head coaching job on Monday, was not among them and could stay with the team. Bates, who was supposed to meet with McCarthy on Friday, did not immediately return a telephone call from The Associated Press.
"He's a man I respect, and the job he did this past year speaks for itself," McCarthy said... ...more
MILWAUKEE -- Green Bay Packers coach Mike McCarthy on Friday released six assistant coaches and two staff members in his first full day on the job.
Defensive coordinator Jim Bates, who interviewed for the head coaching job on Monday, was not among them and could stay with the team. Bates, who was supposed to meet with McCarthy on Friday, did not immediately return a telephone call from The Associated Press.
"He's a man I respect, and the job he did this past year speaks for itself," McCarthy said... ...more
