The Green Bay Packers have signed head coach Mike McCarthy to a five-year contract that runs through 2012. McCarthy still had one year remaining on his original three-year deal. The new contract is worth approximately $4 million per season.
As the fourteenth head coach in Packers history, McCarthy led the Pack to a franchise record-tying 13 wins this year. The Packers secured a first-round bye in the playoffs after a 13-3 season before losing to the Giants in the NFC Championship Game. McCarthy did not seek additional power regarding player personnel moves.
McCarthy has won 18 of his last 22 games after starting 4-8 in the 2006 season.
General manager Ted Thompson told the Associated Press, "Mike brings tremendous passion, work ethic and structure to his position. These are the traits we saw in him when he was hired, and we're very happy for the success we have had under his guidance."
I am very impressed with this deal. Although I have disagreed with some of McCarthy's playcalling this year, I will not deny he has done a great job. Hopefully he can bring the Lombardi back to its rightful home in Green Bay.
Go Pack, go!
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