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Legendary Packers Coach Mike Holmgren Criticizes Matthew Golden's Wasted Talent After Impressive Week 6 Performance Against Bengals – "You're Wasting a Future Star"

Green Bay, Wisconsin – October 15, 2025

The Green Bay Packers’ hard-fought 24-18 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 6 has fans buzzing, but a legendary voice from the franchise’s past is raising alarms. Following Matthew Golden’s standout performance, a Packers icon has publicly lambasted the team for squandering the young wide receiver’s potential, sparking a fiery debate.

Golden, the Packers’ 2025 first-round pick, shone brightly with 6 catches for 85 yards and a touchdown at Lambeau Field. His speed (4.29s 40-yard dash) and clutch plays were pivotal, yet concerns linger about the coaching staff’s failure to maximize his growth in the 2-1-1 team’s offense.

That voice of critique belongs to Mike Holmgren, the Hall of Fame coach who guided the Packers to Super Bowl XXXI in 1997 and two NFC Championships. Now 77, Holmgren didn’t hold back: “Matthew Golden is a future star we’ve been waiting for. You’re wasting that talent with conservative play-calling when he’s ready to explode. Step up, or you’ll lose him.”

Golden’s heroics, including a 45-yard touchdown that sealed the win, underscored his value amid injuries to Jayden Reed (IR) and Christian Watson (limited). Yet, Holmgren’s words suggest the offense isn’t fully leveraging his skills, a sentiment echoed by fans.

On X, @PackersFaith tweeted, “Holmgren nails it—let Golden shine brighter!” The team’s cautious approach, despite the victory, has fueled the legend’s call for a bolder strategy.

Holmgren’s remarks serve as a wake-up call to head coach Matt LaFleur to harness Golden’s prime years. For a franchise steeped in legacy, failing to nurture a rising star could jeopardize Green Bay’s Super Bowl aspirations.

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“My Cause My Cleats” shoes and Amon-Ra St. Brown’s Emotional Tribute Just Hours Before Giants Game Leave Detroit Speechless – A Story That Brought Lions Fans to Tears
Detroit, Michigan – November 22, 2025 Just hours before kickoff against the Giants, Amon-Ra St. Brown sent an emotional explosion through Detroit. Not because of a highlight, not because of a tactical breakdown – but because of his brand-new “My Cause My Cleats.” A pair of cleats carrying a personal story so deep that it left the entire Lions Nation choking back tears right before the massive showdown with the New York Giants. Team sources say St. Brown dedicated these cleats to his cousin who has Down syndrome – someone who became an inseparable part of his childhood. She was the first in the family with the condition, and she was the one who taught St. Brown patience, compassion, and how to love people unconditionally. After their grandmother passed away, the St. Brown family took turns caring for her for many years. Those very days shaped the soul of the man wearing No. 14 today. Just hours before the game, St. Brown silenced the entire locker room when he explained the real reason behind the cleats: “I want the whole world to know my cousin’s story. She has always been the softest, brightest light in our family. If these cleats make even one person understand more, love more, or open their heart more to people like her, then that is the greatest gift I could ever give her today.” Those words spread across social media like wildfire and truly brought Lions Nation to tears. For this year’s campaign, St. Brown chose to support Best Buddies Michigan – the organization that helps individuals with intellectual disabilities integrate and find their place in the community. The cleats are designed in the organization’s signature colors and will be auctioned immediately after the game to raise funds for families with loved ones who have Down syndrome. In the middle of Detroit’s playoff race, St. Brown’s tribute showed once again what this city has always been proud of: the heart of this team is bigger than any stat line. Amon-Ra isn’t just bringing hope for a win into Ford Field. He’s bringing love for his family, love for the community, and love for a cousin who helped turn him into the kind, respected man all of Detroit looks up to.