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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