Packers’ Legendary Coach Rips Into Offense, Calls Out Lack of Identity and Poor Line

Green Bay, September 24, 2025

The Green Bay Packers offense is drawing sharp criticism from a franchise icon, as legendary former head coach Mike McCarthy unleashed a blistering take on the unit’s struggles. McCarthy, who led the Packers to a Super Bowl victory in 2010 and guided the team to 10 playoff appearances, didn’t mince words after Green Bay’s 13-10 loss to the Cleveland Browns in Week 3.

“Not only is (Jordan) Love miscast in spots, the Packers are wasting wideout Matthew Golden,” McCarthy said. “This offense has Love at QB and Matt LaFleur calling plays, but it doesn’t look much different than the inconsistency we’ve seen in recent years.”

McCarthy didn’t hold back on the group’s performance, slamming the offensive line play as poor and the overall scheme as uninspired. “This team looks lost,” he continued. “You don’t see rhythm, you don’t see toughness, you don’t see a plan. That’s not what Packers football is supposed to be.”

The Packers invested heavily in reshaping their offense this offseason, including the blockbuster trade for Micah Parsons on defense and relying on young receivers like Golden and Savion Williams. They also extended Christian Watson to lock in a key target for Love. But so far, results have been underwhelming. The running game hasn’t provided balance, the line continues to falter, and Love has looked uncomfortable in LaFleur’s scheme.

“Love is one of the most talented to ever do it, but he doesn’t fit perfectly here,” McCarthy said. “The Packers are trying to run an offense that doesn’t match his strengths, and the result is an identity crisis. Right now, it’s painful to watch.”

Fans have echoed those frustrations, pointing out the lack of creativity and the resemblance to past inconsistencies. The disappointment has only grown louder as the Packers struggle to find consistency week after week.

“This city demands toughness, pride, and discipline,” McCarthy concluded. “If you can’t protect your quarterback, if you can’t impose your will at the line of scrimmage, then you’re not playing Packers football.”

The blunt assessment from a franchise icon has fueled further debate about the direction of the team and whether major changes are needed sooner rather than later.