Sunday afternoon, the Green Bay Packers will host the Dallas Cowboys at Lambeau Field. This is the first time that former Packers head coach Mike McCarthy has returned to face his former team in Green Bay.
McCarthy led the Packers to the Super Bowl back in 2010, which has been Aaron Rodgers‘s only Super Bowl win and last appearance in the championship game.
Going into this game, the Cowboys have lost to the Packers the last few times the teams have played and they are hoping to change that Sunday afternoon. The Cowboys know, however, despite the Packers’ struggles this season, they still have Rodgers and anything can happen.
McCarthy said earlier this week how he is looking forward to seeing his former quarterback again.
“I’m really looking forward to seeing Aaron,” McCarthy told reporters. “We’ve had great communication. I have nothing but love and gratitude for him. We had some great times, great moments. He made me a much better coach.’’
McCarthy may feel differently if his 6-2 Cowboys don’t take care of business Sunday afternoon.
Mike McCarthy has arrived at Lambeau Field. pic.twitter.com/dkiAsghLh8
— Ed Werder (@WerderEdESPN) November 13, 2022
Fans around the league are reacting to McCarthy’s return to Green Bay, particularly his attire just before the game. Comments varied as some weren’t too complimentary while others thought it was a great tribute to Vince Lombardi.
Getting a little dusty in here.. pic.twitter.com/NEoqMKtHVP
— Ty Schmit (@tyschmit) November 13, 2022
What a fit from Big Mike pic.twitter.com/V80gGRElso
— Gump Cathcart (@bubbagumpino) November 13, 2022
This looks like Tony Soprano wearing a wire to a meet with Johnny Sacks https://t.co/gJiD3OyVHt
— Kyle Koster (@KyleKoster) November 13, 2022
No way he actually coaches the game in this right? Massive respect if he does😂
— Tuck (@TuckerArmen) November 13, 2022
He's wearing what Lombardi wore. It's pretty cool tbh. He knows the history of the team and it's a fun and respectful thing to do.
— Donald Anzalone (@creepydon) November 13, 2022
That’s the most gangster McCarthy has ever looked.
— Michael Strawn (@LifeInCharts) November 13, 2022
— Sam Hays (@WichitaChiefSam) November 13, 2022
Most Packer and Cowboy fans seem to appreciate McCarthy’s tribute to the late Lombardi.
