Published 17:04 IST, December 11th 2019

Former Green Bay Packers coach Mike McCarthy eyes NFL return in 2020

Former Green Bay Packers coach Mike McCarthy has revealed in an interview that he is planning to return to the NFL in 2020; he also discusses life outside NFL.

Reported by: Sujay Chakraborty
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Green Bay Packers' former head coach Mike McCarthy is planning to return to NFL in 2020. 56-year-old spent 13 seasons with Wisconsin-based franchise but is hoping to take charge of a new franchise come next campaign.

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Green Bay Packers' former coach discusses NFL return

Mike McCarthy has built quite an impressive resume with Green Bay Packers. He won more than 60% of his games with Packers, reaching playoffs nine times in 13 seasons. He also led  Packers in a win in Super Bowl XLV over  Pittsburgh Steelers. However, after a poor campaign last season, he was dismissed by Packers in December last year.

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Mike McCarthy discusses Green Bay Packers dismissal

Mike McCarthy, who has been out of work since being dismissed by  Green Bay Packers, recently gave an interview to Tom Pelissero of NFL.com. He revealed that he plans to get back in NFL in 2020. McCarthy admitted that he spent his time outside NFL studying and analysing game. 

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Mike McCarthy also touched upon his emotions after Packers exit. He stated that he was indeed gutted after being dismissed, which culminated a terrible year for 56-year-old. He furr added that move probably was best for locker room as it ended ongoing speculation surrounding coach's future. McCarthy insisted that failure is a part of being successful and that he is ready to bounce back. McCarthy also spoke about his family and how he utilised time well bonding with his loved ones.

re have been rumours that Arizona Cardinals and Cleveland Browns are interested in Mike McCarthy and if situation arises we could be seeing 56-year-old back in dugout soon.

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11:29 IST, December 11th 2019