Mike McCarthy on the Packers first half of the season: “You are what your record says you are”

Mike McCarthy and the Packers have had their ups and downs in the 2012 season. The search for a steady running game, Greg Jennings being hurt and at times inconsistent play on offense and defense. The 2010 world champions pulled the ship together and scrapped to a 6-3 record but still trail the Chicago Bears by one game. As the Packers attempt to get healthy, the bye couldn’t have come at a better time for them. McCarthy talked about the first half, and what he told his player before leaving for some time off. We’re 6-3. You are what your record says you are. I believe that. We’ll spend this week reviewing all of the game film from the first nine games while emphasizing our self-scouting. We’ll continue to approach our opponents the same way in the next seven games, but we must maintain our focus on the fundamentals. The team will continue to strive to improve its tackling, handling of the football, maintaining blocks and getting off blocks. Those are the areas that I emphasize wi...