He already has a Super Bowl ring and a city street named after him. On Sunday, Green Bay Packers coach Mike McCarthy’s legacy added another notch.
Ten years and 150 games after being hired as the Packers’ coach, McCarthy beat the San Diego Chargers for his 100th regular-season victory. His regular-season record stands at 100-49-1, a .670 winning percentage that ranks ninth all-time among coaches with at least 100 games.
Naturally, McCarthy deflected the attention from himself to the rest of the Packers’ franchise.
“It’s really a reflection of our program,” he said. “Frankly, I’m just focused on the next 100. It’s a landmark. Actually, I was just made aware of it. I think it speaks volumes about our program. It speaks hugely about our players and coaches. That’s what it takes — it takes a good program that’s consistent and puts you in position to win each and every week.”
McCarthy became the 38th coach to win 100 games in the NFL. He’s second among Packers coaches, and he’ll need more than “the next 100” to become the franchise’s leader. Packers founder Curly Lambeau ranks fourth all time with 226 victories.
With a 38-28 win against the Kansas City Chiefs last month, McCarthy passed former Packers coach Vince Lombardi for second on the team’s all-time wins list.
It will be interesting to see how high McCarthy continues to climb. He will turn 52 next month, and there’s plenty of coaching ahead of him. McCarthy’s contract was extended last season and is believed to run through the 2018 season, but there’s no telling how long he’ll coach.
At his current pace, McCarthy could hit the 200-win mark as a 61-year-old, the same age New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick was when he hit that milestone two years ago.
McCarthy’s prolonged success bucks the NFL trend. Every offseason, the league’s coaching carousel is set into motion again. McCarthy is tied with New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton as the league’s fourth-longest tenured head coach.
McCarthy said his longevity has been made possible by the people around him, from general manager Ted Thompson to his staff to quarterback Aaron Rodgers.
“I’m very blessed to be here,” McCarthy said. “I’m blessed to work for an organization that gives you the resources to be successful. They let you be creative so you can continue to grow your program, and we have excellent players. We’ve had (great) players all 10 years that I’ve been here. I can’t say it enough, I think I have the best coaching staff in the National Football League. It’s a coaching staff that’s been together a long time. There’s a lot of consistency.”
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![Green Bay Packers running back James Starks runs for a touchdown against San Diego Chargers free safety Eric Weddle at Lambeau Field.]()
1 of 123![Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jeff Janis (83) scampers upfield after a shovel pass at Lambeau Field.]()
2 of 123![San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers lays on his back after an unsuccessful fourth-down play while Green Bay Packers inside linebacker Clay Matthews celebrates in the background at Lambeau Field.]()
3 of 123![San Diego Chargers linebacker Tourek Williams causes Green Bay Packers running back Eddie Lacy to fumble in the fourth quarter at Lambeau Field on Oct. 18.]()
4 of 123![Green Bay Packers outside linebacker Julius Peppers and safety Ha Ha Clinton-Dix make their way to the tunnel following their victory pver the San Diego Chargers at Lambeau Field.]()
5 of 123![Green Bay Packers strong safety Micah Hyde leaves the field in the first quarter of the game against the San Diego Chargers at Lambeau Field.]()
6 of 123![Green Bay Packers running back James Starks runs against the San Diego Chargers.]()
7 of 123![Green Bay Packers inside linebacker Clay Matthews is introduced before the Green Bay Packers host the San Diego Chargers.]()
8 of 123![Green Bay Packers defensive end Datone Jones (95) sacks San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers (17) at Lambeau Field.]()
9 of 123![Green Bay Packers defensive end Datone Jones (95) tackles San Diego Chargers running back Danny Woodhead (39) inside the five yard line late in the fourth quarter at Lambeau Field.]()
10 of 123![Green Bay Packers inside linebacker Clay Matthews (52) signals fourth down as the defense prepared to stop San Diego Chargers at the goal line to win the game at Lambeau Field.]()
11 of 123![San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers (17) lies on the field after a fourth down play failed at the end of the game at Lambeau Field.]()
12 of 123![Green Bay Packers cornerback Damarious Randall.]()
13 of 123![San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers (17) is pressured by Green Bay Packers defensive end Datone Jones (95) and outside linebacker Mike Neal (96) at Lambeau Field.]()
14 of 123![Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) throws under pressure by San Diego Chargers outside linebacker Melvin Ingram (54) at Lambeau Field.]()
15 of 123![Green Bay Packers tight end Richard Rodgers (82) tries to snag a pass in the end zone against San Diego Chargers defensive back Darrell Stuckey (25) at Lambeau Field.]()
16 of 123![Green Bay Packers inside linebacker Clay Matthews (52) celebrates after the game against the San Diego Chargers at Lambeau Field.]()
17 of 123![Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jeff Janis (83) celebrates a win against the San Diego Chargers at Lambeau Field.]()
18 of 123![Green Bay Packers cornerback Casey Hayward tries to tackle San Diego Chargers tight end Antonio Gates in the second half.]()
19 of 123![Green Bay Packers fullback John Kuhn runs against the San Diego Chargers.]()
20 of 123![Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers and tackle David Bakhtiari following a second half touchdown.]()
21 of 123![Green Bay Packers cornerback Sam Shields tackles San Diego Chargers wide receiver Dontrelle Inman following a reception in the third quarter.]()
22 of 123![Green Bay Packers guard T.J. Lang recovers an James Starks fumble in the fourth quarter.]()
23 of 123![Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers talks with Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jeff Janis following an incomplete pass in the second half.]()
24 of 123![Green Bay Packers defensive end Mike Pennel (64) and Datone Jones (95) celebrate a defensive stop at Lambeau Field.]()
25 of 123![Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) tosses a shovel pass to wide receiver Jeff Janis (83) against the San Diego Chargers at Lambeau Field.]()
26 of 123![Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) celebrates a long play with Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jeff Janis (83) in the fourth quarter at Lambeau Field.]()
27 of 123![Green Bay Packers outside linebacker Julius Peppers (56) hits San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers (17) as he throws in the fourth quarter at Lambeau Field.]()
28 of 123![San Diego Chargers wide receiver Malcom Floyd catches a pass in the second half.]()
29 of 123![Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jeff Janis looks for an interference call following an incomplete pass in the third quarter.]()
30 of 123![Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers throws against the San Diego Chargers.]()
31 of 123![Green Bay Packers cornerback Damarious Randall dives trying to tackle San Diego Chargers running back Branden Oliver following a fourth-quarter reception.]()
32 of 123![Green Bay Packers strong safety Micah Hyde tackles San Diego Chargers tight end Antonio Gates in the fourth quarter.]()
33 of 123![Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers and San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers meet on the field after their Week 6 matchup.]()
34 of 123![Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) congratulates Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jeff Janis (83) on a long catch and run at in the fourth quarter at Lambeau Field.]()
35 of 123![San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers throws late in the fourth quarter.]()
36 of 123![Green Bay Packers coach Mike McCarthy after defeating the Chargers 27-20.]()
37 of 123![Green Bay Packers linebacker Jayrone Elliott and wide receiver Jeff Janis celebrate after defeating the Chargers 27-20.]()
38 of 123![Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers raises his hand in victory after defeating the Chargers 27-20.]()
39 of 123![Green Bay Packers wide receiver James Jones (89) after his third quarter touchdown at Lambeau Field.]()
40 of 123![Green Bay Packers cornerback Sam Shields (37) gives up a catch to San Diego Chargers wide receiver Malcom Floyd (80) at Lambeau Field.]()
41 of 123![Green Bay Packers defensive end Mike Daniels (76) sacks San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers (17) at Lambeau Field.]()
42 of 123![Green Bay Packers wide receiver James Jones (89) scores a touchdown on San Diego Chargers cornerback Brandon Flowers (24) in the fourth quarter at Lambeau Field.]()
43 of 123![Green Bay Packers inside linebacker Clay Matthews (52) is slow to get up after a play against San Diego Chargers at Lambeau Field.]()
44 of 123![Green Bay Packers wide receiver Randall Cobb (18) braces for a hit on a long run against San Diego Chargers cornerback Steve Williams (23) at Lambeau Field.]()
45 of 123![Green Bay Packers running back James Starks (44) runs the ball against San Diego Chargers at Lambeau Field.]()
46 of 123![Green Bay Packers wide receiver James Jones (89) does a Lambeau Leap after catching a touchdown pass against the San Diego Chargers at Lambeau Field on Oct. 18.]()
47 of 123![Green Bay Packers linebacker Joe Thomas (48) tackles San Diego Chargers running back Danny Woodhead (39) at Lambeau Field.]()
48 of 123![San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers (17) celebrates a touchdown pass against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field.]()
49 of 123![San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers (17) celebrates a touchdown pass against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field.]()
50 of 123![Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) celebrates a touchdown with guard T.J. Lang (70) at Lambeau Field.]()
51 of 123![Green Bay Packers kicker Mason Crosby (2) celebrates his field goal against the San Diego Chargers at Lambeau Field.]()
52 of 123![Green Bay Packers defensive end Mike Pennel (64) pressures San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers (17) at Lambeau Field.]()
53 of 123![Green Bay Packers cornerback Sam Shields (37) tackles San Diego Chargers wide receiver Dontrelle Inman (15) after a catch at Lambeau Field.]()
54 of 123![Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) is sacked in the fourth quarter at Lambeau Field.]()
55 of 123![San Diego Chargers tight end Ladarius Green (89) catches a touchdown pass against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field.]()
56 of 123![Green Bay Packers receiver Jeff Janis (83) tries to get a handle on a ball as San Diego Chargers cornerback Steve Williams (23) defends at Lambeau Field.]()
57 of 123![Green Bay Packers cornerback Chris Banjo (32) celebrates a defensive play against the San Diego Chargers at Lambeau Field.]()
58 of 123![San Diego Chargers wide receiver Dontrelle Inman catches a touchdown in front of Green Bay Packers strong safety Micah Hyde in the second quarter.]()
59 of 123![Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers rolls out in the first quarter against the San Diego Chargers.]()
60 of 123![Green Bay Packers cornerback Damarious Randall kneels for a moment before the start of the game. The Green Bay Packers hosted the San Diego Chargers at Lambeau Field in Green Bay on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2015.]()
61 of 123![San Diego Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen snags a pass in front of Green Bay Packers cornerback Sam Shields in the second quarter.]()
62 of 123![Green Bay Packers cornerback Casey Hayward reacts as a would-be interception is called by because of a penalty in the second quarter against the San Diego Chargers.]()
63 of 123![A San Diego Chargers fan signals first down in the second quarter.]()
64 of 123![San Diego Chargers wide receiver Malcom Floyd (80) makes a catch between Green Bay Packers cornerback Sam Shields (37) left and cornerback Casey Hayward (29) at Lambeau Field.]()
65 of 123![Green Bay Packers head coach Mike McCarthy on the sidelines against San Diego Chargers at Lambeau Field.]()
66 of 123![Green Bay Packers head coach Mike McCarthy on the sidelines against San Diego Chargers at Lambeau Field October 18, 2015.]()
67 of 123![San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers (17) throws against Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field.]()
68 of 123![Green Bay Packers wide receiver Ty Montgomery (88) is helped off the field after injuring his ankle against the San Diego Chargers at Lambeau Field.]()
69 of 123![San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers (17) throws under pressure from Green Bay Packers free safety Ha Ha Clinton-Dix (21) at Lambeau Field.]()
70 of 123![San Diego Chargers running back Melvin Gordon (28) runs against Green Bay Packers cornerback Casey Hayward (29) at Lambeau Field.]()
71 of 123![Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) gets sacked against the San Diego Chargers at Lambeau Field.]()
72 of 123![Green Bay Packers inside linebacker Clay Matthews (52) prepares to rush against San Diego Chargers at Lambeau Field.]()
73 of 123![Green Bay Packers inside linebacker Nate Palmer (51) tackles San Diego Chargers wide receiver Malcom Floyd (80) at Lambeau Field.]()
74 of 123![Green Bay Packers receivers Randall Cobb and James Jones check on Ty Montgomery after he was injured on a pass play in the second quarter.]()
75 of 123![Green Bay Packers wide receiver Ty Montgomery (88) is tackled by San Diego Chargers strong safety Jahleel Addae (37) after making a catch at Lambeau Field. Montgomery was injured on the play.]()
76 of 123![Green Bay Packers center Corey Linsley (63) points to the defense against the San Diego Chargers at Lambeau Field.]()
77 of 123![Green Bay Packers wide receiver Randall Cobb makes a reception in the first quarter against San Diego Chargers cornerback Patrick Robinson and strong safety Jahleel Addae.]()
78 of 123![Green Bay Packers free safety Ha Ha Clinton-Dix celebrates after a Packers' fumble recovery in the second quarter against the San Diego Chargers.]()
79 of 123![Green Bay Packers cornerback Ha Ha Clinton-Dix tackles San Diego Chargers running back Branden Oliver following a second quarter reception.]()
80 of 123![Green Bay Packers cornerback Quinten Rollins tackles San Diego Chargers wide receiver Dontrelle Inman following a pass reception.]()
81 of 123![Green Bay Packers wide receiver Ty Montgomery outruns San Diego Chargers cornerback Patrick Robinson following a second quarter pass reception.]()
82 of 123![Green Bay Packers wide receiver Ty Montgomery is injured on a pass reception and run in the second quarter.]()
83 of 123![Green Bay Packers wide receiver Ty Montgomery is taken to the locker room following a second-quarter injury on Oct. 18 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay.]()
84 of 123![Green Bay Packers inside linebacker Clay Matthews recovers a fumble in the second quarter against the San Diego Chargers.]()
85 of 123![Green Bay Packers inside linebacker Clay Matthews recovers a fumble in the second quarter against the San Diego Chargers.]()
86 of 123![Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) hands off to running back James Starks (44) in the first half against the San Diego Chargers.]()
87 of 123![Green Bay Packers kicker Mason Crosby (2) watches his field goal attempt against the San Diego Chargers at Lambeau Field.]()
88 of 123![Green Bay Packers cornerback Sam Shields (37) breaks up a pass play on receiver Malcom Floyd (80) against the San Diego Chargers.]()
89 of 123![Green Bay Packers running back James Starks (44) runs the ball in the first quarter against the San Diego Chargers at Lambeau Field.]()
90 of 123![Green Bay Packers linebacker Clay Matthews (52) tackles San Diego Chargers running back Melvin Gordon (28) at Lambeau Field.]()
91 of 123![Green Bay Packers nose tackle Letroy Guion (98) celebrates a defensive play against the San Diego Chargers at Lambeau Field.]()
92 of 123![Green Bay Packers running back James Starks (44) celebrates his second touchdown against the San Diego Chargers at Lambeau Field.]()
93 of 123![Green Bay Packers running back James Starks (44) tosses the ball in celebration after he scored on a 65 yard run in the first quarter against the San Diego Chargers at Lambeau Field.]()
94 of 123![Green Bay Packers running back James Starks (44) makes a long run as quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) trails the play against the San Diego Chargers at Lambeau Field.]()
95 of 123![Green Bay Packers running back James Starks (44) scores on a 65 yard run in the first quarter against the San Diego Chargers at Lambeau Field.]()
96 of 123![San Diego Chargers receiver Jacoby Jones (12) makes a catch in front of Green Bay Packers cornerback Sam Shields (37) at Lambeau Field.]()
97 of 123![Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) tries a desperation shovel pass as San Diego Chargers cornerback Jason Verrett (22) tackles him at Lambeau Field.]()
98 of 123![Green Bay Packers running back James Starks (44) celebrates his first touchdown against the San Diego Chargers at Lambeau Field.]()
99 of 123![Green Bay Packers running back James Starks (44) scores a touchdown against the San Diego Chargers at Lambeau Field October 18, 2015.]()
100 of 123![Green Bay Packers running back James Starks (44) scores a touchdown behind the block of tight end Richard Rodgers (82) against the San Diego Chargers at Lambeau Field.]()
101 of 123![Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) celebrates a touchdown in the first quarter against the Chargers at Lambeau Field.]()
102 of 123![Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) slides down after a scramble against the San Diego Chargers at Lambeau Field.]()
103 of 123![Green Bay Packers cornerback Chris Banjo covers a pass intended for San Diego Chargers wide receiver Malcom Floyd at Lambeau Field.]()
104 of 123![Green Bay Packers tight end Richard Rodgers is unable to make a one-handed grab in the fourth quarter against the San Diego Chargers at Lambeau Field.]()
105 of 123![San Diego Chargers linebacker Tourek Williams causes Green Bay Packers running back Eddie Lacy to fumble in the fourth quarter at Lambeau Field.]()
106 of 123![A Green Bay Packers cheerleader high-fives fans in the fourth quarter of the game against the San Diego Chargers at Lambeau Field.]()
107 of 123![Green Bay Packers players make their way to the bench before the game against the San Diego Chargers at Lambeau Field.]()
108 of 123![Green Bay Packers cornerback Damarious Randall, right, celebrates knocking down a pass on fourth down to secure a win over the San Diego Chargers at Lambeau Field.]()
109 of 123![Green Bay Packers cornerback Damarious Randall, right, celebrates breaking up a pass on fourth down on a goal-line stand at the end of the fourth quarter against the San Diego Chargers at Lambeau Field.]()
110 of 123![Green Bay Packers cornerback Sam Shields tackles San Diego Chargers wide receiver Dontrelle Inman at Lambeau Field.]()
111 of 123![Green Bay Packers running back James Starks runs for a touchdown against San Diego Chargers free safety Eric Weddle at Lambeau Field.]()
112 of 123![Green Bay Packers running back James Starks runs for a touchdown against San Diego Chargers free safety Eric Weddle at Lambeau Field.]()
113 of 123![Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers runs for a first down against the San Diego Chargers at Lambeau Field.]()
114 of 123![Green Bay Packers cornerback Damarious Randall defends a fourth-quarter pass intended for San Diego Chargers wide receiver Malcom Floyd at Lambeau Field.]()
115 of 123![San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers celebrates a Green Bay Packers penalty on fourth down, giving his team a first down at Lambeau Field.]()
116 of 123![Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers raises his hand after a victory over the San Diego Chargers at Lambeau Field on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2015.]()
117 of 123![West De Pere High School students Abrielle Hibbard, left, and Kennedy Mommaerts practice doing the "wave" before the start of the Packers-Chargers game.]()
118 of 123![Packers fans sing along with Grand Union at Kroll's West before the start of the game as the Green Bay Packers host the San Diego Chargers.]()
119 of 123![Packers fans walk towards the stadium in the neighborhood surrounding Lambeau Field before the Green Bay Packers host the San Diego Chargers.]()
120 of 123![Grant Fendos, left, and Matt Toivonen play a game of touch football in the Lambeau Field parking lot before the Green Bay Packers host the San Diego Chargers.]()
121 of 123![Tegan Davis, 10, of Chicago works on his throwing form while tailgating with his family before the game.
The Green Bay Packers host the San Diego Chargers Sunday, October 18, 2015, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis.]()
122 of 123![Brady Fuglister, 8, of Minneapolis, plays catch with his father while tailgating with friends and family off of Lombardi Avenue prior to the Packers-Chargers game.]()
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