From a Coach McCarthy interview:
Q. At the 2011 NFL combine, you said one of your goals was to become the No. 1 offense in the NFL and then you went and scored 560 points, the second most in NFL history. What's your level of pride in achieving that, and can this offense get better?
A. We felt we clearly left a lot of offense on the table (in 2010). There was actually a lot of offense we didn't even use because of the injuries. That year was clearly the highest of all the years here where things we did in training camp we never even used during the season. So with that being said, I was very confident and I thought the offense was ready for Aaron (Rodgers). Aaron's been ready for more responsibility, but it's more is everybody else around him ready, too? And we felt Aaron was ready for more responsibility at the line, and I think it's been very beneficial to our team. To me, last year was the standard. We set the standard on offense, and that's what we'd like to hold ourselves to.
Q. So 35 points per game is now the standard?
A. Yep. I like that.
Q. Have you been around anyone, anytime, anywhere that's improved as much as Rodgers?
A. He's always been talented. I had a chance to evaluate the guy every game in college when he came out. I've never questioned that man's talent. He's put it all together. He's the most accomplished player I've ever coached.
