For decades, Mike Felger has cheered for the Green Bay Packers through thick and thin. But after Sunday's meltdown, the Boston sports radio personality has officially thrown in the towel—at least for now.
On his Monday show on 98.5 The Sports Hub, Felger didn't hold back. He declared he's 'walking away' from the Packers, citing the team's shocking 39-22 loss to a Vikings squad that had to switch quarterbacks mid-game after blowing a 12-point lead.
'I'm not really going to watch them this year,' Felger said. 'I'm done. I'm walking away from the Packers. Watching that team since I was a little boy, every week, ride or die, good times or bad, I swear to God, I'm gonna check out this year. I swear to God. I have better things to do with my time.'
It's a bold statement from a guy who has been a diehard fan his entire life. But is it just a knee-jerk reaction to a brutal opening-day loss? The Packers might have a chance to win him back this Sunday when they head to MetLife Stadium to face the New York Jets, a team they're favored to beat by four points.
If Green Bay can bounce back with a convincing victory—even against one of the league's less impressive franchises—it might be just the medicine Felger and the rest of the fanbase need. But if they stumble again, Felger might not be the only one ready to jump ship. The Packers haven't started a season 0-2 since 2006, and the fanbase is already on edge.
Head coach Matt LaFleur is feeling the heat after a rough Week 1 performance. The Packers' offensive line struggled, the defense couldn't stop the run, and special teams had costly mistakes. It was a total team failure, and Felger isn't the only one questioning whether this squad has what it takes to compete.
Even before the season started, there were concerns about LaFleur's focus after he missed a funeral to prepare for the opener. Now, with the team looking shaky, those questions are only growing louder.
Felger's boycott isn't the first time a fan has threatened to walk away from a team. In fact, NFL fans have planned entire concession boycotts in the past to voice their frustration. And just last year, some fans clapped back at Colin Kaepernick's league boycott, showing that fan loyalty is a complicated thing.
But Felger's threat feels different. He's not just a fan—he's a media personality with a platform. When he says he's done, it carries weight. And if the Packers lose to the Jets, you can bet he'll have plenty to say about it on Monday.
Will a win change his mind? Maybe. But for now, Felger is sticking to his guns. 'I have better things to do,' he said. For a guy who's been ride-or-die since childhood, that's a pretty big statement.
As the Packers prepare for a crucial Week 2 matchup, all eyes will be on whether they can avoid an 0-2 start—and whether Felger will be watching.
