Tucker Kraft walked back his earlier reaction to the boos that rolled through Lambeau Field during the Packers’ 35-14 Week 3 loss to the Falcons, saying Monday that the bigger issue was Green Bay’s own play.
Kraft had drawn some criticism after calling it “pretty disappointing” to hear the home crowd boo during the defeat. On Monday, he took a softer stance and said the team gave fans too little to cheer about.
“I’m not gonna add anymore to the booing,” Kraft said, per Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk. “You know, in hindsight, we were out there on the field not doing the greatest.
You know, we’re out there, busting our tails, trying to make every play come to life, one play at a time. That’s our mindset.
I understand a lot of people spent time and resources to be there at the game. Wish it would have been a better outcome.
Everyone in the locker room wished it would have been a better outcome. Like I said, when I was referring in the past to disappointment, I’m talking about from the day overall, not just from the fans.
Obviously, the fans are out there, and [Packers wide receiver Christian Watson] put it the best, like, this is an entertainment business. We gotta go out there and put a better product on display.
So, you know, people are happier when they’re heading to their cars after the game.”
The boos came in a game that quickly turned sour for Green Bay. Atlanta entered the matchup at 0-2 after a 34-3 loss to the Carolina Panthers, but the Falcons still controlled the night at Lambeau, carrying a 24-7 lead into the fourth quarter before sealing it with a touchdown with 3:33 left.
The loss was the largest at home in Matt LaFleur’s eight years as Packers head coach, and it sparked questions about whether his job could be in danger.
Kraft also said he understands the frustration from fans who care deeply about the team and the city.
“The fans that really care about us and, you know, our roots in Green Bay,” Kraft added. “Like, I consider myself a Wisconsinite at this point.
Green Bay is the largest city I’ve ever lived in. I live here year-round, and so I have, you know, just as much pride and stake in this team and organization [as] anyone else does.
I take it personal. Every dig that the Packers get, you know, because this is my team.
I love this team. So tuning out all that stuff, like I said, easy for me.
I don’t take things personal. I understand. ...
You know, it’s just a bunch of games of if, ands, or buts, and bottom line is, we gotta go out there and execute better.”
Green Bay, now 1-2, goes next to an 0-3 Tampa Bay Buccaneers team that will be without starting quarterback Baker Mayfield because of a thumb injury. As of Tuesday morning, DraftKings Sportsbook had the Packers listed as 4.5-point road favorites for the Oct. 4 game.
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