Charles Woodson breaks collarbone

[packers11]

www.rotoworld.com

FOX Sports' Jay Glazer reports Packers FS Charles Woodson will miss six weeks with a fractured collarbone.

Although Woodson's on-field performance has declined in his age-36 season, the Packers figure to keep him on their weekly inactives list rather than place the future Hall of Famer on year-ending injured reserve. Despite the fall-off in play from recent years, Woodson has graded out positively as a pass defender and particularly as a run defender according to Pro Football Focus. Transitioning to free safety from cornerback, Woodson has 38 tackles, 1.5 sacks, a forced fumble, and an interception through seven starts. In a best case scenario from the six-week timetable, Woodson would return in Week 14.

[Bossman641]

When did THAT happen? And did the Bears put a voodoo spell on the Packers or something, what is with these injuries?

[Freak Out]

Dayum! Another one goes down.....when will it end?

[denverYooper]

Good thing we didn't get rid of Shields.

[cheesner]

We are trying to replicate 2010. Facts are facts. 2010 - many injuries to key players - Superbowl win. 2011 - relatively injury free - 1 n done playoffs. Hey, don't question it - if it works it works.

[denverYooper]

Well, it'll be interesting to see how that secondary adjusts. They'll have 3 weeks of low-voltage opponent/bye to get their roles sorted out without Chuck.

Come season's end, they might be better off with the young guys back there and Wood in the wings.

[Bossman641]

Offense can certainly outscore Jax and Az, then comes the bye week.
@Det and @NYG will be tough, even Minn at home will be tough since Woodson would have been so involved on stopping AP

[LegandofthePack15]

Fuck!

Packersnews is reporting that Wood injured it in garbage time. Why were the starters still in the game with a 17 point lead?

[Rutnstrut]

Woodson is one of two players that I feel if injured will basically shut down this team. Rodgers is the other, I suppose we should be happy Mathews is still healthy.

[Tony Oday]

Next Guy Up!!!!

[Fosco33]

Wonder if it's same break from SB game?

[Ballboy]

I noticed him grab for it after making a tackle...I dont think it was garbage time as the last drive or two I noticed him on the sidelines.

[Bossman641]

Wonder if it's same break from SB game?

I believe it is

[3irty1]

Casey Heyward sure makes me feel better about this.

[Pugger]

Fuck!

Packersnews is reporting that Wood injured it in garbage time. Why were the starters still in the game with a 17 point lead?

No shit. :-(

[Pugger]

Wonder if it's same break from SB game?

No, this is the other one. :?

[Fosco33]

I noticed him grab for it after making a tackle...I dont think it was garbage time as the last drive or two I noticed him on the sidelines.

Happened with 244 left in game. After we went up by 14.

[Fosco33]

*Packers coaches were in a staff meeting this morning when they received Woodson news. Not as significant as Super Bowl injury, but had X-ray this morning. Happened on same collarbone." - GPG.com

[pbmax]

We are trying to replicate 2010. Facts are facts. 2010 - many injuries to key players - Superbowl win. 2011 - relatively injury free - 1 n done playoffs. Hey, don't question it - if it works it works.

Sure, but he's supposed to break that thing in the Super Bowl.

[Shoal]

On the bright side....

"Jacksonville Jaguars star running back Maurice Jones-Drew will not play against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday due to a foot injury."

[pbmax]

Jason Wilde ‏@jasonjwilde
Gibson makes catch on right sideline with 2:44 left in the game. Woodson clearly grabs shoulder, writhes on ground. Screen capture shortly.

Play with screen cap.
https://twitter.com/jasonjwilde/status/260454947672432640

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/A51SZRyCIAAbHWs.jpg:large

[Joemailman]

Dayum! Another one goes down.....when will it end?

Just in time for another Super Bowl Run.

[pbmax]

Just in time for another Super Bowl Run.

Who else got hurt in that game? Should Finley be more worried? Was it Shields who got hurt, went back in and then came back out?

I would wrap Shields, Hayward and House in bubble wrap.

[Joemailman]

Casey Heyward sure makes me feel better about this.

I think Hayward can probably fill in pretty well for Woodson if Shields is back to play corner. Or House may see more time at corner.

[Lurker64]

Woodson is one of two players that I feel if injured will basically shut down this team. Rodgers is the other, I suppose we should be happy Mathews is still healthy.

I think he's a lot more valuable from a leadership perspective than an on-field play perspective. Sort of like Ray Lewis with the Ravens. I wouldn't be surprised if the defense actually plays better in some areas with House/Hayward/McMillan.

The role that Capers carved out for Woodson in the defense will probably be eliminated in the short term, I always saw that as more a "putting your players in the best postiion" than a key wrinkle without which the defense can't function.

[King Friday]

Good thing they didn't make the move to 18 games...or we'd be out there playing for the Packers.

[Willard]

I think he's a lot more valuable from a leadership perspective than an on-field play perspective. Sort of like Ray Lewis with the Ravens. I wouldn't be surprised if the defense actually plays better in some areas with House/Hayward/McMillan.

The role that Capers carved out for Woodson in the defense will probably be eliminated in the short term, I always saw that as more a "putting your players in the best postiion" than a key wrinkle without which the defense can't function.Then JH can start a new thread: "Packers better off without Woodson?".

[mraynrand]

Good thing they didn't make the move to 18 games...or we'd be out there playing for the Packers.

http://blogs.kqed.org/bayareabites/files/2010/01/king-friday.jpg > http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-nRexZ0o2Gyg/T2n6zpGjT4I/AAAAAAAABD4/KMdr4nGN7S8/s1600/Jarrett_Bush.jpg

At least in pass coverage, that is

[Old School]

Sooner or later, one way or another, there is a changing of the guard. There is no looking back.

[Freak Out]

Well....the Arizona D is pretty tough...but the O still should be up to the task. They need to keep this thing rolling until the D heals up. When is Jennings due back?

[pittstang5]

You've got to be kidding me!

Wonder if they try Bush at safety like they did a couple years ago.

[pittstang5]

please, somone tell me that there were no other "Big" injuries. I know Neal left the game, but I thought someone said he came back in. Also heard Kuhn might have been hurt too. But I can't find anything about anyone else besides Woodson.

[Teamcheez1]

I've seen varying times on the length to heal from this injury. He could be back as soon as 4 weeks.

The healing spirit of Reggie White will speed his recovery.

[mission]

Sucks, but I'm OK with it. Get the kids on the field and get them some reps.

We're still going to go 10-6, get the wild card and win the Super Bowl. Who cares what happens in between?

[ThunderDan]

Sooner or later, one way or another, there is a changing of the guard. There is no looking back.

I repped this post because the poster named "Old School" said it.

[Cheesehead Craig]

I would wrap Shields, Hayward and House in bubble wrap.

I think we should put them in those inflatable sumo suits.

[gbgary]

his time at corner will be easy to cover...it's his time at safety that i'm worried about. SHIT!

[pbmax]

please, somone tell me that there were no other "Big" injuries. I know Neal left the game, but I thought someone said he came back in. Also heard Kuhn might have been hurt too. But I can't find anything about anyone else besides Woodson.

He did go back in. But unless I missed the Tweet, there were no updates on Neal or Kuhn.

[pbmax]

his time at corner will be easy to cover...it's his time at safety that i'm worried about. SHIT!

This could work out OK. Hayward can cover the slot with Bush and Bush, even if he never sees the ball, will at least tattoo someone which is OK for DB number 6 (5 if Shields is still healing).

At safety, Doc Jennings and McMillan are two different players and they might be able to mix and match them. Jennings has had better success deep and in coverage (with some notable breakdowns) and McMillan has been better closer to LOS and going forward with an occasional bad angle.

They will make mistakes, but there is talent back there to do it. Shields being healthy will be important.

[RashanGary]

Casey Heyward sure makes me feel better about this.

Yep. He's going to be that slot corner.

[LegandofthePack15]

Good thing they didn't make the move to 18 games...or we'd be out there playing for the Packers.

I favor an 18 games schedule. Seems like the preseason is too long and the regular season is too short. There's 9 only games left!

[rbaloha1]

From an on the field leadership perspective this is a big loss.

Schematically -- no. In the base, I would shift Burnett to play center field and JM function as the SS for run support.

Hayward can play the slot.

The Packer D can still be good enough for a super bowl run.

[mmmdk]

I favor an 18 games schedule. Seems like the preseason is too long and the regular season is too short. There's 9 only games left!

18 game NFL schedule will happen - bet on it! Euro Rat knows and wants it!