Camp Reports 2013 or Oh No, That Doesn't Look Good [Archive] - Page 2

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08-07-2013, 09:47 AM

Wednesday Practice, 8-7-13

Neal is back. Abdomen must be OK.

Lacy is out, no pads. Joke on Twitter that he must have gained 44 pounds overnight. Better joke is that he made himself sick losing 44 pounds overnight last week.

Datone Jones is over his illness and is back.

Cobb is back

Wes Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 1h
#Packers out: Dorsey, Johnson, Harris, Lacy, Richardson, Hayward, Tramon, Tretter, Bulaga, Sherrod, Quarless, Taylor, Nelson, Worthy

ITS SHRINKING!

Tyler Dunne ‏@TyDunne 1h
On the bright side for Green Bay at RB, Alex Green (knee) has returned after sitting out one practice. Harris/Lacy both out.

YESTERDAY, M3 SAID GREEN'S KNEE WAS JUST BOTHERING HIM, SOMETHING HE MIGHT CONTINUE TO HAVE TO DEAL WITH AFTER KNEE INJURY

Pete Dougherty ‏@PeteDougherty 1h
Green back also, n Jolly practicing after dropping out late yesterday with leg cramps

JOLLY BACK BUT BOB HAD SOME POOR REVIEWS FOR HIS LATEST PERFORMANCES: http://www.jsonline.com/sports/packers/packers-camp-report-tuesday-at-a-glance-b9969767z1-218629671.html

Tyler Dunne ‏@TyDunne 1h
Work against the read option continues. Has been an emphasis all training camp. Coaches drilling assignments into players' heads.

WELL AT LEAST CAPERS ISN'T DEFIANT. INCOMPETENT MIGHT STILL BE ON THE BOARD, BUT YOU CAN'T FAULT THE FOCUS

pbmax

08-07-2013, 09:53 AM

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 1h
Vince Young starting to get reps in offense only drills.

PROGRESS. HE PRACTICES!

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 1h
Cobb is practicing without a brace or anything I can see. He is wearing long sleeves so I'm not sure if there is anything under that.
Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 1h
He's swinging and flexing his arm like its still bothering him a little.

SPOON IS LIKE THE SMALL RAIN CLOUD THAT FOLLOWS YOU AROUND SOME DAYS

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 1h
So I've got a total of 14 guys out, six of whom are on PUP.

I HESITATE TO CALL THIS AN IMPROVEMENT

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 1h
Interesting: Mike Neal is working with the OLBs, not the D-line.

THAT IS A BIG OLB

pbmax

08-07-2013, 09:54 AM

Can anyone decipher this from Bob?

Jermichael Finley capped off his second practice of camp by latching onto a medium-range TD pass from Aaron Rodgers.

http://www.jsonline.com/sports/packers/packers-camp-report-tuesday-at-a-glance-b9969767z1-218629671.html

pbmax

08-07-2013, 09:59 AM

Wes Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 58m
Knee doesnt appear to be bothering Alex Green in today's practice #Packers https://vine.co/v/hbVidTEFxjD

GOOD TEST TODAY, ONLY 3 HEALTHY HBs

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 55m
Johnathan Franklin using his blockers well on a screen that goes a long way. He's shaping up to be a third-down back specialist.
Wes Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 55m
Vince Young throws his first pass during 11 on 11, screen to Starks #Packers

LOVE A SCREEN

Mike Vandermause ‏@MikeVandermause 53m
Fielding kickoffs: Franklin, Nixon, Hines.

FREE ROSS!!

Wes Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 52m
#Packers kickoff coverage team: Burnett,Boykin, Kuhn, Francois, Lattimore, Crosby, Ross, Manning, DJ Williams, Bush, Hyde

OK, THOSE RETURNERS ARE THERE AS SCOUT TEAM TO #1 COVERAGE UNIT

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 51m
Tim Masthay showing a nice leg on kickoffs. Had some wind at his back. Definitely stronger than Tavecchio.

I HOPE THIS DOES NOT AFFECT THE PUNTING

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 51m
Ross with No. 1 kickoff return. No Cobb.

SANITY HAS BEEN RESTORED!!

pbmax

08-07-2013, 10:04 AM

Wes Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 50m
There's the downside with Masthay, erratic. Muffs kickoff for 2.1 second hang and ball falls to 15

HOF ON HOLD

Mike Vandermause ‏@MikeVandermause 49m
Tavecchio puts 2nd kick about 5 yards deep. Crosby wins Round 2.

I WOULD PAY GOOD MONEY FOR A STRAIGHT ANSWER AT KICKER

ProFootballTalk ‏@ProFootballTalk 46m
Second opinion is back on Packers LT Bryan Bulaga: He'll have surgery to repair a torn ACL once the swelling goes down, per league source.

IF YOU ARE PATRICK MCKENZIE, DO YOU CELEBRATE, JUST A LITTLE, JUST TO YOURSELF WHEN 2ND OPINION AGREES WITH YOU?

Mike Vandermause ‏@MikeVandermause 44m
Haven't ever heard Starks called Jim before, but that's how Rodgers just addressed him during fundamental drill.

TOMORROW ON FIRST TAKE, RODGERS BULLIES RBs

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 38m
Run drill: Matthews just double-armed Bakhtiari and drove him back.

I AM OK WITH THIS

pbmax

08-07-2013, 10:11 AM

Pete Dougherty ‏@PeteDougherty 38m
Rough start in half-line run drill for Bakhtiari. Beat first by Matthews, then Mulumba

LESS PROMISING

Tyler Dunne ‏@TyDunne 35m
Scrums/punches all over the place. Wow. Van Roten and Francois at it. Finley throws punch at Jarvis Reed. Sitton/Greene even talking.

TWENTY TWEETS ON FIGHTS BETWEEN PEOPLE WITH HELMETS ON. OTHER WORDS, NO NEWS. AT LEAST FINLEY IS SMART ENOUGH TO PICK ON SOMEONE HIS OWN SIZE

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 35m
And then Finley throws a bolo at someone who threw a punch at him. Jolly comes over and shoulder blocks Finley. Quite a melee.

MONEY IS ON JOLLY NOW

Wes Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 35m
Kevin Greene and Josh Sitton even jawing back and forth

REALLY LIKE HAVING KEVIN AND JOSH AROUND

Tyler Dunne ‏@TyDunne 35m
Mike Neal getting his foot checked out by the trainer.
Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 34m
Mike Neal is getting re-taped.

LIKE PATLER DOES WITH GAMES, I AM GLAD I READ BOTH THESE TWEETS AFTER THE FACT TO AVOID THE MINUTE OF SHEER FRUSTRATION OVER ANOTHER NEAL INJURY

Wes Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 34m
And Young continuing to get third team snaps over Coleman in team run #Packers

DEAR BJ COLEMAN, YOU HAVE BEEN PUT ON NOTICE

pbmax

08-07-2013, 10:17 AM

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 33m
Nick Perry finally shows up. After blowing up a run play, he drops back and picks off a pass across the middle.

HE JUST STARTS SLOW. BY THE PLAYOFFS HE WILL BE AT ALL PRO LEVEL

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 32m
Jeremy Ross with a great catch over James Nixon.

BOYKIN IS GREAT, I AM ROOTING FOR ROSS

Jason Wilde ‏@jasonjwilde 33m
#Packers QBs in team: Harrell throws long TD to open White; Young doesn't appear to know play on handoff; Coleman throws INT to Nick Perry.

BACKUP, PRACTICE SQUAD/WAIVER, GRAD ASSISTANT

Tyler Dunne ‏@TyDunne 32m
Andrew Datko jumps and is pulled by Campen.

DIDN'T HE DO THIS YESTERDAY TOO?

Tyler Dunne ‏@TyDunne 30m
Sam Shields beat deep by Omarius Hines but wideout can't haul it in.
Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 30m
Coleman with a great deep ball to Hines. Could have been caught.
Wes Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 31m
Omarius Hines gets behind Shields but Coleman overthrows him by a step or two

ITS LIKE JURY DUTY AND WITNESSES

pbmax

08-07-2013, 10:19 AM

Holy cow. This is how you end a fight.

https://vine.co/v/hbVUZIJ2PPe

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08-07-2013, 10:25 AM

Jason Wilde ‏@jasonjwilde 29m
Graham Harrell can just sit back and watch Young and Coleman win him #Packers No. 2 QB job. Young just threw awful INT to Brandon Smith.

THATS NOT HOW COMPETITION IS SUPPOSED TO WORK JASON

Jason Wilde ‏@jasonjwilde 28m
I'm watching 7-on-7s but @RobDemovsky reports Mike Neal has returned and is taking part in 1-on-1 pass rush at other end of field.

WHEW

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 28m
Bakhtiari is 2-0 to start the day in 1on 1s.

NEW CONVENTIONAL WISDOM. RUN BLOCK? MAYBE. PASS BLOCK? YES

Wes Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 29m
Rodgers with a beauty into arms of Finley over Burnett 30 yards down field

NOT BAD FOR THIS 3RD PRACTICE. SEE ABOVE FOR PERPLEXING MCGINN DETAIL

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 27m
Mike Neal comes back with a vengeance when he rushes from the inside. Spin move leaves Lane Taylor in the dust.

Tyler Dunne ‏@TyDunne 27m
Donte Savage beats Barclay around the edge.

pbmax

08-07-2013, 10:36 AM

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 28m
Bakhtiari wins again in 1 on 1s.

DONT JIX IT DONT JINX IT

Tyler Dunne ‏@TyDunne 28m
Working with scout team in 7 on 7, Young's next two passes a bit better. Finds Finley.

REMEMBER WHEN THE PACKERS WERE STAFFED WITH VERY INCONSISTENT QBS? THAT WASN'T FUN THEN EITHER, THOUGH A LITTLE EXCITING AT TIMES

Jason Wilde ‏@jasonjwilde 24m
As pointed out by #Packers writer Mike Spofford, while Cobb is in uniform, I've yet to actually see him take a snap, unless I missed it.

ITS A GOOD THING THERE ARE 20 BEAT WRITERS

Mike Vandermause ‏@MikeVandermause 22m
Crosby put a couple of kicks through from 60 during warm ups using holding device.

MAYBE MASTHAY IS THE PROBLEM

Pete Dougherty ‏@PeteDougherty 22m
Neal first 1on1 reps of camp, 1-1 from OLB beat Bakhtiari lost to Newhouse, --1 from DT, beat Taylor n lost to Lang

TODAY'S FIRST REVELATION: RAJI MIGHT SEE FEWER SNAPS EVEN IN NICKEL

Jason Wilde ‏@jasonjwilde 18m
Good. In at practice and can't make calls. RT @ccsabus: you hear on Lacy? @ProFootballTalk saying minor precautiony issue

BEAT WRITERS AT PRACTICE, STORY BROKEN FROM GUY IN HOME LOCATED IN WEST VIRGINIA

Tyler Dunne ‏@TyDunne 14m
Both kickers go 3 of 4 today. Crosby good from 36, 46, 53 and missed WR 51. Tavecchio good from 36, 51, 53 and missed WL from 46.

BACK TO LEVEL PAR

Mike Vandermause ‏@MikeVandermause 8m
Finley false start, followed by EDS false start.

CONCUSSIONS FROM FIGHT

PRACTICE OVER FEW MINUTES EARLY, NO NO HUDDLE

wist43

08-07-2013, 10:51 AM

Savage is a guy I want to know more about - if any of you rail birds has any updates.

Would like to see him tried in the middle - with Capers as our DC though, we know he prefers ILB's to be as invisible as possible.

run pMc

08-07-2013, 11:34 AM

Savage is a guy I want to know more about - if any of you rail birds has any updates.
No updates from camp, but these are his workout #'s from New Mexico State's Pro Day in late March:
6'1, 247 pounds
40 time: 4.80
Bench press: 20 reps at 225 pounds
Vertical: 32.5"
Broad Jump: 9'6"

Savage played in all 12 of the Aggies' games in 2012, posting three sacks, seven tackles for loss, and two blocked kicks while playing defensive end. He sat out the 2011 season (I've read conflicting reports of medical redshirt and academic ineligibility) but in his junior year of 2010 he posted another three sacks to go along with two forced fumbles. In his sophomore year of 2009, he put up six sacks, two forced fumbles, and a blocked punt.
GB is a little thin at OLB and he was a DE, so I could see him fighting Mulumba for a spot as a backup/ST player.

pbmax

08-07-2013, 11:49 AM

MCCARTHY PC 8-7-13

Packer Report ‏@PackerReport 50m
Lacy out today with hamstring. No information to be concerned about long term. Had been bothering him.

Tyler Dunne ‏@TyDunne 49m
MM: Eddie Lacy missed practice with a hamstring injury. Alex Green feeling good, missed Tuesday due to swelling in the knee.

Packer Report ‏@PackerReport 49m
Green looked good after missing yesterday with knee, MM said. Neal passed physical and did work in individual drills. Went 2-2 in 1-on1's.

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 49m
MM: Mike Neal is working at some specialty stuff at OLB, but he's a defensive linemen.

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 49m
Mike McCarthy; Bryan Bulaga has decided to have surgery on his knee.

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 49m
MM: Bulaga will be lost for the season as expected.

Packer Report ‏@PackerReport 48m
MM on Young: "He knows how to play quarterback, he knows how to win." Hard part is learning verbiage.

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 46m
MM: Greg Van Roten needed to pick it up in the spring and start of camp, but he's really picked it up the last couple of days.

Tyler Dunne ‏@TyDunne 46m
MM on young WRs: Getting a lot of reps. See cohesiveness whole group has with the QB. Been impressed with every one of them.

Tyler Dunne ‏@TyDunne 45m
MM: Graham Harrell has had a steady camp. ...Practice, been ups and downs. Clearly has taken a big step forward.

Packer Report ‏@PackerReport 45m
Starks, Green responded well to addition of new backs. Top to bottom, competition never been so good.

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 45m
MM: Johnathan Franklin is steady. Did some good things in the scrimmage. He'll continue to learn and get comfortable. He's very consiste...

Packer Report ‏@PackerReport 45m
MM said has talked about scrimmaging another team "but it doesn't work for us" based on his training camp plan

Packer Report ‏@PackerReport 45m
Is it fair to Barclay to not line up RT every snap? No, but it's best for team, MM says.

wist43

08-07-2013, 01:00 PM

No updates from camp, but these are his workout #'s from New Mexico State's Pro Day in late March:
6'1, 247 pounds
40 time: 4.80
Bench press: 20 reps at 225 pounds
Vertical: 32.5"
Broad Jump: 9'6"

Savage played in all 12 of the Aggies' games in 2012, posting three sacks, seven tackles for loss, and two blocked kicks while playing defensive end. He sat out the 2011 season (I've read conflicting reports of medical redshirt and academic ineligibility) but in his junior year of 2010 he posted another three sacks to go along with two forced fumbles. In his sophomore year of 2009, he put up six sacks, two forced fumbles, and a blocked punt.
GB is a little thin at OLB and he was a DE, so I could see him fighting Mulumba for a spot as a backup/ST player.

Yeah, I saw his pro-day workout... I liked what I saw of him - but a guy running around in shorts does not a football player make.

Still, I liked what I saw, so I'm anxious to see if he is a guy who stick and progress.

arcilite

08-07-2013, 07:58 PM

pbmax

08-08-2013, 08:55 AM

Anyone know how Nick Perry's camp is going? I saw a Jason Wilde tweet earlier about how he hasn't really done anything meaningful thus far.

Think we will be able to count on him as a contributor this year?

A couple of positive mentions, only one bad one I remember (scrub O line stopped his pass rush twice).

He has one of the winning records in 1 on 1 pass rush. But not too many wow plays. In camp, some players don't get attention for just doing job. Matthews doesn't get many mentions either, though Wilde hasn't dinged him either.

pbmax

08-08-2013, 09:44 AM

Thursday Practice, 8-8-13

Lacy and Cobb warming up and look ready to practice.

Tons of O line out. Lane Taylor's wife apparently having a baby.

Wes Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 28m
No TJ Lang. Don Barclay at right guard with ones in exchange

Pete Dougherty ‏@PeteDougherty 27m
No pads, will be short practice w game tomorrow, but Cobb lining up w starters, was limited yesterday w biceps injury

Wes Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 26m
No Andrew Datko either. Mike Daniels working as an offensive lineman in offensive scout for exchange drill #Packers

Mike Vandermause ‏@MikeVandermause 26m
Lining up with No 1 defense during walk throughs in secondary: CBs Shields and House; safeties Burnett and Jennings.

Wes Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 25m
#Packers out: Dorsey, Johnson, Harris, Richardson, Hayward, Tramon, L Taylor, Lang, Tretter, Bulaga, Datko, Sherrod, Quarless, R Taylor

Wes Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 24m
#Packers more out: Nelson, Worthy.

Pete Dougherty ‏@PeteDougherty 23m
With Lang absent Barclay playing RT with No. 1 oline

EVEN THE WRITERS DON'T KNOW WHERE BARCLAY IS LINING UP

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 18m
Eddie Lacy is out here with his helmet but I have not seen him take a snap yet.

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 53m
OK, not so good for Vince Young. James Jones picked him off in a jog-through.

denverYooper

08-08-2013, 09:49 AM

A couple of positive mentions, only one bad one I remember (scrub O line stopped his pass rush twice).

He has one of the winning records in 1 on 1 pass rush. But not too many wow plays. In camp, some players don't get attention for just doing job. Matthews doesn't get many mentions either, though Wilde hasn't dinged him either.

If true and Perry is just doing his job, that should be a huge boost to the D. We already have evidence that he can lay the wood in a game. If he can handle the rest of the gig competently, that'll be a big step to eliminating the Keystone Kops D.

pbmax

08-08-2013, 10:04 AM

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 50m
The backups are getting most of the reps today. They're the ones who will be playing the most.

Pete Dougherty ‏@PeteDougherty 48m
R Taylor, Nelson, Worthy. Lacy also not practicing

Pete Dougherty ‏@PeteDougherty 49m
All not practicing: Dorsey, Johnson, Harris, Richardson, Hayward, T Williams, Taylor, Lang, Tretter, Bulaga, Datko, Sherrod, Quarless,

Tyler Dunne ‏@TyDunne 44m
Coleman not sharp. Goes 4 of 9, drive ends with a great break-up by Jarrett Bush on short pass to Stoneburner.

Tyler Dunne ‏@TyDunne 44m
This past week, Coleman has regressed. Have to wonder if giving him first team period today a sign MM plays him a lot tomorrow night.

Wes Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 43m
Cobb on the field with one offense

Jason Wilde ‏@jasonjwilde 40m
Crosby 52-yard FG attempt is "fire" drill on air. Masthay scrambles, throws 34-yard TD to open EDS, yelling "Check me out! Check me out!"

Wes Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 39m
With Cobb limited with the bicep, it's all Ross and Omarius Hines on kickoffs

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 37m
I think we can officially say RB Eddie Lacy is just here to watch even though he has his helmet.

hoosier

08-08-2013, 10:09 AM

Wes Hodkiewicz ‏Jason Wilde ‏@jasonjwilde 40m
Crosby 52-yard FG attempt is "fire" drill on air. Masthay scrambles, throws 34-yard TD to open EDS, yelling "Check me out! Check me out!"

They have their starting and only viable center playing an eligible position on a FG drill? And people said Wolf didn't value offensive linemen enough....

pbmax

08-08-2013, 10:19 AM

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 44m
Barclay looks like the starter at RG if Lang doesn't play.

Mike Vandermause ‏@MikeVandermause 44m
Starks gets first carry during team drill.

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 44m
Ball slips right out of Vince Young's hand. Wow.

ITS JUST DAY 2!?

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 42m
Looks like Shields and House will be the starting CBs and Hyde the nickel.

Tyler Dunne ‏@TyDunne 39m
Not a lot of Jones, Cobb and Finley at practice either. Packers could be taking a look at a lot of back-ups.

Tyler Dunne ‏@TyDunne 37m
And Jones, Finley, whole starting offensive line (minus Lang, who's out) take over scout team reps now. Probably a sign for Arz.

Jason Wilde ‏@jasonjwilde 34m
If you've seen Bull Durham, McCarthy yelling at team was like the shower "Lollygaggers!" speech. #Packers

Wes Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 33m
#Packers punt coverage: Masthay, Bush, Lattimore, Francois, Goode, Manning, DJ Williams, Kuhn, Harris and Boykin and Ross

THOUGHT FOR FUTURE BRILLIANCE. COLLECT ALL REFERENCES TO #1 ST UNITS NEAR THE END OF CAMP. COMPUTE ROSTER BUBBLE SPOTS ON THOSE WHO ARE TRUSTED ON ST. PROFIT.

Mike Vandermause ‏@MikeVandermause 33m
Ross now taking punts with No 1 punt return team

IF I CANNOT HAVE A HEALTHY SHERROD, GIVE ME ROSS ON ALL RETURNS

pbmax

08-08-2013, 10:21 AM

Wes Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 23m
Young gets picked by Jarrett Bush in team. Followed by a beautiful pass to Ross deep but 10 drops it

THAT PICK WAS DURING HALF SPEED DRILL, SO HARD TO READ INTO IT. BUT YOUNG STILL HAD SOME ACCURACY TROUBLE TODAY

pbmax

08-08-2013, 10:27 AM

Lane Taylor ‏@lanetaylor65 11h
It's baby time!! Baby Bryleigh is coming 20 days early!! Here we go!! @kaseyraetaylor http://instagram.com/p/cvRezuEwHU/

http://instagram.com/p/cvRezuEwHU/

Fritz

08-08-2013, 10:30 AM

I think McGinn's mystifying comment about Finley's second practice was meant to convey the idea that this was the second time Finley ended a practice catching a TD pass from Rodgers.

pbmax

08-08-2013, 10:39 AM

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 2m
McCarthy: TJ Lang's back bothering him. Had a pretty good collision yesterday. Don't have an update on him.

Mike Vandermause ‏@MikeVandermause 2m
MM: Today was review day, first time in helmets. Didn't start way it needed to, but last 2 team periods were outstanding.

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 1m
MM: Andrew Datko has a concussion. Lane Taylor had a personal issue.

Packer Report ‏@PackerReport 2s
No. 1 offense will "definitely" start the game. Not sure of playing time, though.

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 2m
MM: Our No. 1 offense will play with Rodgers. How much they'll play we'll see. Wait until get to the last practices to see where you're at.

Mike Vandermause ‏@MikeVandermause 2m
MM: My goal with Vince Young is to play him in game tomorrow. He's playing uphill right now. Mental transition he's going through.

Mike Vandermause ‏@MikeVandermause 2m
MM: Lacy is definitely concern for tomorrow. He didn't practice today.

Packer Report ‏@PackerReport 3m
MM not sure how he'll alternate kickers but will try to keep opportunities balanced.

Mike Vandermause ‏@MikeVandermause 1m
MM: couldn't tell you if Dorsey and Charles Johnson are closer to being able to play. They are getting better.

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 1m
MM: Randall Cobb's work today wasn't medical it was more about getting the 2s and 3s ready to play.

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 48s
MM: on UW playing here: I know what Ted would say. I'll take the high road and say it's great. "Just don't screw up the grass."

Packer Report ‏@PackerReport 2m
Not sure on Bakhtiari's playing time but will play more than rest of starters on OL.

Fritz

08-08-2013, 01:23 PM

Okay, so Bulaga's out. Sherrod still out. Now possibly Lang?

And Lacy's probably out. And Jordy Nelson, of course, along with the PUP people. Mike Neal probably won't play.

This is quite ridiculous. Sports talking heads in Detroit are sputtering and mumbling about how terrible it is the Louis Delmas won't play.

Jaysus.

Guiness

08-08-2013, 01:59 PM

Thursday Practice, 8-8-13
Pete Dougherty ‏@PeteDougherty 23m
With Lang absent Barclay playing RT with No. 1 oline

EVEN THE WRITERS DON'T KNOW WHERE BARCLAY IS LINING UP

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 53m
OK, not so good for Vince Young. James Jones picked him off in a jog-through.

OR WHICH DIRECTION JAMES JONES PLAYS IN

Joemailman

08-08-2013, 10:13 PM

So, who's starting the Game Day thread tomorrow night? I did the first one last year and we lost House and Bishop, so I think I'm disqualified.

pittstang5

08-09-2013, 06:25 AM

pbmax

08-10-2013, 04:41 PM

McCarthy Sat after First Preseason Game

Mike Vandermause ‏@MikeVandermause 52m
MM: Bakhtiari played well, will definitely grow from this experience.

Packer Report ‏@PackerReport 51m
Barclay "was clearly one of the top performers of the game for us." (That's big-time statement there)

Mike Vandermause ‏@MikeVandermause 52m
MM: Didn't grade out well as offense, but Barclay was one of bright spots.

Packer Report ‏@PackerReport 52m
More on Barclay: Flexibiility, assignment-sound, won majority of reps, finishes his blocks.

Packer Report ‏@PackerReport 52m
MM on Tyrone Walker "He's another one I would say was one of our top performers. .... been doing it all camp. Very instinctive, athletic."

Packer Report ‏@PackerReport 50m
MM on the running game: Attempts were there. Wasn't clean. Some good combination blocks and finishes up front. But some missed blocks.

Mike Vandermause ‏@MikeVandermause 50m
MM: Was very pleased with what T.J. Lang gave us last night. Will be smart with him this week. Thought he was solid.

Packer Report ‏@PackerReport 50m
MM thought No. 1 offense as a whole played well on their one and only series.

Mike Vandermause ‏@MikeVandermause 50m
MM: Secondary was OK, there were some winners and guys that didn't win. Coverage wasn't as tight as it needed to be in certain spots.

Packer Report ‏@PackerReport 50m
Big negative on defense was "adversity defense" with two touchdown by AZ off of two giveaways.

Mike Vandermause ‏@MikeVandermause 50m
MM: Starks had ball over goal line, Ref said he couldn't see his knee.

Packer Report ‏@PackerReport 49m
MM said House has practiced very well but "obviously you'd like to see him play better." ... Got to respond and keep playing. Short memory.

denverYooper

08-10-2013, 05:32 PM

Barclay Making Push to Start (http://www.packers.com/news-and-events/article-1/Packers%E2%80%99-Don-Barclay-making-push-to-start-again/b74f901a-684b-4b13-bc67-f2ccd8290468)

GREEN BAY—Offensive lineman Don Barclay ended his rookie season last year in the Packers’ starting lineup, and he’s pushing to get back there in year two.

After an otherwise rough night for the offense in getting blanked by Arizona, Mike McCarthy on Saturday singled out Barclay for his solid performance at right tackle. Barclay alternated series at that spot with Marshall Newhouse into the third quarter of Friday’s game in an ongoing competition for the starting role.

“I thought Barclay was clearly one of the top performers of the game for us,” McCarthy said. “When we went through the grading, we didn’t grade out very well as a football team. We graded out poorly as an offense, but I thought Don Barclay’s performance was clearly one of the brighter spots in last night’s game.”

McCarthy didn’t specifically address Newhouse’s play, but the fourth-year pro was cleanly beaten around the edge by defensive end John Abraham in the second quarter, leading to a sack and fumble by quarterback Graham Harrell

Sounds like Newhouse might be headed for the backup T spot.

denverYooper

08-11-2013, 10:15 AM

Thought this was interesting... from the Barancyzk column (http://www.packersnews.com/article/20130810/PKR07/308100365/Eric-Baranczyk-analysis-Offensive-line-holding-back-running-game)

Also, outside linebacker Nick Perry is a huge asset in the run game, there were times he caved in that side of the line.

pbmax

08-12-2013, 02:58 PM

I have broken McCarthy's code on injuries.

This took one year longer than Holmgren, who referred to all soft, connective tissue injuries as "tweaks" no matter the degree of tear. You could guesstimate the length of recovery by the tone of the answer. If angry with question, he would be back in 1-2 days, if perturbed with question but answers at length, its 1-4 weeks. If he answers like you have just asked him about his lovely daughters, the player's season was in jeopardy.

McCarthy is just too honest to be completely baffling, but has learned to couch his answer. Speaking of Derek Sherrod today he said:

Tyler Dunne ‏@TyDunne 1h
McCarthy on Jones: Will miss a couple days this week. Hoping he'll be ready for St. Louis.

When he mentions a time frame, its a minimum for being given back a helmet. If he has a second benchmark, its the absolute peak of optimism for participation and under ordinary conditions, you should consider the player as OUT until after that event.

M3 is in favor of hope and considers it a good thing. But its disappointed him before and he figures you should learn that lesson too.

In other news, DaJuan Harris is off PUP. Sean Richardson is still weeks away yet.

HarveyWallbangers

08-13-2013, 01:13 AM

Some good news on the injury front, for once:

DE Datone Jones (ankle) is expected to miss a few days. He's questionable for the St. Louis game.

Returning to practice were RB DuJuan Harris and WR Randall Cobb. DE-LB Mike Neal participated in team drills for the first time.

T Derek Sherrod progressed enough to perform some individual drills Monday with position coach James Campen.

pbmax

08-13-2013, 09:02 AM

Some good news on the injury front, for once:

T Derek Sherrod progressed enough to perform some individual drills Monday with position coach James Campen.

I really thought I McCarthy was slow rolling the news.

Soon we might see how much of a pro talent evaluator I am :lol:

Fritz

08-13-2013, 09:25 AM

This 24 hour media coverage has led us to get excited that Sherrod is now doing individual drills with Campen.

As MM put it, Sherrod is a victim of his injury classification.

The doctors hold all the power, is how it's kind of presented.

So maybe Belichek will start bribing other teams' doctors to keep guys out for longer periods, especially if they're playing the Pats soon.

pbmax

08-13-2013, 10:40 AM

From today's JSO Camp Report of Yesterday's Super Secret Practice

http://www.jsonline.com/sports/packers/camp-report-a-look-at-packers-monday-practice-b9973996z1-219357681.html?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter

THUMBS DOWN

WR Jeremy Ross is another talented player. Some players, however, always seem to be around bad plays when they occur. Ross must prove he isn't one of them. On Monday, he was running an inside-breaking route in the end zone for the No. 1 offense when Aaron Rodgers had his pass to Ross intercepted by CB James Nixon on a bang-bang-play. It was a tremendous pick, no doubt, but Ross allowed the cornerback to beat him across his face. He didn't position himself to make the catch or at least fight for the ball so neither would gain possession. In the intrasquad scrimmage, Ross slipped on an out cut that Nixon returned 65 yards for a TD. Minus the slip, Ross said he would have made the catch or it wouldn't have been caught at all. Against Arizona, one reason for Graham Harrell's ill-advised interception was Ross's poor release against CB Patrick Peterson. Of course, no one has forgotten his fumbled punt return at Candlestick Park in the playoffs.

He's kind of the opposite of Boykin and Walker at this point. Its rare that Thompson and McCarthy have kept a pure return man. He needs to step it up.

mraynrand

08-13-2013, 11:27 AM

From today's JSO Camp Report of Yesterday's Super Secret Practice

http://www.jsonline.com/sports/packers/camp-report-a-look-at-packers-monday-practice-b9973996z1-219357681.html?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter

He's kind of the opposite of Boykin and Walker at this point. Its rare that Thompson and McCarthy have kept a pure return man. He needs to step it up.

Boykin didn't impress in the preseason opener either. And Franklin was mighty shaky fielding at least on punt I saw. So Ross fumbled in a critical playoff game, changing the entire momentum of the contest - no one will hold that against him for 3-4 decades, will they?

Fritz

08-13-2013, 11:28 AM

I wouldn't hold it against him if he were having a stellar camp.

pbmax

08-13-2013, 11:40 AM

I thought Boykin had one catch that I saw, but it was late and Walker, Hines and someone else seemed to make more plays.

I think Ross is going to have to be an all around Special Teams demon to make it if there are other WR candidates better than him.

pbmax

08-13-2013, 11:44 AM

Tuesday Camp, 8-13-13

Wes Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 21m
Still no Datone Jones on field at practice #Packerd

THERE MUST BE A MATHEMATICAL THEOREM THAT EXPRESSES THE INABILITY OF THERE TO BE GOOD NEWS TWO DAYS IN A ROW FOR A PACKERS CAMP

Wes Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 20m
Eddie Lacy (hamstring) and Kevin Dorsey (hamstring) are back in pads #Packers

DORSEY IS BACK. HURRY NOW AND JUMP TO CONCLUSION. WHICH ONE IS HE?

Wes Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 18m
Don Barclay working at right guard in place of T.J. Lang #Packers

ROSTER SPOT SECURED. BUT IS HE BIGGER, LONGER AND TOUGHER?

Wes Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 13m
Not seeing Ryan Pickett at all in defensive line work #Packers

HE HAS PROBABLY JUST LOST SOME WEIGHT. OR MAC SENT HIM TO GET SOME BUGLES AT PDQ

pbmax

08-13-2013, 12:00 PM

Wes Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 11m
#Packers out: Johnson, Richardson, Hayward, Tramon, Lang, Tretter, Bulaga, Datko, Sherrod, Pickett, Quarless, Taylor, Nelson, Jones, Worthy

I THINK TRAMON IS HOLDING OUT AND HOPING EVERYONE ELSE FALLS DOWN A BIT, THEREBY SECURING ROSTER SPOT WITH NO CAMP. IT WORKED FOR KEN RUETTGERS.

NEGOTIATIONS FOR BRETT FAVRE COMING BACK TO LAMBEAU
BF - I WANT RYAN THERE AND FRANKIE
MM - EASY PEASY BRETT, BOTH HAVE RETIRED AS PACKERS LIKE YOU
BF - AND CLIFFY AND TAUSCH AND GREG
MM - OK, THAT SHOULD BE WORKABLE FOR MARK
MM - BUT EVERYTIME WE CALL CHAD, SOMEONE PICKS UP THE PHONE AND JUST LISTENS. SILENCE GOES ON FOR HOURS
MM - AND THE VIKES MIGHT PROTEST GREG
BF - LEMME CALL ZYGI. I ALSO WANT HUTCH AND JARED AND SAGE ...
MM - BRETT, THOSE GUYS NEVER PLAYED FOR THE PACKERS
BF - BUT THEY MEAN THE WORLD TO ME, ALL THOSE MINI-CAMPS, OTAs, SPENT TOGETHER. LOCKER ROOM TOMFOOLERY AND JOCULARITY ...

Fritz

08-13-2013, 12:05 PM

Guiness

08-13-2013, 12:21 PM

But will there be group penis pics?

If I never see another group penis shot again, it will be too soon :bs::whist:

Guiness

08-13-2013, 12:23 PM

THUMBS DOWN

WR Jeremy Ross is another talented player. [snip]
Against Arizona, one reason for Graham Harrell's ill-advised interception was Ross's poor release against CB Patrick Peterson.

That was a bad play. It was against Peterson, who is a very good CB, but still

pbmax

08-13-2013, 12:24 PM

Wes Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 12m
Mike Daniels takes first snap on 3-4 defensive line without Pickett. Starks gets first carry, then Franklin

TOO SMALL 579 TOO SMALL 579 TOO SMALL 579 THOSE WHO FAIL TO LEARN FROM HISTORY ARE DOOMED TO REPEAT IT WHEN WILL SOMEONE THINK OF THE CHILDREN?

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 13m
Rodgers and Starks misfire on a screen. A little behind Starks, still could have been caught.

AT THIS POINT I AM COMFORTABLE PREDICTING THAT JAMES STARKS HANDS ARE NO BETTER THAN AVERAGE. HE MIGHT BE BORROWING FINLEY'S

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 13m
Van Roten lining up at RT in this period.

WORDS FAIL.

SON, WE LIVE IN A WORLD THAT HAS WALLS, EVEN IF THEY ARE CALLED THE LINE OF SCRIMMAGE BY THE FANCY TAILGATING AND SABREMETRIC CROWD YOU HANG AROUND WITH. THOSE WALLS MUST BE GUARDED BY MEN WHO RESEMBLE DANCING BEARS. AND ON THAT WALL, WE USE WORDS LIKE TACKLES, INTERIOR PLAYERS AND PAD LEVEL. WE USE THESE WORDS AS THE BACKBONE OF A LIFE SPENT TRYING TO KEEP THE QB UPRIGHT VERSUS HOARDS OF BOAT REFUGEES FROM MUSKEGON, CRYSTAL LAKE AND EDEN PRAIRIE.

YOU USE THOSE TERMS AS A PUNCHLINE. JAMES CAMPEN HAS NEITHER THE TIME NOR INCLINATION TO EXPLAIN HIMSELF TO YOU AS HE DESIGNS EVER MORE ELABORATE PLAYER ROTATIONS TO INCREASE THE AEROBIC CAPACITY OF OUR DANCING BEARS. WE WOULD RATHER YOU SAY "THANK YOU GREG VAN ROTEN" AND STOP TRYING TO DETERMINE HOW INTERIOR BEAR WILL BECOME A PART TIME TACKLE BEAR. OTHERWISE, PUT ON A PAIR OF BIKE SHORTS AND A BASEBALL CAP AND COACH AN NUTCRACKER DRILL.

pbmax

08-13-2013, 12:32 PM

Jason Wilde ‏@jasonjwilde 21m
Bakhtiari, Sitton in blocking drills as Sherrod looks on. #Packers https://vine.co/v/hMMATABaadP

I FEEL LIKE EDDIE DEBARTOLO AND THE FORMER GOVERNOR OF LOUISIANA AFTER THE FEDS STARTED CALLING

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 17m
RB Eddie Lacy is in pads and taking part in group drills. Doesn't seem like full burst but this is not a competitive drill.

OK. NOW WHAT ABOUT DORSEY? ISN'T HE THE ONE FROM MARYLAND WHO HAD NO QB? OR WAS HE THE ONE WITH THE FAMILY CONCERNS WHO TRANSFERRED TO CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY?

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 16m
Each back taking a snap at a time. Order was Harris, Starks, Lacy, Franklin, Green, Pease.

MCCARTHY WAS SERIOUS ABOUT THIS STARTER STUFF APPARENTLY. STOP GOOFING OFF LACY AND GET YOURSELF UNDRAFTED

Wes Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 16m
David Bakhtiari and Don Barclay working on their anticipation #Packers https://vine.co/v/hMMbQBYYDQ0

THIS IS CALLED THE KETCHUP DRILL

Tyler Dunne ‏@TyDunne 9m
Starks working with the first team. Not a shocker. Harris being eased back, Lacy's first day off hamstring. Probably see 44/20 a lot Sat.

TY DUNNE FAILED HIS PACKERS SCOUT INTERNSHIP. REASON: CONFUSION AFTER EVERY SENTENCE

pbmax

08-13-2013, 12:36 PM

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 9m
Barclay still starting at LG with Lang out. Newhouse at RT.

HURRY BACK LANG

Nick Goddard ‏@ngoddardwfrv 20m
Ryan Pickett declined comment to our Wendy Fleury. Woman tells her "everything will be fine"

DUNNE RETWEETED THIS. NO IDEA WHO ORIGINAL TWEET WAS OR WHO "WOMAN" WAS

Pete Dougherty ‏@PeteDougherty 9m
Hyde starting at CB ahead of House

Pete Dougherty ‏@PeteDougherty 7m
Looks like Nixon working ahead of Means as backup CB

Tyler Dunne ‏@TyDunne 5m
Mike McCarthy irate during "team run" period. A few F-bombs and makes team start the drill over.

HOPE HE WAS TALKING TO CAMPEN

pbmax

08-13-2013, 12:39 PM

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 5m
Alex Green having a really good day running the ball. Kind of the forgotten man.

GOES WITH BEING FORGETTABLE ON THE FIELD SO FAR

Mike Vandermause ‏@MikeVandermause 5m
Vince Young continues to get reps ahead of Coleman.

THE MIND BOGGLES. OF ALL THE FAs TO SIGN AND START. MIGHT BE MORE SURPRISING THAN WOODSON. MUCH CHEAPER THOUGH.

Nick Goddard ‏@ngoddardwfrv 25m
Our newsroom reports that ambulance was called to what's believed to be Ryan Pickett's home this morning. Two patients taken to hospital.

HOLY CRAP?!

pbmax

08-13-2013, 12:47 PM

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 5m
Haven't seen RBs Eddie Lacy or DuJuan Harris take any team reps this period. Looks like they're only doing group work while in pads.

TO EASE THEM IN, THEY WILL SLEEP WITH FOOTBALLS TONIGHT

Ryan Pickett ‏@RyanPickett79 7m
Thanks for all the prayers, God is good!! My baby is fine. Still at the hospital should be leaving soon!

TWO PEOPLE IN AMBULANCE, BABY AND MOM?

Tyler Dunne ‏@TyDunne 2m
Not a good play for Brandon Smith. Corner loses James Jones, Rodgers finds him for a deep score.

THESE UNDRAFTEDS ARE SO UNRELIABLE

Wes Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 26s
A pair of drops by Boykin and Ross in team pressure

PREDICTION: JOHNSON CLEARS HIS PHYSICAL TOMORROW

pbmax

08-13-2013, 12:59 PM

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 27s
House with tight coverage on Wilson on a deep ball.

BUT DID IT END THE SAME WAY IT ENDS FOR JARRET BUSH (WITH COMPLETION?)

Tyler Dunne ‏@TyDunne 3m
Good observation by @TomSilverstein here. Have barely seen Young throw downfield much at all in camp.

CHECKDOWN ARTIST

Pete Dougherty ‏@PeteDougherty 45s
Young n Harrell getting almost all the backup QB snaps, Coleman doing mostly scout team

COLEMAN MIGHT BE HEADED TO PS. ONLY ONE OF YOUNG/HARRELL MAKES TEAM

pbmax

08-13-2013, 01:05 PM

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 30s
One on one pass rush. Nick Perry beats Newhouse bad inside.

BIGGER! LONGER! TOUGHER! WAIT, HE WAS HERE LAST YEAR?!

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 1m
Sitton great set against Raji.

NOT SURE HOW TO REACT

Jason Wilde ‏@jasonjwilde 30s
Barclay stops Neal in 1-on-1s. #Packers https://vine.co/v/hMMjJ1xxDrx

SAME PROBLEM

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 13s
Garth Gerhart stuffs Josh Boyd. Rookie has not been impressive in this drill.

PROOF TO BOB MCGINN THAT JOSH BOYD IS LAZY AND SHIFTLESS AS HE VIOLATES BIGGER IS BETTER. FAILURE OF LEADERSHIP AND SCOUTING

swede

08-13-2013, 01:05 PM

Tyler Dunne ‏@TyDunne 3m
Good observation by @TomSilverstein here. Have barely seen Young throw downfield much at all in camp.

CHECKDOWN ARTIST

VY checks down: I'm RUNNING, man...because, you know, everybody was covered...

mraynrand

08-13-2013, 01:08 PM

Tyler Dunne ‏@TyDunne 2m
Not a good play for Brandon Smith. Corner loses James Jones, Rodgers finds him for a deep score.

THESE UNDRAFTEDS ARE SO UNRELIABLE

He's no more than a third stringer, just like Banjo

pbmax

08-13-2013, 01:11 PM

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 3m
Newhouse much better against Perry this time. Rides him upfield. Perry frustrated.

MARSHMELLOW HEATING UP

Jason Wilde ‏@jasonjwilde 3m
Van Roten beats Raji. https://vine.co/v/hMMIWdIJQWM

OK BJ STOP FOOLING AROUND. THAT'S IVY LEAGUE I THINK (WITH VIDEO!)

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 3m
Jolly destroys Patrick Lewis.

FATTER IS THE NEW BETTER

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 3m
Bakhtiari gets his revenge on Matthews withstanding his bull rush.

TOM, YOU FORGET TO SET THAT REVENGE STORY UP. HOW ABOUT A FLASHBACK?

Wes Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 3m
Brandon Smith picks off Rodgers on deep sideline throw to Tyrone Walker in 7 on 7s. Harris was in backfield

DISTRACTED AROD BY BEING SHORT

Robert Klemko ‏@RobertKlemko 3m
Vikings WR Joe Webb and I discussed the positional meandering which has defined his career. http://mmqb.si.com/2013/08/13/the-qb-goes-over-the-middle/ …

VIKINGS WOULD HAVE BEEN BETTER MEANDERING HE AND CHILLY OFF THE TEAM

pbmax

08-13-2013, 01:14 PM

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 4m
Mike Neal spin move goes nowhere against Van Roten. In quick rematch, Neal does better.

SPINS OTHER WAY, DOESN'T TIP OVER FOR A FEW SECONDS

Tyler Dunne ‏@TyDunne 4m
There's a Young interception. Loyce Means picks off the QB.

MEMORIES LIKE THE CORNERS OF MY MIND

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 4m
At LT Newhouse stuffs Dezman Moses.

I AM OFFICIALLY OFF THE DEZMAN MOSES BANDWAGON

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 4m
Boyd rebounds with good arm under against Gerhart.

HE ISN'T GOING TO GET TO GO AGAINST A FULLBACK OFTEN

Jason Wilde ‏@jasonjwilde 3m
Mike Neal vs. David Bakhtiari in 1-on-1s. https://vine.co/v/hMMtut1hWzB

VIDEO!

pbmax

08-13-2013, 01:22 PM

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 2m
Lane Taylor finishes drill with defeat of Boyd.

TUESDAYS PRACTICE REPORT THUMBS DOWN: BIGGER, LONGER AND BETTER

IF YOU COMBINED JAY BILAS AT NBA DRAFT WITH BOB MCGINN'S WRITINGS ABOUT PROSPECTS, YOU COULD CREATE A SOUNDBOARD THAT COULD DESCRIBE ANY ATHLETE AND ANY TIME AND BE LOGICALLY CONSISTENT WITH ANY PERSPECTIVE ABOUT A PLAYER, TEAM, OR OUTCOME OF A MATCHUP. ITS A CLUSTER OF MEANINGLESS NON-SENSE IN THE GUISE OF ANALYSIS. ITS TOO BAD BECAUSE BOTH ARE VERY SMART BUT ARE FORCED TO COVER EVENTS IN DUMB WAYS BECAUSE OF OUTSIZED PUBLIC INTEREST

Pete Dougherty ‏@PeteDougherty 4m
Good day of 1on1s for Jolly, won big twice over ban Roten n Lewis

QUESTION: SHOULD PACKERS CUT JOLLY, WHO WOULD SIGN HIM FIRST?

Wes Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 30s
Crosby and Tavecchio both go 8 for 8. Makes from 33,43,48,50,34,39,45,54

THAT'S ALSO NEXT WEEK'S POWERBALL NUMBERS.

mraynrand

08-13-2013, 01:23 PM

Jason Wilde ‏@jasonjwilde 3m
Mike Neal vs. David Bakhtiari in 1-on-1s. https://vine.co/v/hMMtut1hWzB

VIDEO!

video not authorized by the NFL, the Packers, or Packerrats. Copyright infringement lawsuit imminent.

mraynrand

08-13-2013, 01:25 PM

QUESTION: SHOULD PACKERS CUT JOLLY, WHO WOULD SIGN HIM FIRST?

Always say Raiders, but Vikings and Philly close behind.

mraynrand

08-13-2013, 01:26 PM

THE TWITTER WORLD IS NASTY, BRUTISH AND SHORT

pbmax

08-13-2013, 01:29 PM

Jason Wilde ‏@jasonjwilde 3m
Watched Harrell throw perhaps prettiest ball I've seen from him. Down right sideline, 30 yards downfield ... dropped by wide open Wilson.

STICKEM AND TEAR AWAY JERSEYS. JAMES STARKS WOULD BE AN ALL PRO IN THAT LEAGUE

Mike Vandermause ‏@MikeVandermause 11m
Since Family Night, Crosby has converted 18 of 20 field goals. Only problem for him: Tavecchio 19 of 20 during that span. #Packers

SINCE WATERLOO, NAPOLEON HAS BEEN GENERALING UP A STORM
SINCE WATERGATE, NIXON HAS COME ON STRONG
SINCE WATERWORLD, COSTNER HAS MADE BETTER DIRECTING CHOICES
SINCE PEARL HARBOR, NAVY HAS FOCUSED ON FEWER SHIPS, BETTER RESULTS
SINCE REVOLUTION, BRITISH ARMY LOOKING SHARP

Wes Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 14m
And Ross drops another ball in team pressure from Coleman

ITS ALWAYS YEAR 2 THAT IS THE BASTARD

Wes Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 12m
Brandon Bostick getting his hands on a lot of footballs. Another catch across mid on pass from Coleman in 3rd offense vs 3rd defense

ONLY HAPPENING BECAUSE HE PUT ON WEIGHT

Mike Vandermause ‏@MikeVandermause 9m
No huddle, Rodgers to Cobb for 8 then incomplete to Cobb down sideline with Hyde in coverage. .

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 10m
No. 1 secondary in to face Rodgers.

GOD SPEED NO. 1 SECONDARY

Mike Vandermause ‏@MikeVandermause 9m
Burnett breaks up pass to Finley over middle

COULD HE BE COLLINS-ING?

pbmax

08-13-2013, 01:53 PM

Mike Vandermause ‏@MikeVandermause 10m
Rodgers to Walker on fourth down to keep chains moving.

TAKE THAT YOU NICK COLLINS WANNABE. ALSO NOTICE NO ROSS.

Mike Vandermause ‏@MikeVandermause 10m
Rodgers to Jones for 4 then defense jumps offside, could not tell who.

TOYING WITH THEM

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 9m
Shields breaks up slant on 2nd and 1.

IF IT WAS FROM OFF COVERAGE I WILL GET EXCITED

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 9m
Cobb beats House on a slant for a first down.

Mike Vandermause ‏@MikeVandermause 9m
Starks runs for 5 and 2 yards

NEW CAMP ACTIVITY: MATCH PLAY

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 9m
Third and 3: Rodgers to Boykin outside for a first.

ROSS IS DEAD. LONG LIVE BOYKIN AND WALKER

pbmax

08-13-2013, 01:54 PM

Wes Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 9m
Cobb finished the practice but seemed to be favoring that injured bicep

HOW DOES ONE DO THIS?

Jason Wilde ‏@jasonjwilde 9m
I'm no doctor, but Cobb looks like he's clearly in pain with that right biceps. Had wrapped, holding against body and seems to be wincing.

OK THEN.

Mike Vandermause ‏@MikeVandermause 6m
Ryan Longwell chatting with Mason Crosby after practice. Longwell also has a few words for Tavecchio. #kickingfraternity

UNNECESSARY HASHTAG. WE KNOW THEY ARE KICKERS APPLESAUCE

Mike Vandermause ‏@MikeVandermause 48s
Mike McCarthy will conduct his post-practice press conference shortly. Updates to follow. #Packers #Reporters #HeadCoach

Guiness

08-13-2013, 02:01 PM

WORDS FAIL.

Acting much like the tweeters you quote, but...

SON, WE LIVE IN A WORLD THAT HAS WALLS, EVEN IF THEY ARE CALLED THE LINE OF SCRIMMAGE BY THE FANCY TAILGATING AND SABREMETRIC CROWD YOU HANG AROUND WITH. THOSE WALLS MUST BE GUARDED BY MEN WHO RESEMBLE DANCING BEARS. AND ON THAT WALL, WE USE WORDS LIKE TACKLES, INTERIOR PLAYERS AND PAD LEVEL. WE USE THESE WORDS AS THE BACKBONE OF A LIFE SPENT TRYING TO KEEP THE QB UPRIGHT VERSUS HOARDS OF BOAT REFUGEES FROM MUSKEGON, CRYSTAL LAKE AND EDEN PRAIRIE.

YOU USE THOSE TERMS AS A PUNCHLINE. JAMES CAMPEN HAS NEITHER THE TIME NOR INCLINATION TO EXPLAIN HIMSELF TO YOU AS HE DESIGNS EVER MORE ELABORATE PLAYER ROTATIONS TO INCREASE THE AEROBIC CAPACITY OF OUR DANCING BEARS. WE WOULD RATHER YOU SAY "THANK YOU GREG VAN ROTEN" AND STOP TRYING TO DETERMINE HOW INTERIOR BEAR WILL BECOME A PART TIME TACKLE BEAR. OTHERWISE, PUT ON A PAIR OF BIKE SHORTS AND A BASEBALL CAP AND COACH AN NUTCRACKER DRILL.

you lose your stride here. That comment would consume approximatively 58 tweets. You have much to learn before you can make the big bucks at this like Silverstein ‏and the boys. In this age of information overload, he succinctly summed it up with "Van Roten lining up at RT in this period." You have much to learn:razz:

[/QUOTE]

pbmax

08-13-2013, 02:22 PM

McCarthy Post Practice PC 8-13-13

Tyler Dunne ‏@TyDunne 39s
McCarthy on Cobb's arm: Looked like it was bothering him at the end of practice, but haven't spoken to him since then.

Jason Wilde ‏@jasonjwilde 4s
McCarthy on Cobb's biceps: "In Randall's case, I think it's probably something he'll be battling for awhile."

HOO BOY.

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 21s
MM: Eddie Lacy and DuJuan Harris are on limited snap count.

Packer Report ‏@PackerReport 58s
MM said tempo was "outstanding" after starting a period over because of subpar play.

Tyler Dunne ‏@TyDunne 1m
McCarthy on Hayward: It's going to take time. Has made progress last 5, 6 days. Have better idea on timeline next week.

HAS INJURED HAMSTRING

Tyler Dunne ‏@TyDunne 35s
McCarthy on Datko: Evaluation today, was told he is getting close. When he goes through process, will be cleared.

Mike Vandermause ‏@MikeVandermause 38s
MM: DuJuan Harris is ready, I might not be as ready as he is. See how he feels tomorrow. Lacy was put in limited category today.

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 45s
MM: Ryan Pickett is where he needs to be. Has a personal situation. My understanding is everything will be OK.

Tyler Dunne ‏@TyDunne 1m
MM on Bostick: Great job in conditioning. Has to continue working at the little things. A lot to like about Bo. Plays different positions.

Packer Report ‏@PackerReport 36s
For Bostick, it's details. "There's a lot to like about Bo. He plays every position as far as the tight ends." Open door for him w/injuries

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 26s
MM: Van Roten is getting better. Said last week, started rough, but he's clearly gotten better. He needs padded work like most linemen.

Tyler Dunne ‏@TyDunne 36s
MM on VY: Not realistic to come in and get caught up with the other guys. ...Goal is to get him ready to play. Want to see him play QB.

Tyler Dunne ‏@TyDunne 53s
McCarthy: Don't like when a guy is labeled as someone who doesn't fit your system. When a guy can win games, your system takes adv of that.

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 29s
MM: He goes through the process, but he takes extra time with coaches to study offense.

Mike Vandermause ‏@MikeVandermause 28s
MM: Young is picking up some of little things that he wasn't really asked to do. Setting feet in snap in shotgun is an example.

Packer Report ‏@PackerReport 42s
Coleman taking nothing but scout team in 11-11 but "those are important reps" MM said and they're graded.

Tyler Dunne ‏@TyDunne 2m
McCarthy on Dorsey: A lot of football left. We have 3 games. No decisions made this wk. Availability important. Glad to have him back.

denverYooper

08-13-2013, 02:30 PM

Uh oh. No timeline on Hayward.

run pMc

08-13-2013, 04:24 PM

This made my day. Thank you.

kudos for getting historical:

SINCE WATERLOO, NAPOLEON HAS BEEN GENERALING UP A STORM
SINCE WATERGATE, NIXON HAS COME ON STRONG
SINCE WATERWORLD, COSTNER HAS MADE BETTER DIRECTING CHOICES
SINCE PEARL HARBOR, NAVY HAS FOCUSED ON FEWER SHIPS, BETTER RESULTS
SINCE REVOLUTION, BRITISH ARMY LOOKING SHARP

bobblehead

08-13-2013, 07:54 PM

This 24 hour media coverage has led us to get excited that Sherrod is now doing individual drills with Campen.

I am not excited to hear that Campen has the sole and defining influence on Sherrod at this moment.

bobblehead

08-13-2013, 08:02 PM

Jason Wilde ‏@jasonjwilde 21m
Bakhtiari, Sitton in blocking drills as Sherrod looks on. #Packers https://vine.co/v/hMMATABaadP

I FEEL LIKE EDDIE DEBARTOLO AND THE FORMER GOVERNOR OF LOUISIANA AFTER THE FEDS STARTED CALLING

Just laughed so hard I spit beer on they keyboard...surprised it still works....also may have pissed myself just a little.

Joemailman

08-13-2013, 08:52 PM

Jason Wilde ‏@jasonjwilde 21m
Bakhtiari, Sitton in blocking drills as Sherrod looks on. #Packers https://vine.co/v/hMMATABaadP

Does Bakhtiari get unusually low in that pass blocking drill? It looks to me like a tall DE could get good leverage by pushing down on his shoulder pads.

Guiness

08-13-2013, 10:13 PM

Does Bakhtiari get unusually low in that pass blocking drill? It looks to me like a tall DE could get good leverage by pushing down on his shoulder pads.

What about his foot placement when he's in his stance? He seems to consistently go into his stance with his left foot quite far back, whereas Sitton who's next to him in this video goes into more of a straight crouch. Is it common for tackles to line up like this, maybe to give them better positioning against someone trying to go wide? I like these short video, I can let it loop through a few times, picking something to concentrate on. I don't know a whole lot about OL play, maybe this is normal and I've just never noticed before.

smuggler

08-14-2013, 02:17 AM

I know that Bryant McKinnie used to play LT for Minnesota and you could tell based on his left leg whether the playcall was run or pass. If it was a run play, he'd be in a straight crouch. If it was a passing play, he'd have the left leg off the line a bit.

In the Persian's case, I don't think it truly matters unless people are noticing things like that.

bobblehead

08-14-2013, 07:03 PM

What about his foot placement when he's in his stance? He seems to consistently go into his stance with his left foot quite far back, whereas Sitton who's next to him in this video goes into more of a straight crouch. Is it common for tackles to line up like this, maybe to give them better positioning against someone trying to go wide? I like these short video, I can let it loop through a few times, picking something to concentrate on. I don't know a whole lot about OL play, maybe this is normal and I've just never noticed before.

That stance makes sense for a smaller guy daring someone to try and go around him. He positions himself to make it tough to go inside, but inviting to go around....but the little guy is quick enough to ride him up the field as he tries to turn the corner.

At least that is how I did it.

bobblehead

08-14-2013, 07:05 PM

denverYooper

08-19-2013, 11:40 AM

Jones, Hayward, Quarless "back" today. Practice is non-pads, so bevy of beat writers unsure of actual status.

Film at 11.

pbmax

08-19-2013, 12:11 PM

SI_DougFarrar ‏@SI_DougFarrar 32m
Yes, indeed. RT @GregABedard Belichick told Dimitroff that Jon Baldwin was just as good as Julio Jones in @MichaelSHolley's "War Room"

FOR EVERYONE WHO THINKS PATRIOTS WILL BE OK AT WR EARLY THIS YEAR, JUST REMEMBER THAT THE MAN SEEMS TO HAVE A BLIND SPOT AT THE POSITION

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 32m
TE Mike Mulligan is not practicing. Hurt his arm against the Rams.

SO MUCH FOR BIG AND TOUGH

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 32m
CB James Nixon, who dropped out of the Rams game, is not practicing.

I THINK THERE ARE JUST 15 SEATS IN THE TRAINING ROOM. MCCARTHY IS BEING CHARGED FOR THEM IN HIS BUDGET AND HE'LL BE DAMNED IF HE ISN'T GOING TO USE THEM

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 31m
WR Randall Cobb (biceps) is not practicing.

IF ONLY HE WERE TALLER

Wes Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 30m
Datone Jones and Casey Hayward both back at practice #Packers

PLUS QUARLESS HELD TOGETHER BY THE STRETCHY TAPE VOLLEYBALL PLAYERS USE TO GIVE VISUAL TV INDICATION THEY ARE INJURED

pbmax

08-19-2013, 12:31 PM

Pete Dougherty ‏@PeteDougherty 22m
Full list not practicing: Johnson, Cobb, Nixon, Richardson, T Williams, Tretter, Bulaga, Sherrod, Mulligan, Nelson, Jones, Worthy

LISTING BULAGA AT THIS POINT IS JUST WANTON CRUELTY

Tyler Dunne ‏@TyDunne 10m
First team period, DuJuan Harris at RB with the starters.

Mike Vandermause ‏@MikeVandermause 11m
Barclay continues to line up at RT with 1s.

I HAVE TO WONDER IF M3 DOING THINGS I AGREE WITH AT THIS POINT IS A GOOD IDEA (BARCLAY) OR NOT (HARRIS)

IN OTHER NEWS, HAYWARD NOT DOING TEAM DRILLS AND GREEN IS FOURTH RB BEHIND STARKS

Tyler Dunne ‏@TyDunne 10m
On defense, Jennings with the first-team D at safety, House/Shields outside at corner, Hyde working in the slot (nickel).

WOULD THIS BE THREE YEARS IN A ROW WITH A NEW SLOT CORNER? WOOD/HAYWARD/HYDE?

Mike Vandermause ‏@MikeVandermause 9m
Newhouse getting reps at LT after Bakhtiari.

HE WILL BE A MIGHTY BACKUP

Tyler Dunne ‏@TyDunne 8m
Ryan Taylor is practicing again. Still with the first-team punt unit. ST still needs to be his ticket.

Pete Dougherty ‏@PeteDougherty 8m
Kuhn personal protector on No. 1 punt cover, not Ross, in fact Ross not wing blocker like last week, looks like he's with twos

THE DREAM OF A BREAKAWAY RETURNER BEGINS TO FADE. IF ONLY ROSS WERE A TE OR LB, HE WOULD NOT NEED NORMAL SKILLS TO MAKE TEAM

pittstang5

08-19-2013, 12:40 PM

Casey Hayward practicing = means he's off the PUP.

denverYooper

08-19-2013, 12:41 PM

Harris will get a shot at #1 reps in practice for the time being because he closed out last year as the #1 and they probably don't want to push Lacy's hamstring too much yet. Lacy will be the starter on week 1 though.

pbmax

08-19-2013, 12:42 PM

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 3m
Team drill starting. Barclay No. 1 RT.

Pete Dougherty ‏@PeteDougherty 57s
Hyde still w No. 1 base D along w Shields at CB

Jason Wilde ‏@jasonjwilde 1m
Sideline discussion: Has Barclay won the right tackle job? All 67 there during this team run with starters. #Packers

ALSO DISCUSSED ON SIDELINES: HAVEN'T WE SEEN THIS BEFORE? JENNINGS GETTING NUMBER 1 TEAM REPS AHEAD OF MCMILLAN

Mike Vandermause ‏@MikeVandermause 2m
DJ Williams drops Coleman pass. His hands have been shaky.

HOW TO LOSE YOUR JOB IN 10 DAYS STARRING DJ WILLIAMS

Mike Vandermause ‏@MikeVandermause 2m
Hayward gets work in team drill. A good sign he is progressing.

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 2m
Mulumba and Neal working second team OLB ahead of Moses.

ARE WE SURE THE DOCTOR OK'D THAT?

Guiness

08-19-2013, 12:44 PM

Casey Hayward practicing = means he's off the PUP.

Does it? It was a non-pads practice, what is the team allowed to do to evaluate a player's readiness?

And what the hell is up with TWill? No news on him at all.

pbmax

08-19-2013, 01:02 PM

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 57s
Great day kicking for both. Each missed one, although there were conflicting signals on one of Tavecchio's makes.

Wes Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 1m
Both kickers make from 34, 39, 47,53,55. Crosby 9-10. Tavecchio 8-10

ONE OF GEORGIO'S KICKS CAME OFF A HIGH SNAP AND THERE SEEMED TO BE A REDO ACCORDING TO SOME, THAT IS WHAT SPOON IS REFERRING TO

denverYooper

08-19-2013, 01:15 PM

Jolly bats down 300 passes today. At this rate, it won't matter that he doesn't get pressure because he'll just close down half of the passing lanes.

denverYooper

08-19-2013, 01:16 PM

Maybe his reflexes have gotten even faster since he's kicked the drank.

pbmax

08-19-2013, 01:17 PM

Jason Wilde ‏@jasonjwilde 10m
Two kicking periods for #Packers. Crosby 4-5, Tavecchio 3-5 in first; both 5-5 in second. Crosby 9-10 (50 miss), Sergio 8-10 (41, 50 miss).

Tyler Dunne ‏@TyDunne 11m
Jermichael Finley with the catch of the day. Stretches out on the run for a big gain, from Rodgers.

BIGGER AND TOUGHER WORKS! WITH TEs!

Wes Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 10m
Newhouse work one rep at LT with starting line. Now in with twos. Datko at RT

I WISH SOMEONE COULD GIVE AN ANALYTIC LOOK AT HOW TEAMS ASSIGN POSITION AND PRACTICE REPS BECAUSE CAMPEN IS DRIVING ME NUTS

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 11m
Harrell back to back completions deep middle to Walker and Williams.

BIGGER AND STRONGER

Tyler Dunne ‏@TyDunne 11m
In base, for the defense, M.D. Jennings starting at safety and Micah Hyde still out wide at corner.

CAN'T SEE HYDE WIDE IN REGULAR SEASON BUT SOMEONE HAS TO GET HEALTHY AND/OR PLAY BETTER

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 9m
Hyde picks off Vince Young after ball pops out of Justin Wilson's hands. Hyde is always around the ball.

YOU CANNOT STOP HIM, ONLY HOPE TO CONTAIN HIM

Tyler Dunne ‏@TyDunne 10m
Johnny Jolly leaps for another tip himself but this one is caught by Myles White. Still, he gets his hands on a lot.

HE TAUGHT JJ WATT EVERYTHING HE KNOWS. WELL, HOPEFULLY NOT EVERYTHING. BOTH THESE PLAYS WERE JOLLY TIPS

pbmax

08-19-2013, 01:38 PM

Tyler Dunne ‏@TyDunne 11m
Not in pads but DuJuan Harris running hard today. Probably gets a long look against Seattle this week.

WHY IS HE BEING PUNISHED?

Mike Vandermause ‏@MikeVandermause 7m
Jolly another pass batted down. The guy is a machine.

JOLLY RAJI CANNOT BE PASSED ON

pbmax

08-19-2013, 01:45 PM

MCCARTHY, MONDAY THE 19TH

Wes Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 5m
MM on skipping no huddle: I thought the work we got done today was needed. We can be flexible. Today we corrected the tape, install for SEA

Jason Wilde ‏@jasonjwilde 5m
McCarthy on if he's picked a right tackle: "No jobs have been won today."

Wes Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 5m
MM on Barclay at RT: No jobs have been won yet. We need to play better as a football team. I thought OL as whole played better than ARI

Wes Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 5m
MM: James Nixon didn't finish game due to knee and ankle. Mulligan has elbow injury. Challenged to go this week

Wes Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 4m
MM: DuJuan Harris and Eddie Lacy like to see them touch football and be productive. Lacy did good things in STL but he has a lot more ahead

Packer Report ‏@PackerReport 4m
Beyond running ball, MM pointed out a couple chip blocks by Lacy in run game. Wants to see Lacy and Harris "do the little things."

Tyler Dunne ‏@TyDunne 4m
McCarthy on Lacy: See Eddie clean up details of his work. Did very well at St. Louis. Has a lot more in front of him.

Wes Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 2m
MM: Quarless returned to practice in limited fashion. Hopefully he can progress through week. Good timeline to get back onto field this wk

Packer Report ‏@PackerReport 2m
Hyde given opportunities to make plays and he did...will get more chances on punt returns this week.

Wes Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 1m
MM: Run-D has been good first 2 games. Think we were 10-0 to start game as far as wins-losses. First one came out but overall grade was high

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 1m
MM: I thought run defense has been very good. We were 10-0 first 10 runs against Ariz. Had one break open against Stl. Fits were good.

Wes Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 1m
MM: I liked the way Mason Crosby has responded since Family Night. He's stroking football with more consistency. He has tremendous leg speed

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 1m
MM: Third game is a dress rehearsal. But with new CBA we still need more information on the players on this team. Not as much a rehearsal...

Wes Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 2m
MM: When I look at QB rooms, it's a better room since Vince Young came in here. Minute he walked in, B.J. and Graham picked it up. Evident

HE'S A LEADER, NOT LIKE THAT JERK AARON RODGERS!!!

denverYooper

08-19-2013, 01:50 PM

Is leg speed == pad level?

pbmax

08-19-2013, 01:52 PM

Is leg speed == pad level?

I wonder if they put a radar gun on it.

Guiness

08-19-2013, 02:00 PM

Jolly has incredible awareness of when the QB is going to release the ball, he has always gotten a lot of batted passes. I wonder how he does it?

red

08-19-2013, 04:18 PM

i'm thinking jolly not only makes this team, he might just be a starter

Joemailman

08-19-2013, 05:09 PM

Jolly has incredible awareness of when the QB is going to release the ball, he has always gotten a lot of batted passes. I wonder how he does it?

http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq169/ITechDiary/Miscellaneous/pentagon-scenicc.jpg

packer4life

08-19-2013, 06:28 PM

Made my day to see Hayward, Datone, Quarless, Taylor, and Harris all back in some capacity today. Also, with news indicating Nelson is on track for the season opener, this team looks to be getting somewhat healthy. Fingers crossed.

QBME

08-20-2013, 12:12 PM

Today's non participants at practice:

AARON RODGERS!
Johnson
Cobb
Richardson
Means
Tramon
Tretter
Bulaga
Sherrod
Mulligan
Nelson
Worthy

denverYooper

08-20-2013, 12:18 PM

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 1m
Rodgers may be out with illness I'm told.

Tony Oday

08-20-2013, 12:31 PM

It better not be the plague...our team would suck if that went through the locker room!

Guiness

08-20-2013, 12:45 PM

TT says they are still looking for a kicker http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/08/20/packers-kicker-may-not-be-on-roster-yet/

Best comment on the story:

roadbiscuit says: Aug 20, 2013 12:49 PM

Crosby is on a 90%+ success streak and is 80+% through the preseason. Tavecchio is barely behind.This is Ted Thompson.

You expect him to discuss team business candidly outside the building with a reporter?

I wonder who this guy is, I bet he'd be a good poster, we need to recruit him!

mraynrand

08-20-2013, 12:52 PM

Today's non participants at practice:

AARON RODGERS!

probably had to hire more temp ball boys to shag all the errant throws. Good for the economy!

Harlan Huckleby

08-20-2013, 12:53 PM

Vince! Vince! Vince!

RashanGary

08-20-2013, 04:59 PM

saw tts comments about Sherrod coming back. Looking at his picture, he looks to be in decent shape. Real big frame.

pbmax

08-21-2013, 11:33 AM

Wes Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 11m
#Packers out: Nixon, Richardson, Tramon, Mulumba, Tretter, Bulaga, Sherrod, Mulligan, Nelson, Worthy. Down to 10

ONLY 10% OF TEAM NOT PRACTICING!

COBB, RODGERS, OFFSEASON FAVE CHARLES JOHNSON ARE BACK. LET THE WR COMPETITION BEGIN ANEW AMID SELFISH NON LEADERSHIP

Tyler Dunne ‏@TyDunne 7m
OLB Andy Mulumba isn't practicing for the Packers today. Not sure why. He's been making a push of late.

YAY VERILY THE GODS OF FOOTBALL DEEM MULUMBA MUST SUFFER GREATLY BEFORE HE CAN BE RUN OVER BY THE 49ERS

Tyler Dunne ‏@TyDunne 6m
Combo blocking drill now. Chris Banjo fills to stop Lacy...

THAT IS HARD WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT

RANDOM THOUGHT: DOES PRACTICING AT A FRENETIC PACE HELP CONDITIONING BUT HURT WITH MORE INJURIES? IN GAME, A LOT OF BREAKS BETWEEN PLAYS AND DRIVES. SHOULD CONDITIONING WORK BE DONE SEPARATELY?

pbmax

08-21-2013, 11:42 AM

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 3m
Rob Francous with a well-timed shoot of the A gap and nails the back. He plays physically in the run game.

FRANCOIS HAS BEEN RUNNING WITH THE 2ND TEAM. NO WORD ON WHETHER HE MATCHES TEAMWIDE DICTATE ON BIGGER, LONGER, TOUGHER. PERSONALLY, I WOULD HAVE GONE WITH BETTER, STRONGER FASTER:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q-D99_UBhaU

Pete Dougherty ‏@PeteDougherty 6m
In half line run drill Matthews blew up Bakhtiari, knocked him into Green, which knocked Green down for couple yard loss

MATTHEWS HAS DONE NOTHING IN PASS RUSH ALL PRESEASON. HGH!

Tyler Dunne ‏@TyDunne 19s
On kick coverage: Hyde, Bush, Taylor, Manning, Ross, Crosby, Lattimore, Francois, Moses, Boykin, Burnett. #packers

WHAT KIND OF PROTEST WILL red STAGE WHEN BUSH IS ELECTED TO PACKERS HALL OF FAME?

pbmax

08-21-2013, 11:49 AM

Wes Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 1m
Barrington, Lattimore and Francoos still ILBs on kickoff return. Ross, Franklin, Hines and Green back for

WEDHOD DETAINED BY AIRPORT PERSONNEL MID TWEET

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 3m
Ross taking first kickoff return.

Wes Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 3m
Green taking third kickoff ahead of Hines

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 3m
Franklin goes No. 2.

SOMEONE EITHER NEEDS TO GIVE THESE GUYS A ROSTER, GLASSES OR READING LESSONS

Tyler Dunne ‏@TyDunne 2m
Matthew Mulligan (elbow) remains out. He has that elbow wrapped up on the sideline.

THEY SHOULD PUT IT BACK IN TO HELP WITH THE HEALING, NOT KEEP IT IN A BOX

Guiness

08-21-2013, 11:52 AM

Tyler Dunne ‏@TyDunne 19s
On kick coverage: Hyde, Bush, Taylor, Manning, Ross, Crosby, Lattimore, Francois, Moses, Boykin, Burnett. #packers

WHAT KIND OF PROTEST WILL red STAGE WHEN BUSH IS ELECTED TO PACKERS HALL OF FAME?

Good lord, just so long as he keeps his pants on

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8bDxdjlbWcs

pbmax

08-21-2013, 11:57 AM

Mike Vandermause ‏@MikeVandermause 4s
Harris gets first rep at halfback in team, then Lacy followed by Franklin

WELL ALRIGHT THEN. ITS STARKS VERSUS GREEN FOR LAST HB SPOT. KUHN FB. PEASE ON PS.

Tyler Dunne ‏@TyDunne 32s
On the second team line, Newhouse working at right tackle, Datko at left tackle.

PATLER'S GUY TRENDING UP. MY GUY LOOKS LIKE HE HAS DRESSED UP FOR TRICK OR TREATING

Mike Vandermause ‏@MikeVandermause 1m
No surprise that Barclay takes RT reps with 1s.

IT WILL HELP EVEN OUT THE PASS RUSH WHEN BOTH THE RIGHT AND LEFT DEs CONVERGE ON RODGERS. NO MORE GUESSING WHEN THE NEXT GUY GETS THERE.

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 2m
Pace has been fast and drills physical. I guess they realize hard-hitting Seattle is coming to town.

Mike Vandermause ‏@MikeVandermause 35s
Lloyce Means tight coverage on White deep. Hits turf hard, comes up walking gingerly.

Tyler Dunne ‏@TyDunne 29s
Practice is in pads today but 11-on-11 action is pretty low key.

JUST REPORTING THE FACTS MA'AM. PHYSICAL ENOUGH TO HURT YOUR OWN PLAYERS, BUT PRETTY LOW KEY. MEANS WASN'T SCREAMING IN PAIN OR ANYTHING.

pbmax

08-21-2013, 12:05 PM

Jason Wilde ‏@jasonjwilde 1m
Rodgers with a TD pass to incredibly wide open Jake Stoneburner. All he catches are touchdowns. #Packers

I WOULD BE OK WITH THIS

Tyler Dunne ‏@TyDunne 1m
Defense not going very hard but a couple completions from Rodgers to Jones then Finley in the red zone

DUNNE THINKS THEY ARE STILL SOFT AND SLOW

Mike Vandermause ‏@MikeVandermause 1m
Jones, Boykin, Walker line up at WR with Rodgers on last play. Indication Walker is No 5 WR?

WE DON'T KNOW MIKE, YOU ARE SUPPOSED TO SUSS THIS OUT FOR US, NOT CROWD SOURCE IT

Jason Wilde ‏@jasonjwilde 2m
Don Barclay is still the No. 1 right tackle, but Marshall Newhouse did just get a snap there with the 1s. #Packers

I AM OK WITH THIS

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 41s
Coleman has been under center mostly. Hasn't been simulating the read-option much.

INTERESTING SINCE THEY ARE WORKING ON CARDS FOR SEATTLE. WONDER IF THEY DON'T EXPECT TO SEE IT?

COBB IS OUT, CONTRADICTING EARLIER REPORTS HE WAS PRACTICING. YOU WOULD NOT THINK THIS WAS HARD

pbmax

08-21-2013, 12:14 PM

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 3m
DE Datone Jones is limping off. Hurt left foot again.

OH GOODY. JONES GOES INSIDE FOR TREATMENT. TALLER DOESN'T MEAN LESS INJURIES APPARENTLY

Mike Vandermause ‏@MikeVandermause 2m
Hyde taking first punt return rep

AS LONG AS ROSS IS ON KICKOFFS, OK

Wes Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 2m
Punt coverage: Masthay, Goode, Francois, Lattimore, Manning , Taylor, DJ Williams, Kuhn, Boykin, Jennings and House. Hyde fielding

IT WOULD HELP IF WE KNEW WHETHER THIS WAS RETURN OR COVERAGE PRACTICE. GUESSING ITS P COVERAGE #1. SO HYDE MIGHT NOT BE PUNT RETURNER #1

Wes Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 43s
Ross and Hyde back for returns I'm that order

HE AND APPLESAUCE CONFUSED. REPORTERS NEED A TEAM BUILDING EXERCISE.

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 1m
That last drill was scout team punt return. Ross is back first in actual return drill.

THANKS SPOON.

pbmax

08-21-2013, 12:37 PM

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 42s
Hyde is second on punt returns. Looks like Franklin is third and Hines fourth.

Mike Vandermause ‏@MikeVandermause 4m
Tavecchio made one from 36.

Mike Vandermause ‏@MikeVandermause 4m
Crosby misses 3 in a row from 42, 42 and 44. Made fourth from 44.

CROSBY 1 OF 4 UNDER 50 YARDS. NO EXPLANATION WHY THE UNEVEN NUMBER OF KICKS

Tyler Dunne ‏@TyDunne 8m
Andrew Quarless with a couple receptions this move-the-ball period.

Mike Vandermause ‏@MikeVandermause 5m
Newhouse gets snap with No 1s after Barclay at RT. My guess is Barclay would have to have bad game to lose job.

GIVEN THE VAGARIES OF TYPING ON YOUR PHONE OR TABLET, ODDS THAT SNAP MEANS ONE AND NOT SIMPLY FORGETTING THE PLURAL FORM?

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 1m
Coleman and Young both run a couple of read-option plays for the defense.

Wes Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 1m
And Ross drops a scout slant from Young, almost leads to Burnett pick

pbmax

08-21-2013, 12:48 PM

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 4m
Casey Hayward picks off Young on fade route into end zone. That was Young working scout team.

Practice ends

run pMc

08-21-2013, 12:52 PM

:lol: Good stuff today.

You even managed to get this in there without a Davenpoop reference:

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 3m
Franklin goes No. 2.

SOMEONE EITHER NEEDS TO GIVE THESE GUYS A ROSTER, GLASSES OR READING LESSONS

Patler

08-21-2013, 12:58 PM

Looks like Crosby is done for.
But, will it be Tavecchio, or someone else?

QBME

08-21-2013, 01:21 PM

Looks like Crosby is done for.

I think you're probably right. Those 4 kicks were his chance to solidify his position, and he failed his test miserably.

hoosier

08-21-2013, 01:24 PM

Shit, Datone Jones turns out to be an injury waiting to happen. And Crosby just inserted his head in his rectum again. Maybe he's like a kid who hurts himself and then, as soon as he recovers from the shock, proceeds to reenact the event (a) to see how it happened or (b) to prove to himself that he's the master of the world and not the other way around.

Patler

08-21-2013, 01:25 PM

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 3m
DE Datone Jones is limping off. Hurt left foot again.

OH GOODY. JONES GOES INSIDE FOR TREATMENT. TALLER DOESN'T MEAN LESS INJURIES APPARENTLY

Left foot.
He broke his right foot a few years ago, and it has a pin in it.

So..... is it good or bad that this is the other foot?

See ya in 2014, Datone.

denverYooper

08-21-2013, 01:28 PM

Left foot.
He broke his right foot a few years ago, and it has a pin in it.

So..... is it good or bad that this is the other foot?

See ya in 2014, Datone.

Injury Prone!

Patler

08-21-2013, 01:34 PM

pittstang5

08-21-2013, 01:49 PM

I won't be surprised if Crosby is released in the next day or two, either to give Tavecchio the last two games to prove himself, or to bring in someone else to try and unseat him.

Doesn't seem to be much reason to keep Crosby around at this point.

I was gonna say, get rid of both those scrubs and bring in Dan Carpenter and Rian Lindell and let those two hash it out...but I just saw they both got picked up.

Waited too long TT, waited too long.

pbmax

08-21-2013, 01:51 PM

McCarthy Post Practice Wednesday

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 35m
MM: Andy Mulumba has a knee injury. Just blew up in meetings. Going through tests. Not sure of his availiability with Seattle.

Packer Report ‏@PackerReport 36m
Datone Jones rolled ankle late in practice. Same one, McCarthy adds. Mulumba out with knee. "Blew up in meetings last night" Tests ongoing.

Mike Vandermause ‏@MikeVandermause 35m
MM: Didn't like the way we practiced when we got to move the ball portion.

Mike Vandermause ‏@MikeVandermause 35m
MM: Players are supposed to practice. When pads are on we are supposed to practice certain way. Didn't accomplish that.

Tyler Dunne ‏@TyDunne 35m
McCarthy: We didn't take full advantage of opportunity today to get ready for Seattle.

Packer Report ‏@PackerReport 35m
McCarthy on Crosby's misses: "It's not a good day ... probably like a lot of other guys didn't have a good day today."

Mike Vandermause ‏@MikeVandermause 35m
MM: We will have more moving parts than I thought we would 2-3 days ago. They need to play well vs. excellent competition.

Mike Vandermause ‏@MikeVandermause 35m
MM: Cobb was limited practice mode today. he's very close, don't know about him playing Friday. Jordy Nelson also very close.

REMEMBER, CLOSE TO MIKE IS THIS SEASON

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 37m
MM: DuJuan Harris looks fully recovered. Needs to keep working on technical things.

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 38m
MM: I thought Harris ran the ball hard. He practiced like he was supposed to. He was one of the people who practiced like he should.

Mike Vandermause ‏@MikeVandermause 38m
MM:"Communicate" is the answer to question of what he does when he's ticked at players and there isn't another practice before game.

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 39m
MM: Vince Young putting in extra time. Getting more comfortable.

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 38m
MM: How much starters will play Friday will come down to our discussion on Thursday. We want to play well and win, but we need information.

Packer Report ‏@PackerReport 38m
No final decisions are right tackle. Maybe after the game.

Tyler Dunne ‏@TyDunne 37m
MM on Charles Johnson: Want to see him play, see him play fast. Doesn't have timing/reps down with QB. Want to him play fast w confidence.

hoosier

08-21-2013, 01:59 PM

Per MM, Datone Jones turned his ankle, the same one he hurt two weeks ago. So either you keep 'em out forever and they never progress (Sherrod, Quarless) or you put 'em back on the field and they immediately get re-injured. For whatever reason the Packers under TT and MM are cursed with injuries. When did the curse first appear? Was it Justin Harrell? Terrence Murphy? The curse needs a name.

In other news, JSO reports that MM says that Andy Mulumba's knee "just blew up in meetings". Hopefully that is just a figure of speech, not a comparison between Mulumba and Dustin Keller. If it is a comparison, that is probably good news for someone like Sam Barrington.

3irty1

08-21-2013, 02:01 PM

Good God now we've got knees blowing up in meetings.

denverYooper

08-21-2013, 02:02 PM

denverYooper

08-21-2013, 02:02 PM

Tyler Dunne ‏@TyDunne 4m

Talking to Joe Whitt, sounds like Shields is going to have a chance at defending No. 1 receivers this yr. They want to go L to R at CB.

mraynrand

08-21-2013, 02:07 PM

First round picks for the Pack are like Spinal Tap drummers.

pbmax

08-21-2013, 02:22 PM

First round picks for the Pack are like Spinal Tap drummers.

Better left unsolved.

Fritz

08-21-2013, 04:16 PM

Better left unsolved.

This is getting even more ridiculous. If it turns out he's gone for any length of time, then I'm going to cry myself to sleep tonight after drinking a bottle of wine.

Sounds like MM is thinking of using preseason game #3 to evaluate personnel - that is, instead of this being the big "tune up" game with the regulars, as it usually is, it sounds like he wants to throw a bunch of guys in there to evaluate, maybe use game #4 of the preseason to get the machine oiled.

he needs to see guys like Charles Johnson, Quarless, House, even Crosby.

I would say Friday night's game is Crosby's Last Stand. He's got to be perfect or he's gone.

I think Detroit is gonna release this "kickalicious" dude...can he be any more of an adventure than Crosby was last year?

mraynrand

08-21-2013, 04:31 PM

This is getting even more ridiculous. If it turns out he's gone for any length of time, then I'm going to cry myself to sleep tonight after drinking a bottle of wine....

Good men, the last wave by, crying how bright
Their frail deeds might have danced in a green bay,
Rage, rage against the dying of the light.

Fritz

08-21-2013, 06:18 PM

Originally Posted by Dylan Thomas
Good men, the last wave by, crying how bright
Their frail deeds might have danced in a green bay,
Rage, rage against the mind-fucking number of injuries.

There.

Joemailman

08-21-2013, 06:49 PM

Packer Report ‏@PackerReport 36m
Datone Jones rolled ankle late in practice. Same one, McCarthy adds. Mulumba out with knee. "Blew up in meetings last night" Tests ongoing.

You know things are bad when guys are suffering injuries in meetings.

bobblehead

08-21-2013, 07:28 PM

WHAT KIND OF PROTEST WILL red STAGE WHEN BUSH IS ELECTED TO PACKERS HALL OF FAME?

In local news, a naked man going simply by the moniker "red" is standing outside lambeau field and refuses to cover his bush until the packers remove theirs.

bobblehead

08-21-2013, 07:37 PM

bobblehead

08-21-2013, 07:40 PM

gbgary

08-21-2013, 11:14 PM

didn't like the ankle again for datone.

pbmax

08-21-2013, 11:38 PM

I heard Sherrod was cleared to practice, but fell off of an 8 year olds bike on the way over and tore his labrum...surgery is scheduled for Saturday. MM says it will cost him a few more days.

Its after the coach says "I didn't know he was here" that you have to worry.

Patler

08-22-2013, 06:46 AM

I was gonna say, get rid of both those scrubs and bring in Dan Carpenter and Rian Lindell and let those two hash it out...but I just saw they both got picked up.

Waited too long TT, waited too long.

Apparently, TT didn't wait too long. It was reported yesterday that the Packers contacted Carpenter, but he chose to go to Arizona instead.

Packers kicker will probably be either Carpenter or Jay Feeley. One will be released by Arizona in the next couple weeks.

Pugger

08-22-2013, 07:15 AM

didn't like the ankle again for datone.

If you turn it a couple of times it becomes more prone to injury - I speak from experience. :???:

Pugger

08-22-2013, 07:17 AM

Fritz

08-22-2013, 07:31 AM

Apparently, TT didn't wait too long. It was reported yesterday that the Packers contacted Carpenter, but he chose to go to Arizona instead.

Packers kicker will probably be either Carpenter or Jay Feeley. One will be released by Arizona in the next couple weeks.

I am rooting for Feeley for two reasons: one, he is a walking contradiction of terms - a good Michigan kicker - and two, I tagged him with the nickname Jay "Touchy" Feeley many years ago.

Joemailman

08-22-2013, 09:39 AM

Apparently, TT didn't wait too long. It was reported yesterday that the Packers contacted Carpenter, but he chose to go to Arizona instead.

Packers kicker will probably be either Carpenter or Jay Feeley. One will be released by Arizona in the next couple weeks.

The reason Carpenter isn't still in Miami is probably that he missed 2 games each of the past 2 years. A kicker missing games is a big deal since teams seldom keep 2 kickers. I'd prefer Feeley who has shown he can kick effectively in cold weather. Don't know if Carpenter has done that much since he played for Miami.

Guiness

08-22-2013, 01:28 PM

A kicker who misses games is a really bad thing, you have to find someone and quick! I know TT has done it in the past, but I'm not so sure he's in that kind of shape anymore.

mraynrand

08-22-2013, 01:50 PM

A kicker who misses games is a really bad thing, you have to find someone and quick! I know TT has done it in the past, but I'm not so sure he's in that kind of shape anymore.

Well, TT was in no shape to kick FGs when playing for Houston either.

This is one of those problems that always makes me wonder: We have a nation of 300+ million people and 7 billion in the world. You would think among that population, it ought to be possible to get a guy who can kick a ball through the uprights reliably.

Maxie the Taxi

08-22-2013, 04:01 PM

Well, TT was in no shape to kick FGs when playing for Houston either.

This is one of those problems that always makes me wonder: We have a nation of 300+ million people and 7 billion in the world. You would think among that population, it ought to be possible to get a guy who can kick a ball through the uprights reliably.

Or send kickoffs over the back of the end zone every time.

pbmax

08-25-2013, 12:06 PM

WE ARE BACK. TIME TO TALLY UP THE INJURED AND SEE IF ITS A GOOD THING TO HAVE AS MANY KICKERS IN CAMP AND QBS.

Wes Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 1m
Brad Jones, Morgan Burnett and Casey Hayward all on sidelines with hamstrings. Bush, Nixon also out pic.twitter.com/AO4tBwVx9M

I BLAME BRETSKY FOR JONES INJURY. ALL THAT JAG KARMA BROUGHT OUR MAN LOW. REPENT BRETSKY!!
SERIOUSLY, JONES WAS HAVING A WHALE OF A GAME. AS A TALL ILB, HIS PAD LEVEL ACTUALLY MIGHT BE VERY IMPORTANT

Albert Breer ‏@AlbertBreer 2m
My idea: Pair teams for week of offseason program in June. Joint practices, controlled scrimmage at week's end, to replace a preseason game.

MY NAME IS ALBERT BREER AND I DO NOT UNDERSTAND THAT THE BUSINESS I AM COVERING IS A BUSINESS. TAKE EVERYTHING I SAY ABOUT THIS SPORT EXCEPT THE FINAL SCORE WITH A GRAIN OF SALT. ALSO, I AM AN OHIO STATE FAN WHICH SHOULD HAVE TOLD YOU I AM GOOD AT IGNORING HOW BUSINESS PROFESSIONALS GO ABOUT THEIR WORK

Wes Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 3m
Matthew Mulligan and Jordy Nelson are both back at practice with helmet

THEY GAZED IN WIDE WONDER AT THE JOY THEY HAD FOUND

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 18s
#Packers practice: WRs Jordy Nelson and Randall Cobb are back.

I WOULD ACTUALLY PREFER COBB TO STAY OUT, LET THE BICEPS HEAL AND PRACTICE FOR WEEK 1

Joemailman

08-25-2013, 12:09 PM

Tom Silverstein @TomSilverstein
LB Brad Jones, CB Casey Hayward and S Morgan Burnett are all out with hamstring pulls. All three are present.

pbmax

08-25-2013, 12:15 PM

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 18s
QB Vince Young taking snaps with the 2s.

WHATEVER THE ANTITHESIS OF NEWS IS CALLED (OLDS?), THIS IS IT

Mike Vandermause ‏@MikeVandermause 42s
Back in my day, they would have been handing out salt tablets on a hot day like today. Water breaks were a privilege not a requirement.

SAY IT APPLESAUCE, JUST SAY IT! TODAYS PLAYERS ARE SOFT AND GETTING INJURED BECAUSE OF ALL THIS WATER AND NOT ENOUGH SALT!! DOCTORS, SCIENTISTS, TRAINERS AND THE KOREY STRINGER JURY KNOW NOTHING!

Wes Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 1m
#Packers out: Bush, Nixon, Harris, Richardson, Hayward, Tramon, Burnett, Reed, B Jones, Tretter, Bulaga, Sherrod, Worthy

NOW I AM WORRIED ABOUT HOW THIS NEWS IS AFFECTING THE SHERROD FAMILY. WHICH MAKES ME RESENTFUL AND CONSIDERING HOLDING A GRUDGE AGAINST THEM. I HAVE BEEN PAYING TOO MUCH ATTENTION TO INJURY LISTS, HAVEN'T I?

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 2m
Nelson and Cobb are taking their usual turns with the offense. This practice is being conducted in shells.

CAN WE CONDUCT THIS PRACTICE IN BUBBLE WRAP?

http://i2.cdn.turner.com/si/dam/assets/130809125638-bubble-soccer-single-image-cut.jpg

pbmax

08-25-2013, 12:27 PM

Mike Vandermause ‏@MikeVandermause 1m
Expecting three-man field goal competition to commence late in today's practice. They could charge admission for that.

THE HEAT IS GETTING TO APPLESAUCE

49ers Trying To Trade Colt McCoy (http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/08/25/report-49ers-trying-to-trade-colt-mccoy/)

THERE IS NEVER AS MUCH UNBRIDLED OPTIMISM AS WHEN A TEAM IS TRYING TO TRADE A PLAYER EVERYONE INCLUDING VIC KETCHUP KNOWS YOU ARE GOING TO CUT

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 49s
As expected, RB DuJuan Harris is not practicing. He hurt his knee vs. Seattle. He is present.

TWITTER TOLD ME THESE INJURIES WERE MINOR. MCCARTHY IS A PANSY.

red

08-25-2013, 12:28 PM

pbmax

08-25-2013, 12:35 PM

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 5m
Short practice today. The focus appears to be on the second and third teams. May be corrections from Friday night.

IF SO, SHOULD BE A LONG PRACTICE

Wes Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 2m
Brad Jones not wearing helmet but still fielding his ILB position in walk through #Packers

NOTHING CAN KEEP A GOOD MAN DOWN, EXCEPT AN UNEXPECTED BLOW TO THE HEAD

Mike Vandermause ‏@MikeVandermause 1m
#Packers have 85 players on their roster. 10 more must go by Tuesday afternoon.

Tyler Dunne ‏@TyDunne 24s
Through this long, unit period, Vince Young getting a ton of snaps. A lot of catching up to do as the new No. 2.

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 54s
WRs Charles Johnson and Kevin Dorsey are getting a lot of snaps.

I HOPE THE #1 O LINE IS OUT THERE

Joemailman

08-25-2013, 12:37 PM

49ers Trying To Trade Colt McCoy (http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/08/25/report-49ers-trying-to-trade-colt-mccoy/)

THERE IS NEVER AS MUCH UNBRIDLED OPTIMISM AS WHEN A TEAM IS TRYING TO TRADE A PLAYER EVERYONE INCLUDING VIC KETCHUP KNOWS YOU ARE GOING TO CUT

The Jets just might be desperate enough to make a deal.

pbmax

08-25-2013, 12:40 PM

Tyler Dunne ‏@TyDunne 1m
T.J. Lang picks off Coleman during unit period.

I HOPE YOU ARE AS CONFUSED AS ME

Jason Wilde ‏@jasonjwilde 1m
OLB Andy Mulumba (knee) is practicing after not playing in Friday's game.

I DID WONDER WHY PALMER GOT ALL THOSE SNAPS

Wes Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 4m
Nelson taking few snaps in unit but mostly young WRs. Big week for Charles Johnson and Kevin Dorsey, who both seeing a lot of work

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 51s
WRs Jarrett Boykin and Jeremy Ross aren't taking any snaps in this drill. Coaches have a book on them already and they've had plenty of work

THINK THEY WANT TO GET A READ ON DORSEY AND JOHNSON?

red

08-25-2013, 12:41 PM

The Jets just might be desperate enough to make a deal.

rex ryan is too smart to do what everyone else thinks he should do

pbmax

08-25-2013, 12:42 PM

i have a theory that all the injuries are due to the lack of contact and lack of reps at practice

maybe the muscles, ligaments and tendons just aren't being built up the way they use to when you had 2 a days and were actually able to simulate real game situations with hitting and going full speed

i don't know, i wouldn't say players are soft, but maybe their bodies aren't being built and trained the right way anymore

Problem is, like Thompson discussed a week or so ago, that we have very little public information about how many injuries happened in the old days. He says the numbers now are not appreciably different than 2005. Its hard to judge the efficacy of a training program without any data on results.

pbmax

08-25-2013, 01:20 PM

Wes Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 1m
Don Barclay still working as No. right tackle

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 11s
QB Aaron Rodgers not taking any snaps during this long offensive drill. He's playing scout team. It's all Young and Coleman.

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 9m
Jordy Nelson is running routes for Rodgers on the far end of the field.

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 8m
Cobb is also running routes for Rodgers now.

DID THIS DURING PUNT COVERAGE WORK

Jason Wilde ‏@jasonjwilde 8m
Casey Hayward just emerged from Don Hutson Center where he was rehabbing with others. Brad Jones, Burnett had been out here the whole time.

IF HAD TO GUESS, HAYWARD IS MORE SERIOUS

red

08-25-2013, 01:24 PM

so, has M3 decided that a-rod is so good now that he no longer needs to practice with the rest of the team?

mraynrand

08-25-2013, 01:34 PM

so, has M3 decided that a-rod is so good now that he no longer needs to practice with the rest of the team?

That's right. He just throws passes to the equipment manager in the Don Hutson center.

pbmax

08-25-2013, 01:35 PM

Pete Dougherty ‏@PeteDougherty 4m
Ryan Taylor doin few snaps in punt period as emergency snapper, rolled first one back Masthay, second on target

Tyler Dunne ‏@TyDunne 1m
Trgovac with pads over his arms this drill with the defensive line. Some big holes for Seattle backs Friday night.

Wes Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 1m
Jerron McMillian takes over on kickoff coverage for injured Morgan Burnett

Tyler Dunne ‏@TyDunne 33s
From 50 yards, all three are good again. Ramirez definitely has a strong leg.

TOTALS COMING IN A MINUTE CROSBY DOING WELL, BOTH SERGIO AND THE NEW BIG LEG HAVE MISSED

pbmax

08-25-2013, 01:37 PM

Pete Dougherty ‏@PeteDougherty 27s
Those were long kicks but wind was strong n at their backs

Pete Dougherty ‏@PeteDougherty 58s
From 63: Crosby good, Tavecchio wide left, Ramirez good

Pete Dougherty ‏@PeteDougherty 1m
From 60: Crosby good, Tavecchio good, Ramirez good

Pete Dougherty ‏@PeteDougherty 1m
From 53: Crosby wife left, Tavecchio good, Ramirez good

Pete Dougherty ‏@PeteDougherty 2m
From 47: Crosby good, Tavecchio good, Ramirez good

Pete Dougherty ‏@PeteDougherty 3m
From 39: Crosby good, Tavecchio good, Ramirez good

Pete Dougherty ‏@PeteDougherty 4m
From 34: Crosby good, Tavecchio good, Ramirez good

Pete Dougherty ‏@PeteDougherty 6m
From 50: Crosby good, Tavecchio good, Ramirez good

Pete Dougherty ‏@PeteDougherty 7m
From 48: Crosby good, Tavecchio good, Ramirez good

Pete Dougherty ‏@PeteDougherty 8m
From 45: Crosby good, Tavecchio wide right, Ramirez wife right

Pete Dougherty ‏@PeteDougherty 10m
From 41: crosbygood, Tavecchio good, Ramirez good

Pete Dougherty ‏@PeteDougherty 11m
FG period 35 all 3 hit from 35

mraynrand

08-25-2013, 01:38 PM

Pete Dougherty ‏@PeteDougherty 8m
From 45: Crosby good, Tavecchio wide right, Ramirez wife right

Leave Ramirez's wife out of this

pbmax

08-25-2013, 01:39 PM

PRACTICE IS DONE

Wes Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 42s
Kicking competition results: Crosby 9-10 (miss 53 RH, Tavecchio 8-10 (45RH, 63, RH), Ramirez 9-10 (45 RH)

pbmax

08-25-2013, 01:39 PM

Leave Ramirez's wife out of this

DO YOU WANT TO KNOW HOW SHE MAKES HER HUSBANDS LEG SO STRONG?

Joemailman

08-25-2013, 01:40 PM

so, has M3 decided that a-rod is so good now that he no longer needs to practice with the rest of the team?

No. Rodgers needs to work with Cobb and Nelson because of all the practice time they've missed. MM probably doesn't want Cobb and Nelson taking part in team drills because of the possibility of a collision. Especially Nelson.

mraynrand

08-25-2013, 01:43 PM

PRACTICE IS DONE

Wes Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 42s
Kicking competition results: Crosby 9-10 (miss 53 RH, Tavecchio 8-10 (45RH, 63, RH), Ramirez 9-10 (45 RH)

So it seems obvious what they will do: Crosby Kicks off, Ramirez handles 40 and over FGs, and Travecchio 39 and under. Crosby handles extra points and onside kicks.

KYPack

08-25-2013, 01:44 PM

Leave Ramirez's wife out of this

From 53, the log said Crosby's wife left.

Can't blame her a bit.

denverYooper

08-25-2013, 01:44 PM

So it seems obvious what they will do: Crosby Kicks off, Ramirez handles 40 and over FGs, and Travecchio 39 and under. Crosby handles extra points and onside kicks.

That would be amazing.

pbmax

08-25-2013, 01:50 PM

Packer Report ‏@PackerReport 16s
Could #Packers bring in Carpenter and have four kickers?

AT THIS POINT, ITS GOT TO BE PERSONAL HYGIENE WITH HIM

Guiness

08-25-2013, 01:55 PM

Anxious to hear what Charles Johnson shows. Sounds like Barclay has the starting RT job sewn up?

mraynrand

08-25-2013, 01:56 PM

From 53, the log said Crosby's wife left.

Can't blame her a bit.

Damn. Good line; wish I'd seen that first!

pbmax

08-25-2013, 02:02 PM

McCarthy Post Practice August 25th

Packer Report ‏@PackerReport 2m
MM on Harrell: Tough decision, more so on personal level. Very fond of him. "He was developing, getting better" but going another direction

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 3m
MM: Vince Young used his feet. I thought he showed his ability to move the team. Two bad snaps. He's getting better.

Wes Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 3m
MM: Ramirez is someone we worked out in the past. He kicked his morning in a workout. Second-time around we needed to take a closer look

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 2m
MM: How do I feel about kicking situation? We have three kickers, I think that shows exactly how we feel.

Packer Report ‏@PackerReport 2m
"Someone needs to jump through the door and take it" MM said of kickers.

FIRE SLOCUM

Wes Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 3m
MM: All three guys. Casey and Morgan will not be available vs Kansas City

AND THE THIRD?

Packer Report ‏@PackerReport 2m
Hayward and Burnett won't play on Thursday. Not sure about B. Jones.

OK THEN

Packer Report ‏@PackerReport 3m
MM speaks highly of Chris Banjo, special teams and on defense. "This will be a big game for all the young guys."

TRY TO PLAY A DEPRESSING SONG ON THE BANJO

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 2m
MM: Jordy and Aaron worked individually. Jordy has been ahead of schedule. Hope he'll be able to play this week.

Tyler Dunne ‏@TyDunne 3m
McCarthy on Nelson: Opportunity to get time with Aaron. ...Same with Cobb.

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 2m
MM: DuJuan Harris don't have all the information yet. It's up in the air.

MCCARTHY TRANSLATION CIRCUIT: ITS NOT GOOD DO NOT ASK MORE QUESTIONS

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 3m
MM: Jarvis Reed has an ankle, won't be available.

Packer Report ‏@PackerReport 2m
MM on RT: Feels good about Barclay and Newhouse. Both efficient. "We'll see how this week shakes out."

FIRST NAME BASIS WITH BACKUPS NEVER GOOD SIGN

Tyler Dunne ‏@TyDunne 1m
McCarthy on cutdown to 75: Personally, you don't like to practice a player who may not be here for the game. We don't know who 13,14,15 are.

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 1m
MM: Trying to find a balance with everything and make sure players have a chance to be in clean plays. We need to make plan fits what KC...

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 42s
MM: Told Tramon Williams is making progress. Hopefully, find out more about him this week.

HOLY CRAP THAT IS USUALLY FOLLOWED BY TERRIBLE NEWS

Packer Report ‏@PackerReport 1m
MM feeling better about this camp compared to last year. And that's all from here.

HarveyWallbangers

08-25-2013, 02:07 PM

Packer Report ‏@PackerReport 16s
Could #Packers bring in Carpenter and have four kickers?

AT THIS POINT, ITS GOT TO BE PERSONAL HYGIENE WITH HIM

Carpenter signed with some other team. Did they cut him already?

denverYooper

08-25-2013, 02:14 PM

TRY TO PLAY A DEPRESSING SONG ON THE BANJO

There are a million murder ballads for banjo.

KYPack

08-25-2013, 02:15 PM

Carpenter signed with some other team. Did they cut him already?

He's in AZ, Harve.

That's why Fritz was making with the "touchy, Feely" jokes.

Carpenter is in a kicking competition with Feely for the Card's job.

I'd take the loser of that battle over our 3 stooges.

I mean, it's a bitch to evaluate 3 kickers. How can you really do it? Plus, how do you know if they can all execute some of the gimmick plays? What if the guy you pick can't do an onside kick or kick in cold weather, etc?

pbmax

08-25-2013, 02:35 PM

Joemailman

08-25-2013, 02:38 PM

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 2m
MM: How do I feel about kicking situation? We have three kickers, I think that shows exactly how we feel.

If MM wasn't a drinker before, he might be now.

Old School

08-25-2013, 02:42 PM

I'm thinking D Jones will get a $1,00 tape job on his ankle and the Aaron Rodgers theory on ankle taping will be proven true. Datone will now get a high ankle sprain or a fracture as the stress is transferred above the tape.

pbmax

08-25-2013, 03:42 PM

the Aaron Rodgers theory on ankle taping will be proven true.

Kareem Abdul Jabaar believed that as well. Served him well in a long career but doesn't apparently help migraines.

pbmax

08-25-2013, 03:42 PM

Kent Somers ‏@kentsomers 8m
#azcardinals cut K Dan Carpenter. heard he didn't kick well in practice this week, had FG block vs. Chargers. Feely retains the job.

denverYooper

08-25-2013, 03:45 PM

Kareem Abdul Jabaar believed that as well. Served him well in a long career but doesn't apparently help migraines.

Tell your old man to drag Walton and Lanier up and down the court for 48 minutes.

King Friday

08-25-2013, 06:19 PM

The grass is ALWAYS greener over the fence...if we dump Crosby, I'm guessing whoever else we end up with will be just as much of a roller coaster.

pbmax

08-25-2013, 06:35 PM

Tell your old man to drag Walton and Lanier up and down the court for 48 minutes.

The hell I don't! LISTEN, KID! I've been hearing that crap ever since I was at UCLA. I'm out there busting my buns every night.

Rastak

08-25-2013, 07:19 PM

The hell I don't! LISTEN, KID! I've been hearing that crap ever since I was at UCLA. I'm out there busting my buns every night.

Better than Peter Graves talking to the little kid. "You ever seen a grown man naked?"

pbmax

08-25-2013, 10:12 PM

Better than Peter Graves talking to the little kid. "You ever seen a grown man naked?"

Do you like Gladiator movies, Billy?

George Cumby

08-25-2013, 10:37 PM

Do you like Gladiator movies, Billy?

I picked the wrong week to stop sniffing glue!

Guiness

08-25-2013, 11:05 PM

I picked the wrong week to stop sniffing glue!
Well well well, Scraps is a boy dog, isn't he?

Pugger

08-25-2013, 11:49 PM

My bad. Posted a response Tweet but not original Tweet. Its being reported they cut him.

Mike Garafolo ‏@MikeGarafolo 40m
Cardinals released K Dan Carpenter today, per source.

If AZ cut him that quickly I don't think we should bother with him.

KYPack

08-26-2013, 07:48 AM

If AZ cut him that quickly I don't think we should bother with him.

+ When MI cut him, TT went after him and Carpenter chose AZ.

I'd think that'll turn off TT.

Pugger

08-26-2013, 09:45 AM

+ When MI cut him, TT went after him and Carpenter chose AZ.

I'd think that'll turn off TT.

I suspect Carpenter might be regretting his choice now.

pbmax

08-26-2013, 12:15 PM

Monday Camp Update: They Are Indoors and In Shells

Tramontana is back practicing (at least stretching and walk through)

Tevecchio is missing as is Dorsey.

pbmax

08-26-2013, 12:22 PM

Demovsky
Looks like I've spotted Kevin Dorsey. He is here but not practicing.

HE'S BACK AND HE'S INJURED!

YESTERDAY JOHNATHAN FRANKLIN TWEETED ABOUT GOD'S PLAN (WHICH IS ALWAYS GET CUT APPARENTLY) AND EVERYONE (TWITTER) ASSUMED HE HAD BEEN RELEASED. BUT HE IS STILL PRACTICING.

Pete Dougherty ‏@PeteDougherty 26m
Full out list: Tavecchio, Bush, Nixon, Harris, Richardson, Hayward, T Williams, Burnett, Reed, B Jones, Tretter, Bulaga, Sherrod, Worthy AND DORSEY

DORSEY IS STILL ON PREMISES, NOT PRACTICING

GREEN BAY PACKERS @packers
Packers release K Giorgio Tavecchio: pckrs.com/s73p

SO LONG SERGIO!!

Jason Wilde ‏@jasonjwilde 17m
#Packers not here:
Tavecchio, Dorsey, Bush, Reed, Tretter, Bulaga.

Here/out:
Nixon, Harris, Richardson, Hayward, Burnett, B.Jones, Sherrod, Worthy

pbmax

08-26-2013, 12:23 PM

Jason Wilde ‏@jasonjwilde 17m
RT @Edwerderespn: Hearing teams inquiring with Packers about trade for TE. Packers feel position of strength. Bostick drawing attention.

THINGS I DID NOT EXPECT TO HEAR TODAY!? QUARLESS MUST BE REALLY HEALTHY

Guiness

08-26-2013, 12:49 PM

Demovsky
Looks like I've spotted Kevin Dorsey. He is here but not practicing.

HE'S BACK AND HE'S INJURED!

They had a meeting. He barely got out alive.

pbmax

08-26-2013, 01:01 PM

Pete Dougherty ‏@PeteDougherty 27m
Ross taking first rep on punt return drill

CAN ROSS BE BUSH OF THE OFFENSE?

Pete Dougherty ‏@PeteDougherty 38m
Cobb, T Williams, Hyde also in rotation. Cobb second

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 36m
CB Tramon Williams has a sleeve around his knee. He seems to be running fine.

DO THESE SLEEVES ACTUALLY DO ANYTHING OR ARE THEY AS EFFECTIVE AS MAGNETS ON JOINTS?

Wes Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 35m
Sam Barrington also got some work on first punt return unit

ANYONE ELSE LIKE THE DEFENSE IN GENERAL THIS YEAR?

Pete Dougherty ‏@PeteDougherty 34m
Ross taking first rep on KOR also

AL-LEN ROSS-UM CLAP! CLAP! -- CLAP! CLAP! CLAP!

pbmax

08-26-2013, 01:02 PM

They had a meeting. He barely got out alive.

THE CBA SAYS NOTHING ABOUT HITTING IN PADS DURING MEETINGS

pbmax

08-26-2013, 01:05 PM

Pete Dougherty ‏@PeteDougherty 36m
Nope, Ross nowoved to scout team cover guy

MID PRACTICE DEMOTION?

Wes Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 36m
Oh boy, Brandon Bostick has also replaced DJ Williams in the posse on kickoff returns

DO I HEAR ANY BIDS FOR DJ WILLIAMS? VERY LITTLE MILEAGE, VERY PHOTOGENIC

Pete Dougherty ‏@PeteDougherty 36m
Alex Green takes first KOR

I FEEL A GREAT DISTURBANCE IN THE ST FORCE. SOMETHING I HAVE NOT FELT SINCE BRANDON JACKSON

Pete Dougherty ‏@PeteDougherty 34m
Shields takes KOR rep

WE DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY ALL THE PLAYERS KEEP GETTING INJURED. WHO IS THIS MARK SANCHEZ YOU ARE TALKING ABOUT?

Guiness

08-26-2013, 01:14 PM

Tramon Williams' first day back at practice, and they have him returning punts. For an encore, he will be stopping a speeding train with his bare hands!

Wait, he's injured again??? Why does this keep happening?:huh:

denverYooper

08-26-2013, 01:24 PM

Wes Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 36m
Oh boy, Brandon Bostick has also replaced DJ Williams in the posse on kickoff returns

DO I HEAR ANY BIDS FOR DJ WILLIAMS? VERY LITTLE MILEAGE, VERY PHOTOGENIC

Wouldn't be surprised if the Pats were interested in DJ Williams. He'd fit the Hernandez role in their O without all of the off-the-field murder issues.

mraynrand

08-26-2013, 01:32 PM

Pete Dougherty ‏@PeteDougherty 27m
Ross taking first rep on punt return drill

CAN ROSS BE BUSH OF THE OFFENSE?!

DO you know what the difference is between offensive bush and defensive bush??
http://www.creativeideagal.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/groucho-kiril.jpg

mraynrand

08-26-2013, 01:34 PM

Wouldn't be surprised if the Pats were interested in DJ Williams. He'd fit the Hernandez role in their O without all of the off-the-field murder issues.

And I thought only the Ravens and Bengals game planned for murder.

pbmax

08-26-2013, 01:39 PM

Pete Dougherty ‏@PeteDougherty 56m
Had checked off Moses as here but he's not in helmet now n watching OLBs in fundamental drills

I THINK HELMETS OFF IS SOME KIND OF MCCARTHY DISINFO OP

Tyler Dunne ‏@TyDunne 56m
Charles Johnson more athletic than the other rookie receivers. Just made a one-handed catch in this drill, pinned ball to his helmet.

HELMET CATCH DOES NOT GET ENOUGH HYPE AS "HELMET CATCH" IN SUPER BOWL REPLAYS. ANNOUNCERS AFRAID TO DATE THEMSELVES

Tyler Dunne ‏@TyDunne 51m
Vince Young gets first snaps in 11 on 11 with first team. A sign for Thursday likely.

SERIOUSY, HOW MANY EMAILS DO YOU THINK PARTIAL HAS SENT TO MAD IN THE LAST WEEK?

Wes Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 52m
Lacy takes first carry without Harris. Young under center, Mulligan at TE

I DON'T KNOW WHO THIS TEAM IS ANYMORE

Guiness

08-26-2013, 01:43 PM

WE DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY ALL THE PLAYERS KEEP GETTING INJURED. WHO IS THIS MARK SANCHEZ YOU ARE TALKING ABOUT?

The Sanchez thing his hilarious in a pathetic way. He did not want to go in with the 'seconds', wasn't warmed up and ready, etc. Seeing as he's fighting for his starting job, you'd think he would be happy to have an opportunity to shred a 2nd/3rd team defense?

pbmax

08-26-2013, 01:43 PM

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 52m
Barclay starts at RT and Nelson and Cobb were WRs.

JONES?!

SI_DougFarrar ‏@SI_DougFarrar 52m
Related to Bucs' recent outbreak. RT @gatorboyrb: Praying for my boy Lawrence Tynes. Getting a PICC line run to his heart to fight MRSA.

IN THE OLD DAYS, PLAYERS WOULD TAKE A SALT PILL AND WASH DOWN WITH LYE AFTER PRACTICE TO ELIMINATE MRSA

Tyler Dunne ‏@TyDunne 53m
Starks again gets snaps behind Lacy, Franklin, Green.

WE'LL ALWAYS HAVE THE SUPER BOWL JAMES

Jason Wilde ‏@jasonjwilde 53m
An your scout team QB is Aaron Rodgers. #Packers

BUT DOES HE HAVE HIS HELMET OR NO? I WOULD BET HE AND MCCARTHY ARE ENJOYING THIS. UNTIL MCCARTHY ACTUALLY TEACHES YOUNG TO READ A DEFENSE AND THEN ITS GOING TO GET UGLY QUICK

Mike Vandermause ‏@MikeVandermause 53m
Rodgers airs it out deep to Nelson. Nice throw.

SCOUT TEAM COULD COMPETE FOR AFC WEST

pbmax

08-26-2013, 01:45 PM

The Sanchez thing his hilarious in a pathetic way. He did not want to go in with the 'seconds', wasn't warmed up and ready, etc. Seeing as he's fighting for his starting job, you'd think he would be happy to have an opportunity to shred a 2nd/3rd team defense?

Except that Geno Smith had been wetting himself in that game and the job is Sanchez's already. Ryan had two other backups to go to. But to keep up appearances or make a statement, he did something supremely stupid.

In the end, its works for Rex because he really will enjoy being a DC next year.

pbmax

08-26-2013, 01:51 PM

Mike Vandermause ‏@MikeVandermause 54m
Young overthrows Jones, picked by Jennings.

JERRY JONES ANALYSIS: HE HAS A LIVE ARM THAT ONE

Wes Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 55m
Tramon Williams worked across from Shields on D. Huge scout TD from Rodgers to Nelson over Means, Jennings

HOW IS MEANS STILL AT PRACTICE?

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 55m
Newhouse starting at RT with 1s on this series.

ANOTHER DISTURBANCE IN THE FORCE

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 53m
Young and Coleman are splitting reps exactly in two. Each has had two with the No. 1 O-line.

NOTE TO SELF: DON'T OVERESTIMATE PASS BLOCKING BECAUSE YOUNG WON'T GET TOUCHED

Wes Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 53m
Now Newhouse working at LT with ones. Keeping him fresh at both

BEST BACKUP TACKLE IN THE LEAGUE. BACKING UP POSSIBLY THE WORST PAIR OF STARTERS

pbmax

08-26-2013, 01:52 PM

Guiness

08-26-2013, 01:52 PM

Except that Geno Smith had been wetting himself in that game and the job is Sanchez's already. Ryan had two other backups to go to. But to keep up appearances or make a statement, he did something supremely stupid.

In the end, its works for Rex because he really will enjoy being a DC next year.

Ya, he let his ego (Rex? really?) get in the way because it was a 'home team vs home team' game against the Giants.

Patler

08-26-2013, 01:54 PM

Vince Young gets first snaps in 11 on 11 with first team.

I knew, I knew it! A QB controversy on the horizon.

pbmax

08-26-2013, 01:54 PM

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 55m
Banjo covering a slot receiver in the dime package.

IF THEY DON'T HAVE A COVERAGE NAMED BANJO BY NOW, I DON'T WANT TO KNOW THE COACHES ANYMORE

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 53m
Tramon Williams taking reps in team drill. Big step for him. Just covered James Jones deep.

BUT DID HE HAVE A HELMET OR JUST A SLEEVE ON HIS HEAD?

Jason Wilde ‏@jasonjwilde 53m
Clay Matthews, BJ Raji, Tramon Williams and Nick Perry among #Packers in on scout-team defense.

MIGHT START SLOW AGAINST 49ERS :lol:

Tyler Dunne ‏@TyDunne 53m
Coleman and Young getting work with starters. Coleman pass up the seam over House is dropped by Cobb.

REALITY. NOT EXACTLY JENNINGS

pbmax

08-26-2013, 01:56 PM

QUESTION FOR POLL: HOW MANY FIRST ROUND DRAFT PICKS WOULD JERRY JONES GIVE UP FOR VINCE YOUNG IF HE HAD TO START FOR TWO GAMES FOR THE PACKERS AND WON THEM WHILE ROMO AND THE COWBOYS WERE 500?

Guiness

08-26-2013, 02:00 PM

HOW IS MEANS STILL AT PRACTICE?

With apologies to Office Space

McCarthy : Yeah, we can't actually find a record of him being a current employee here.

Thompson: I looked into it more deeply and I found that apparently what happened is that he was released five days ago and no one ever told him about it; but through some kind of glitch in the payroll department, he still gets a paycheck.

pbmax

08-26-2013, 02:01 PM

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 55m
Shields and Tramon were the starting CBs with Hyde in the slot.

REMINDER TO JUSTIN THAT THEY PLAYED SOME OFF COVERAGE WITH SAMMY IN SEATTLE GAME

Wes Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 55m
Banjo now working nickel with injuries to reserve corners

BUT I'LL KNEEL DOWN,
WAIT FOR NOW
AND I'LL KNEEL DOWN,
KNOW MY GROUND
AND I WILL WAIT ...

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 57m
Young with a nice throw to Myles White on an out route but White dropped it.

Tyler Dunne ‏@TyDunne 57m
Contagious. James Jones drops a pass and Edgar Bennett motions immediately for him to do push-ups.

WHAT ABOUT WHITE?

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 57m
Rodgers down middle to Finley, LB Nate Palmer with a nice breakup.

ITS ON LIKE MULUMBA!

Wes Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 55m
Van Roten fails to elevate a snap to Coleman

IVY LEAGUE STUBBORN

mraynrand

08-26-2013, 02:02 PM

Alternate conspiracy theory: college football is the reason ESPN bailed on Frontline documentary on concussions.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/08/26/espns-crisis-of-concussion-conscience-goes-deeper-than-nfl-pressure/

millions of college boys are now going to die because of ESPN. Not to mention the millions who pay $5-20/month for the privilege of not watching college or pro football. When will the madness end? When will a la carte football head injuries be available on cable?

mraynrand

08-26-2013, 02:03 PM

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 57m
Rodgers down middle to Finley, LB Nate Palmer with a nice breakup.

Breaking up is hard to do, except with Finley #ChicagoFA

pbmax

08-26-2013, 02:06 PM

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 55m
Tramon jumps and contends pass to Charles Johnson. No issues.

Tyler Dunne ‏@TyDunne 54m
Nice throw by Vince Young to Boykin on a comeback. House closing fast but gets it there.

Mike Vandermause ‏@MikeVandermause 54m
Young picked by Hyde on sideline pass intended for White.

LIKE A YO YO

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 53m
Datko false starts two series in a row.

SEEMS A THING WITH HIM

Tyler Dunne ‏@TyDunne 53m
Great release by Tyrone Walker. Beats Smith jam and hauls in a beauty over the shoulder from Coleman.

OK, HE'S GOT A RELEASE TOO. MIGHT BE HELPFUL VERSUS SEATTLE CLUTCH AND GRABBERS

Wes Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 54m
Right side of #Packers punt coverage are all tight ends: Wiliams, Taylor, Bostick

CONFUSING ENEMY SCOUTS THAT HAVE SNUCK INTO PRACTICE AS REPORTERS

pbmax

08-26-2013, 02:15 PM

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 54m
Franklin joins Cobb, Ross and Tramon on punt returns.

ONLY DOUGHERTY SEEMS TO UNDERSTAND COVERAGE DRILLS VERSUS RETURN DRILLS SO I HAVE NO IDEA

Jason Wilde ‏@jasonjwilde 56m
Not only will he make roster, but he's a stud, I think. RT @_BobLeeSwagger: Is Hyde at practice/is he gonna make the roster?

MY ANSWER WOULD HAVE BEEN TO ASK THIS GUY TO LEAVE TWITTER IMMEDIATELY. I WOULD BE A TERRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE/SOCIAL MEDIA REP

Mike Vandermause ‏@MikeVandermause 52m
Vince Young directing No 1 offense in red zone period.

I AM GETTING WOOZY ANTICIPATING THE 413 QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUNG RUNNING READ OPTION SCOUT TEAM FOR PACKERS WEEK1

Tyler Dunne ‏@TyDunne 50m
Completions to Finley and D.J. Williams in red zone for Young.

WOOZIER

Tyler Dunne ‏@TyDunne 50m
Add Charles Johnson to the list. Drops a slant from Coleman. Next play, QB finds Boykin for a touchdown.

Wes Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 50m
Giorgio Tavecchio confirms he received his release this morning. Flying back home to San Fran as we tweet. Called time in GB "a great ride!"

GOOD LUCK GIORGIO

pbmax

08-26-2013, 02:18 PM

Mike Vandermause ‏@MikeVandermause 51m
Coleman to Boykin for TD over Shields in red zone period. Coleman making some nice throws today.

WOULD LIKE TO SEE BETTER COVERAGE AT SOME POINT FELLAS

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 50m
Great catch by Tyrone Walker again on the sideline, this time from Rodgers.

Tyler Dunne ‏@TyDunne 49m
One of Coleman's better days. Finds Myles White for a touchdown over Banjo. Some touch on it.

Mike Vandermause ‏@MikeVandermause 48m
Ball glances off Charles Johnson's hands from Coleman. Johnson likely heading to practice squad.

HE AND FOUR OTHER WRS

Wes Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 48m
Derek Sherrod continues to work individually on other side of Hutson Center while #Packers run through red zone period

PBMAX: SHERROD, STILL BREATHING, STILL BETTER PASS PRO THAN NEWHOUSE

pbmax

08-26-2013, 02:20 PM

Tyler Dunne ‏@TyDunne 47m
Back-ups on defense up now. Brandon Smith breaks up a Rodgers pass to Cobb. ...Means takes out Walker in end zone next play.

WELL IF YOU CAN'T PLAY THE BALL PLAY THE MAN

Tyler Dunne ‏@TyDunne 46m
Practice ends with a dropped touchdown by Bostick.

CAN YOU DROP A TOUCHDOWN IF THERE IS NO REPLAY?

pbmax

08-26-2013, 02:28 PM

MCCARTHY PRESSER

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 32m
Mike McCarthy: Giorgio, had a chance to visit with him. Told him he's still part of the competition. We need to cut to 75.

Tyler Dunne ‏@TyDunne 32m
McCarthy: What I told him is he's still part of the competition. Have to cut to 75. ...There is a scenario where we may bring him back.

WOW

Tyler Dunne ‏@TyDunne 32m
McCarthy: Good to see Tramon Williams out there. Exam tomorrow big indicator how we move forward.

Wes Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 32m
MM: We're going to kick tomorrow. Longer tomorrow than one we did yesterday. Toe injuries for Dorsey and Moses

LACK OF HITTING IS LIKELY CAUSE

Wes Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 32m
MM: Randall Cobb and Jordy Nelson, it'll be important for them to play

Mike Vandermause ‏@MikeVandermause 31m
MM: Play time vs Chiefs will be similar to past for final preseason game.

THIS YEAR, RODGERS WILL CALL DEFENSE'S PLAYS

Mike Vandermause ‏@MikeVandermause 31m
MM: Need more consistency and production from backup QBs.

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 32m
MM: Young and B.J. will get the majority of snaps in the game on Thursday.

Wes Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 31m
MM: Thought 1st group with Aaron. After that, it was an immediate 8-man front. SEA played run very well but not concerned about it as whole

Mike Vandermause ‏@MikeVandermause 31m
MM: Van Roten needs to clean some things up at center.

Wes Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 31m
MM: I thought Manning's hit on quarterback was textbook. When QB jumps and LB blitzes, I don't know how you don't have weight barring issue

Wes Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 31m
DuJuan Harris is in process of getting second opinion on knee

SEE YOU NEXT YEAR DUJUAN

Wes Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 30m
MM: You can rule out Brad Jones out today if you need to.

GULP

denverYooper

08-26-2013, 02:34 PM

Saw the bit about Harris. Sounds like he's headed to IR.

At least Manning can get to the QB.

hoosier

08-26-2013, 02:47 PM

run pMc

08-26-2013, 03:16 PM

Someone needs to do a comparative analysis on injuries. McCarthy keeps saying this is happening all around the league but I cannot imagine that most teams (any team?) has had as many minor and major injuries as the Packers since 2010.

Oh, I don't know. It seems like some teams are getting hit pretty good. NYG lost Stevie Brown and have issues all over the place, Will Smith went on IR in NO, Stephen Gilmore is out 6-8 weeks for BUF -- who don't seem to have a starter quality QB with Manuel and Kolb hurt (and signing Tuel and Leinart to play). NYJ have a mess at QB with Sanchez and Geno Smith both nursieng injuries and trying to outdo each other in the bad decision-making department. Henry Melton's been out for most of the preseason for CHI after signing a franchise tender, MIN has players hurt (Chris Cook, Kevin Williams, Shariff Floyd) and Ponder is still playing inconsistent...DET has been somewhat healthy, which means either the injury bug will bite them later when the games count or they will have one of those freak seasons of health and win the division.

The injury situation is not good for GB, but it's not an outlier. I'd feel a lot better if the WR's and CB's could get/stay healthy, but I'll optimistically say TT has helped to build better team depth than a lot of teams out there.

Brandon494

08-26-2013, 03:19 PM

Damn thats huge if we lose Harris for the season, hopefully that won't be the case.

Good to hear my man Walker still working hard out there! :tup:

denverYooper

08-26-2013, 03:28 PM

Has Wes Hodkiewicz ever been to a Turkish prison?

RashanGary

08-26-2013, 05:06 PM

PB,

I've read that Shields has made some pretty big progress as far as his ability to play different types of coverage. I doubt he'll ever be the natural, instinctive zone player that Hayward or Hyde are, but if he's good enough mix it in, that's enough for me. I just think it will help our cause of we're not totally predictable with the coverages we call, especially against running QBs.

I keep hoping we're going to get healthy for the first game, but it keeps looking like it's less and less likely.

On the bright side, Mike Daniels looks quick and strong. CJ Wilson is playing the best football I've ever seen him play. Jolly can give us quality snaps inside. Pickett is healthy and in good shape and Raji had some plays where he just looked like a bull. Plus Datone Jones and Mike Neal should give us a little something. . . . Our DL looks good. It would be great to be able to have a fresh, strong DL against a team like SF. It will go a long way toward slowing down their run game. . .

hoosier

08-26-2013, 07:47 PM

Oh, I don't know. It seems like some teams are getting hit pretty good. NYG lost Stevie Brown and have issues all over the place, Will Smith went on IR in NO, Stephen Gilmore is out 6-8 weeks for BUF -- who don't seem to have a starter quality QB with Manuel and Kolb hurt (and signing Tuel and Leinart to play). NYJ have a mess at QB with Sanchez and Geno Smith both nursieng injuries and trying to outdo each other in the bad decision-making department. Henry Melton's been out for most of the preseason for CHI after signing a franchise tender, MIN has players hurt (Chris Cook, Kevin Williams, Shariff Floyd) and Ponder is still playing inconsistent...DET has been somewhat healthy, which means either the injury bug will bite them later when the games count or they will have one of those freak seasons of health and win the division.

The injury situation is not good for GB, but it's not an outlier. I'd feel a lot better if the WR's and CB's could get/stay healthy, but I'll optimistically say TT has helped to build better team depth than a lot of teams out there.

Ok, you got me there. No matter how bad things get with the injuries in GB, there is one team that clearly has them beat. How can it be that Buffalo, after two straight decades of bottom feeding, is starting an undrafted rookie at QB against New England in the season opener? That is bad news.

run pMc

08-26-2013, 08:37 PM

Ok, you got me there. No matter how bad things get with the injuries in GB, there is one team that clearly has them beat. How can it be that Buffalo, after two straight decades of bottom feeding, is starting an undrafted rookie at QB against New England in the season opener? That is bad news.

The easy cop-out answer is they never found a decent long term solution at QB after Jim Kelly. The Rob Johnson/Doug Flutie era bled into...what...J.P. Losman? Yuck. Looking at their QB's over the last 2 decades makes me feel very very lucky as a GB fan. Somewhere Ryan Fitzpatrick is probably laughing at Buddy Nix for cutting him.

Guiness

08-26-2013, 08:55 PM

The easy cop-out answer is they never found a decent long term solution at QB after Jim Kelly. The Rob Johnson/Doug Flutie era bled into...what...J.P. Losman? Yuck. Looking at their QB's over the last 2 decades makes me feel very very lucky as a GB fan. Somewhere Ryan Fitzpatrick is probably laughing at Buddy Nix for cutting him.

Agreed. Fitz maybe didn't work out as well as they would have liked...but getting rid of a decent incumbant starter before you have something else in place does not seem smart!

QBME

08-27-2013, 06:41 AM

Saw the bit about Harris. Sounds like he's headed to IR.

I finally got around to watching the game last night. When Harris went down the Ref who was a couple of yards away suddenly turned his head and looked at him. The Ref came directly over, kept him down and called to the GB bench. It sure looked to me like the Ref heard it pop. Not good.

Pugger

08-27-2013, 08:55 AM

Agreed. Fitz maybe didn't work out as well as they would have liked...but getting rid of a decent incumbant starter before you have something else in place does not seem smart!

That's why the Bills have been a joke for several years.

MadScientist

08-27-2013, 11:22 AM

NFL admits penalty on Manning for QB hit was bullshit, by not fining him. Maybe the refs will remember this is not touch or flag football.

hoosier

08-27-2013, 11:46 AM

Has anyone seen enforcement this preseason of the much-discussed (last winter) new rule preventing RBs leading with the helmet?

Guiness

08-27-2013, 12:12 PM

NFL admits penalty on Manning for QB hit was bullshit, by not fining him. Maybe the refs will remember this is not touch or flag football.

yup, and the boneheaded announcers were talking up what a good call it was. Can't remember who they were.

MadScientist

08-27-2013, 12:23 PM

yup, and the boneheaded announcers were talking up what a good call it was. Can't remember who they were.

It was Phil Simms acting like a chicken shit who still wets the bed from nightmares about being hit by big bad DL's and LB's.

QBME

08-27-2013, 12:38 PM

I finally got around to watching the game last night. When Harris went down the Ref who was a couple of yards away suddenly turned his head and looked at him. The Ref came directly over, kept him down and called to the GB bench. It sure looked to me like the Ref heard it pop. Not good.

DuJuan Harris put on IR today.

Pugger

08-27-2013, 12:43 PM

DuJuan Harris put on IR today.

Darn, but I think we all saw this coming. This puts a new wrinkle in the RB situation. Do we now keep Lacy, Franklin, Starks and Green (I thought I saw we waived Pease already)?

RashanGary

08-27-2013, 12:49 PM

I see almost zero reason to keep Starks AND Green. Franklin now has a chance though. He's young. He has the body type to be a heck of a ST player and possibly a role player on offense.

The nice thing about Starks and Green is both of them know the offense. You can keep the whole playbook open. Keeping two players based on that, seems ridiculous. There is just too much of a premium on making plays in the NFL and too much of a premium on competent big guys. No way.

Guiness

08-27-2013, 12:53 PM

DuJuan Harris put on IR today.

damn, the guy MM had pegged as the starter, even if many felt he was blowing smoke.

Harlan Huckleby

08-27-2013, 01:04 PM

damn, the guy MM had pegged as the starter, even if many felt he was blowing smoke.

Not a big deal. I smell that Starks or Green will rise to the occasion. HArris was not Barry Sanders, despite the slight resemblance.

run pMc

08-27-2013, 01:17 PM

Not a big deal. I smell that Starks or Green will rise to the occasion. HArris was not Barry Sanders, despite the slight resemblance.

+1

Losing Harris is bad news, but it buys the team more time to sort out the RBs.
They have room to keep all 4...and given the injury histories, should keep all 4. I don't trust any of them to be healthy enough to handle more than 180 carries a season. By mid-season they will know if Green or Starks are worth keeping, and what they have with Franklin.

If reports are to be believed, Starks started out TC like gangbusters but ended up in the doghouse after the STL game. I think they'll feed him vs. KC and he'll respond.

Lacy is clearly the starter. Starks becomes his backup, Green or Kuhn comes in on 3rd downs and Franklin is the apprentice.