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    Zorro returns

    Linebacker Frank Zombo took part in practice today for the first time since he broke his scapula in the Aug. 19 preseason game against Arizona.

    Zombo was actually in pads while the rest of the players were not, so it could be just a trial return.

    Also returning were running back Ryan Grant (kidney) and linebacker Jamari Lattimore. Both missed Sunday’s win over Denver.

    Not practicing were: cornerback Charles Woodson, safety Nick Collins, linebacker Clay Matthews, right tackle Bryan Bulaga, receiver Donald Driver, tight end Andrew Quarless and defensive end Mike Neal. Quarless is the only new injury of the group.

    We’ll have the official participation report and comments from coach Mike McCarthy after practice concludes at around 1:25 p.m.
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  • #2
    So Nick still isn't on IR? Why are they dragging their feet on this? He had two vertebrae fused. He's done.

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    • #3
      Originally posted by smuggler View Post
      So Nick still isn't on IR? Why are they dragging their feet on this? He had two vertebrae fused. He's done.
      Yeah, I don't get it either. I thought maybe there might be a shred of hope that he could return, even though McCarthy said repeatedly that he was done for the year. But now that I heard the surgery deal, there's no way he's coming back this year.

      Is there a financial implication if they put him on IR? I just don't get it.

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      • #4
        I think they're waiting to decide who they want to replace him with. My guess is that they're required to maintain a 53 man roster, and if they put him on IR, they have to add someone. They don't have a ton of injuries like last year, so it's not like they need the roster spot right now.
        I can't run no more
        With that lawless crowd
        While the killers in high places
        Say their prayers out loud
        But they've summoned, they've summoned up
        A thundercloud
        They're going to hear from me - Leonard Cohen

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        • #5
          There was a post earlier about some obfuscate rule that changes the rules about who can be on your practice squad if your 53 man roster is not full.
          --
          Imagine for a moment a world without hypothetical situations...

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          • #6
            They secretly know he'll make it back for the playoffs to the surprise of opposing offenses...

            \conspiracy
            When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro ~Hunter S.

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            • #7
              What does the board think -- Does Zombo help the current state of the defense? I say yes.

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              • #8
                If he can generate any sort of QB pressure opposite 52 then he will help. Remains to be seen.
                Originally posted by 3irty1
                This is museum quality stupidity.

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                • #9
                  Originally posted by Zool View Post
                  If he can generate any sort of QB pressure opposite 52 then he will help. Remains to be seen.
                  Expect a good pass rush due to energy and fresh legs. Zombo also improved run play. Thought Zombo would win the starting job. Walden lacks instincts -- relies too much on athleticism.

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                  • #10
                    Zombo was more of a run stopper, but he has to better than Walden who has not impressed at all. This whole linebacking corps is off right now.

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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by rbaloha1 View Post
                      What does the board think -- Does Zombo help the current state of the defense? I say yes.
                      He can't be any worse than Walden's lousy pass rushing skills. :-\

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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by Pugger View Post
                        He can't be any worse than Walden's lousy pass rushing skills. :-\
                        Agreed. I don't see him nor hear his named called for anything, except against the Bears for that penalty.

                        Instead of Where's Waldo, it should be named Where's Walden?

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                        • #13
                          Walden reminds me of KGB at the end, rushing the passer: a lot of outside speed rushes and getting pushed outside, far from the QB.
                          "The Devine era is actually worse than you remember if you go back and look at it."

                          KYPack

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                          • #14
                            Zombo was actually getting some push at the end last year and was the only one to get to Rothliesberger in the SB. If healthy, he could help. But its going to take a couple of weeks to get up to speed for him.
                            Bud Adams told me the franchise he admired the most was the Kansas City Chiefs. Then he asked for more hookers and blow.

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                            • #15
                              Originally posted by Fritz View Post
                              Walden reminds me of KGB at the end, rushing the passer: a lot of outside speed rushes and getting pushed outside, far from the QB.
                              He's not going to overpower an OT too often unless he catches them off-balance, he's gotta go speed on them.
                              All hail the Ruler of the Meadow!

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