Charles Woodson breaks collarbone

[pittstang5]

You've got to be kidding me!

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

[pittstang5]

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

[Teamcheez1]

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

The healing spirit of Reggie White will speed his recovery.

[mission]

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

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

[ThunderDan]

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

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

[Cheesehead Craig]

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

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

[gbgary]

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

[pbmax]

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

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

[pbmax]

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

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

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

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

[RashanGary]

Casey Heyward sure makes me feel better about this.

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

[LegandofthePack15]

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

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

[rbaloha1]

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

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

Hayward can play the slot.

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

[mmmdk]

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

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