Bring it, Jerruh!

[mraynrand]

It's supposed to be the scrap heap vet, but when we win the SB, Corey can be a full fledged member if ya want.

Our 2010 winner was Howard Green who saved the day for us at NT and 3 tech in goal line. They had nobody for that spot (TJ Lang was playing on goal line for instance) when Rex Ryan foolishly cut Green. The next game, we played the Jets and Green played his ass off. He kept it up and made that great play on Ben R in the SB to set up Nick Collins TD interception.

I had to look up Wilkerson's record bc I thought he came on in Mid-season in '96. He didn't, he started the last game of the '96 regular season. Nobody knew him on the team. Wolf's old Raider buddies told him that Wilkerson was shot physically, but if Ron was desperate (he was) the old guy could give him a couple games. The Packers other OLine boys were leery of an old guy playing on fumes and 1 leg. The Pack was down to the bottom of the scrap heap. 3 other LT's (Brown, Ruettgers, & Michels could not get the job done.

Wilkerson came in and got the job done on guts and brains. Frankie Winters told a hilarious story about Bruce's first game at LT. The team the Pack was playing tried a stunt. They showed an OLB blitz over the center. That requires a line call. The tackle to that side calls for a COW (center on Whip) block. When they were in pre-snap, they learned more about Wilkerson. He has a serious stuttering problem. Wilkerson tried to make the line call, but only could get out "C-C-C". Finally, Wilkerson blurted out "MOO", ya know, like a cow. Half laughing, Frankie picked up the blitzer.

That did it. The Packer OLine learned in one play that the old guy knew the job and he would get it done. Bruce allowed a sack in that game, but none in the play-offs or the SB. So now we have the Bruce Wilkerson award. When we win the last one, maybe Linsley get it, or we start a whole new award.

where the hell did ya dig up that story? repped.

[woodbuck27]

The Packer O line has gotten very good, both pass and run. Dallas supposedly has best O-line in football, it will be interesting to see which one wins the battle of the fatties.

I have my worry beads out. I'm worried about Rodgers restraining the calf. It will actually suck worse if they move on to Seattle with Rodgers limping.

Been listening to testimonial of various athletes who had this injury - Mark Chumura, Jerome Betis - it's a mother fucker that lasts a good month.

I disagree with your Clint Eastwood, tough guy demeaner. You need to get in touch with your feminine side.

Aaron Rodgers needs rest..rest and more rest.

He knows his offense and has a good idea of all that the Boys will toss on defense.

He doesn't need to risk more damage. He'll likely rest.

[denverYooper]

Rodgers still not practicing yet:

http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/sports/287815631.html

When M3 said they hoped to get him back on Thursday, I thought he meant last Thursday. This blurb makes it look like they meant tomorrow.

[woodbuck27]

http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/sports/287590921.html

As 6-point favorites, Packers' odds to beat Cowboys at 67%

By: Matt Montgomery of the Journal Sentinel

Jan. 6, 2015

Comment woodbuck27:

You can 'nearly' count on that 67%.

[KYPack]

where the hell did ya dig up that story? repped.

I was up in Wisco and watched one of the local football shows. This was after Winters retired. It was basically a panel of old Packers bullshitting & telling old football stories. Frankie dominated the show and told a handful of hilarious cool stories. It was so good, I wish I'd have taken notes. The Wilkerson story was one of 'em.

[pbmax]

Going to have to look this up. Pro Football Reference only has Wilkerson playing in playoff games. I am pretty sure he saw regular season action.

EDITED TO ADD: Paclers.com has Bruce around for 14 active game. Going to need to dive deeper to see when he actually got in. But he made active roster in either Week 3 or Week 6 (if packers.com counts playoff games in its total).

EDITED TO ADD 2:

Coach Mike Holmgren pulled him for the veteran Wilkerson in the regular-season finale and Wilkerson provided the calm needed on Favre's blind side all the way to New Orleans. In the NFC title game, Carolina's pass rush—the Kevin Greene-fueled unit that had an NFL-best 60 sacks and a 68.7 opposing passer rating that season—was neutralized. Green Bay scored 30 points and had 479 total yards. - See more at: http://www.gazettextra.com/20150107/....UNK0Mfdy.dpuf

http://www.gazettextra.com/20150107/green_bays_barrington_hoping_to_take_advantage_of_promotion

[pbmax]

Here we go: http://www.jsonline.com/sports/packers/29300794.html

He did finally start against Minnesota in the regular season finale after Holmgren benched Michels.

[ThunderDan]

Going to have to look this up. Pro Football Reference only has Wilkerson playing in playoff games. I am pretty sure he saw regular season action.

EDITED TO ADD: Paclers.com has Bruce around for 14 active game. Going to need to dive deeper to see when he actually got in. But he made active roster in either Week 3 or Week 6 (if packers.com counts playoff games in its total).

EDITED TO ADD 2:


http://www.gazettextra.com/20150107/...e_of_promotion

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[pbmax]

Jason Wilde @jasonjwilde 1h1 hour ago
#Packers DE Josh Boyd is not practicing. Was riding stationary bike. Now a spectator.

Jason Wilde @jasonjwilde 1h1 hour ago
No Aaron Rodgers at #Packers practice inside frigid Don Hutson Center. Scott Tolzien, Matt Flynn only QBs.

Jason Wilde @jasonjwilde 1h1 hour ago
No Brandon Bostick among #Packers TEs working at practice today.

Tyler Dunne @TyDunne 1h1 hour ago
Elsewhere, CB Davon House (shoulder) and CB Demetri Goodson (illness) both returned. Jordy Nelson, too.

[Fritz]

Jason Wilde @jasonjwilde 1h1 hour ago
#Packers DE Josh Boyd is not practicing. Was riding stationary bike. Now a spectator.

Jason Wilde @jasonjwilde 1h1 hour ago
No Aaron Rodgers at #Packers practice inside frigid Don Hutson Center. Scott Tolzien, Matt Flynn only QBs.

Jason Wilde @jasonjwilde 1h1 hour ago
No Brandon Bostick among #Packers TEs working at practice today.

Tyler Dunne @TyDunne 1h1 hour ago
Elsewhere, CB Davon House (shoulder) and CB Demetri Goodson (illness) both returned. Jordy Nelson, too.

I'm leery of the bye week, just because of recent experiences. The Packers have seemed half-asleep while the teams that have played recently (Giants, anyone?) come in cocky and physical. So I'm leery.

On the other hand, not only will Rodgers get that extra rest, it ought to help guys like House, Nick Perry, and Eddie Lacey, who have been beaten up and who could really help if they'r closer to 100%

I will be really, really disappointed if the Packers lose. Really disappointed.

[pbmax]

I think its more matches than by week sleepiness. M3 has a very good record after bye weeks in the regular season. We'll see.


Wes Hodkiewicz @WesHod 20m20 minutes ago
DNP – QB Aaron Rodgers (calf), TE Brandon Bostick (illness), DL Josh Boyd (knee). Limited – CB Davon House (shoulder), G Josh Sitton (toe)

TJ LANG OFF INJURY REPORT? BACK TO FG UNIT?

Green Bay Packers @packers 19m19 minutes ago
McCarthy: I plan on Aaron (Rodgers) playing Sunday. Today's schedule was for him to stay exclusively in the training room. It's day-to-day.

Jason Wilde @jasonjwilde 19m19 minutes ago
McCarthy on Rodgers availability: "I plan on Aaron playing Sunday. ... There's a chance he'll practice tomorrow.."

Green Bay Packers @packers 20m20 minutes ago
McCarthy: Aaron is totally into the game plan. He's taken all the reps in the walk-throughs. Mentally, he's right on top of it. #DALvsGB

Jason Wilde @jasonjwilde 19m19 minutes ago
McCarthy says it was 22 degrees inside the Don Hutson Center today. Jokes it's a record. Did not practice outside because of wind.

Green Bay Packers @packers 17m17 minutes ago
McCarthy: Dez Bryant is a powerful man. He's very physical, particularly in bump & run. His YAC is definitely a strength of his. #DALvsGB

Green Bay Packers @packers 14m14 minutes ago
McCarthy on Rodgers' R-E-L-A-X comments in Wk 3: I think it was a good message. I think we were in touch with that. That's his personality.

Green Bay Packers @packers 12m12 minutes ago
McCarthy on Dallas' 8-0 road record: Exceptional. I don't think it happens very often. Have a lot of respect for what they've accomplished.

[Joemailman]

http://www.espnwisconsin.com/page.php?page_id=278

Here’s a look at the full, official injury report from Wednesday:

Packers
Did not participate –TE Brandon Bostick (illness), DT Josh Boyd (knee), QB Aaron Rodgers (calf),
Limited participation –CB Davon House (shoulder), G Josh Sitton (toe).

Cowboys
Did not participate –T Doug Free (ankle), LB Anthony Hitchens (ankle), LB Rolando McClain (knee/concussion), DT Terrell McClain (ankle), DE Jeremy Mincey (concussion), QB Tony Romo (back).
Full participation –LB Bruce Carter (knee), TE James Hanna (knee), DT Nick Hayden (shoulder), S Jeff Heath (thumb), G Zack Martin (ankle), RB DeMarco Murray (hand).
Meanwhile, House continued to work on a limited basis but expressed optimism for the first time since fracturing his right shoulder blade against Atlanta on Dec. 8 that he would be able to play.

“I’m feeling great. Glad to be back out there and looking forward to what Sunday brings,” House said. “I do [plan to play]. I’ve worked really hard to get back. I prayed a lot. I did a lot of rehab. So I plan on being out there.”

[denverYooper]

Keepin' it real.

[Joemailman]

In 3 of the Cowboys last 4 games, Murray has rushed for less than 4 YPC. Last week Romo was sacked 6 times. In my opinion, Dallas' offensive line isn't playing as well as they were earlier.

[King Friday]

Tony Romo has hardly practiced all year...nursing umpteen different ailments. Did that hinder him in putting up a career year?

Aaron Rodgers misses a little over a week, and all the talking heads would have you think he can't possibly be ready for the game.

If he could finish a game just fine against the Lions defense 2 weeks ago immediately after the injury, how is he suddenly going to be entire immobile this week and unable to beat a weaker Cowboy defense? Sure, he probably shouldn't scramble unless it is a light jog to pick up 3 yards and a first down. However, with our OL and running game, he shouldn't have to make plays outside of the pocket on Sunday. He should be able to play exclusively from the pocket and dominate.

On a side note...people who can't no longer move to teaching...they just find a gig in sports radio.