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McCarthy praises Favre
Coach Mike McCarthy said at his Wednesday press conference that quarterback Brett Favre was as coachable a player as he had ever been around in his 20 years of coaching. McCarthy also said that Favre, whether he knew it or not, was coaching the team's young quarterbacks, Aaron Rodgers and Ingle Martin, through example. "Ingle Martin is getting an education of a lifetime," said McCarthy. "It's a great experience for Aaron and Ingle."
Favre and fun
Quarterback Brett Favre said people have been telling him that he appears to be having more this season, but he said that wasn't necessarily the case. "I don't know if it's more fun," said Favre. "I know the Chicago and Philadelphia games weren't any fun, but the other games we had a chance to win." That said, Favre added that he has enjoyed his young teammates and their work effort.
Honor for Kampman
Defensive end Aaron Kampman of the Packers was named NFC defensive player of the week. Quarterback Michael Vick of Atlanta was named offensive player of the week and wide receiver Sam Hurd of the Dallas Cowboys, special teams player of the week.
Praise for Wells
Coach Mike McCarthy said at his Wednesday press conference that center Scott Wells had been a model of consistency this season. "He has been so consistent that the operation up front has been as smooth as with any center I've ever been around," said McCarthy.
Different takes on Favre
Mike McCarthy, Dick Jauron and Brett Favre all offered a different view Wednesday ony why Favre's interception total is down this season. Favre has thrown five in seven games. Last year, Favre had thrown 13 after seven games, although five of them came in the seventh game.
McCarthy gave Favre the credit and said he was controlling the two things that he needed to do in order to avoid interceptions: Make good decisions and accurate throws. Jauron, coach of the Buffalo Bills, said he didn't see much difference in Favre from last year, when Jauron was coaching in Detroit. Jauron said he thought Favre was victimized by the rash of injuries the Packers suffered last year and was playing with healthier, better players this year.
Favre attributed it to several factors. 1) Not falling way behind, except for Chicago and Philadelphia, where he threw four of his five picks. 2) Some good fortune. 3) Comfort with the game plan. 4) A better running game.
Good first impression
Coach Mike McCarthy said he liked what he saw of running back P.J. Pope on his first day of practice with the Packers. The Packers signed Pope off Chicago's practice squad.
"He's an explosive young man," said McCarthy. "I like his running style. He puts his foot down. He has a one-cut mentality. I was impressed with him for the first day of practice."
A new backup center
The Packers list Jason Spitz as their backup center this week on their depth chart following the release of Chris White. Spitz was given a look at center as a junior at Louisville and took some snaps there in camp this summer, but has never played the position.
Junius Coston, who played center three of his four years at North Carolina A&T, also took some snaps at center Wednesday, but isn't listed there on the depth chart. Coston is listed only as the backup at right tackle. Nevertheless, he practiced at all three positions Wednesday: tackle, guard and center.
McCarthy praises Favre
Coach Mike McCarthy said at his Wednesday press conference that quarterback Brett Favre was as coachable a player as he had ever been around in his 20 years of coaching. McCarthy also said that Favre, whether he knew it or not, was coaching the team's young quarterbacks, Aaron Rodgers and Ingle Martin, through example. "Ingle Martin is getting an education of a lifetime," said McCarthy. "It's a great experience for Aaron and Ingle."
Favre and fun
Quarterback Brett Favre said people have been telling him that he appears to be having more this season, but he said that wasn't necessarily the case. "I don't know if it's more fun," said Favre. "I know the Chicago and Philadelphia games weren't any fun, but the other games we had a chance to win." That said, Favre added that he has enjoyed his young teammates and their work effort.
Honor for Kampman
Defensive end Aaron Kampman of the Packers was named NFC defensive player of the week. Quarterback Michael Vick of Atlanta was named offensive player of the week and wide receiver Sam Hurd of the Dallas Cowboys, special teams player of the week.
Praise for Wells
Coach Mike McCarthy said at his Wednesday press conference that center Scott Wells had been a model of consistency this season. "He has been so consistent that the operation up front has been as smooth as with any center I've ever been around," said McCarthy.
Different takes on Favre
Mike McCarthy, Dick Jauron and Brett Favre all offered a different view Wednesday ony why Favre's interception total is down this season. Favre has thrown five in seven games. Last year, Favre had thrown 13 after seven games, although five of them came in the seventh game.
McCarthy gave Favre the credit and said he was controlling the two things that he needed to do in order to avoid interceptions: Make good decisions and accurate throws. Jauron, coach of the Buffalo Bills, said he didn't see much difference in Favre from last year, when Jauron was coaching in Detroit. Jauron said he thought Favre was victimized by the rash of injuries the Packers suffered last year and was playing with healthier, better players this year.
Favre attributed it to several factors. 1) Not falling way behind, except for Chicago and Philadelphia, where he threw four of his five picks. 2) Some good fortune. 3) Comfort with the game plan. 4) A better running game.
Good first impression
Coach Mike McCarthy said he liked what he saw of running back P.J. Pope on his first day of practice with the Packers. The Packers signed Pope off Chicago's practice squad.
"He's an explosive young man," said McCarthy. "I like his running style. He puts his foot down. He has a one-cut mentality. I was impressed with him for the first day of practice."
A new backup center
The Packers list Jason Spitz as their backup center this week on their depth chart following the release of Chris White. Spitz was given a look at center as a junior at Louisville and took some snaps there in camp this summer, but has never played the position.
Junius Coston, who played center three of his four years at North Carolina A&T, also took some snaps at center Wednesday, but isn't listed there on the depth chart. Coston is listed only as the backup at right tackle. Nevertheless, he practiced at all three positions Wednesday: tackle, guard and center.
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