The Official Packers VS. Titans Game Day Thread.

[PaCkFan_n_MD]

Are we forgetting that there is a game today?

Hopefully Favre and the starting offense plays the first quarter and gains some extra experience with each other today because last week there was a lot of mistakes. Hopefully Favre can get on the same page with Jennings and Jones and gain some more confidence in them. I also would like to see Holiday and Martin step up today just in case Driver can’t play the opener. I don’t think Jackson is playing today, but this will be a good chance for us to see what we have in our back up running backs. I would love for Wynn to step up and make an impact because I love his size and think he could be a nice change of pace back.

Also, Rodgers has another chance to show that he is worthy of becoming the future starting QB in GB. Rodgers has had three good games and hopefully he can continue that today as well. Go Pack Go.

[MJZiggy]

Re: The Official Packers VS. Titans Game Day Thread.

Are we forgetting that there is a game today?

Oh thank God!! Yes, a little touch and rhythm would be welcome especially if we can move the ball on the ground a little bit early--even with Jackson out. When does Morency get back?

Come on, boys!!!

[Harlan Huckleby]

hey ziggy! it's 10 AM - coctail hour! gotta get ready for the game.

[PaCkFan_n_MD]

Posted August 30, 2007
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5 things to watch in tonight's game

1. The Packers have only one unsettled starting job, at safety opposite Nick Collins, and Atari Bigby can wrap up that with a sound performance tonight. He started last week against Jacksonville and remained in the role in practice this week, so it's his to lose. The Packers are sitting his competition, veteran Marquand Manuel, presumably so Manuel won't get hurt in case they want to cut him if they're satisfied with Bigby. That will give backups Charlie Peprah and Tyrone Culver extensive playing time to show they can fill in during the regular season if injuries occur.


2. First-round draft pick Justin Harrell has had a quiet training camp at defensive tackle. He's a big man who's been a strong anchor in the middle, but he hasn't made many plays. The Packers gave him more snaps in training camp than any other defensive tackle to help get him into football shape. He missed most of his senior year in college with a torn biceps tendon. But they also thought they wore him down and hurt his performance in camp. They backed off on his workload this week, so he should be as fresh and sharp as he's been in training camp. If the regular season started tonight, he probably wouldn't suit up for the 45-man roster. He'll get extensive playing time tonight to show whether he's ready to move up the depth chart.


3. With rookie Brandon Jackson (concussion) and Vernand Morency (knee) in shaky health for the start of the season, the Packers are desperate to find a running back with more running talent than the dependable Noah Herron, who is the No. 3 back. The best shot for that on their roster is seventh-round pick DeShawn Wynn, a career underachiever and injury-prone player at Florida. Wynn missed the first three preseason games because of a quadriceps injury, so this is his last stand. Coach Mike McCarthy will give him as many carries as he can handle to see if he's worth a spot on the roster.


4. The camp-long kicking battle is coming down to the last week. The best guess is sixth-round draft pick Mason Crosby has a slight edge over Dave Rayner, but tonight will factor in. McCarthy said he might even concede a third-down play if he's in long field-goal range to give Rayner or Crosby a shot at a tough kick in a game setting. Crosby had a 52-yarder against Pittsburgh, so Rayner presumably will get the next shot at a long attempt. Both clearly are NFL-caliber kickers and auditioning for other teams, as well. The Packers are looking to trade one before final cuts Saturday.


5. More than anything, the Packers' goal for this game is to come out without any injuries of note. The starters will play a couple of series at most, so that's when the most critical damage could occur, though several key backups will play extensively.

[MJZiggy]

hey ziggy! it's 10 AM - coctail hour! gotta get ready for the game.

Are you buyin? If you're buyin' I'm drinkin'! What time is kickoff anyway? NFLN isn't broadcasting until 7 p.m Sunday???? I'm gonna be really drunk by then.

[HarveyWallbangers]

I think this game goes like last year's preseason finale against Tennessee. We play our starters for 2 series, and Fisher plays them into the 3rd quarter. Thus, we'll look progressively worse as the game goes on. You can mark this one as a loss. I wish I had some money to bet. I want to see some of the backups and bubble guys show something against Tennessee's starters. Mainly, I'll be watching these guys: Aaron Rodgers, James Jones, DeShawn Wynn, Justin Harrell, Johnny Jolly, Rory Johnson, Jarrett Bush, Frank Walker, Charlie Peprah, Aaron Rouse

[MJZiggy]

I'm especially interested in what Jennings can do...

[esoxx]

Hasn't Rouse been ruled out for this game? I don't think he's been upgraded that I've seen.
Big game for Peprah tonight. Also Walker/Dendy battle will be decided.
Birdine/Hunter too. A lot to watch for in this one actually. Careers are on the line.

[GBRulz]

It's time for Zac to step up and claim his roster spot!!

[Partial]

Should be an entertaining game. Any chance a local gainesville bar will get this game tonight?!?

[Rastak]

I think this game goes like last year's preseason finale against Tennessee. We play our starters for 2 series, and Fisher plays them into the 3rd quarter. Thus, we'll look progressively worse as the game goes on. You can mark this one as a loss. I wish I had some money to bet. I want to see some of the backups and bubble guys show something against Tennessee's starters. Mainly, I'll be watching these guys: Aaron Rodgers, James Jones, DeShawn Wynn, Justin Harrell, Johnny Jolly, Rory Johnson, Jarrett Bush, Frank Walker, Charlie Peprah, Aaron Rouse

Yea, Wynn should be interesting. I didn't realize Fisher was smart enough to get his guys work......

[GBRulz]

Should be an entertaining game. Any chance a local gainesville bar will get this game tonight?!?

Still in FL, I take it?

Unfortunately, no...it's only on state TV, but will be rebroadcast on NFLN a few times throughout the next week.

[BallHawk]

It's time for Zac to step up and claim his roster spot!!

Give it up. I'm sure if he's cut he'll end up on Grey's Anatomy.

[GBRulz]

zip it, young man!

[HarveyWallbangers]

I didn't realize Fisher was smart enough to get his guys work......

Indeed, and it worked very well last year. They got off to an 0-5 start--despite playing their starters more than most teams.