Archive for August, 2007
Now It Begins…
As we wait for word on the final roster, I wanted to share a few observations about last night’s game and the preseason in general. 1. I know McCarthy stated he ran with the no-huddle in the second series because they hadn’t gotten much work in it from scrimmage in the preseason, but he should [...]
15 Things To Watch Tonight
Did I miss a meeting? Is it a prerequisite to that all outlets that cover the Green Bay Packers must produce a list of ’5 Things To Watch’ for every game the Packers play? I’ll tell you what, people. I’ll watch what I want to watch and you watch what you want to watch, alright? [...]
The Quote of Camp
Sorry I missed this. Usually takes me a few days to get around to reading the ‘fluff’ character pieces, but I’m glad I took the time if only for this quote from Aaron Rogers when asked about his new ‘look’: When asked Thursday night what look he was going for, Rodgers replied with a smile: [...]
My Bet? Baring Meltdown, Manuel To Get Cut
Everywhere you look, everyone has a Marquand Manuel-Speculation-Story. I really don’t think it’s that complicated. If either Peprah or Culver show anything on Thursday night, and don’t have a complete meltdown, Manuel is gone. There’s no way Thompson wants to keep a backup safety that doesn’t play on special teams and pay him over a [...]
In Praise of Johnny Jolly
Just wanted to take a moment to give a little more light to this Johnny Jolly piece for no reason other than to give Jolly a big time ‘thank you’ for taking the time and the interest in wanting to help raise his God-sisters’ twins after she was shot dead earlier this year. In a [...]
We Don\’t Know Jack
I was perusing the transcript of Mike McCarthy’s latest press conference (so you don’t have to…ok ok, it’s because I’m pathetic, OK?) and I came across this nugget o’ gold regarding the run game. We haven’t really gone into a bunch of the outside lead zone. We’ve done some inside lead zone. We do some [...]
Rumors Fly
Our new friends over at Railbird Central have done a nice job of gathering together a few of the personnel rumors that are currently floating around about the Packers, and the two that they highlight today have to make you scratch your head at the Packers front office and a certain reporter that covers the [...]
Silverstein Reading CheeseheadTV.com?
In today’s Journal-Sentinel, Tom Silverstein has a column entitled “Thompson Can’t Run From Backfield Problems” (sorry, sub required) which plays as a much more astute and well thought-out addendum to my post from yesterday called “Edgar Bennett To Come Off the Bench?” Really, Tom, if you need help coming up with column material, just ask. [...]
Little-Reported Fact
Far be it from me to unearth the obvious, but something that has not been getting a lot of play in the Wisconsin (or, God-forbid, national) media is the fact that Brett Favre has not turned the ball over. Not one time. What does this mean? Not a lot. It is August after all. But [...]
Edgar Bennett To Come Off the Bench?
Seriously, what is going to happen if Brandon Jackson’s injury turns out to be serious?He’s not at practice today, and most likely will be held out of Thursday’s game against the Titans. And McCarthy is thinking of playing Brett? Really? What, almost losing Driver for the year wasn’t enough? McCarthy wants to go with Double [...]
What We Know, or Think We Know
With 13 days to go until opening Sunday, here’s what we know, or think we know: 1. Brett Favre will not only break the all-time touchdown and interception records, but he may set the season mark for most pass attempts. McCarthy likes to give lip service to the run, but he’s shown he’s not one [...]
Ode To Gray
I just wanted to nod in the direction of third string Jaguars quarterback Quinn Gray, who played in last night’s game despite the death of his father earlier yesterday morning. Gray said he wanted to “Play for my dad and my family”. Bless him, and bless his family. I’m sure his father, a well respected [...]
Ingle Martin Cuts Himself
Atrocious. Is there really any other word that captures the experience of watching Ingle Martin play the quarterback position? As I noted in the last Packer Transplants podcast, the Packers would be much better off cutting both Thompson and Martin, stashing Thompson on the practice squad, and simply keeping Favre and Rogers as your quarterbacks, [...]
\”Double D\” Goes Down
By all that’s right and good, please don’t let Donald Driver be seriously hurt. All of Packerdom should be saying silent prayers to the God of their choosing asking for Donald Driver to be alright. Seriously, you want to be upset at McCarthy for having him out there, but the offense needs time together as [...]
Mike Woods Needs To Chill
Years ago, I remember Monday mornings after a Packer game and reading the Appleton Post-Crescent (long before this ‘Internet’ thing took hold) and almost always being confronted with a column by Mike Woods that pissed me off. It never failed. And today, he’s done it again. But now, I can answer his stupidity. And answer [...]
The Green Mile
That’s the name of the locker room extension for Packer players ‘on the bubble’ so to speak. Many of those players can write their tickets off ‘The Mile’ with a good performance in tonights game. The initial weather report is for thunderstorms throughout. Here’s hoping both teams stay healthy. Tweet
Packer Transplants episode 3 now online
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Railbird Central Off the Rails
I like what I read over at Railbird Central. (Let’s be honest, I’m jealous as hell they get to be there everyday) But Brian Carriveau is seriously reaching if he truly thinks the Packers will a) keep two kickers or b) get anything in trade for one of them. While I don’t disagree with his [...]
Harrell May Not Suit Up Opening Day
In the continuing saga that is the Coddling Of Justin Harell, his position coach, Carl Hariston confirms that his conditioning is still wanting and that there’s every possibility the Packer’s first round pick may be a healthy scratch from the opening day 53 man roster. With the emergence of Johnny Jolly and Corey Williams, one [...]
Corey Williams Changes Agents
In what can only be interpreted as the sign of a young player getting ready to get paid, defensive tackle Corey Williams apparently switched agents a few weeks ago, firing the only agent he’s ever had, Jeff Courtney, to sign with mega-shop Impact Sports. I can’t say I blame the kid. As much as we [...]
