Originally Posted by Satori:
He's a big dude
Holy schinkes, that's Monty?
Originally Posted by MEl-Ka-Bong:
Can I just say how excited I am to see Montgomery as Kick Returne?
So excited to see some speed and elusiveness back there instead of a bowling ball.
Ty goes to the runner
TV maps show up on Wednesdays around 1:00 PM LFT.
Everything for Chicago depends on their OLine and their D holding up. Cutler can make all the throws, but when he's pressured those throws usually go to the defense. He can't handle the heat and seems of disengage when he's hit often (hard to blame him sometimes). There's no changing his personality so their OLine and OC will have to keep him clean and away from pressure. If they can do that and he can get the ball to Bennett and Forte then it will be a tight game.
On the other side, their D has to be respectable. Fox and Fangio are good coaches so I'm afraid they will scheme well against Rodgers although Fangio had to rely on his talent to stop Rodgers when he was with SF. He doesn't have that All-Pro starting 11 he had in SF. Chicago has to pressure Rodgers and take away some routes, if they can do that then it won't be a blowout.
On the other side, their D has to be respectable. Fox and Fangio are good coaches so I'm afraid they will scheme well against Rodgers although Fangio had to rely on his talent to stop Rodgers when he was with SF. He doesn't have that All-Pro starting 11 he had in SF. Chicago has to pressure Rodgers and take away some routes, if they can do that then it won't be a blowout.
Barring miracles of several fringe players playing lights out and highly unexpectedly, this Bores team may not win more than 2 games.
An executive in Bad Bob's review compared the Bears to an expansion team RE: Talent.
We'll see but IMO it's going to take at least 2 GOOD drafts to swing this franchise around. It doesn't help this is also an aging team.
lol at that cutler picture, i have to get that.
i always get uncomfortable at games that we 'will' win, maybe i just don't like being over confident, but i don't want to take them lightly because i am not 100% convinced this packers team will be clicking on all cylinders come sunday.
Dom has shown an uncanny ability to get inside of Jay's head. The gap between the teams at QB is immense and there's no reason to believe this one turns out any different than most of the recent contests.
CHICAGO -- New Zealand native Paul Lasike's stint on the Chicago Bears' practice squad ended after one day.
As a foreign born player, Lasike needs to obtain a new worker Visa every time he switches teams, a detail that apparently slipped through the cracks when the Bears signed the undrafted rookie to their practice squad on Monday. The Bears released Lasike on Tuesday.
A team cannot pay Lasike without an updated worker Visa.
I think the Packers should consider it an honor that they are playing the Bears the first game of the season. The Packers have the opportunity to set the tone for the Bears' season that would provide much joy for Packer fans around the world.
MM Weds press conference, ongoing:
#Packers coach Mike McCarthy asked if WR Randall Cobb will practice today: "I'm hopeful everybody practices today."
— Ryan Wood (@ByRyanWood) September 9, 2015
McCarthy on September: "Clearly, these are the most difficult games to win, early in the season because of the unknowns."
— Ryan Wood (@ByRyanWood) September 9, 2015
McCarthy: "Jay Cutler is a talented QB. He can make all the throws. We've played well against him in the past, but that's irrelevant."
— Ryan Wood (@ByRyanWood) September 9, 2015
McCarthy on how he's had past success against Jay Cutler: "Sure I'll draw it up for you right here."
— Rob Demovsky (@RobDemovsky) September 9, 2015
Watching him in preseason, McCarthy said, Jay Cutler looks like he has better QB mechanics than the past. He expects to face better player.
— Ryan Wood (@ByRyanWood) September 9, 2015
McCarthy said Julius Peppers had arguably the biggest impact of anyone on the team last year. Quite a statement.
— Michael Cohen (@Michael_Cohen13) September 9, 2015
McCarthy on Peppers off the field: "The personality and uniqueness of the man and how he interacts with his teammates is special."
— Ryan Wood (@ByRyanWood) September 9, 2015
McCarthy said James Jones was at Lambeau yesterday: "Just going through the things that have changed since he left."
— Rob Demovsky (@RobDemovsky) September 9, 2015
McCarthy said Julius Peppers had arguably the biggest impact of anyone on the team last year. Quite a statement.
— Michael Cohen (@Michael_Cohen13) September 9, 2015
He's not talking about giving the No Mas sign after the Burnett interception in Seattle, is he?
From Monday Morning MD
Randall Cobb, Packers – AC joint separation. The injury appears to be mild and does not require surgery. I think he has a good chance to play Week 1 and I do not anticipate any re-injury issues. He should have full range of motion and will not need a brace. Despite initial worries, Cobb is a “green light”.
Originally Posted by Satori:
The injury appears to be mild and does not require surgery. I think he has a good chance to play Week 1 and I do not anticipate any re-injury issues. He should have full range of motion and will not need a brace. Despite initial worries, Cobb is a “green light”.
Also great news thanks Satori!
For the click-averse:
Sunday's #Packers #Bears game going to RED areas on this @506sports map + HI + Fairbanks, AK http://t.co/PkmlbSvR16 pic.twitter.com/HqrE81j0Ox
— Jeff Ash (@JeffAshPG) September 9, 2015
Keep in mind - and I can't stress this enough - there can, and most definitely will, be changes between now and Sunday.
— 506 Sports (@506sports) September 9, 2015
I'll be heading to my Packer bar.
CBS gets the double headers this week and AZ has no early game.
Only the Cardinals in the late games.
Listening to The Score...
Talking about the upcoming game...
Re: McCarthy...
"That's a chimp riding a limo, there."
Bears week...
Talking about the upcoming game...
Re: McCarthy...
"That's a chimp riding a limo, there."
Bears week...
Inside linebacker Nate Palmer and running back Alonzo Harris practiced without clubs on their hands for the first time since being injured during training camp.
Our first look at James Jones in his old No. 89 and Richard Rodgers in his new No. 82. http://t.co/o9O7lYyB8T pic.twitter.com/ONUuJ22Wjv
— Rob Demovsky (@RobDemovsky) September 9, 2015
Safety Morgan Burnett did not practice. He watched part of practice from the sidelines.
— Michael Cohen (@Michael_Cohen13) September 9, 2015
Only player who wasn't working appeared to be S Morgan Burnett. But he was in uniform and present at the start of practice.
— Tom Silverstein (@TomSilverstein) September 9, 2015
T.J. Lang was in sweatpants but participated in individual drills. He suffered a concussion during camp. Offensive line is intact.
— Michael Cohen (@Michael_Cohen13) September 9, 2015
#Packers OL Lang, Sitton and Bakhtiari all doing work at practice. S Micah Hyde looked like he was back to normal.
— Tom Silverstein (@TomSilverstein) September 9, 2015
Ty Montgomery was back as practice as well after missing final exhibition game with hamstring issue.
— Michael Cohen (@Michael_Cohen13) September 9, 2015
It's cheaper to get the NFL Sunday ticket, bvan.
I easily drop $50 on food and beer at the bar watching the game. I think the ticket, with all the bells and whistles is $200. If it saves you from the bar four times in the season, you have broken even, plus you get the previously mentioned bells and whistles. It's not like MLB with all the insane blackout rules. You get every game and more.
Originally Posted by Trophies:
Um, no. He was talking about Virginia Tech, especially after their mediocre starting QB went out twice, the second time for the season.
#Packers injury report contains 3 guys: LB Sam Barrington (ankle, limited) WR Randall Cobb (shoulder, limited) S Morgan Burnett (calf, DNP)
— Jason Wilde (@jasonjwilde) September 9, 2015
Bak's knee concerns me.
Sarcasm, right?
Honestly, no. He looked pretty bad when he was dinked up. I hope Clements will be cover him up a bit if his knee is still tweaked.
Just saw this. I took their lack of moving Bulaga from RT to LT as a sign the ding to the knee was not serious. Had there been concerns Bakhtiari's knee was more serious or long term they would have moved Bulaga and inserted Barclay at RT to allow a new 5 time to gel.
Rookies should be seen and not heard.
Ty Montgomery said James Jones worked mostly with the starting offense today, joining Davante Adams and Randall Cobb in 3-WR sets.
— Michael Cohen (@Michael_Cohen13) September 9, 2015
Originally Posted by Goalline:
Crap, I get the Jaguars game. Wait, I'm not Keil.
Bring the near beer.
I'll provide the Crystal Light.
Missus has a jello-mold in the shape of a Jaguar---it's really cool.
You'll have fun, trust me.
What time will the brats be done? I'll bring pickled fish.
After church and before the barn raising.
Natch.
Who's bringing the crackers and limburger?
My father preferred herring and liederkranz on his crackers when watching the Packers.
And Special Export.
#Scarredforlife
And Special Export.
#Scarredforlife
Originally Posted by BrainDed:
It's cheaper to get the NFL Sunday ticket, bvan.
I easily drop $50 on food and beer at the bar watching the game. I think the ticket, with all the bells and whistles is $200. If it saves you from the bar four times in the season, you have broken even, plus you get the previously mentioned bells and whistles. It's not like MLB with all the insane blackout rules. You get every game and more.
A six pack of Busch Lite, a Jacks Frozen Pizza and leaching my neighbors internet to watch the game on Justin TV.
I get er all done for about $ 7 bucks. Is this a great country or what? 
Based on events over the past 10-20 years I'm going to go with or what.
Very interesting nuts and bolts look at the Packers' pass pro schemes and how Vic Fangio (and other coordinators) might scheme against them. Hope MM has the old self-scout working.
McCarthy noncommital when asked if #Packers safety Morgan Burnett (ankle) can play Sunday: "What's today, Thursday? We'll see how it goes."
— Ryan Wood (@ByRyanWood) September 10, 2015
McCarthy was noncommittal on how much Randall Cobb can -- or will -- play this weekend. Cobb said he'll be on the field dealing with pain.
— Michael Cohen (@Michael_Cohen13) September 10, 2015