I'm more concerned with Hayward's hammy. Starks, Green, Franklin, Harris can carry the mail while Lacy get's well. Need Hayward on the field in week 1. The defense can't be without the playmakers. Lang is a bit of a concern. Never know what to expect with a back injury.
I am always glad to hear good things about Jolly! He is a guy that likes to play football and he is physically tough and that combination doesn't always arrive in the same player. He likes the mayhem of line play and should eh make the team he will show a lot of folks
Pack88
BTW I agree about Perry, when I think of his high side potential (sack of wilson in Seattle and that picture perfect crush of Andrew Luck) in Indy I can't wait to see him play this year! Did you notice how many "tough guys GB acquired this year! This could be a very physical defense this year1
isn't a big point of the new CBA a limit on pre-season hitting that was supposed to lessen the number of injuries? So .... how's that workin' out for ya?
Should pay close attention to Steelers camp this year. Tomlin is going live tackling in practice.
“We got young, talented defensive linemen, we got young, talented offensive linemen. The only way to improve is to play football. I’ve stated that many times and it’s something I believe in. I’m going to give them an opportunity to do that and show what they’re capable of.”
Going old school in Pitt so we'll see. The saying goes the best way to get hurt is trying not to get hurt.
The injuries seem to be mounting but at some point all teams deal with it. To some extent, I'd rather they deal with this now than midway through the season.
Not worried about Hayward or Cobb or Tramon or Jordy because they know how to play. I am more concerned about Dorsey and Johnson and Lacy because they are the ones that really need the reps. However, someone's going to step up as it seems to be with Starks and Boykin among others.
I think Lacy has had enough practice to know what is going on. It is Dorsey & Johnson who haven't practiced at all - not even in OTAs - that I wonder about. Boykin, Ross, and Walker seemed to have stepped up in TC. They will get a chance to prove they are for real starting tonight.
The issue isn't so much that there are injuries, but where they happen. If AJ Hawk goes down then replacing one of two ILBs (who's maybe solid, but nothing special and doesn't play in the dime) is a lot different than replacing your QB blind-side protector.
You lost me after "If Hawk goes down".
Originally Posted by Ghost of Lambeau:
I think Lacy has had enough practice to know what is going on. It is Dorsey & Johnson who haven't practiced at all - not even in OTAs - that I wonder about. Boykin, Ross, and Walker seemed to have stepped up in TC. They will get a chance to prove they are for real starting tonight.
Just based on Family night (streaming video), I have been more impressed by Walker and Gillette (after all, "the best a man can be!") than Boykin and Ross. Looking forward to seeing tonight replay on NFL network of the Cardinals game to see what each of them can do.
Originally Posted by ChilliJon:
You lost me after "If Hawk goes down".
How do we know? If it doesn't involve a stretcher or 6 wheeler?
Originally Posted by RoyalWulff:
Just based on Family night (streaming video), I have been more impressed by Walker and Gillette (after all, "the best a man can be!") than Boykin and Ross. Looking forward to seeing tonight replay on NFL network of the Cardinals game to see what each of them can do.
I am too. I haven't seen any of them in a video or live yet this year.
From Monday practice report:
Returning to practice were RB DuJuan Harris and WR Randall Cobb. DE-LB Mike Neal participated in team drills for the first time.
T Derek Sherrod progressed enough to perform some individual drills Monday with position coach James Campen.
■ After a strong showing against Arizona, DE Mike Daniels was the first sub off the bench in the base 3-4 behind starters B.J. Raji, Ryan Pickett and C.J. Wilson.
■M.D. Jennings began the week as the No. 1 strong safety over Jerron McMillian.
From Monday practice report:
Returning to practice were RB DuJuan Harris and WR Randall Cobb. DE-LB Mike Neal participated in team drills for the firstand probably the last time.
FTFY.
Rob Demovsky @RobDemovsky
Cobb is holding that right arm after every play but he's still out there and still catching balls
Wes Hodkiewicz @WesHod
Cobb finished the practice but seemed to be favoring that injured bicep
Jason Wilde @jasonjwilde
I'm no doctor, but Cobb looks like he's clearly in pain with that right biceps. Had wrapped, holding against body and seems to be wincing.
Maybe time to let him rest that arm up for a week or two.
maybe he just needs to stop being such a pussy.
Buck Cherry with good footwork on the beast https://vine.co/v/hMMI37g6XtM
Would rather let him heal up over the next two weeks (if needed) as opposed to forcing things and end up being limited weeks 1 and 2. Nothing gained. Especially if Jordy ends up missing time early.
Originally Posted by Shoeless Joe:
Speaking of pussies... WTBSS
The Steelers one is awesome, especially in the comments section.
http://deadspin.com/why-your-t...-steelers-1065343296
"Our average age on defense is death."
Chris Mortensen @mortreport
Break an arm #Cowboys >> RT @espn_macmahon Receivers running through gauntlet. Miles Austin offers $15,000 to anyone who forces a fumble.
It's like the Saints never happened. It's also a precursor to the "Mile Austin is broke" story that will happen in a few years.
Originally Posted by Herschel:
Originally Posted by Shoeless Joe:
Speaking of pussies... WTBSS
The Steelers one is awesome, especially in the comments section.
http://deadspin.com/why-your-t...-steelers-1065343296
"Our average age on defense is death."
I recommend yesterday's report about the Lions solely for that all caps email that they posted. Legendary.
Ok, the Lions CAP e-mail is an all timer.
Classic rant on the Lions, must be tough to still be a lionfan
I'm not 100% certain, but I believe the Deadspin writer, Drew Magary is a vikings fan so we can expect a fine entry for the Mighty Green Bay Packers
He is. Since the Vikings are up tomorrow, look for the Packers to be on Thursday.
Thx Rusty
Drew used to post on this gawdawful viking board a long time ago....total POS
Brian Carriveau @BrianCarriveau
TT on Johnny Jolly: He's doing fine. Like he's always been, he's very much a football guy... He loves to play, he loves to practice.
TE Ryan Taylor has returned. Been out since early in camp because of a left knee injury.
@BrianCarriveau
Status quo RT @RobDemovsky: James Starks not in pads today. Had been having a good camp but injuries always seem to be an issue
T.J. Lang back in pads, so now we should get a better idea of where things stand at right tackle with Barclay and Newhouse.
@RobDemovsky
Packers DNPs: Johnson Cobb Richardson Hayward T. Williams Starks Tretter Bulaga Datko Sherrod Quarless Nelson D. Jones Worthy
Randall Cobb just biked into practice but not in padsRyan Pickett is back at practice after missing yesterday due to a family emergency
So far, Tavecchio is 35 of 39 and Crosby is 30 of 39 in the #Packers kicking competition. pic.twitter.com/P0k8VHzmvd
Tom Silverstein @TomSilverstein
TV timeout: Black-eyed Peas playing. Lets get it Started.
Jason Wilde @jasonjwilde
Never been a fan of that song. I believe the song was originally "Let's Get Retarded"
Little known fact.
Eddie Lacy, cleared for full contact, goes second and busts off big run up the middle on first carry.
He seems to be practicing full speed. So have to wonder if he'll end up playing on Saturday..
@jasonjwilde
Every time the #Packers offense is up in 11-on-11 vs. scout team D, Barclay has gotten the first rep at right tackle today.
Originally Posted by ChilliJon:
Tom Silverstein @TomSilverstein
TV timeout: Black-eyed Peas playing. Lets get it Started.
Jason Wilde @jasonjwilde
Never been a fan of that song. I believe the song was originally "Let's Get Retarded"
Why the ? The song was originally titled Let's Get Retarded.
Holy crap, you're right! I stand corrected.
No worries. As FS said, little known fact.