Home -vs- CLE

Cleveland seems to have a solid defense, but I'm guessing they will bank on Boykin not being able to deliver as the #2 and will stack up against the run. I don't see Lacy having a big day because of it. This is a game that will be won or lost by our TEs. Finley MUST come through because their focus will be on stopping Lacy and Nelson, so I'm guessing Finley will get some opportunities. 

Green Bay 63, Cleveland nil.

Perry is out?  Please tell me this is just a sick joke.  

None too thrilled to hear that Perry seems to be worse than expected seeing as he did come back in the game on Sunday after having been out for a bit.  He really was finally coming into his own in that ROLB spot.

 

The Pack should beat Cleveland, but that said, I think it will be a dogfight.  If Hoyer were still playing for Cleveland, they might have been even tougher to beat than the Ravens. 

Time to unveil the heavily geared 2-TE sets.

Forget the offense....with all the LB injuries, maybe  it's time for a 4-3 defense with all the LB injuries and the quality/depth we have at defensive line.

 

(although if Jones is back this week, maybe they move him back to outside LB until Matthews gets back, and keep Lattimore inside)

This is why we carry 19 tight ends.   I fully expect to see several 3 TE sets this week with Jmike splitting out wide and Nelson on the other side. 

Gives us the option to play the run / pass matchup game. 

Hilarious, expletive filled rant. Angry Browns fan who hates Weeden.

 

http://www.truschoolsports.com...ious-rant-about.html

 

I thin you'll see a lot of 2 TE sets, with some Franklin out of the backfield. I'd actually like to see Franklin/Lacy in the backfield together some.

MM gets to be creative and really use the smashmouth stuff. This is probably when McCarthy is at his best. Get to DEC and get some horses back and make a run at this thing.

I also expect Finley to be split out more this week.  Jordy is likely to be a non-factor with Haden on him.  Would be interesting to see Franklin line up in the slot a little bit.  Would be good to use the screen game some and get the pass rush and run stopping down.  Going to need to run and PA pass.  Cleveland is tough on defense.  They have athletic WRs.  Our defensive backfield is more geared toward stopping athletic WRs than physical ones (compare A.J. Green's game to Anquon Boldin).  The biggest trouble is they have a serious TE and we have been terrible at stopping TEs over the years.  Still, Weeden does not strike fear into the hearts of men.  Could be tight.  Good game to have the home crowd.  I still think the Packers pull this out, but I might need more alcohol to handle the pain.

Hope no one is taking the Browns lightly.  They have played well as of late. 

I love the progress our  D and running game have made this year but with our injuries we can't overlook anyone 

even with the lb injuries GB def will have a big day.  i have faith in the dline to plug the holes and contain mcgahee, opening up the lb's to make plays and allow for more nickel coverage.  weeden is not much of a threat but he'll be forcing a lot of passes to gordon and cameron.  cameron makes me the most nervous, but i still see weeden having a 3 int day. 

 

clev def is pretty good.  haden is tough and if he shadows nelson then rodgers will really have to plant some perfect passes to him.  finley lining up more as a wr makes sense.  would like to see franklin get involved on some short routes and dump-offs.  if boykin brings his hands game he could be in for some big plays.   

Pack forfeits.

Packers wearing throwback uniforms this week, except for the regular helmets.

Is Brandon Wheeden a Nazzijoo?

 

That loser needs to switch to decaf.

 

i'm debating between my #66 throwback or my #4 "Sext Me" pink jersey. 

Only mine is an #84

quote:

That loser needs to switch to decaf.

Hopefully the Browns will be the pallbearers at his funeral so they can let him down one last time.

I say you challenge Haden. 

I'm all for throwbacks. And while your at it put Boyd Dowler in one, Carroll Dale in another. Throw in Dave Robinson and Leroy Caffey on the D.  I mean as they would have played then, not as they would play now.

I was a big Carroll Dale fan during my youth. 

I agree Esox, challenge Haden.

 

I remember when Brandon Weeden was drafted by the Yankees. A scrappy little relief pitcher who ultimately got traded to the Dodgers. Shame he didn't work out.

"Keep calm and carry on"

 

 

 

"Nobody's panicking"

Summary of coach Mike McCarthy's Wednesday post-practice press conference with the injury report listed first:

• OLB Mike Neal - shoulder   - DNP
• TE Ryan Taylor - knee - OUT
• RB James Starks - knee - OUT
• OLB Clay Matthews - thumb - OUT
• ILB Brad Jones - thumb - DNP
• OLB Nick Perry - foot - OUT
• CB Casey Hayward - hamstring - LIMITED
• CB Jarrett Bush - hamstring - FULL
• WR James Jones - knee - DNP

McCarthy 

• (Taylor) Never known he injured. Had surgery. Everything went well. Definitely be on the front end of the time back. 
• (Neal) Bruised shoulder. It's something out of practice today. Don't think available tomorrow.
• (2 OLBs) It's not fun. It's a lot of adjusting with all the roster moves we've made. Personnel moves put stress on certain positions.
• (Practice different) Cut down on team drills.
• (James Jones) Friday will be the day we decide. He's very positive about his rehab.
• (Hayward) I can't say he's ready to go. He practiced today. We'll see.
• (Sherrod) He'll be in pads tomorrow. Great to see him. Hasn't been in pads since KC game. How we integrate him in team work is important. Not going to put him out there and have 55 snaps. But we'll push him as much as possible.
• (IR) There were two plays Monday I didn't see it coming (injury situation). On our staff meeting we had 43 players to get ready to play. It's clear cut where we stand. As far as guys injured, we have timetable.
• (offense) That's why game plan. Worked a little longer on Monday and Tuesday. Have to be ready to get in and out of personnel groups.
• (Preparing for AFC) Really didn't prepare for Cleveland in off-season because of new staff. Really just looked at preseason and up to date. Team getting better. Some carryover how they run their defensive scheme and we run ours. I have a lot of respect for Norv Turner. 
• (Cobb decision) It really matched up with the medical decision. If ever a case, this was clearly within that timetable. 
• (Joe Thomas) Very good football player. Doing a heck of a job. Thing i've appreciated with Joe is his patience. Can play agianst speeed and power. Just has that calm presence and patience.
• (White and Stoneburner) Myles big time catch in red zone today. He needs to get out and play. These guys have been here. This is how we operate. Important for them to compete.
• (Perry) It will be a couple of weeks. He's upbeat about it and we'll see.

 

(James Jones) Friday will be the day we decide. He's very positive about his rehab.

 

Sorry, Mike.. Nobody is buying your Bill. B impersonation. 

 

Snapshots in time Packers Vs Browns.

Packers defense was nasty in that 1965 NFL title game, holding the Brown to 161 yards. (stat courtesy of Jeff Ash)

They held the great Jim Brown to a pedestrian-like 50 yards on 12 carries. Definitely was a nasty D that day.

One of my all time favorite Packer.

 

Another step forward.

 

Is he a giant or is that a really tiny bottle of coke?

giant of a man in a typical human body. 

 

Some of us remember when Coke was sold in 6 1/2 ounce bottles, also 10 ounce bottles.

I don't ever remember not having 45 (46 now) available players for a game.

Right now the "out" list for the game is making 2010 look cushy.