A potential boost for the Packers' D: ILB Oren Burks (pectoral) was back at practice on Monday. https://t.co/ggHsch8GUf pic.twitter.com/2jeDA2WFdC
â Rob Demovsky (@RobDemovsky) September 30, 2019
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None of the Packers injured on Thursday practiced on Monday: Davante Adams (toe), Kevin King (groin), Jamaal Williams (head/neck), Bryan Bulaga (shoulder), Will Redmond (head), Tony Brown (hamstring) all were out. So was Montravius Adams (shoulder), who has missed the last two games.
Rob Demovsky, ESPN Staff Writer
It's going to be tough sledding for the next few weeks. D Adams is probably going to miss a few games with turf toe. Really, really need M Adams back for Dallas. I haven't seen anything from Oren Burks to think his presence will have any impact.
Bulaga and King being hurt was fully expected.
"Bulaga and King being hurt was fully expected. "
Fully expected by fans. Lack of a capable swing tackle would indicate the Org wasn't prepared for it.
The Packers are still missing a few pieces namely another good ILB, a dependable OT to backup Bulaga or Bak, and probably another reliable WR or TE that can find seams and move the chains.
The guy that would have been a nice fit for this team is Cole Beasley. Heck I would have started him over G Mo in the slot. MVS and Davante on the outside.
TJ Hockensen looks pretty good for the Loins as well.
The #Packers have allowed more than 174 rushing yards per game and five rushing touchdowns over the last three games.
â Matt Schneidman (@mattschneidman) September 30, 2019
Ezekiel Elliott, their Sunday opponent, has 4,372 rushing yards since entering the NFL in 2016. That's 712 more than any other player during that span.
Would have been interesting to see what GB did at 12 in the draft if Jonah Williams wasn't selected at 11 by the Bengals. It sounds like Gary was always their selection. And I'm ok with Gary because nothing says he's not going to be a solid pick. But GB is seriously thin at T and you have to expect this isn't the only time Bulaga misses games.
If I had my way. I'd start Jenkins at C (his best position) and Stuffed Jebediah at RG and hope Bulaga could hold it together with duct tape and wood glue for the rest of 2019.
Ive pretty much moved on from Linsley at C. It isn't working and probably won't going forward.
I'd like to see Cole Madison at RT. That's where he played in college and I can't see him being any worse than Light.
ChilliJon posted:It's going to be tough sledding for the next few weeks. D Adams is probably going to miss a few games with turf toe. Really, really need M Adams back for Dallas. I haven't seen anything from Oren Burks to think his presence will have any impact.
Bulaga and King being hurt was fully expected.
Good thing I was sitting down when I read that King and Bulaga are hurt again.
I really worry about going up against Zeke on Sunday. He has been ok so far but not really Zeke like as of yet. I think this one comes down to who runs the ball better. If the Packers can run the dang ball and play keep away I like their chances. They cannot get stonewalled in the running game again and pass the ball on every down.
DallAss's defense doesn't scare me a bit, outside of their pass rush. Not that they are anywhere near elite, but our pass pro is weak sauce.
Their offense, however does. They are the strongest where we are the weakest.
I shudder to think of what Elliott and their TEs can do against our defense.
I respect the Cowboys defense but I would agree the Pack shouldn't be "scared" of them nor will they be. I would love to have Vander Esch on the Packers. That guy is definitely one of the better ILBs in the league in his 2nd season.
I see the Cowboys as having 3 talent advantages. They've got a better O-Line, better RB, and better ILBs than the Pack. One thing that might be beneficial for the Pack would be if their LT is dinged up. That might take the Cowboys O-Line down a notch if Smith has trouble recovering from last night's game where he limped off at one point.
The good news, the Cowboys seem to bring the best out of Rodgers. That said, things might be tougher this time around if Davante is out.
Cowboy's LT (Smith) is out for the game.
michiganjoe posted:Cowboy's LT (Smith) is out for the game.
That really is a huge equalizer. I think the Pack can take advantage of that.
BrainDed posted:I'd like to see Cole Madison at RT. That's where he played in college and I can't see him being any worse than Light.
I concur.
I don't get the sense Cole is ready. A large part of that may have to do with him not being in an NFL strength and conditioning program during his gap year. He looked like a TE when I saw him in the PS. Better than turning into a slob but he needs bulk badly.
So... we're gonna whine for the rest of the week then?
Pakrz posted:So... we're gonna whine for the rest of the week then?
I was planning on whining for a much longer duration than that. 
this can't hurt, from pft:
According to Todd Archer of ESPN.com, the team fears safety Kavon Frazier suffered a pectoral tear in last nightâs loss to the Saints.
Itâs unclear at the moment if heâll need surgery to repair the damage, or if heâll be able to rehab it without a more extensive repair.
Frazier has played in all four games this year. Starter Xavier Wood left last nightâs game late with an ankle injury, so depth is now a consideration.
Friday morning I was wondering why the Pack would even bother flying to Big D, now I think they have a shot. One negative? The Boys lost last night, they may be a bit upset. Nevertheless, they showed that they can be beat.
I know what you're saying but that era is over. We own jerruh world (so far).
Pretty sure we'll be up for the challenge.
Guess the guys need some Tom Brady HGH
Pakrz posted:So... we're gonna whine for the rest of the week then?
Just imagine the whining if Cobb finds the EZ on Sunday!
I think Cobb hurt his hand.
Hungry5 posted:I think Cobb hurt his hand.
He did and Cooper has been dealing with a badly sprained ankle. From what I can tell I think both should play.
Packerhawk, I don't even want to think about the whining if Cobb has a big day.
DH13 posted:I don't get the sense Cole is ready. A large part of that may have to do with him not being in an NFL strength and conditioning program during his gap year. He looked like a TE when I saw him in the PS. Better than turning into a slob but he needs bulk badly.
It seems like Madison isn't ready. I would put Turner at RT and Patrick at RG before I would play Alex Light.
Witten was Prescott's number one receiver in the loss to NO. I expect Witten to be the leading receiver against us, as well. If Cooper is hurt, we can look to Cobb to be a big target, as well. I think Elliott out of the backfield, asa receiver, will be as big a threat as him running the ball. I hope ABM has a plan to beat these guys. I hope our guys are up to the task. GO PACK, GO!!!
For a positive spin. From ProFootballWeekly;
(Cowboys -3 1/2, +100)
Sunday, 4:25 p.m. ET, Fox
Many will make this high-profile matchup all about the high-profile quarterbacks with good reason. Unless last week's clunker was a new trend and not an anomaly, Dak Prescott is playing the best football of his career this season, and Aaron Rodgers is Aaron Rodgers (as if we needed to remind those in Dallas). The Packers' issues stopping the run will be amplified by the Cowboys' Ezekiel Elliott-led rushing attack, which ranks fifth in the NFL at 145.5 yards per game. But the Packers are capable of winning even with a one-dimensional passing offense thanks to Rodgers; they almost did it against the Eagles. For Dallas, the impact of Tyron Smith's injury will be felt.
Prediction: Packers 28, Cowboys 24
NOT a Cobb fan this week.....and yes, i will whine if a wanna!!!! We will leave the Cowboys behind.......
Looks like Adams is definitely out against the Boys. There is a vast fall off after Adams. Very tough spot for the Packers.
excalibur posted:Looks like Adams is definitely out against the Boys. There is a vast fall off after Adams. Very tough spot for the Packers.
Why would you say "definitely out"? What's the source?
Tschmack posted:The Packers are still missing a few pieces namely another good ILB, a dependable OT to backup Bulaga or Bak, and probably another reliable WR or TE that can find seams and move the chains.
The guy that would have been a nice fit for this team is Cole Beasley. Heck I would have started him over G Mo in the slot. MVS and Davante on the outside.
TJ Hockensen looks pretty good for the Loins as well.
Well, since GB had no chance at Hock let's complain about some other TEs.
Not definite, but unlikely to play.
I see. It's an ESPN guy saying it. Not anyone from the team.
The good news: Whitewater Jesus is back so the drop-off if Adams can't play will be negligible.
The Packers have swapped practice squad linebackers.
â Rob Demovsky (@RobDemovsky) October 1, 2019
Signed: B.J. Bello.
Released: Brady Sheldon.
Bello, who was part of yesterday's workout group, played in 16 games for the Browns in 2017 as an undrafted rookie and three last season for the Eagles.... https://t.co/D36GOmHa8J
Itâs not a matter of whether or not they could get TJ Hockensen in the draft. My point was the Packers really have no TE threat to speak of and that puts a lot of pressure on the WRs not named Davante Adams.
The Cowboys have some pretty significant injuries of their own. Their top 3 WRs are all banged up. Their starting left tackle Smith is hurt and may not play. Their defensive backfield has taken some hits as well.
It will be a tall order with the Packers current roster (quality and depth) to go to Dallas and beat them but stranger things have happened before. This team has a history of showing up and playing well when itâs not expected so letâs hope for the best.
I sometimes wonder what Vince Lombardi would say/do if he had a player with a sore toe that couldn't play.
Gmo, MVS, Kumerow and the boys need to step up. It's just that simple.
Has Rodgers lost in Dallas? It doesn't look like it... (Packer wins in bold)
