McCarthy would like rookie ILB Oren Burks to get back on the field as soon as he can, but sounds like #Packers will work him in patiently. Burks' primarily role if he plays this week would be special teams, McCarthy said.
— Ryan Wood (@ByRyanWood) September 20, 2018
Two #Packers did not practice today: Aaron Rodgers (sprained left knee) and Kevin King (groin). So they’re really healthy as a team, except injuries to their QB and top corner.
— Ryan Wood (@ByRyanWood) September 20, 2018
lol lol lol lol ...Peterson ran for like 21 yards on 11 carries last week. Um OK McVince.
McCarthy says Adrian Peterson still has plenty left in the tank: "You respected his run style, but he really tested your gap integrity. That was one thing, if the run defense got out of your gap, he had the ability to make you pay for it." Says Peterson can still do that.
— Ryan Wood (@ByRyanWood) September 20, 2018
I'm just hoping "WE DO WHAT WE DO" includes making greater use of Mercedes Lewis and maybe some snaps for our best rookie WR.
At some point the Graham/Lewis package has to be unveiled. It is why Lewis was signed, not for his own merit. At this point I'm thinking it may be later in the year as unscouted or less-scouted looks. That's the last excuse I have that I can tell myself, short of believing MM has no idea how to make it happen.
packerboi posted:lol lol lol lol ...Peterson ran for like 21 yards on 11 carries last week. Um OK McVince.
McCarthy says Adrian Peterson still has plenty left in the tank: "You respected his run style, but he really tested your gap integrity. That was one thing, if the run defense got out of your gap, he had the ability to make you pay for it." Says Peterson can still do that.
— Ryan Wood (@ByRyanWood) September 20, 2018
He did go for around 100 week 1. GB isn’t exactly in a position defensively to be taking things for granted. Prove it week in and week out.
I'm still waiting for last years new and improved state of the art world class tight end package to be unveiled.
Lewis was in on almost 20% of snaps against MIN. That's not a lot, but it's not like he's a great receiving threat and the Vikings have a great run defense. Same with Chicago, so I'm not sure the plan was every to run that much against those teams. Washington is neither a great run D or terrible run D, so I would expect a much more balanced attack this week.
Man, I hope the other Aaron is ready to hit the ground running. Having him along with Williams and Montgomery should give the running game pretty much every possible option available.
YATittle posted:Get Jones in there instead of Haha.
That was the suspended Aaron Jones.
And I don't see Josh Jones taking HaHa's spot. Not this year anyway.
I'd love to see a more balanced attack. MM can call more run plays but AR has a bad taste in his mouth from "settling for too many damn field goals" Expect him to throw 1st and be hungry for TDs.
True. I bet he will audible out of more than a few running plays this week. Just because.
PackerHawk posted:YATittle posted:Get Jones in there instead of Haha.
That was the suspended Aaron Jones.
And I don't see Josh Jones taking HaHa's spot. Not this year anyway.
Gotcha on the last name, but I do think Jones at least seems to care about the game.
Grave Digger posted:... Washington is neither a great run D or terrible run D, so I would expect a much more balanced attack this week.
But much tougher than us against the rush. Granted, it was against the Colts and Cards, but we're giving up WAY more yds/game (Wash 86.0 average, Packers 123.5).
Your point about expecting a more balanced attack is still valid, especially considering Jones probable availability. No matter how the game unfolds, we'll have our work cut out for us to rush and defend the same.
With only 2 games worth of data, the yds/game would at least be Apple's to Apple's if you subtract OT.
Kendricks, seemed to be playing like the fullback that MM likes. So, in MMs mind, who needs Lewis for the pass protection? Perhaps once the running game gets going, we will see a bit more from Lewis.
Wotever happened to the Packers always having a talented backup quarterback? Beat the Maroons without AAAron or fire McCarthy.
Aaron Rodgers (knee) will practice tomorrow. "That's the goal," Packers coach Mike McCarthy said. "He's done a ton of work with the strength staff and the training staff. Hopefully he'll get out there tomorrow and have similar work (to last Saturday)... https://t.co/L9gf1ncNpA
— Rob Demovsky (@RobDemovsky) September 21, 2018
Steady rain here in the DMV. The turf at FedEx is generally pretty patchy anyhow and it will deteriorate pretty quickly today. Will be a bit of a mud bowl.
From S I MMQ Sunday edition:
Those at Packers practice on Saturday said that Aaron Rodgers looked a little better this week than he did for his single practice last week, which is good news. The process of coming back from the bone bruise was always going to be incremental, and it’s more than pain management (i.e. it can get worse). Steps forward are really all the Packers can ask for.
Grave Digger posted:That's not a lot, but it's not like he's a great receiving threat
What? The guy isn't a burner but he catches everything thrown his way. He's the guy that doesn't get tackled immediately because he's stronger than ****.
Watching him in Jacksonville he nabbed even tough grabs. He may have lost a step but I'm pretty sure his hands are just fine.
The Redskins are having to shuffle the OL a bit, starting center moves to LG, vet backup to C.
Very interested in watching the LOS all day. Our OL has not been very good so far this year. Even 69 is having a hard time. As ilcuqui noted, Washington's front seven is no joke. Rodgers will have to help himself out by dealing quickly.
Looks like the rain is moving out. Field could be wet, but it loks like it won't be raining during the game.
Govco radar. It's probably going to rain there all day.
Both teams will have to play in it so it doesn't matter. Sounds like good weather to unleash Aaron Jones.
Latest forecast says 50% chance of rain throughout the game.
