Nice look at Das Boot by Tom Peliserro in USA Today.
Good article.
"If you don’t continue to try to get better, improve yourself, you’re going to get your ass kicked"
Classic McCarthy. Thanks for posting this.
thanks for that one cuqui !
Thanks cuqui. Good article.
So there are more changes MM will make after the season. Hopefully it helps us win a SB.
thought about posting this in the "cuts I'd like to see" thread but thought it was more appropriate here.
of the three (White, Janis, Monty), I personally prefer Monty. He can't stretch the field like Janis, but he could develop into a nightmare in the open field. Many draftniks pegged him as an RB coming out of Stanford. I could definitely see him ripping off some big gains on those quick slants and short routes. Also, those plays where a run is called but the CB playing off and Rodgers darts it out to a WR, that could be where Monty makes his home. Very dangerous in the open field. Excited for him to develop.
In addition, Monty is smart enough to learn all 3 WR positions, which they already have him doing. I also expect to see some formations with him in the backfield, ala Cobb
Originally Posted by bubbleboy789:
thought about posting this in the "cuts I'd like to see" thread but thought it was more appropriate here.
of the three (White, Janis, Monty), I personally prefer Monty. He can't stretch the field like Janis, but he could develop into a nightmare in the open field. Many draftniks pegged him as an RB coming out of Stanford. I could definitely see him ripping off some big gains on those quick slants and short routes. Also, those plays where a run is called but the CB playing off and Rodgers darts it out to a WR, that could be where Monty makes his home. Very dangerous in the open field. Excited for him to develop.
Yeah, and just think what he could do out of the backfield... then, imagine what he AND Cobb could do together out of the backfield. Cobb, alone, was a defensive nightmare there for opposing teams.
I suspect we will not see Montgomery in the backfield this year
So the first part of the cuts to 75 are in:
ILB Tavarus Dantzler
OT Fabbians Ebbele
ILB Josh Francis
DT Lavon Hooks
OT Vince Kowalski
The media guys are speculating that Dantzler might be a candidate for practice squad. 7 more to go by 4 PM tomorrow (assumes Jordy to IR). That announcement will partially answer the question regarding what they do with Abbredaris, but that may be delayed until cuts to 53.
MM Tuesday presser, ongoing. Starts by saying they are still working through getting to the roster number of 75.
#Packers coach Mike McCarthy said there's no plan today about playing time for Thursday. They'll make those decisions tomorrow.
— Ryan Wood (@ByRyanWood) September 1, 2015
McCarthy said Cobb is "doing good" but doesn't have any injury updates.
— Rob Demovsky (@RobDemovsky) September 1, 2015
McCarthy said there's more than 75 players we'd like to line up and play on Thursday. He said some cuts may come after practice today.
— Rob Demovsky (@RobDemovsky) September 1, 2015
McCarthy on upcoming cuts, said it's even difficult to slash to 75: "These seven days, Sunday to Sunday, is the hardest part for everybody."
— Ryan Wood (@ByRyanWood) September 1, 2015
MM on decision to sit Rodgers last week: think it's right call. Start with individual and guys he's playing with. factors you can't control
— Pete Dougherty (@PeteDougherty) September 1, 2015
MM on Thursday's goal vs. Saints: "Everybody has an opportunity to show their value to making the football team. ... And just be healthy."
— Ryan Wood (@ByRyanWood) September 1, 2015
MM on whether working on Bears this week: everything do this week will be for Saints.
— Pete Dougherty (@PeteDougherty) September 1, 2015
McCarthy: "I'm hopeful Jared Abbrederis will practice today, and that's one of the moving variables we have in getting ready for 75."
— Ryan Wood (@ByRyanWood) September 1, 2015
Jared Abbrederis is here, in pads, catching passes to warm up.
— Michael Cohen (@Michael_Cohen13) September 1, 2015
#Packers safety Micah Hyde not practicing today after leaving Saturday's game with neck spams
— Ryan Wood (@ByRyanWood) September 1, 2015
Bryan Bulaga (ankle) is here in pads today.
— Michael Cohen (@Michael_Cohen13) September 1, 2015
#Packers left tackle David Bakhtiari (knee) and left guard Josh Sitton (ankle) are practicing today. That's a big boost to O line.
— Ryan Wood (@ByRyanWood) September 1, 2015
Ty Montgomery is here but not in pads.
— Michael Cohen (@Michael_Cohen13) September 1, 2015
Four of the five offensive line starters are on the field. Only T.J. Lang (concussion) is out.
— Rob Demovsky (@RobDemovsky) September 1, 2015
Das Bootism:
McCarthy said there's more than 75 players we'd like to line up and play on Thursday. He said some cuts may come after practice today.
Abbrederis suiting up wouldn't be coincidence there.
Jared Abbrederis with a short TD catch from Scott Tolzien in the red-zone drill.
— Rob Demovsky (@RobDemovsky) September 1, 2015
#Packers post-practice injury update: Ty Montgomery: hamstring tightness Demetri Goodson: knee Sam Barrington: ankle (dropped out)
— Rob Demovsky (@RobDemovsky) September 1, 2015
Last camp practice open to public just finished
— Pete Dougherty (@PeteDougherty) September 1, 2015
Thus concludes #Packers 2015 training camp. Players going down the line to clap high fives with fans in the stands. pic.twitter.com/yrNWwkpqP7
— Ryan Wood (@ByRyanWood) September 1, 2015
They're going to deal with Masthay the same way they dealt with Mason Crosby. He'll only be replaced if absolutely necessary and there's no indication the organization is anywhere near that point yet. His poor performance would have to extend into the regular season before they'd get there.
That seems most likely michiganjoe. Not sure there is a big enough gain to be had by bringing in another who is just marginally better, especially with the comfort level Crosby has with Masthay holding for FGs and PATs. They will want to keep Crosby dialed in as tight as he can be, and part of that is in keeping Masthay.
As much as we think we could do better. When they released the kid from Alabama, Masthay had unleashed some insanely long punts that week in practice. It was really something to see. Completely fell off after that. Hopefully he gets that back.
We're not going to be punting that much anyway.
2 games last year (Bears & Eagles) No punts
Exactly Boris. In 2014 the Packers punted a league low 49 times. DAL was next at 57 times. Those 8 punts is just shy of 2 games worth of the league average in 2014.
If we replace "Red" it must be with a significantly better player. Crosby kicks so much better with Masthay holding.
Originally Posted by YATittle:
Considered a very good bad weather punter and an excellent holder, Weatherford averaged 45.5 yards (38.6 yards net) on 80 punts for the Giants last season. He has career averages of 44.5 and 37.8. Masthay, who signed with the Packers in 2010, averaged 44.1 yards (37.0 yards net) on 49 punts last season. He has career averages of 44.3 and 38.6.
So to summarize:
- Masthay is averaging an abysmal net of just over 38 yards this summer.
- This is a clear drop from his career average net of just under 39 yards.
- Might be time for a change with a guy whose net last year averaged just under 39 yards.
- We can feel good about his consistency, as his career net is just under 38 yards.
Carry on.
Originally Posted by Boris:
We're not going to be punting that much anyway.
2 games last year (Bears & Eagles) No punts
Suck it up Eddie, back in the day Donnie Anderson was our punter.
Originally Posted by Trophies:
...When they released the kid from Alabama, Masthay ... Completely fell off after that.
That kid must've stolen Jobu's rum on the way out of town.
Soon. Patience young weed-hopper.
probably Rong on my Crockett making team prediciton- Neal is better and happy about that.
I also expect to see 100% onside kicks, 100% go for 2 and 100% go for it on 4th downs. This strategy will give Abredoughribs a good chance to make the team as a flare route runner and onside recoverer.
Count me in as one of the fans that would like to see John Crockett make this team. He has impressed the hell out of me with his gaining extra yardage after first contact. He's got some good power.
Soon, Henry. Soon.
BTW, Trophies has officially adopted all players that have been cut. Don't take that guy to the dog pound.
Speaking of dog pounds, what's your take on Youth in Asia ?
Yeah, tough job, but somebody has to do it!
So, Demetri Goodson... blah, blah, blah...
Originally Posted by Satori:
Speaking of dog pounds, what's your take on Youth in Asia ?
That's kind fo an old band, isn't it? Might be a good thing to add some unproven, young talent.
Gunter top rookie in preseason, per PFF
Pretty impressive showing so far. I personally think PFF is the best analysis available to the casual fan, so I think this says a lot about how well Gunter is playing. Hopefully this translates to long-term, regular season success. Been awhile since we've had a big, physical corner.
Originally Posted by CUPackFan:
I personally think PFF is the best analysis available to the casual fan
Nah, just visit timesfour and we'll tell ya who sucks and who doesn't
"Gunter doesn't suck "
See how well that works ? 
Yes, but how much does PFF suck? Is that -1.0? -2.0? -2.5?? It needs to be quantified.
Real bullets.
I gave 50 Irish Drunks in a Bar a rating of flugelhorn, bordering on trombone.