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Packers coach Mike McCarthy spoke to the media Monday. Here are some highlights:

 

On run defense:

Definitely. I think we're doing a better job fitting the runs, pursuit, getting off blocks. I think they all factor into improvement.

 

On nickel package:

It's about creating opportunities for as many players as you can. Seeing players going in and out of packages, I'm very pleased with the way we have the different combinations of playing these guys. Our perimeter group is playing extremely well with these opportunities.

 

On Micah Hyde's return:

It gives you the kind of lead you like at home. It was a big-time play. It's something he's good at particularly in that area.

 

On turning tables, scoring a touchdown on Eagles:

Each and every game is its own specific opportunity. I know what they've done in the past. It's part of the planning. I thought Philadelphia is a very good football team. Special teams was going to be a big challenge. Game didn't end how we'd like and the punt block. Those are learning opportunities for us.

 

On momentum carrying over to road:

I think it's important in any sport. You have to be realistic what you've gained. It's important to be utilized for refocusing. Momentum is something you can view it as an energy source. A lot of this game is about confidence. You definitely have to guard against over confidence.

 

Only losses this season on the road:

Have to stay in tune with what kind of game this is going to be. It's going to be tough contest. It's a new program. Playing them early in the season was a challenge with new staff. They've made changes since then. Cohesiveness has picked up. We have to stay focused on how we have to play and stay in tune with this being a tough football game.

 

On playing outside:

I think we'll be OK. We'll practice outside and keep the doors open in the Hutson. I've heard some different things about it. As far as the surface, it's important for our guys to get out there early.

 

On offense clicking:

Obviously, Aaron is having a great season. I think you can't lose sight of this being a team sport. I think our offensive line has started the charge. You have five guys who continue to play together each week. I think this group has the chance to be the best o-line we've had in my time here. Perimeter group has the veteran leadership of Jordy Nelson. Eddie Lacy is a premiere player. It's a group that's a year better and hit it's stride a little bit.

 

On offensive line stopping Philadelphia:

Philadelphia, as far as our approach, they're a pressure team. A lot of three shell pressures, mixed the two shell coverage. They played that way against us. I think our protection unit did a heck of a job. He was able to throw from the pocket. I think Aaron's 30-plus yards rushing it's detrimental to the defense.

 

On Bryan Bulaga:

I think Bryan is getting better each and every week. He just needs to play. I think Bryan is putting together a very nice year.

 

On Adrian Peterson:

Not really focusing on it, but don't really know the specifics of everything involved. We plan on playing against what we see on video. If something happens, we'll adjust.

 

On Capers' opening up defense with Matthews inside:

I think we're moving around our ready list. It's not like we're drawing up new things. It's scheme we've been working on since Day 1. Idea of moving Clay around in our defense is something we talked about in April.

 

On Eddie Lacy's touchdown:

Great finish. I think that's the difference between playing OK and playing well. When you have that kind of finish and pursuit on defense.

 

On reminder of Donald Driver in throwback:

We've had some good moments. We're not only 4-0 in those uniforms but the point differential is pretty high.

 

On playing well at home:

We have a great home field advantage. Our fans have been tremendous. I think the atmosphere at Lambeau Field is not only unique, but it's been great. I think everybody probably plays a little better at home, I would think.

 

On offense, calling good games:

It takes everybody. We've had good plans. Just the way we train, I think you're seeing the younger guys. I think it's fitting together. It's a very creative coaching staff. We're doing a good job of managing our Ps and Qs and staying on top of. We have to guard against trying to not do too much. Check and balance of getting in and out of plays has worked very well. It'll start this week against Minnesota.

from PFT:

The NFL just announced that running back Adrian Peterson would be suspended for at least the rest of the year, without pay, for violations of the league’s personal conduct policy.

He will not be considered for reinstatement before April 15, 2015.

I hope the small nagging concerns in the back of my mind about the playing surface at the UofM don't result in...   I won't even say it.

don't know if Roger actually wrote the suspension letter himself or not, but he emphasized the problems I've had with AP's attitude about this quite well:

 

“Third, you have shown no meaningful remorse for your conduct.  When indicted, you acknowledged what you did but said that you would not ‘eliminate whooping my kids’ and defended your conduct in numerous published text messages to the child’s mother. You also said that you felt ‘very confident with my actions because I know my intent.’ These comments raise the serious concern that you do not fully appreciate the seriousness of your conduct, or even worse, that you may feel free to engage in similar conduct in the future.”
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"Moreover, it appears that this is not the first time that you have punished children in this way. Public statements attributed to you indicate that you believe that this kind of discipline is appropriate and that you do not intend to stop disciplining your children this way.”
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“The well-being of your children is of paramount concern,” Commissioner Goodell wrote. “In the absence of speaking to you to understand your current disposition toward child discipline, we cannot be sure that this conduct will not be repeated.  Moreover, we are unaware of any effort on your part to acknowledge the seriousness of your conduct and your responsibility to demonstrate a genuine commitment to change."

The Vikings have typically been a sound tackling team during their first season in Mike Zimmer's defense, but they had what might have been their worst tackling day of the year in a loss to the Bears on Sunday. Considering the running back the Vikings will have to bring down this week against the Green Bay Packers, they'll have to be better to avoid a reprise of some bad memories.

According to Pro Football Focus, the Vikings missed a season-high 13 tackles on Sunday. Rookie linebacker Anthony Barr was credited with five in what was one of the toughest days of his rookie season. Running back Matt Forte shook off Barr's arm-tackle attempt on a 30-yard screen in the first quarter, and Barr was the first of four Vikings to miss on Forte's 32-yard run at the end of the third quarter.

There's no magic formula for the Vikings to improve their tackling; it's a matter of players being in the right spots, taking good angles and wrapping up ball carriers. Barr appeared to overrun several plays against the Bears and paid for it against the elusive Forte. Sunday, however, brings a date with Packers battering ram Eddie Lacy, who is sixth in the league with 2.23 yards after contact per carry, according to ESPN Stats and Information. Lacy rumbled for 105 yards on 13 carries in the Packers' 42-10 win over the Vikings on Oct. 2, and keeping him from gaining extra yards will be an important task for the Vikings.

From practice today. Some new walking wounded:

@TomSilverstein: #Packers practice: Sitton and Lang walk-thru only. Bush, Perry, Bostick out. Elliott returns.

 

@TyDunne: #Packers signed G Rishaw Johnson to their practice squad. Takes TE Justin Perillo's spot. 6-4, 315. Played 3 games (1 start) with KC in '13.

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