Well, he's back:
New at #Packers Insiders Blog: OLB Perry returns to practice less than two weeks after reportedly breaking foot http://pck.rs/1697p46
Well, he's back:
New at #Packers Insiders Blog: OLB Perry returns to practice less than two weeks after reportedly breaking foot http://pck.rs/1697p46
From GBPG:
Maybe Nick Perryβs foot wasnβt broken, after all. At least, significantly.
The Green Bay Packers second-year outside linebacker returned to practice in limited fashion during Fridayβs final run-through before Sundayβs game in Minnesota. He even took a couple team reps, indicating he might be able to play against the Vikings.
According to two separate reports, Perry broke his foot on a sack near the end of the first half in a 19-17 win over Baltimore two weeks ago.
Packers coach Mike McCarthy is scheduled to speak at approximately 12:30 p.m. with a further update on his status for Sunday.
The Packers were without wide receiver James Jones (knee), outside linebacker Clay Matthews (thumb), tight end Ryan Taylor (knee) and tight end Jermichael Finley (neck). Safety Jerron McMillian was also absent.
Inside linebacker Brad Jones (hamstring) and cornerback Casey Hayward (hamstring) were both limited participants. Running back James Starks (knee) didnβt seem to be inhibited by any measure.
bush probable; Finley out: Hayward probable; Brad Jones questionable; James Jones doubtful; Matthews out; McMilliam probable; Perry quest
McCarthy: Nick Perry looked good in limited role. Hopefully we'll get him ready for Sunday night.
MM: following rehab schedule on Perry. He's doing everything he can for Sunday.
MM: Finley looks good, looked like movie star with sunglasses and big smile on face. Great to have him back in building.
MM: Tests and additional tests on Finley will be sent to specialists
MM: We do need a spark on picking off passes. We need to get some interceptions.
MM: Our football team is in a good place mentally after Finley's injury. Seeing him walk in today is what everybody needed to see.
MM: Jarrett Bush has been one of special teams captains. His return will help.
MM: Vikings playing well on special teams. This is big challenge this week.
MM: I was very concerned immediately after Finley's injury. Was glad to see him after game. Now out of hospital, he can get back to normal.
MM: History of this game, prime time football, turnover ratio good thing to hang your hat on.
MM: McMIillian left today for personal reasons. It's a good thing
good to see ballhawk hayward is prob.
Finley back in the building already? Gotta cringe. In addition to some of his comments this week, dude may be a little too anxious to play again - as soon as possible.
Gotta cringe.
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No worries, neurologist told him to "use two of these and call me in the morning"
Finley back in the building already? Gotta cringe. In addition to some of his comments this week, dude may be a little too anxious to play again - as soon as possible.
This was for mental health of the team and Finley. The guys needed to see that he was allright and could walk around and be his usual personality. Many/most/all were very worried about his condition and it likely was playing on their minds a bit. And, Finley cant just sit home on the couch, he needed to be with his teammates for moral support.
He's not playing again, if ever, until the docs give him 100 percent clearance, which probably wont be for quite some time. This is a morale booster for all involved. Finley's probably telling the team to go kick some viking ass on Sunday and they better come home with a win.
Excellent interview by Jordy. Dude gave real, truthful answers. He is becoming my favorite player behind the Kraken.
Lot of experts around here.
It'd be pretty awesome to see Hayward out there on Sunday. He'd have a good chance to pick off Ponder.
Lot of experts around here.
State of Iowa and Monsanto still working on their 'Stacked' genetics.
I wore an Iowa sweatshirt today.
It'd be pretty awesome to see Hayward out there on Sunday. He'd have a good chance to pick off Ponder.
If we are relying on Casey to intercept that clown....
#facepalm
Hawk should be be picking that sob off.
Or Hyde, right? He's supposed to be the slower one!
I hear you though. Heyward is fun to watch out there.
I'm looking forward to seeing if they give Bostick some looks. They obviously wouldn't keep him on the roster unless they thought he could be a contributor. With Finley and Taylor out this could be his chance.
We'll also be seeing if they give Myles White some looks as well. He only had 1 catch vs. the Browns but he played a lot of snaps.
Finley & Cobb made up the vast majority of the Packers production out of the slot. One of those guys is going to have to step up.
Good news about Perry. That cloak and dagger sneaky MM strikes again. Busted foot? Nah, couple of weeks.
Interested to see how Hayward fits into the mix. House and Hyde have been playing pretty well. Hayward fits more of the nickel DB slot role and maybe that means Hyde will be pushed back into more of a special team role. Or one of those guys to replace McMillan in the dime coverage.
It looked liked Hyde had already replaced McMillian in dime last week.
Note from JSO:
"The best run-blocking wide receiver has been Jarrett Boykin, according to position coach Edgar Bennett...."
McMillian replaced by Hyde in the dime and moved behind Banjo on the depth chart. He's a defensive liability and I'm glad to see the coaches (finally) realize it.