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McCarthy on Morgan Burnett: So far so good. If he comes out of Saturday's practice clean he'll be ready to go (Sunday). #SEAvsGB
— Green Bay Packers (@packers) September 18, 2015
McCarthy won't confirm or deny anything any more.
JSO readout of MM presser:
The following is a summary of coach Mike McCarthy's comments from his Friday press conference:
- (On Bryan Bulaga) Going through the evaluation process for a knee injury. He is out for this Sunday.
- (On Don Barclay) Any time you have the opportunity to train, whether it's right side or left side, is valuable. ... That's the versatility you look for in all your players. Don Barclay has that, JC Tretter has that. It's what we look for in all our guys.
- (On Barclay playing right tackle) I think Don Barclay is a football player. He has lined up and played for us and played well. JC Tretter is a heck of a football player. I like all our guys.
- (On Barclay's struggles in camp) I think Donnie is taking the normal path coming off an ACL injury.
- On whether Barclay will start at RT: That is not clear. I’m not declaring any starters right now.
- (On Morgan Burnett's health) As long as he comes out of Saturday's practice clean, I think he'll be ready to go.
- (On Richard Sherman in the slot) I don't think it's a schematic change, I think it's a position change. ... It's more for matchup reasons. He played in the slot against us last year.
- (On Kam Chancellor) He's an all-pro football player. ... You can see his real leadership on the field. He's a heck of a football player.
- (On Datone Jones) So far so good. He came out of practice clean yesterday. I think him and Morgan are similar. ... I thought he did good with his reps yesterday. There's some things that you change in your game plan from week to week, so there's some new wrinkles he will hit during the walk through today.
- (On the week so far) Practices have been good. I pay close attention to the practices from Week 1 to Week 2. ... The way practice is structured, the look teams (are different after cutting from 75 to 53). I thought the practices have been good.
Originally Posted by Henry:
That last tweet isn't inspiring.
Maybe one of these other kids is a better fit. Josh Walker?
Demovsky on how McCarthy, Carroll moved past their teams' defeats to close out last season. Nice insights on MM's mindset. Not polluted.
I agree with this on Barclay:
“He turned out pretty good,” Campen said of Barclay, who missed all of last season with – you guessed it – a torn ACL. “Everybody was busting his chops. I said, ‘Give the kid a chance.’ You could start seeing it happen for him before the third preseason game.”
http://www.espnwisconsin.com/c...40&post_id=55601
I think he will be fine subbing for Bulaga. If not, they have plenty of help to roll his way.
Praise and analysis from Campen? Waiting for the Henry response.
Originally Posted by packerboi:
Originally Posted by Henry:
That last tweet isn't inspiring.
Maybe one of these other kids is a better fit. Josh Walker?
That's what I'm wondering. Looking at MM's statements I'm almost wondering if they may even give Tretter a run.
Originally Posted by Henry:
Barclay is backup with a bad knee. It's a concern. Even before he was injured he was a good run blocker but not great in pass protection. Fact.
If they use a FB to cover Barclay they lose an element of running game but max protect is better than watching Rodgers get pasted all game.
Absolutely right. Even before he was injured he was shaky in pass protection. Wasn't he the RT responsible for the hit that broke Rodger's collarbone? I seem to recall him standing there as Shea McLellin of all people got around him and Rodgers landed awkwardly.
Whatever they end up doing for this game, my two requests are:
1) Don't get conservative. I hated that game plan last year in the opener - the definition of playing scared. You've got the MVP, their secondary is half of what it used to be...go after them this week.
2) Be flexible...if whoever they have at RT is getting beat, you have to have plan B and C ready within the series. Can't wait until the half to make adjustments.
To add:
RTFB!!!!!!
Lacy averaged 4.5 yard per carry last week. With no Kam, if Lacy/Starks are tearing off 4-5 yards a carry in long, methodical drives so be it. One of the reasons I'm glad to see MM without play calling duties. It was just one week, but Clements/EB seemed fairly committed to the run last week.
Even with Barclay (or insert_______), Linsley, Sitton and Lang make for a hell of an interior OL
Originally Posted by Hungry5:
McCarthy won't confirm or deny anything any more.
Thanks Hillary.
At this point...what difference does it make?
Originally Posted by Henry:
Originally Posted by packerboi:
Originally Posted by Henry:
That last tweet isn't inspiring.
Maybe one of these other kids is a better fit. Josh Walker?
That's what I'm wondering. Looking at MM's statements I'm almost wondering if they may even give Tretter a run.
Maybe confidence is lacking in the repaired ACL? They are a very cautious team with regards to injuries. McCarthy did mention Tretter in the presser when discussing the RT.
Glad to hear Clay Matthews will be making the calls Sunday night. That's the way it should be, and I think his leadership and experience will really help. I wonder what took them so long to do this?
Something that simple could have a pretty big impact on this D.
Just as long as he doesn't line himself up as an outside rusher every play. 
Originally Posted by Rockin' Robin:
Wasn't he the RT responsible for the hit that broke Rodger's collarbone? I seem to recall him standing there as Shea McLellin of all people got around him and Rodgers landed awkwardly.
Hard to pin the collarbone play on Barclay. Looks like he played it right, Rodgers just took off.
Originally Posted by Henry:
Originally Posted by packerboi:
Originally Posted by Henry:
That last tweet isn't inspiring.
Maybe one of these other kids is a better fit. Josh Walker?
That's what I'm wondering. Looking at MM's statements I'm almost wondering if they may even give Tretter a run.
Was thinking the same thing based on MM's response:
" (On Barclay playing right tackle) I think Don Barclay is a football player. He has lined up and played for us and played well. JC Tretter is a heck of a football player. I like all our guys."
"On whether Barclay will start at RT: That is not clear. I’m not declaring any starters right now."
Doesn't commit to Barclay and a unsolicited mention of Tretter....hmmmm
My guess is that MM just wants to keep the Hawks guessing and it's Barclay. He's not particularly good in pass protection but AR has two good wheels for this game and I'm not that concerned. I expect Don to play reasonably well and if he struggles they can adjust.
Don't quite understand some of the panic I've seen from some Packer fans out there. If they lose the game, I doubt it'll be because Bulaga didn't play.
Originally Posted by Trophies:
Glad to hear Clay Matthews will be making the calls Sunday night. That's the way it should be, and I think his leadership and experience will really help. I wonder what took them so long to do this?
Something that simple could have a pretty big impact on this D.
No doubt Clay is talented but when has he ever displayed leadership? Did he fill the leadership void after Woodson left? Was he named a defensive captain last season? Taking himself out of the NFCC game and quoted afterwards "gotta look out for number 1"? When he complained about his sack total going down when moved to ILB?
Originally Posted by michiganjoe:
My guess is that MM just wants to keep the Hawks guessing and it's Barclay. He's not particularly good in pass protection but AR has two good wheels for this game and I'm not that concerned. I expect Don to play reasonably well and if he struggles they can adjust.
Don't quite understand some of the panic I've seen from some Packer fans out there. If they lose the game, I doubt it'll be because Bulaga didn't play.
Did you watch Buluga get destroyed in one of the previous Seattle games? I did. And now he's out.
Originally Posted by mr21mr21:
Originally Posted by Trophies:
Glad to hear Clay Matthews will be making the calls Sunday night. That's the way it should be, and I think his leadership and experience will really help. I wonder what took them so long to do this?
Something that simple could have a pretty big impact on this D.
No doubt Clay is talented but when has he ever displayed leadership? Did he fill the leadership void after Woodson left? Was he named a defensive captain last season? Taking himself out of the NFCC game and quoted afterwards "gotta look out for number 1"? When he complained about his sack total going down when moved to ILB?
You know what? I just completely disagree.
Some people lead by example, by their play on the field. He's never been a vocal leader. My point is him taking on this roll may change that. His teammates look up to him. No doubt.
I think mr21mr21 has a point about Clay and leadership in the traditional sense, but he is much like C-Wood in leading by example. As for the look out for #1 and sack comments... I'm guessing the guys in the locker-room know where he stands and that they can count on him. I'd also bet that most NFL players couldn't give two sh!ts what fans think.
Originally Posted by Henry:
Did you watch Buluga get destroyed in one of the previous Seattle games? I did. And now he's out.
Can't draw any real connections between an uncharacteristically bad performance almost three years ago and the game coming up on Sunday night.
Originally Posted by Henry:
Did you watch Buluga get destroyed in one of the previous Seattle games? I did. And now he's out.
TT called DirecTV and threatened to cancel their account
DTV countered and offered LT Joe Thomas; he's finally coming home.
from packers.com
" The Packers intercepted Wilson three times and held him to 12 yards passing and a 0.0 passer rating in the first half of that NFC title game; that’s how dominant the Packers defense was"
FYI....bet on Seattle placed (+3.5)
Seattle is screwed because there is NO WAY I'm going to get to cash that ticket.
I think Eddie Lacy is going to have something to say in the outcome of this game.
Nobody is talking about Eddie Lacy....Nobody
Packers D is going to need to dominate like that once again. This time, the offense won't fail us
#Packers list S Morgan Burnett (calf) as questionable, but he's expected to play. Elliott (quad), Cobb (shoulder) are probable.
— Tom Silverstein (@TomSilverstein) September 18, 2015
questionable, but expected to play. Isn't that probable?
McCarthy said yesterday that Burnett needed to come out of the Saturday practice "clean" with regards to playing Sunday. When they listed CM3 as the D player with the headset helmet I wondered why not Burnett, and maybe it's because they aren't sure yet?
Originally Posted by Henry:
That last tweet isn't inspiring.
It gives me hope that they are considering going with the best 5 instead of going with a guy was adequate 2 years ago but stinks this year.
Lang at RT with Walker or Tretter at RG is our best chance, IMO.
I don't like the idea of moving TJ. Like to keep the three headed monster of the interior in place and pound Seattle between the tackles. That interior is too good to break apart. Put Walker outside and give him help if it looks like he needs it.
#Packers safety Morgan Burnett upgraded to probable for Sunday night's matchup with #Seahawks
— Weston Hodkiewicz (@WesHod) September 19, 2015
No chance Lang is playing RT. That hasn't been an option for years.
I suggest:
Rotate Barclay and Walker on various downs.
Use a U-71 Mode as needed.
Use Ripkowski/Kuhn/Backman as extra blockers, especially on rushing situations.
Start Tretter.
Cut Linsley/trade him for Ifo Ekpre-Olomu.
Originally Posted by Thunderbird:
questionable, but expected to play. Isn't that probable?
MM speak...he has a questionable.
It works better when delivered with a beard.
Originally Posted by Hungry5:
Morgan, one clean mofo.
Originally Posted by Trophies:
Originally Posted by mr21mr21:
Originally Posted by Trophies:
Glad to hear Clay Matthews will be making the calls Sunday night. That's the way it should be, and I think his leadership and experience will really help. I wonder what took them so long to do this?
Something that simple could have a pretty big impact on this D.
No doubt Clay is talented.....moved to ILB?
You know what? I just completely disagree.
Some people lead by example, by their play on the field. He's never been a vocal leader. My point is him taking on this roll may change that. His teammates look up to him. No doubt.
What message did he send to his teammates by taking himself out of the game at the end of the NFCC?