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Preseason Analysis: Packers at Chiefs
by Brandon on Sep 2, 2010 7:01 AM CDT
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Great googly moogly! It's the Green Bay Packers final preseason game in Kansas City against the Chiefs.
The starters shouldn't play more than one or two series at the start of the game. It's really a chance for the guys on the bubble to prove they belong, and force the Packers to decide that whether they really need to keep them on the active roster. And the punting battle between P Chris Bryan and P Tim Masthay will finally be decided.
I traded emails with Joel Thorman of Arrowhead Pride and SB Nation Kansas City. My answers to his questions were posted yesterday and focused on the run defense and on the development of QB Aaron Rodgers and LT Bryan Bulaga. Below are his answers to my questions:
Brandon: Head coach Todd Haley recently stated that the Chiefs don't have enough depth anywhere. I'd expect to see mostly the Chiefs second string players, and other guys battling for a roster spot, on Thursday night. Do you think the backups will play fine or is the bench really that bad?
Joel: Todd Haley wasn't just going with coach-speak -- the Chiefs really don't have enough depth anywhere. Running back is one of the positions I think other teams would look at the roster and say the Chiefs are deep. The starters will play on Thursday night for less than a full quarter, at least that's my guess. The backups are what you think they are on a bad team like the Chiefs. Lots of undrafted free agents, cheap players and guys other teams didn't want. That said, despite lacking talent they seem to control the things they can -- being in shape, knowing the playbook -- which is a plus.
The APC Preseason T-Shirt Contest Redux
by Brandon on Sep 1, 2010 11:55 PM CDT
in Green Bay Packers Training Camp
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I've got one more T-shirt to give away, thanks the wonderful site Sconnie.com. The winner of this preseason t-shirt contest will receive a Charles Woodson T-shirt:
LB Desmond "Mr. August" Bishop, NT B.J. Raji, and 13 points.
In the Green Bay Packers final preseason game of 2009, Bishop led the team in tackles, Raji recorded the first sack of the game, and the Packers scored 13 points.
If you can correctly guess the Packers leading tackler, and the first player to record either sack or recover a turnover (the score is the tie-breaker) for Thursday's game against the Chiefs, the t-shirt is yours. To enter, type your answers in the comments.
Could The Packers Make A Trade For A Cornerback?
by Brandon on Sep 1, 2010 12:00 PM CDT
in Green Bay Packers Training Camp
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The Green Bay Packers depth at cornerback looks more shaky now then it did at the start of training camp. CB Pat Lee looks like he hasn't played in a year (which he hasn't). CB Brandon Underwood hurt his shoulder. And although his return was a long shot, CB Al Harris won't be available until mid-season at the earliest.
According to the Journal-Sentinel, undrafted CB Sam Shields is the likely nickel back. Shields has promise, but he is still playing like a rookie. It might have been a nice idea to trade for someone like CB Josh Wilson, who the Seahawks gave away for a 5th round pick. But it does appear that Baltimore is a perfect fit for the former University of Maryland star. And as Doug Farrar pointed out, Wilson is only 5'9" and current Seahawks GM (and former Packer exec.) John Schneider appears to prefer taller cornerbacks, just like the Packers. Wilson would be the shortest CB currently on the roster.
While Wilson was never a possibility, the Packers have been known to make trades before the final cuts are made. Obviously RB Ryan Grant for a 6th round pick in 2007 was a steal, but even the trade of OL Tony Moll for S Derrick Martin helped improve their depth. It will depend on the decisions made by other teams.
The Packers Don't Release Anyone To Drop Down to 75 Players
by Brandon on Sep 1, 2010 7:01 AM CDT
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August 31 was the date by which the Green Bay Packers had to trim their roster down to 75 players. I expected they would send a couple veterans packing (why exactly are OL Allen Barbre and CB Jarrett Bush still around?) but they only released one player: undrafted WR Shawn Gore. And they did that last week.
Instead they moved their three players (CB Al Harris, SS Atari Bigby, and RB James Starks), who haven't practiced all training camp, from the active-PUP list, to the reserve-PUP list. They did the same thing with DE Justin Harrell in 2008 (for all the good it did them). All three players cannot practice for six weeks though I think they can attend meetings, workout, and continue their rehab. Then the Packers have three weeks to decide whether they are healthy enough to return, or have to be placed on the I.R.
They also placed RB Quinn Porter on I.R. which ended his 2010 season. He might have helped them this season, but he was knocked out of two preseason games and I didn't get a good look at him. I don't think he's any better than RB Kregg Lumpkin, but Lumpkin's no better at staying healthy either. I wouldn't be surprised to see them make a move during the final cuts to add another running back.
Washington Post: An 18 Game Schedule
by Brandon on Sep 1, 2010 12:51 AM CDT
in Green Bay Packers Analysis
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In my latest article for the Washington Post.com, I focused on what it would mean to fans of Green Bay Packers if there was an extra home game. Could they make a third season ticket package to clear a bunch of names off the season ticket waiting list? They'd have to take at least one game away from the Green package holders. But in the end I hope it doesn't happen:
If they had two more regular season games, then they would have to practice all week, and have two extra weeks of game preparation and film study. Most players wouldn't complain about it publicly, but it's certain to take an extra toll on them physically and mentally. Knowing what two extra regular season games would mean for the players, and knowing they are unlikely to receive raises solely for these two extra regular season games, I wouldn't complain at all if the players squashed the idea of an 18 game schedule.
Community Poll: Fan Confidence Poll
by Brandon on Aug 31, 2010 11:53 PM CDT
in Miscellaneous
31 comments
The first change that's happened here at Acme Packing Company is the new Fan Confidence Poll. Maybe you've noticed it in the upper left hand corner. This is a new feature here, but these polls have been rolled out over the past year at SB Nation sites that are part of a regional blog hub, like SB Nation Chicago. Alas, I've had no word that an SB Nation Wisconsin is on the horizon.
The poll is reset every Monday and stays open for 48 hours. Registered and anonymous readers can vote. Right now it's a monthly poll, but it might be more relevant as a monthly poll and the voting stays open the first week of every month. Let me know if you think it should be a weekly or monthly poll.
UPDATE: I messed up the earlier poll with a nonsensical question. That’s what I get for trying to write a quick post before I go to work. If anyone is still interested, I changed what was formerly a ‘Yes’ question to ‘Weekly’ and ‘No’ to ‘Monthly’.
Packer Links: Chery Gets A Chance, and Injuries
by Brandon on Aug 31, 2010 7:01 AM CDT
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- What did WR Jason Chery have to do to get an opportunity with the Green Bay Packers? He was signed as an injury replacement during the first week of training camp. His main talent is that he's really fast, like 4.29 in the 40 fast. He's barely received any playing time during the preseason, but then according to the Press-Gazette and the Journal-Sentinel, he convinced reluctant special teams coach Shawn Slocum to let him return a punt in the 4th quarter of the Colts game. He practically had to beg for it, and he used the opportunity to return a punt for a touchdown. Now Mike McCarthy says Chery will be given all the punt and kick return opportunities in the final preseason game. And Slocum had to be talked into giving arguably their best return man a chance in the first place? I'm not ready to start the Jason Chery fan club, but I would expect Slocum would do anything to try and improve the special teams unit, and he has to be nagged into giving one promising young player a chance.
- There were some notable defensive players sitting out on Monday according to Greg Bedard. S Will Blackmon's knee still doesn't seem to be 100%. CB Brandon Underwood is still out with a bad shoulder. Don't expect CB Al Harris to make it into a single practice during training camp. Despite some optimism last week, LB Clay Matthews isn't practicing due to a bad hamstring. And LB Desmond Bishop hasn't tweeted about the results of his MRI. According the Journal-Sentinel, LB Brad Jones is back at practice but unlikely to play on Thursday against the Chiefs.
- The news isn't so bad on the offensive side of the ball, again from Greg Bedard. RB Quinn Porter is hurting from a "serious" knee sprain he suffered against the Colts. RB James Starks remains out, as he's been out all training camp. And OL Allen Barbre is out with a back injury, but I'm not sure he's been missed.
Hail To The Rexskins
by Brandon on Aug 31, 2010 1:40 AM CDT
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This doesn't have anything to do with the Green Bay Packers, but I'm really enjoying the Twitter feed of FakeRexGrossman:
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