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Analysis: Packers Monday Night Injury Roundup

From Mike McCarthy's press conference:

OK, I'll start with the injuries. Will Blackmon suffered an ACL injury. He will be lost for the season. Atari BigbyChad Clifton,Brandon Jackson and Jeremy Thompson, hopefully over the bye, we're optimistic they'll be ready for Detroit. Desmond Bishop had a rib bruise. I think he'll be fine coming off the bye. Daryn Colledge had a knee sprain. They're anticipating he'll be OK for Detroit. Derrick Martin had a throat contusion. He's checked out of the hospital, he's back in Green Bay, and I think he'll be fine for Detroit. And DeShawn Wynn had a wrist sprain, and I think he'll be OK for Detroit. 

That's a lot of injuries; 9 players, almost 20% of the roster. The good news is that everyone is expected back in time for the next game against the Lions.

Everyone except CB Will Blackmon. He's had a history of injury problems, and now he's had another one. He has a history as a top return man, although he's been quiet this season. Despite the dropped punt on Monday night, WR Jordy Nelson has been a solid return man, and maybe it means CB Tramon Williams will go back to returning punts. Blackmon hasn't played at all on defense, as far as I've noticed, so his absence shouldn't be felt. It means rookie 6th round CB Brandon Underwood, who's been inactive for the first 4 games, might be active going forward to take his spot. While they're better with Blackmon, there is enough depth to cover for his loss.

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re: Blackmon playing defense

When he was injured one of the TV guys said ‘they are already missing two safeties and can’t afford to lose any more in the defensive backfield’ – that reminded me that he actually is a defensive player and not just a returner!

by doofus cubs guy on Oct 7, 2009 9:45 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Nelson is better then Blackmon

From what I’ve seen in pre-season and the Monday night game, Jordy Nelson has done a much better job of returning,even with the muffed punt. He actually runs end zone to end zone instead of sideline to sideline.

by mrfotch1 on Oct 7, 2009 3:59 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

apparently Martin was benched in the 2nd half on Monday

It was due to performance issues and I actually didn’t notice. i think it’s odd that it was for Bush though and not Gordino (sp?)

by shaftr on Oct 7, 2009 5:07 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Giordano couldn't have been ready

the team took a chance on starting Martin and lost. At least Bush knows the play calls better than a new signee.

"Brandon Jennings needs a nickname before he gives himself one. Oh wait, Young Money, he already did."

by Mitchell_M on Oct 7, 2009 5:25 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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