McCarthy On: Rodgers, O-Line, LB, The Blitz, ILB, and Spencer Havner

by Brandon on Nov 5, 2009 12:41 AM CST in Green Bay Packers News

Mike McCarthy addressed a few big points in his Wednesday press conference.

QB Aaron Rodgers didn't practice due to his foot sprain, but McCarthy said "I fully anticipate him playing in the game."
RT Mark Tauscher "took the majority of the reps" and LT Chad Clifton "looked healthy today."
C Jason Spitz's lower back injury is "just kind of not making progress" so C Scott Wells looks to remain the starter for a while longer.
LB A.J. Hawk "will take the majority of the reps in both the base and nickel" in place of LB Brandon Chillar, as he recovers from his hand surgery. Why won't LB Desmond Bishop start? Because "based on our evaluations...someone goes in front of the other."
On the blitz packages: "Our number one target was to be better in run defense, so we're doing a better job there, and I think we'll continue to grow in our pressure packages throughout our other situations."
On penalties: "Trust me, Johnny Jolly has been spoken to."
TE Jermichael Finley is probably out again on Sunday. His absence hasn't been noticed in large part due to TE Spencer Havner, about who McCarthy said "He runs better than than people think that he does, and he's been productive. He's got very natural hands. You've always seen that in his time here...I'm very proud of him."

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The entrance...

Ran into this on a sports humor site…I think the little kid though was the only one that was photoshopped! haha Anyone from this message board make the picture? Never thought I’d see the day someone tries to dump their beer on Brett at Lambeau.

by TrevorR on Nov 5, 2009 10:15 AM CST reply actions 1 recs

That kid...

He hates everyone. lol

I never been a fan of pouring beer on someone. Wow real classy guy drinking Budwesier (maybe?).

by CrazyCollegian on Nov 5, 2009 10:43 AM CST up reply actions

AWESOME...the kid looks shopped. SO IN RESPONSE!!!...

Looking to buy: General Manager Deputy Badge

by Bush League All Star on Nov 5, 2009 11:46 AM CST up reply actions

haha

Actually you can tell the beer (in both guys hands) was added not sure on the middle finger on that one guy…I think it was too but its a pretty funny picture anyway!! I always love that darn kid! I have him as an avator in one website!!

I think the best part is that the guy giving the finger is wearing a Favre jersey!! haha

by TrevorR on Nov 5, 2009 3:30 PM CST up reply actions

"Trust me, Johnny Jolly has been spoken to."

As in hopefully M&M headbutting him.

by CrazyCollegian on Nov 5, 2009 10:47 AM CST reply actions

Picture is obviously made up

It is funny , but it is a fudged photo that is clear when you really look at it close.

by whooya on Nov 5, 2009 3:55 PM CST reply actions

That kid

Was in a internet credit card joke.Tickets to game $90, parking $12, Beer soda and hot dogs $45, teaching your kid to give the vikings the finger PRICELESS!

by cheddarhead on Nov 5, 2009 4:12 PM CST reply actions

Yeah he’s been all over…different jerseys and shirts too. I’ve seen him wearing a buckeye’s shirt and many other teams as well. He’s a very famous little kid. I’d like to see the ORIGINAL though!! I wonder who he was REALLY flicking off?

by TrevorR on Nov 6, 2009 9:12 AM CST up reply actions