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<blockquote data-quote="TOPHAT" data-source="post: 163268" data-attributes="member: 781"><p><strong>NEWS TIDBITS</strong></p><p></p><p><a href="http://www.railbirdcentral.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">http://www.railbirdcentral.blogspot.com/</a></p><p></p><p><strong>The truth comes out</strong></p><p> </p><p>What's more impressive is that since the beginning of the season setback, Jolly has worked himself into position to become a starter a defensive tackle. Nothing is set in stone yet, but Jolly has proved himself to be part of the rotation for sure. His run stuffing ability is among the best on the team. "The way things were done last year, the Packers started either Williams, Jenkins or Colin Cole based on the opponent and they plan to do the same with Williams, Jolly, Cole and rookie Justin Harrell this season," according to Silverstein. "Jolly has the potential to be the most complete player of the group, which is why he's being considered for a starting spot."</p><p>______________________________________________________________</p><p></p><p><strong>Blackmon hurt again</strong></p><p> </p><p>Will Blackmon currently has a cast for his injured left thumb, and he's questionable to be playing in the regular season opener against the Philadelphia Eagles. Definitely out of the question is Thursday's exhibition finale. Blackmon has a long injury history that spans such a short career. He had been one of the bright spots this preseason prior to the injury. He had also been in the running for the nickel back job on defense. "Cornerback Tramon Williams will return punts Thursday night in Tennessee," writes Bob McGinn of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. "Stock said he wouldn't be fearful of using Williams against the Eagles if he makes the team, but Charles Woodson probably would get the nod." David Clowney, Noah Herron and DeShawn Wynn appear to be in line for the kick return duties on Thurday. No word on if Blackmon will play on defense on Thursday</p><p>______________________________________________________________</p><p></p><p><strong>Rumor mill heats up</strong></p><p> </p><p>"The Newark Star-Ledger reported the Packers contacted the New York Giants recently about trading one of their kickers, Dave Rayner or rookie Mason Crosby, for a late-round draft pick," writes Pete Dougherty of the Green Bay Press-Gazette. "The Giants weren't interested, but that was before Saturday, when Giants kickers Lawrence Tynes and Josh Huston went 1-for-4 on field goals. The report said the Giants might revisit the issue after their last preseason game." <strong> Don't be surprised if a defensive tackle isn't paired up in any trade that the Packers might try</strong>.</p><p>______________________________________________________________</p><p></p><p><strong>Favre steps in at cornerback</strong></p><p> </p><p>One of the little known tidbits that very few people saw happened at Green Bay Packers training camp on Monday. "Found it interesting to see Brett Favre playing cornerback in offensive walkthroughs in the red zone," writes Greg Bedard of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. "After WR Chris Francies did his route, Favre could be seen giving Francies some pointers. I've never seen a QB do that, especially one of Favre's stature." After seeing Favre's scolding of James Jones the past preseason game and now this, I wonder if Favre has a future in coaching.</p><p>______________________________________________________________</p><p></p><p><strong>Manuel goes mute</strong></p><p> </p><p>FYI - The word out of Green Bay is that Packers strong safety Marquand Manuel is not talking to reporters ever since his demotion. <strong>Manuel faces being cut after Thursday's exhibition finale. Atari Bigby has taken most of the snaps with the starters for the last two weeks.</strong> It's possible that the Packers could keep Manuel around as an insurance policy, although he hasn't been seen contributing on special teams.</p><p>______________________________________________________________</p><p></p><p><strong>Crosby edges up on Rayner</strong></p><p> </p><p>"For the second straight day, rookie Mason Crosby held a slight edge during a kicking period," reports Rob Demovsky of the Green Bay Press-Gazette speaking on Monday's training camp practice. "Crosby made 6-of-7 field goals, converting from 23, 37, 42, 47, 47 and 52 and missing wide right from 52. Dave Rayner was 5-of-7, missing once from 47 (wide left) and once from 52 (wide left). A day earlier, Crosby went 6-for-6 while Rayner went 5-for-6. Crosby holds the training camp lead at 98-of-115, while Rayner has made 91-of-114 kicks." Of course, judging by exhibition games, Rayner has a leg up on Crosby on kickoffs. One of Rayner's kickoffs this past Thursday went nine yards deep in the endzone.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="TOPHAT, post: 163268, member: 781"] [b]NEWS TIDBITS[/b] [url]http://www.railbirdcentral.blogspot.com/[/url] [b]The truth comes out[/b] What's more impressive is that since the beginning of the season setback, Jolly has worked himself into position to become a starter a defensive tackle. Nothing is set in stone yet, but Jolly has proved himself to be part of the rotation for sure. His run stuffing ability is among the best on the team. "The way things were done last year, the Packers started either Williams, Jenkins or Colin Cole based on the opponent and they plan to do the same with Williams, Jolly, Cole and rookie Justin Harrell this season," according to Silverstein. "Jolly has the potential to be the most complete player of the group, which is why he's being considered for a starting spot." ______________________________________________________________ [b]Blackmon hurt again[/b] Will Blackmon currently has a cast for his injured left thumb, and he's questionable to be playing in the regular season opener against the Philadelphia Eagles. Definitely out of the question is Thursday's exhibition finale. Blackmon has a long injury history that spans such a short career. He had been one of the bright spots this preseason prior to the injury. He had also been in the running for the nickel back job on defense. "Cornerback Tramon Williams will return punts Thursday night in Tennessee," writes Bob McGinn of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. "Stock said he wouldn't be fearful of using Williams against the Eagles if he makes the team, but Charles Woodson probably would get the nod." David Clowney, Noah Herron and DeShawn Wynn appear to be in line for the kick return duties on Thurday. No word on if Blackmon will play on defense on Thursday ______________________________________________________________ [b]Rumor mill heats up[/b] "The Newark Star-Ledger reported the Packers contacted the New York Giants recently about trading one of their kickers, Dave Rayner or rookie Mason Crosby, for a late-round draft pick," writes Pete Dougherty of the Green Bay Press-Gazette. "The Giants weren't interested, but that was before Saturday, when Giants kickers Lawrence Tynes and Josh Huston went 1-for-4 on field goals. The report said the Giants might revisit the issue after their last preseason game." [b] Don't be surprised if a defensive tackle isn't paired up in any trade that the Packers might try[/b]. ______________________________________________________________ [b]Favre steps in at cornerback[/b] One of the little known tidbits that very few people saw happened at Green Bay Packers training camp on Monday. "Found it interesting to see Brett Favre playing cornerback in offensive walkthroughs in the red zone," writes Greg Bedard of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. "After WR Chris Francies did his route, Favre could be seen giving Francies some pointers. I've never seen a QB do that, especially one of Favre's stature." After seeing Favre's scolding of James Jones the past preseason game and now this, I wonder if Favre has a future in coaching. ______________________________________________________________ [b]Manuel goes mute[/b] FYI - The word out of Green Bay is that Packers strong safety Marquand Manuel is not talking to reporters ever since his demotion. [b]Manuel faces being cut after Thursday's exhibition finale. Atari Bigby has taken most of the snaps with the starters for the last two weeks.[/b] It's possible that the Packers could keep Manuel around as an insurance policy, although he hasn't been seen contributing on special teams. ______________________________________________________________ [b]Crosby edges up on Rayner[/b] "For the second straight day, rookie Mason Crosby held a slight edge during a kicking period," reports Rob Demovsky of the Green Bay Press-Gazette speaking on Monday's training camp practice. "Crosby made 6-of-7 field goals, converting from 23, 37, 42, 47, 47 and 52 and missing wide right from 52. Dave Rayner was 5-of-7, missing once from 47 (wide left) and once from 52 (wide left). A day earlier, Crosby went 6-for-6 while Rayner went 5-for-6. Crosby holds the training camp lead at 98-of-115, while Rayner has made 91-of-114 kicks." Of course, judging by exhibition games, Rayner has a leg up on Crosby on kickoffs. One of Rayner's kickoffs this past Thursday went nine yards deep in the endzone. [/QUOTE]
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