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<blockquote data-quote="TOPHAT" data-source="post: 163273" data-attributes="member: 781"><p><strong>TC DAY 32</strong></p><p></p><p><a href="http://blogs.jsonline.com/packers/" target="_blank">http://blogs.jsonline.com/packers/</a></p><p></p><p><strong>Tuesday post-practice update</strong></p><p></p><p></p><p><strong>McCarthy said cornerback Will Blackmon's thumb injury is a Bennett's Fracture Disclocation, not a sprain.</strong> I looked up a Bennett's fracture online and it is essentially a break that occurs at the base of the thumb. According to one Web site, if it is not treated properly the thumb joint can become arthritic and stiff and reduce gripping ability. The injury can be treated with a cast or surgery. Blackmon has been practicing with a plaster splint that holds his thumb in place. Special teams coach Mike Stock said Monday that he didn't want Blackmon returning punts with a cast on, but McCarthy said he definitely would be back for the first punt return against Tennessee.<strong> Blackmon will have to wear the splint or awhile, but it doesn't appear he's in danger of missing any time. "I was told not to be concerned about it," McCarthy said</strong>.</p><p></p><p>Updating the early report about starters, McCarthy said Woodson and Harris won't play. Surprisingly, neither will safety Marquand Manuel. You can <strong>read that move two different ways. One, the Packers know about Manuel and what he does in this game isn't going to change their opinion of him. They'll judge whether to keep him based on how the other safeties play against Tennessee. Two, the Packers have no intention of keeping Manuel and aren't wasting their time by playing him. In all likelihood, it's the former. They can't part with him unless they know either Charlie Peprah or Tyrone Culver is reliable enough to be a starter because if Manuel goes one of them will be the No. 1 backup</strong>.</p><p></p><p><strong>Fullback Korey Hall all but has the starting job wrapped up</strong>. He'll start against the Titans, McCarthy said, and play a couple of series. Then Brandon Miree, last year's starter, will play. Miree has missed 13 practices and all three exhibition games with a stinger. He's basically battling rookie free agent Corey White for a roster spot. If White proves he can play fullback and halfback, Miree will be expendable. After playing halfback most of the summer, White will play some fullback Thursday night.</p><p>Rookie DeShawn Wynn is going to state his case for the roster Thursday night. McCarthy said. Wynn needs to do something pretty significant to solidify his place on the team.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="TOPHAT, post: 163273, member: 781"] [b]TC DAY 32[/b] [url]http://blogs.jsonline.com/packers/[/url] [b]Tuesday post-practice update[/b] [b]McCarthy said cornerback Will Blackmon's thumb injury is a Bennett's Fracture Disclocation, not a sprain.[/b] I looked up a Bennett's fracture online and it is essentially a break that occurs at the base of the thumb. According to one Web site, if it is not treated properly the thumb joint can become arthritic and stiff and reduce gripping ability. The injury can be treated with a cast or surgery. Blackmon has been practicing with a plaster splint that holds his thumb in place. Special teams coach Mike Stock said Monday that he didn't want Blackmon returning punts with a cast on, but McCarthy said he definitely would be back for the first punt return against Tennessee.[b] Blackmon will have to wear the splint or awhile, but it doesn't appear he's in danger of missing any time. "I was told not to be concerned about it," McCarthy said[/b]. Updating the early report about starters, McCarthy said Woodson and Harris won't play. Surprisingly, neither will safety Marquand Manuel. You can [b]read that move two different ways. One, the Packers know about Manuel and what he does in this game isn't going to change their opinion of him. They'll judge whether to keep him based on how the other safeties play against Tennessee. Two, the Packers have no intention of keeping Manuel and aren't wasting their time by playing him. In all likelihood, it's the former. They can't part with him unless they know either Charlie Peprah or Tyrone Culver is reliable enough to be a starter because if Manuel goes one of them will be the No. 1 backup[/b]. [b]Fullback Korey Hall all but has the starting job wrapped up[/b]. He'll start against the Titans, McCarthy said, and play a couple of series. Then Brandon Miree, last year's starter, will play. Miree has missed 13 practices and all three exhibition games with a stinger. He's basically battling rookie free agent Corey White for a roster spot. If White proves he can play fullback and halfback, Miree will be expendable. After playing halfback most of the summer, White will play some fullback Thursday night. Rookie DeShawn Wynn is going to state his case for the roster Thursday night. McCarthy said. Wynn needs to do something pretty significant to solidify his place on the team. [/QUOTE]
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