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<blockquote data-quote="TOPHAT" data-source="post: 163908" data-attributes="member: 781"><p><strong>For the final preseason game, a preview of things to watch & final roster battles, especially players to watch:</strong></p><p></p><p>1. <strong>Favre</strong>. He plays 2 or 3 opening series, how is the chemistry between him and the young receivers, especially <strong>Jennings and Jones?</strong></p><p>2. <strong>WRs</strong>. Who stands out? How well do they run their routes and block for effective production? Does <strong>Clowney</strong> do enough to make the roster?</p><p>3. <strong>TEs.</strong> How well do <strong>Franks and Lee</strong> do? Will either <strong>Alcorn and Harris</strong> make a statement to make the roster?</p><p>4. <strong>Offensive Line</strong>. Will they improve opening up running lanes? How well does backup <strong>Coston</strong> play? How does <strong>Barbre</strong> look?</p><p>5. <strong>RBs</strong>. Rookie RB <strong>Wynn</strong> gets a good look, as a long shot roster position?</p><p>6. <strong>Rookie FB White</strong>. Does he show enough to be a backup fullback making <strong>Miree</strong> expendable? How does Rookie <strong>FB Hall</strong> do in his new starting role?</p><p>7. <strong>Rookie DT Harrell</strong>. He gets a heavy workout tonight. </p><p>8. <strong>DLs. Hunter & Birdine</strong>. Two guys are battling for roster spot.</p><p>9. <strong>DT Jolly</strong>. Can he win a starting position?</p><p>10. <strong>LBs</strong>. Besides rookie star <strong>LB Bishop</strong>, the Packers look to see whether <strong>LB White or Rory Johnson or Tim Goodwell</strong> will step up?</p><p>11. <strong>DBs. Bush & Blackmon</strong>. Will they justify having secured roster spots? <strong>Dendy, Walker, & Williams</strong>. Will one of them distinctly emerges for the remaining DB spot? </p><p>12. <strong>Safeties</strong>. How well does <strong>S Bigby</strong> play to sew up starting safety job? Can <strong>Peprah or Culver</strong> emerge to secure the final safety position?</p><p>13. <strong>Special teams</strong>. How well is the coverage and the blocking? Who wins in the kicker job, <strong>Rayner or Crosby</strong>?</p><p>______________________________________________________________</p><p></p><p><a href="http://www.madison.com/wsj/home/sports//index.php?ntid=207700" target="_blank">http://www.madison.com/wsj/home/sports//index.php?ntid=207700</a></p><p></p><p><strong>Preview: Packers vs. Titans</strong> </p><p></p><p>Who: The Green Bay Packers (2-1) vs. the Tennessee Titans (2-1) in the final preseason game for both teams. When, where: 7 p.m. Thursday, LP Field, Nashville, Tenn. TV: WKOW (Ch. 27), with Kevin Harlan and Rich Gannon in the booth and Jessie Garcia reporting from the sidelines. The game will re-air on NFL Network at 7 p.m. Sunday. Radio: WIBA (1310 AM, 101.5 FM), with Wayne Larrivee and Larry McCarren.</p><p></p><p>Packers' injury report: Not expected to play are RB Brandon Jackson (concussion); WR Donald Driver (foot); RG Jason Spitz (calf); LB Spencer Havner (back); S Aaron Rouse (hamstring); LB Abdul Hodge (knee tendinitis); DEs Kabeer Gbaja-Biamila (bruised knee) and Mike Montgomery (knee); WR-KR Shaun Bodiford (knee); RB Vernand Morency (knee); G Tony Palmer (hamstring); and RT Tony Moll (stinger).</p><p></p><p><strong>Five things to watch:</strong></p><p></p><p><strong>Safety dance</strong></p><p></p><p>McCarthy said he intends to sit out veteran safety Marquand Manuel, a 16-game starter last season, so he can get a longer look at youngsters Charlie Peprah and Tyrone Culver. That's not good news for Manuel, but it's reassurance that Atari Bigby simply must avoid major gaffes to hold onto the starting gig next to Nick Collins.</p><p></p><p><strong>Chemistry 104</strong></p><p></p><p>Quarterback Brett Favre has talked all camp long about trying to get comfortable with the young skill-position players around him, and this is his fourth and final chance before the games start to count. With Driver out, rookie James Jones, who drew Favre's ire twice in last week's loss to Jacksonville, will start opposite Greg Jennings. While it'll only be two or three series, Favre thinks every snap he takes with Jones and the other young'uns is valuable.</p><p></p><p><strong>Wynn-er, Wynn-er, chicken dinner</strong></p><p></p><p>With Morency and Jackson out, this is DeShawn Wynn's big night. While Noah Herron is set to start at halfback, Wynn will get the bulk of the carries after missing most of camp with a stomach virus and quadriceps strain. The rookie seventh-round pick clearly has talent, but whether he'll ever show it at the NFL level is debatable. We'll find out something about him — good or bad.</p><p></p><p><strong>Last licks, kicks</strong></p><p></p><p>Incumbent Dave Rayner and rookie sixth-round pick Mason Crosby are still too close to call in the big kicking race, although the rook will get the first shot on any kicks. It's clear that the team has two NFL-quality guys to choose from. Should one of them miss a kick tonight, it'd make the decision easier. If they both remain perfect, it'll be a tough call for GM Ted Thompson.</p><p></p><p><strong>Taking the night off</strong></p><p></p><p>In addition to Manuel, starting cornerbacks Al Harris and Charles Woodson also will not play tonight, McCarthy said. That means plenty of work for the young corners competing for backup spots — Jarrett Bush, Patrick Dendy, Will Blackmon, Tramon Williams and Frank Walker. Bush can nail down the No. 3 job.</p><p>______________________________________________________________</p><p></p><p><a href="http://www.sportsnetwork.com" target="_blank">http://www.sportsnetwork.com</a></p><p></p><p><strong>NFL Preseason Preview - Green Bay (2-1) At Tennessee (2-1</strong>)</p><p></p><p>A pair of teams vying to polish off winning preseason records will meet in the Music City on Thursday night, when the Tennessee Titans play host to the Green Bay Packers in the final warm-up for both squads. The host Titans come off their strongest performance of the preseason to date, a 28-17 takedown of the Buffalo Bills last Friday night. In the win, Tennessee quarterback and reigning NFL Rookie of the Year Vince Young posted his finest performance of the preseason to date, completing 13-of-19 passes for 162 yards and a touchdown in the victory. Young is unlikely to see much time on Thursday, in keeping with preseason tradition, meaning backups Kerry Collins and Tim Rattay should receive a majority of the snaps.</p><p></p><p>Green Bay will be seeking to rebound after falling to Jacksonville (21-13) last week in its first loss of the preseason. Quarterback Brett Favre looked sharp in defeat, however, completing 14-of-20 passes for 130 yards in a losing effort. Running back Brandon Jackson, who is expected to serve as the Pack's No. 1 running back as a rookie, added a one- yard touchdown run in the triumph...suffering a concussion. <strong>Favre, Jackson, and the team's other starters are expected to play no more than two or three series</strong> against the Titans. <strong>With Vernand Morency (knee) not yet ready to return to the field, most of Green Bay's rushing on Thursday will likely be performed by rookie DeShawn Wynn and fellow backup Noah Herron.</strong></p><p></p><p> <img src="/styles/default/xenforo/smilies/tongue.png" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":p" title="Stick Out Tongue :p" data-shortname=":p" />op: <img src="/styles/default/xenforo/smilies/tongue.png" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":p" title="Stick Out Tongue :p" data-shortname=":p" />op:</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="TOPHAT, post: 163908, member: 781"] [b]For the final preseason game, a preview of things to watch & final roster battles, especially players to watch:[/b] 1. [b]Favre[/b]. He plays 2 or 3 opening series, how is the chemistry between him and the young receivers, especially [b]Jennings and Jones?[/b] 2. [b]WRs[/b]. Who stands out? How well do they run their routes and block for effective production? Does [b]Clowney[/b] do enough to make the roster? 3. [b]TEs.[/b] How well do [b]Franks and Lee[/b] do? Will either [b]Alcorn and Harris[/b] make a statement to make the roster? 4. [b]Offensive Line[/b]. Will they improve opening up running lanes? How well does backup [b]Coston[/b] play? How does [b]Barbre[/b] look? 5. [b]RBs[/b]. Rookie RB [b]Wynn[/b] gets a good look, as a long shot roster position? 6. [b]Rookie FB White[/b]. Does he show enough to be a backup fullback making [b]Miree[/b] expendable? How does Rookie [b]FB Hall[/b] do in his new starting role? 7. [b]Rookie DT Harrell[/b]. He gets a heavy workout tonight. 8. [b]DLs. Hunter & Birdine[/b]. Two guys are battling for roster spot. 9. [b]DT Jolly[/b]. Can he win a starting position? 10. [b]LBs[/b]. Besides rookie star [b]LB Bishop[/b], the Packers look to see whether [b]LB White or Rory Johnson or Tim Goodwell[/b] will step up? 11. [b]DBs. Bush & Blackmon[/b]. Will they justify having secured roster spots? [b]Dendy, Walker, & Williams[/b]. Will one of them distinctly emerges for the remaining DB spot? 12. [b]Safeties[/b]. How well does [b]S Bigby[/b] play to sew up starting safety job? Can [b]Peprah or Culver[/b] emerge to secure the final safety position? 13. [b]Special teams[/b]. How well is the coverage and the blocking? Who wins in the kicker job, [b]Rayner or Crosby[/b]? ______________________________________________________________ [url]http://www.madison.com/wsj/home/sports//index.php?ntid=207700[/url] [b]Preview: Packers vs. Titans[/b] Who: The Green Bay Packers (2-1) vs. the Tennessee Titans (2-1) in the final preseason game for both teams. When, where: 7 p.m. Thursday, LP Field, Nashville, Tenn. TV: WKOW (Ch. 27), with Kevin Harlan and Rich Gannon in the booth and Jessie Garcia reporting from the sidelines. The game will re-air on NFL Network at 7 p.m. Sunday. Radio: WIBA (1310 AM, 101.5 FM), with Wayne Larrivee and Larry McCarren. Packers' injury report: Not expected to play are RB Brandon Jackson (concussion); WR Donald Driver (foot); RG Jason Spitz (calf); LB Spencer Havner (back); S Aaron Rouse (hamstring); LB Abdul Hodge (knee tendinitis); DEs Kabeer Gbaja-Biamila (bruised knee) and Mike Montgomery (knee); WR-KR Shaun Bodiford (knee); RB Vernand Morency (knee); G Tony Palmer (hamstring); and RT Tony Moll (stinger). [b]Five things to watch:[/b] [b]Safety dance[/b] McCarthy said he intends to sit out veteran safety Marquand Manuel, a 16-game starter last season, so he can get a longer look at youngsters Charlie Peprah and Tyrone Culver. That's not good news for Manuel, but it's reassurance that Atari Bigby simply must avoid major gaffes to hold onto the starting gig next to Nick Collins. [b]Chemistry 104[/b] Quarterback Brett Favre has talked all camp long about trying to get comfortable with the young skill-position players around him, and this is his fourth and final chance before the games start to count. With Driver out, rookie James Jones, who drew Favre's ire twice in last week's loss to Jacksonville, will start opposite Greg Jennings. While it'll only be two or three series, Favre thinks every snap he takes with Jones and the other young'uns is valuable. [b]Wynn-er, Wynn-er, chicken dinner[/b] With Morency and Jackson out, this is DeShawn Wynn's big night. While Noah Herron is set to start at halfback, Wynn will get the bulk of the carries after missing most of camp with a stomach virus and quadriceps strain. The rookie seventh-round pick clearly has talent, but whether he'll ever show it at the NFL level is debatable. We'll find out something about him — good or bad. [b]Last licks, kicks[/b] Incumbent Dave Rayner and rookie sixth-round pick Mason Crosby are still too close to call in the big kicking race, although the rook will get the first shot on any kicks. It's clear that the team has two NFL-quality guys to choose from. Should one of them miss a kick tonight, it'd make the decision easier. If they both remain perfect, it'll be a tough call for GM Ted Thompson. [b]Taking the night off[/b] In addition to Manuel, starting cornerbacks Al Harris and Charles Woodson also will not play tonight, McCarthy said. That means plenty of work for the young corners competing for backup spots — Jarrett Bush, Patrick Dendy, Will Blackmon, Tramon Williams and Frank Walker. Bush can nail down the No. 3 job. ______________________________________________________________ [url]http://www.sportsnetwork.com[/url] [b]NFL Preseason Preview - Green Bay (2-1) At Tennessee (2-1[/b]) A pair of teams vying to polish off winning preseason records will meet in the Music City on Thursday night, when the Tennessee Titans play host to the Green Bay Packers in the final warm-up for both squads. The host Titans come off their strongest performance of the preseason to date, a 28-17 takedown of the Buffalo Bills last Friday night. In the win, Tennessee quarterback and reigning NFL Rookie of the Year Vince Young posted his finest performance of the preseason to date, completing 13-of-19 passes for 162 yards and a touchdown in the victory. Young is unlikely to see much time on Thursday, in keeping with preseason tradition, meaning backups Kerry Collins and Tim Rattay should receive a majority of the snaps. Green Bay will be seeking to rebound after falling to Jacksonville (21-13) last week in its first loss of the preseason. Quarterback Brett Favre looked sharp in defeat, however, completing 14-of-20 passes for 130 yards in a losing effort. Running back Brandon Jackson, who is expected to serve as the Pack's No. 1 running back as a rookie, added a one- yard touchdown run in the triumph...suffering a concussion. [b]Favre, Jackson, and the team's other starters are expected to play no more than two or three series[/b] against the Titans. [b]With Vernand Morency (knee) not yet ready to return to the field, most of Green Bay's rushing on Thursday will likely be performed by rookie DeShawn Wynn and fellow backup Noah Herron.[/b] :pop: :pop: [/QUOTE]
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