Forums
New posts
Search forums
What's new
New posts
New media
New media comments
New resources
Latest activity
Media
New media
New comments
Search media
Resources
Latest reviews
Search resources
Members
Current visitors
Log in
Register
What's new
Search
Search
Search titles only
By:
New posts
Search forums
Menu
Log in
Register
Install the app
Install
Forums
Open Football Discussion
Green Bay Packers Fan Forum
Wednesday Practice
JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an
alternative browser
.
Reply to thread
Message
<blockquote data-quote="TOPHAT" data-source="post: 165122" data-attributes="member: 781"><p><a href="http://blogs.jsonline.com/packers/archive/2007/09/05/wednesday-post-practice-update.aspx" target="_blank">http://blogs.jsonline.com/packers/archive/2007/09/05/wednesday-post-practice-update.aspx</a></p><p></p><p><strong>Wednesday post-practice update</strong></p><p></p><p>Running backs Vernand Morency (knee) and Brandon Jackson (concussion) both practiced in pads for the second time this week, but they were listed as having "limited" practice time. Wide receiver Donald Driver (foot) also practiced in pads and was limited. The NFL has changed its injury report format so that teams don't have to list players as probable, questionable, doubtful or out until Friday (unless they're definitely out in which case they have to do it on Wednesday). All the teams have to do is list what players didn't practice or were limited.</p><p></p><p><strong>Jackson, it would appear, is ready to start against Philadelphia, but coach Mike McCarthy wouldn't say for certain that he had been cleared and said he didn't want to reveal any specifics to the Eagles.</strong> The big mystery probably is Morency, who despite practicing still has to show that his knee is healthy enough to be able to last an entire game.<strong> McCarthy said he was interested in seeing Thursday how Morency's knee responded to another day of practice</strong>.</p><p></p><p>According to rookie DeShawn Wynn, he, Jackson and Morency split the repetitions at halfback. Newly acquired running back Ryan Grant was limited because of a hamstring injury. Also on the injury report were safety Aaron Rouse (hamstring), tackle Tony Moll (neck) and end Mike Montgomery (knee). Rouse and Moll were very limited in practice and probably won't play this week. Montgomery is out. As for post-practice, both McCarthy and quarterback Brett Favre had press conferences before the locker room opened.</p><p></p><p>During Favre's press conference, the thought occurred that with all the blitzing the Eagles do, what happens if rookie receiver James Jones isn't in the place he's supposed to be as happened twice in the Jacksonville game. How much can the Packers count on him? I asked Favre, "If you audible because you're anticipating a blitz Sunday and James Jones is your hot read, is he going to be there?" Favre was a little taken aback by the question, but he gave a pretty good answer, some of which I'll save for later. Here's part of it: "God, I hope so. I mean, c'mon. Am I not going to audible because he's . . . we're barking up the wrong tree if that's the (case). Will he make mistakes this week or the following weeks? If I was a betting man I'd say yeah. Will Brett make mistakes, if I was a betting man, I'd say yeah. Is he working hard? I'm not a coach or a GM, but I'm pleased with his effort. He's asked questions. He's done everything that we've asked him to do and that he's probably asking of himself. I've told him numerous times ... I said, "James, you made a lot of plays, great plays.' You keep seeing him make plays over and over. Mistakes are expected. I think he's made more plays than people give him credit for.'"</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="TOPHAT, post: 165122, member: 781"] [url]http://blogs.jsonline.com/packers/archive/2007/09/05/wednesday-post-practice-update.aspx[/url] [b]Wednesday post-practice update[/b] Running backs Vernand Morency (knee) and Brandon Jackson (concussion) both practiced in pads for the second time this week, but they were listed as having "limited" practice time. Wide receiver Donald Driver (foot) also practiced in pads and was limited. The NFL has changed its injury report format so that teams don't have to list players as probable, questionable, doubtful or out until Friday (unless they're definitely out in which case they have to do it on Wednesday). All the teams have to do is list what players didn't practice or were limited. [b]Jackson, it would appear, is ready to start against Philadelphia, but coach Mike McCarthy wouldn't say for certain that he had been cleared and said he didn't want to reveal any specifics to the Eagles.[/b] The big mystery probably is Morency, who despite practicing still has to show that his knee is healthy enough to be able to last an entire game.[b] McCarthy said he was interested in seeing Thursday how Morency's knee responded to another day of practice[/b]. According to rookie DeShawn Wynn, he, Jackson and Morency split the repetitions at halfback. Newly acquired running back Ryan Grant was limited because of a hamstring injury. Also on the injury report were safety Aaron Rouse (hamstring), tackle Tony Moll (neck) and end Mike Montgomery (knee). Rouse and Moll were very limited in practice and probably won't play this week. Montgomery is out. As for post-practice, both McCarthy and quarterback Brett Favre had press conferences before the locker room opened. During Favre's press conference, the thought occurred that with all the blitzing the Eagles do, what happens if rookie receiver James Jones isn't in the place he's supposed to be as happened twice in the Jacksonville game. How much can the Packers count on him? I asked Favre, "If you audible because you're anticipating a blitz Sunday and James Jones is your hot read, is he going to be there?" Favre was a little taken aback by the question, but he gave a pretty good answer, some of which I'll save for later. Here's part of it: "God, I hope so. I mean, c'mon. Am I not going to audible because he's . . . we're barking up the wrong tree if that's the (case). Will he make mistakes this week or the following weeks? If I was a betting man I'd say yeah. Will Brett make mistakes, if I was a betting man, I'd say yeah. Is he working hard? I'm not a coach or a GM, but I'm pleased with his effort. He's asked questions. He's done everything that we've asked him to do and that he's probably asking of himself. I've told him numerous times ... I said, "James, you made a lot of plays, great plays.' You keep seeing him make plays over and over. Mistakes are expected. I think he's made more plays than people give him credit for.'" [/QUOTE]
Insert quotes…
Verification
Post reply
Members online
DABIGZ
Latest posts
2025 Roster - Semi Live Thread
Latest: tynimiller
58 minutes ago
Green Bay Packers Fan Forum
R
NFC North Predictions
Latest: rmontro
Today at 1:02 AM
Green Bay Packers Fan Forum
R
Mike McCarthy Gone
Latest: rmontro
Today at 1:01 AM
Green Bay Packers Fan Forum
2025 NFL Schedule Release
Latest: Pokerbrat2000
Yesterday at 9:48 PM
Green Bay Packers Fan Forum
Pick 87 Savion Williams WR TCU
Latest: gopkrs
Yesterday at 8:27 PM
Draft Talk
Forums
Open Football Discussion
Green Bay Packers Fan Forum
Wednesday Practice
This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.
Accept
Learn more…
Top
