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<blockquote data-quote="TOPHAT" data-source="post: 165138" data-attributes="member: 781"><p><strong>BRETT PRESS CONFERENCE/INJURY UPDATES</strong></p><p></p><p><a href="http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=658053" target="_blank">http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=658053</a></p><p></p><p><strong>Notes: Trusting in youngsters. Favre won't adjust game plan</strong></p><p></p><p>There are no guarantees that rookie running back Brandon Jackson will be there to pick up the blitz or rookie receiver James Jones will be there when Brett Favre changes the play at the line of scrimmage. complete trust in both rookies when the Green Bay Packers take on the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday at Lambeau Field. But as he stood in front of a room full of reporters days before he was about to face the Eagles and their blitzing defense, Favre expressed optimism that the mistakes committed by the rookies would be minimal and refused to say he would play the game any differently.</p><p></p><p>"I have to play and make decisions based on what I do and not who I have out there," Favre said, after practice Wednesday. "If called upon, I'll pull the trigger." Favre was asked specifically about Jones, who, two weeks ago in the Jacksonville exhibition game, made two mental errors that cost the Packers a sack and a third-down completion. Jones also had a team-high six catches for 80 yards in that game, highlighting the dilemma the Packers face with him. When Favre was asked specifically about Jones and whether he would trust the receiver to be in the right place if he calls an audible, he expressed mild optimism. "God, I hope so," Favre said. "I mean, c'mon. Am I not going to audible because he's (inexperienced)? We're barking up the wrong tree if that's the (case)." Favre said Jones has been making strides in the offense and had made enough good plays to justify the risk of having him on the field in blitz situations. In all likelihood, the Packers will try to limit how often Jones is the "hot" receiver on blitzes, although that's pretty tough to do unless they keep him out of the play during his turns in the three-receiver sets.</p><p></p><p>Jones could take pressure off Donald Driver in those sets and might have to take some snaps in place of Driver, who is nursing a sore foot. Regardless of Jones' role, Favre said he couldn't afford to worry whether Jones will be in the right place at the right time. He will have the same trust in him that he has in the other receivers. "I don't want to second-guess my decision or say, 'That's probably my best throw there based on what they're doing but I'm a little leery on what he's doing,' " Favre said. "I'm not going to play that way. I can't play that way." Favre had to take a similar approach last season when he was playing behind two rookie offensive guards, and just as he trusted them, he'll have to trust Jackson to help keep him upright. Jackson looked unfit to serve as a blocking back early in camp, but has made some strides with his pass protection. Coach Mike McCarthy has not said who will be the third-down back yet, but that he was confident he could trust Jackson.</p><p></p><p><strong>Another one bites the dust</strong></p><p></p><p><strong>Both Vernand Morency (knee) and Jackson (concussion) were somewhat limited in the amount of work they got Wednesday, but both were able to practice in full pads and take part in contact drills</strong>. Not so for newcomer Ryan Grant, who pulled a hamstring in practice Monday, and was limited in practice. The 6-foot-1, 224-pound Grant was acquired Saturday in a trade with the New York Giants and practiced with the team Sunday and Monday. It's unlikely the Packers will suit him up against the Eagles, given how little he knows about the offense and his limited practice time. Jackson, who split carries evenly with Morency and rookie DeShawn Wynn in practice, declared himself ready to go, and McCarthy said he would be surprised if the rookie wasn't ready. The news on Morency wasn't as definitive. <strong>Wednesday was his most complete practice since getting injured on the first day of training camp and McCarthy was unsure how his knee would react. "We'll see where he's at in the morning," McCarthy said. "That will be a key for him."</strong> Wynn said he thought his playing time would be minimal, based on Jackson's and Morency's status, but he said he was preparing himself for whatever amount of work he was given....</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="TOPHAT, post: 165138, member: 781"] [b]BRETT PRESS CONFERENCE/INJURY UPDATES[/b] [url]http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=658053[/url] [b]Notes: Trusting in youngsters. Favre won't adjust game plan[/b] There are no guarantees that rookie running back Brandon Jackson will be there to pick up the blitz or rookie receiver James Jones will be there when Brett Favre changes the play at the line of scrimmage. complete trust in both rookies when the Green Bay Packers take on the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday at Lambeau Field. But as he stood in front of a room full of reporters days before he was about to face the Eagles and their blitzing defense, Favre expressed optimism that the mistakes committed by the rookies would be minimal and refused to say he would play the game any differently. "I have to play and make decisions based on what I do and not who I have out there," Favre said, after practice Wednesday. "If called upon, I'll pull the trigger." Favre was asked specifically about Jones, who, two weeks ago in the Jacksonville exhibition game, made two mental errors that cost the Packers a sack and a third-down completion. Jones also had a team-high six catches for 80 yards in that game, highlighting the dilemma the Packers face with him. When Favre was asked specifically about Jones and whether he would trust the receiver to be in the right place if he calls an audible, he expressed mild optimism. "God, I hope so," Favre said. "I mean, c'mon. Am I not going to audible because he's (inexperienced)? We're barking up the wrong tree if that's the (case)." Favre said Jones has been making strides in the offense and had made enough good plays to justify the risk of having him on the field in blitz situations. In all likelihood, the Packers will try to limit how often Jones is the "hot" receiver on blitzes, although that's pretty tough to do unless they keep him out of the play during his turns in the three-receiver sets. Jones could take pressure off Donald Driver in those sets and might have to take some snaps in place of Driver, who is nursing a sore foot. Regardless of Jones' role, Favre said he couldn't afford to worry whether Jones will be in the right place at the right time. He will have the same trust in him that he has in the other receivers. "I don't want to second-guess my decision or say, 'That's probably my best throw there based on what they're doing but I'm a little leery on what he's doing,' " Favre said. "I'm not going to play that way. I can't play that way." Favre had to take a similar approach last season when he was playing behind two rookie offensive guards, and just as he trusted them, he'll have to trust Jackson to help keep him upright. Jackson looked unfit to serve as a blocking back early in camp, but has made some strides with his pass protection. Coach Mike McCarthy has not said who will be the third-down back yet, but that he was confident he could trust Jackson. [b]Another one bites the dust[/b] [b]Both Vernand Morency (knee) and Jackson (concussion) were somewhat limited in the amount of work they got Wednesday, but both were able to practice in full pads and take part in contact drills[/b]. Not so for newcomer Ryan Grant, who pulled a hamstring in practice Monday, and was limited in practice. The 6-foot-1, 224-pound Grant was acquired Saturday in a trade with the New York Giants and practiced with the team Sunday and Monday. It's unlikely the Packers will suit him up against the Eagles, given how little he knows about the offense and his limited practice time. Jackson, who split carries evenly with Morency and rookie DeShawn Wynn in practice, declared himself ready to go, and McCarthy said he would be surprised if the rookie wasn't ready. The news on Morency wasn't as definitive. [b]Wednesday was his most complete practice since getting injured on the first day of training camp and McCarthy was unsure how his knee would react. "We'll see where he's at in the morning," McCarthy said. "That will be a key for him."[/b] Wynn said he thought his playing time would be minimal, based on Jackson's and Morency's status, but he said he was preparing himself for whatever amount of work he was given.... [/QUOTE]
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