OFFICIAL Green Bay Packers 2010 Season Thread - SUPER BOWL XLV!!! Vs. Pittsburgh.

[jehlers02]

After party interview with Aaron Rodgers, pretty good.

Dont think i can embed it.

http://www.foxsportswisco...TnLCia6Nup0zFDYtnx75SqAK

 

[jehlers02]

Does anyone know when James Starks is supposed to be back? I keep hearing this dude is supposed to be good.

 

[jehlers02]

Does anyone know when James Starks is supposed to be back? I keep hearing this dude is supposed to be good.

 

[fraij da 5 11]

Originally Posted by Jehlers02

Does anyone know when James Starks is supposed to be back? I keep hearing this dude is supposed to be good.

Starks is a Ryan Grant clone... Don't expect him to be doing much as a RB this year though... When hes back itll be a lot of ST to start.

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[h1]Finley recovering from Tom Brady-type infection following knee surgery[/h1]
By Lori Nickel of the Journal Sentinel

Nov. 3, 2010 12:32 p.m. |(5) Comments

Green Bay -- Green Bay's star tight end Jermichael Finley wasn't sure if he had the flu or something else but he was very sick and he knew something was wrong. And after that incident he had in high school, he knew he had to go see someone.

It turned out he was right. Finley said he caught an infection after having arthroscopic surgery on his right knee Oct. 12 for a torn ligament that ended his season and landed him on injured reserve.

On Oct. 22, Finley said team physician Patrick McKenzie came to his house to check on him and, upon seeing his swollen knee, had it drained of fluid.

By Oct. 25 Finley was burning up with fever. Finley had been feeling so ill he could not eat for a day. He tried to just sleep it off. But when he awoke to find his bed soaked with his own perspiration and his skin feeling it was on fire, he headed to the Green Bay Packers facility to talk to the trainers.

“It is the worst you can feel, nauseous and hot as hell,

 

[fraij da 5 11]

Originally Posted by Jehlers02

Does anyone know when James Starks is supposed to be back? I keep hearing this dude is supposed to be good.

Starks is a Ryan Grant clone... Don't expect him to be doing much as a RB this year though... When hes back itll be a lot of ST to start.

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The Journal Sentinel sports staff brings Green Bay Packer fans the latest news, notes, analysis and links from around the Web
[h1]Finley recovering from Tom Brady-type infection following knee surgery[/h1]
By Lori Nickel of the Journal Sentinel

Nov. 3, 2010 12:32 p.m. |(5) Comments

Green Bay -- Green Bay's star tight end Jermichael Finley wasn't sure if he had the flu or something else but he was very sick and he knew something was wrong. And after that incident he had in high school, he knew he had to go see someone.

It turned out he was right. Finley said he caught an infection after having arthroscopic surgery on his right knee Oct. 12 for a torn ligament that ended his season and landed him on injured reserve.

On Oct. 22, Finley said team physician Patrick McKenzie came to his house to check on him and, upon seeing his swollen knee, had it drained of fluid.

By Oct. 25 Finley was burning up with fever. Finley had been feeling so ill he could not eat for a day. He tried to just sleep it off. But when he awoke to find his bed soaked with his own perspiration and his skin feeling it was on fire, he headed to the Green Bay Packers facility to talk to the trainers.

“It is the worst you can feel, nauseous and hot as hell,

 

[jerome in the house]

Easy W for the pack this week. With our d playing like they are. WE are going to make dinner out of Kitna

 

[jerome in the house]

Easy W for the pack this week. With our d playing like they are. WE are going to make dinner out of Kitna

 

[fraij da 5 11]

Good news...


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[h3]NFL issues warning to Nick Collins[/h3]
November, 6, 2010
Nov 6

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By Kevin Seifert

If you were wondering about the NFL's investigation into Green Bay Packers safety Nick Collins' Sept. 27 incident at Soldier Field, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel has your answer. The league warned Collins but did not otherwise discipline him for his role in a post-game confrontation with fan.

It was hard to believe Collins would be suspended for the incident, which began with fans screaming profanities at him. Collins reportedly threw his mouthpiece at one of them.

Now go enjoy your Saturday.

 

[fraij da 5 11]

Good news...


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[h3]NFL issues warning to Nick Collins[/h3]
November, 6, 2010
Nov 6

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By Kevin Seifert

If you were wondering about the NFL's investigation into Green Bay Packers safety Nick Collins' Sept. 27 incident at Soldier Field, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel has your answer. The league warned Collins but did not otherwise discipline him for his role in a post-game confrontation with fan.

It was hard to believe Collins would be suspended for the incident, which began with fans screaming profanities at him. Collins reportedly threw his mouthpiece at one of them.

Now go enjoy your Saturday.

 

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[h1]Jason Wilde[/h1]

[h2]Print this story[/h2]

Nov 8, 2010 12:19am
[h2]End of the line: Harris says he'll be released[/h2]
By JASON WILDE

[email protected]

GREEN BAY – Al Harris’ career with the Green Bay Packers is about to come to an end.

The team plans on releasing the two-time Pro Bowl cornerback on Monday, the deadline for deciding his fate after three weeks of practicing with the team.

“Yes, that is what they are going to do,

 

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[h1]Jason Wilde[/h1]

[h2]Print this story[/h2]

Nov 8, 2010 12:19am
[h2]End of the line: Harris says he'll be released[/h2]
By JASON WILDE

[email protected]

GREEN BAY – Al Harris’ career with the Green Bay Packers is about to come to an end.

The team plans on releasing the two-time Pro Bowl cornerback on Monday, the deadline for deciding his fate after three weeks of practicing with the team.

“Yes, that is what they are going to do,

 

[jehlers02]

Dam that sucks about Harris... on the bright side it looks like are secondary is becoming a lot better. Huge game for Shields. Tramon played well also as he's been doing all year.

Whoda thunk with all those injuries we would have beaten the Vikings, Jets, and Cowboys, and out score the Jets and Cowboys 54-7. The Cowboys are pretty bad, but we didnt know that then.
Those were 3 huge games going into the bye. We need to keep it rollin out of it too.

 

[jehlers02]

Dam that sucks about Harris... on the bright side it looks like are secondary is becoming a lot better. Huge game for Shields. Tramon played well also as he's been doing all year.

Whoda thunk with all those injuries we would have beaten the Vikings, Jets, and Cowboys, and out score the Jets and Cowboys 54-7. The Cowboys are pretty bad, but we didnt know that then.
Those were 3 huge games going into the bye. We need to keep it rollin out of it too.

 

[youngmoney]

nothing really more needs to be said...im ecstatic right now!!!! buwhahaha

 

[youngmoney]

nothing really more needs to be said...im ecstatic right now!!!! buwhahaha

 

[wisconsin 4 life]

Good Luck Al, thanks for the quality play over the years and that pick six in OT against the Seahawks.  

Time to rest some banged up players and get them healthy for the stretch run. 
@MIN
@ATL
SF
@DET
@NE
NYG
CHI

I'm thinking 5-2 or 4-3 with a nice playoff birth. 

 

[wisconsin 4 life]

Good Luck Al, thanks for the quality play over the years and that pick six in OT against the Seahawks.  

Time to rest some banged up players and get them healthy for the stretch run. 
@MIN
@ATL
SF
@DET
@NE
NYG
CHI

I'm thinking 5-2 or 4-3 with a nice playoff birth. 

 

[jpzx]

CB Al Harris told Milwaukee Journal Sentinel he thinks an NFC North team will go after him but added, "I probably can't say who."
Vikings

Cedric Griffin is gone for the season. I like the sound of Al Harris on one side and Antoine Winfield on the other. As long as Harris is good to go.

 

[jpzx]

CB Al Harris told Milwaukee Journal Sentinel he thinks an NFC North team will go after him but added, "I probably can't say who."
Vikings

Cedric Griffin is gone for the season. I like the sound of Al Harris on one side and Antoine Winfield on the other. As long as Harris is good to go.

 

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CB Al Harris told Milwaukee Journal Sentinel he thinks an NFC North team will go after him but added, "I probably can't say who."
Vikings

Cedric Griffin is gone for the season. I like the sound of Al Harris on one side and Antoine Winfield on the other. As long as Harris is good to go.
Womp womp.

[h1]Capers' creative blitz schemes make Packers' D dangerous[/h1]

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• By Pat KirwanNFL.com
• Senior Analyst
• Published: Nov. 9, 2010 at 06:29 p.m.
• Updated: Nov. 9, 2010 at 08:35 p.m.
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Mention the Green Bay Packers and the conversation quickly turns to quarterback Aaron Rodgers. When you study the Packers, however, it is Pro Bowl linebacker Clay Matthews jumping out of the tape, and coordinator Dom Capers setting Matthews and the defense up to shine.

Capers has been a head coach for the Carolina Panthers and the Houston Texans in the past, but he built his reputation on defense -- specifically on pressure defenses in the mold of the Steelers and their defensive coordinator, **** LeBeau. Capers' pro career started in the USFL in 1984 after 12 years on the college level. He broke into the NFL in 1986 with the Saints and his next stop was at Pittsburgh in 1992.

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[/td] [/tr][tr][td] Associated Press[/td] [/tr][tr][td] Clay Matthews is thriving with Dom Capers calling more blitzes in earlier downs this season.[/td] [/tr][/table][/td] [/tr][tr][td]Pressure calls[/td] [/tr][tr][th=""]
Year
[/th] [th=""]
Team
[/th] [th=""]
First down %
[/th] [th=""]
Second down %
[/th] [th=""]
Third down %
[/th] [/tr][tr][td]
2010
[/td] [td]
Packers
[/td] [td]
44
[/td] [td]
40
[/td] [td]
33
[/td] [/tr][tr][td]
2009
[/td] [td]
Packers
[/td] [td]
39
[/td] [td]
47
[/td] [td]
44
[/td] [/tr][tr][td]
2008
[/td] [td]
Patriots
[/td] [td]
27
[/td] [td]
29
[/td] [td]
37
[/td] [/tr][tr][td]
2007
[/td] [td]
Dolphins
[/td] [td]
21
[/td] [td]
29
[/td] [td]
41
[/td] [/tr][tr][td]
2005
[/td] [td]
Texans
[/td] [td]
31
[/td] [td]
39
[/td] [td]
32
[/td] [/tr][tr][td]
1999
[/td] [td]
Jaguars
[/td] [td]
44
[/td] [td]
47
[/td] [td]
52
[/td] [/tr][/table]

Before I break down some of the clever pressure calls he used last week against the Cowboys, I need to discuss two other issues Capers has had to deal with this season. One is injuries, and the other is the frequency of his blitz calls.

What's impressive about Capers the teacher is how well he builds his whole defensive roster. From top to bottom, guys execute what appears to be a complicated scheme with precision. As A.J. Hawk told me this summer out in Lake Tahoe, Calif., "Coach Capers has answers on the sideline during games, and we know he's going to put us in the right position."

The Packers have had more than their fair share of injuries this season. Inside linebacker and signal-caller Nick Barnett is on injured reserve as well as linebackers Brady Poppinga, Brad Jones, safety Morgan Burnett, and defensive lineman Justin Harrell. The Packers have been so thin on the defensive line at times that an offensive lineman has had to pitch in for the short-yardage defense.

Safety Atari Bigby, who just came off the physically unable to perform list, should provide a boost.

Pressure frequency is an interesting dimension to Capers' play-calling. He has always been known as a coach wjo makes many zone-blitz calls and man-blitz calls, but now it looks like he's heating things up more than ever. The Packers have 28 sacks from 12 different defenders this year. Nine and a half have come from the defensive line, 16.5 from the linebackers and two from the defensive backs. Take a look at the chart to the right to get an idea of how often he uses his pressure calls in Green Bay compared to his other stops.

Since arriving in Green Bay, Capers has hit the attack button approximately 335 times, and the outcome has been 10 touchdowns, 19 interceptions, 31 sacks, and a passer rating of 61.5 for opposing quarterbacks.

Drafting and developing Matthews as the perfect cornerstone to this scheme has put the Packers on the fast track to being a menacing defense. In 21 starts, Matthews has 20.5 sacks, and he's on pace for 21 sacks this season. Knowing how Capers works and the way he thinks about pressure calls, Matthews will not only get his chances, but he also will act as a decoy for others.

Here's a breakdown of two pressure calls that drove the Cowboys crazy last week.

'Four weak' blitz (Diagram 1). Matthews (No. 52) is lined up as the outside linebacker opposite the right offensive tackle, and there are three receivers to his side. The running back (Felix Jones) is lined up on the opposite side and has his eye on No. 54 Brandon Chillar. If Chillar blitzes, then Jones blocks him; if Chillar drops, then Jones releases. The alignment and assignment of Jones tells the Packers that the center is going to block towards Matthews' side to give the Cowboys three blockers. If Green Bay brings four from that side -- and they will -- then inside receiver No. 3 is the "hot" receiver and the ball should be delivered quickly to him before the pressure gets there.

It's a third-and-10 situation and the Packers are in a nickel defense with Charles Woodson (No. 21) lined up over the "hot" receiver. That never looks inviting to a quarterback, so on the snap of the ball Kitna looks the other way and the trap is set.

Matthews rushes up field and gets the offensive tackle to open up with him expanding the gap between the tackle and guard. B.J. Raji (No. 90), the defensive lineman over the guard, has a very important job as he crosses the face of the guard, occupies him and prevents the center from helping out on the blitzers. In a flash, there is a big hole for Woodson and A.J. Hawk (No. 50) to run through and blow up Kitna.

Why didn't Kitna throw the hot route?

He liked the matchup away from Woodson better, but that side of the defense held up just long enough with Tramon Williams in coverage and Desmond Bishop (No. 55) dropping quickly to hold off a slant route. When the Cowboys looked at the pictures of that play after the sack by Woodson they made the mental adjustment to throw that hot route the next time the situation presented itself.

Here's a breakdown of two pressure calls that drove the Cowboys crazy last week.

The problem was that the Packers knew the Cowboys would come back to the hot route, and the next time Green Bay showed that blitz to Dallas (Diagram 2), Matthews grabbed the interception and scored a touchdown as Woodson and Hawk were flying in at the quarterback. Jones tried to come across the formation to help the protection, but he was too late and the damage was done.

Finally, Capers has hundreds of these pressure calls and what makes them look so good is the synchronization of the 11 defenders -- some creating an illusion of blitzing, some running from far-away spots to cover up the blitzer and still others acting as the decoy.

 

[fraij da 5 11]

CB Al Harris told Milwaukee Journal Sentinel he thinks an NFC North team will go after him but added, "I probably can't say who."
Vikings

Cedric Griffin is gone for the season. I like the sound of Al Harris on one side and Antoine Winfield on the other. As long as Harris is good to go.
Womp womp.

[h1]Capers' creative blitz schemes make Packers' D dangerous[/h1]

• 
• By Pat KirwanNFL.com
• Senior Analyst
• Published: Nov. 9, 2010 at 06:29 p.m.
• Updated: Nov. 9, 2010 at 08:35 p.m.
• Liked: 12   |  Comments: 135

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• By Pat KirwanNFL.com

• McNabb looks to quiet critics, sweep Eagles
• Packers' defense feeds off of Capers

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Mention the Green Bay Packers and the conversation quickly turns to quarterback Aaron Rodgers. When you study the Packers, however, it is Pro Bowl linebacker Clay Matthews jumping out of the tape, and coordinator Dom Capers setting Matthews and the defense up to shine.

Capers has been a head coach for the Carolina Panthers and the Houston Texans in the past, but he built his reputation on defense -- specifically on pressure defenses in the mold of the Steelers and their defensive coordinator, **** LeBeau. Capers' pro career started in the USFL in 1984 after 12 years on the college level. He broke into the NFL in 1986 with the Saints and his next stop was at Pittsburgh in 1992.

[table][tr][td] [table][tr][td]

[/td] [/tr][tr][td] Associated Press[/td] [/tr][tr][td] Clay Matthews is thriving with Dom Capers calling more blitzes in earlier downs this season.[/td] [/tr][/table][/td] [/tr][tr][td]Pressure calls[/td] [/tr][tr][th=""]
Year
[/th] [th=""]
Team
[/th] [th=""]
First down %
[/th] [th=""]
Second down %
[/th] [th=""]
Third down %
[/th] [/tr][tr][td]
2010
[/td] [td]
Packers
[/td] [td]
44
[/td] [td]
40
[/td] [td]
33
[/td] [/tr][tr][td]
2009
[/td] [td]
Packers
[/td] [td]
39
[/td] [td]
47
[/td] [td]
44
[/td] [/tr][tr][td]
2008
[/td] [td]
Patriots
[/td] [td]
27
[/td] [td]
29
[/td] [td]
37
[/td] [/tr][tr][td]
2007
[/td] [td]
Dolphins
[/td] [td]
21
[/td] [td]
29
[/td] [td]
41
[/td] [/tr][tr][td]
2005
[/td] [td]
Texans
[/td] [td]
31
[/td] [td]
39
[/td] [td]
32
[/td] [/tr][tr][td]
1999
[/td] [td]
Jaguars
[/td] [td]
44
[/td] [td]
47
[/td] [td]
52
[/td] [/tr][/table]

Before I break down some of the clever pressure calls he used last week against the Cowboys, I need to discuss two other issues Capers has had to deal with this season. One is injuries, and the other is the frequency of his blitz calls.

What's impressive about Capers the teacher is how well he builds his whole defensive roster. From top to bottom, guys execute what appears to be a complicated scheme with precision. As A.J. Hawk told me this summer out in Lake Tahoe, Calif., "Coach Capers has answers on the sideline during games, and we know he's going to put us in the right position."

The Packers have had more than their fair share of injuries this season. Inside linebacker and signal-caller Nick Barnett is on injured reserve as well as linebackers Brady Poppinga, Brad Jones, safety Morgan Burnett, and defensive lineman Justin Harrell. The Packers have been so thin on the defensive line at times that an offensive lineman has had to pitch in for the short-yardage defense.

Safety Atari Bigby, who just came off the physically unable to perform list, should provide a boost.

Pressure frequency is an interesting dimension to Capers' play-calling. He has always been known as a coach wjo makes many zone-blitz calls and man-blitz calls, but now it looks like he's heating things up more than ever. The Packers have 28 sacks from 12 different defenders this year. Nine and a half have come from the defensive line, 16.5 from the linebackers and two from the defensive backs. Take a look at the chart to the right to get an idea of how often he uses his pressure calls in Green Bay compared to his other stops.

Since arriving in Green Bay, Capers has hit the attack button approximately 335 times, and the outcome has been 10 touchdowns, 19 interceptions, 31 sacks, and a passer rating of 61.5 for opposing quarterbacks.

Drafting and developing Matthews as the perfect cornerstone to this scheme has put the Packers on the fast track to being a menacing defense. In 21 starts, Matthews has 20.5 sacks, and he's on pace for 21 sacks this season. Knowing how Capers works and the way he thinks about pressure calls, Matthews will not only get his chances, but he also will act as a decoy for others.

Here's a breakdown of two pressure calls that drove the Cowboys crazy last week.

'Four weak' blitz (Diagram 1). Matthews (No. 52) is lined up as the outside linebacker opposite the right offensive tackle, and there are three receivers to his side. The running back (Felix Jones) is lined up on the opposite side and has his eye on No. 54 Brandon Chillar. If Chillar blitzes, then Jones blocks him; if Chillar drops, then Jones releases. The alignment and assignment of Jones tells the Packers that the center is going to block towards Matthews' side to give the Cowboys three blockers. If Green Bay brings four from that side -- and they will -- then inside receiver No. 3 is the "hot" receiver and the ball should be delivered quickly to him before the pressure gets there.

It's a third-and-10 situation and the Packers are in a nickel defense with Charles Woodson (No. 21) lined up over the "hot" receiver. That never looks inviting to a quarterback, so on the snap of the ball Kitna looks the other way and the trap is set.

Matthews rushes up field and gets the offensive tackle to open up with him expanding the gap between the tackle and guard. B.J. Raji (No. 90), the defensive lineman over the guard, has a very important job as he crosses the face of the guard, occupies him and prevents the center from helping out on the blitzers. In a flash, there is a big hole for Woodson and A.J. Hawk (No. 50) to run through and blow up Kitna.

Why didn't Kitna throw the hot route?

He liked the matchup away from Woodson better, but that side of the defense held up just long enough with Tramon Williams in coverage and Desmond Bishop (No. 55) dropping quickly to hold off a slant route. When the Cowboys looked at the pictures of that play after the sack by Woodson they made the mental adjustment to throw that hot route the next time the situation presented itself.

Here's a breakdown of two pressure calls that drove the Cowboys crazy last week.

The problem was that the Packers knew the Cowboys would come back to the hot route, and the next time Green Bay showed that blitz to Dallas (Diagram 2), Matthews grabbed the interception and scored a touchdown as Woodson and Hawk were flying in at the quarterback. Jones tried to come across the formation to help the protection, but he was too late and the damage was done.

Finally, Capers has hundreds of these pressure calls and what makes them look so good is the synchronization of the 11 defenders -- some creating an illusion of blitzing, some running from far-away spots to cover up the blitzer and still others acting as the decoy.

 

[youngmoney]

sucks not having a game this week...


but this bye comes at a good and bad time...we are hot as hell, so this may cool us down...

and obviously the rest helps the injured players...

we got alot of big games in the 2nd half
@minny
@hotlanta
@pats
giants
bears

and i dont think we realize how lucky we are to have charles woodson and clay matthews on the same defense...these dudes are crazy good

 

[youngmoney]

sucks not having a game this week...


but this bye comes at a good and bad time...we are hot as hell, so this may cool us down...

and obviously the rest helps the injured players...

we got alot of big games in the 2nd half
@minny
@hotlanta
@pats
giants
bears

and i dont think we realize how lucky we are to have charles woodson and clay matthews on the same defense...these dudes are crazy good

 

[jehlers02]

Originally Posted by JPZx

CB Al Harris told Milwaukee Journal Sentinel he thinks an NFC North team will go after him but added, "I probably can't say who."

Vikings

Cedric Griffin is gone for the season. I like the sound of Al Harris on one side and Antoine Winfield on the other. As long as Harris is good to go.

Seriously though, whats with the Vikings constantly jumping on the Packers sloppies way past their primes

 

[jehlers02]

Originally Posted by JPZx

CB Al Harris told Milwaukee Journal Sentinel he thinks an NFC North team will go after him but added, "I probably can't say who."

Vikings

Cedric Griffin is gone for the season. I like the sound of Al Harris on one side and Antoine Winfield on the other. As long as Harris is good to go.

Seriously though, whats with the Vikings constantly jumping on the Packers sloppies way past their primes