At his weekly Monday press conference, Green Bay Packers head coach Mike McCarthy made it clear what the main factor in his defense’s inability to stop Philip Rivers and the Chargers was on Sunday. It’s very simple: A lack of communication. “The big plays made on our defense were obvious,” McCarthy said. “The breakdowns in […]
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McCarthy: Neal Could Practice Next Week, Clifton Still “Multiple Weeks Out”
In his Wednesday press conference, Packers coach Mike McCarthy gave reporters both good and bad news on the timeline for injured players Mike Neal and Chad Clifton. McCarthy was optimistic that Neal could complete his rehabilitation this week and potentially return to the practice field next week. While Neal is still behind schedule on a […]
Week 8 Packers Stock Report: Crosby and Jennings Rising, Walden and Low Blows Falling
It was my niece’s baptism on Sunday, so I watched the Packers beat the Vikings with my parents and my brother’s family — all Vikings fans. It was a rough first half, and my parents would not stop trash talking. You know you take this silly game of football far too seriously when you start […]
Packers Friday Practice Report: Newhouse, Pickett No Shows
The Green Bay Packers were without left tackle Marshall Newhouse and defensive lineman Ryan Pickett Friday as the team prepared for their trip to the Metrodome to take on the Minnesota Vikings. Newhouse, who took over at left tackle when Chad Clifton went down with a hamstring injury, was attending to personal matters outside of […]
Packers Friday Injury Report: S Burnett Breaks Hand, Plans to Play Sunday
Green Bay Packers coach Mike McCarthy informed reporters Friday that safety Morgan Burnett suffered a broken hand in practice on Thursday, but he’s still expected to play Sunday against the St. Louis Rams. Despite missing Friday’s practice, Burnett is listed as probable and could play with a club around the broken hand. Undrafted rookie M.D. […]