tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19922458079859322842024-03-04T22:59:24.309-08:00Wisconsin Sports TalkMarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12059624391868034695noreply@blogger.comBlogger113125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1992245807985932284.post-80078897890713290342018-07-18T12:53:00.003-07:002018-07-18T12:55:51.687-07:00Forum Software Upgrade Good afternoon,<br />
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We are happy to announce we will be updating our forum software to xenforo 2.0 his weekend. Wisconsinsportstalk.net will still have all those features you love but with an upgraded platform and enhanced security.<br />
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Stop on by Saturday July 21st and check out the new and improved forum !Markhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12059624391868034695noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1992245807985932284.post-37148432207641178192016-04-16T05:38:00.000-07:002016-04-16T06:15:12.025-07:00Message Board Etiquette And Other Online Essentials As we await the draft I have once again had the annual posting issues that seem to fester on every forum/message board at least once a year. I find that even the most senior members of any given message board community tend to forget the basic rules of message boards everywhere, so today why not a review !<br />
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The "tone" is a very important part of electronic communication. When you read your message out loud, does it sound the way you would speak to another person in a room ?</div>
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<li class="info_text" style="font-family: georgia, 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 16px; margin-left: 15px; margin-top: 0.5em;">Humor can be difficult to convey in text, so make sure everyone realizes when you are trying to be funny. It is easy for messages to be misinterpreted since there are no physical gestures or voice inflections that accompany the text.</li>
<li class="info_text" style="font-family: georgia, 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 16px; margin-left: 15px; margin-top: 0.5em;">Think through and re-read your comments before you post them.</li>
<li class="info_text" style="font-family: georgia, 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 16px; margin-left: 15px; margin-top: 0.5em;">Be nice. Refrain from inappropriate language and derogatory or personal attacks.</li>
<li class="info_text" style="font-family: georgia, 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 16px; margin-left: 15px; margin-top: 0.5em;">Make a personal commitment to learning about, understanding, and supporting your peers.</li>
<li class="info_text" style="font-family: georgia, 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 16px; margin-left: 15px; margin-top: 0.5em;">Assume the best of others in the community and expect the best from them.</li>
<li class="info_text" style="font-family: georgia, 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 16px; margin-left: 15px; margin-top: 0.5em;">Disagree with ideas, but avoid challenges that may be interpreted as a personal attack.</li>
<li class="info_text" style="font-family: georgia, 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 16px; margin-left: 15px; margin-top: 0.5em;">Be open to be challenged or confronted on your ideas or prejudices.</li>
<li class="info_text" style="font-family: georgia, 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 16px; margin-left: 15px; margin-top: 0.5em;">Challenge others with the intent of facilitating growth. Do not demean, harass or embarrass others.</li>
<li class="info_text" style="font-family: georgia, 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 16px; margin-left: 15px; margin-top: 0.5em;">Encourage others to develop and share their ideas</li>
<li class="info_text" style="font-family: georgia, 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 16px; margin-left: 15px; margin-top: 0.5em;">Don't Be A Troll: Trolls are users who find flame filled threads on a board and keep replying to them just to keep a board stirred up. This will get you banned quickly on most message boards. </li>
<li class="info_text" style="font-family: georgia, 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 16px; margin-left: 15px; margin-top: 0.5em;">This kind of behavior is why so many forums have a list of posting rules and consequences for breaking them. Some may say this behavior is more prominent among immature teens, but that is in no way the case. Many of the worst offenders are adults who should know better. The veil of anonymity seems to bring out the worst in these people, and any bullying tendencies they have tend to become magnified in the semi-protection of an anonymous forum.</li>
<li class="info_text" style="margin-left: 15px; margin-top: 0.5em;"><span style="font-family: "roboto" , "open sans" , "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif;">Do not use someone else’s thread for a private conversation. PM them</span></li>
<li class="info_text" style="margin-left: 15px; margin-top: 0.5em;"><span style="font-family: "roboto" , "open sans" , "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif;">Write concisely and do not ramble on and on, make your point and move on.</span></li>
<li class="info_text" style="margin-left: 15px; margin-top: 0.5em;"><span style="font-family: "roboto" , "open sans" , "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif;">Most of the rest of forum etiquette involves using the Golden Rule: treat others as you would like to be treated. Behaving as a reasonable adult, even in the face of being flamed, is always the best course of action. If a poster becomes harassing, obscene or personal, do not retaliate. Instead, cut and paste the offensive post(s) into an pm or e-mail and quickly report it to the moderator or forum administrator.</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "roboto" , "open sans" , "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif;"> </span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: roboto, open sans, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px;">My last comment here is for those of you who love to hark on moderators and admin for being Nazi's. It's their job to keep topics and the community on track without the above guidelines being broken. If you drift off course then delete your post and push away from the key board.. don't blame your bad day on the forum community or staff.</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: roboto, open sans, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px;">Many forum owners hold different standards for their community, read the terms of use and rules of the community before posting or ask the admin.</span></span></div>
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Markhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12059624391868034695noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1992245807985932284.post-44952211531140449592016-01-25T13:34:00.002-08:002016-01-25T13:34:46.519-08:00Writers Wanted We are looking for writers for the blog. Would prefer a self starter who would like to set their own schedule and cover anything Wisconsin sports and beyond ! Interested ?<br />
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Contact us > wissportstalk@outlook.comMarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12059624391868034695noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1992245807985932284.post-32316544444611485352015-12-21T17:31:00.001-08:002015-12-30T17:43:23.169-08:00The Mystery Of The 2015 Packers Or The Perfect Storm On The BayBy Mark<br />
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It's taken me a few weeks how to couch the mysterious feel of the Packers this year and in pretext let me say most of you won't like it nor will you buy in. That's fine this is my personal take using a couple of sources and several weeks of chat on the Wisconsinsportstalk.net forum.<br />
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First let's recall the emotional letdown after the NFC title game. Despite what you heard this isn't an easy thing to swallow. Shortly there after MM lost his brother. I have not seen MM look fully emotionally vested since that point. The big beard was a tribute to his brother as he wore one. The "I'll turn over play calling" was more about coach checking out of this season and smelling the roses than anything else.<br />
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So this starts a recipe for what's been going on. MM is only half into this season. 2 new coach's are game planning and we have a new guy calling the shots on game day. That coach is extremely tight with Aaron and allows him to be liberal with check downs and input into this game plan.<br />
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For the first time the QB(Rodgers) and WR are in the same room. Route concepts are being studied at the QB pace with 2 rookies and a couple 2nd year players ( That's big folks..not common).<br />
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Let's stop there and put in the rather odd way GB treated the beat writers this season. I started following GB in and or around 1973 best of my memory. All my early game day/weekday coverage was via a radio and 3 papers.<br />
The Appleton or Green bay paper and or Milwaukee Journal with some Wisconsin state journal mixed in at times. Never since 1973 have I seen that much kick back at the press. In much worse times with worse teams GB has been still cordial always. When NFL teams fall off their norm behavior it's a red flag that something internal is stirring.<br />
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Back on track, After the "miracle" win in Detroit we get the I am taking back play calling announcement from MM ? Does anybody believe that Coach Mike McCarthy just got up that Monday on his own... got his Starbucks and said "I'll demote my Asst HC Offense because his play calling sucks " Please.<br />
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Someone up the food chain saw the spiral and something was said. Might not have been an ultimatum, but a size 12 was applied to the HC. He's been shaved and into the game more in 3 weeks than the last 5 months.<br />
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Now Ladies and gentleman this leads to a bit of an issue. Two parts. Way way back end of camp MM gives a ringing endorsement to his new play callers and shortly thereafter he calls out a WR named Myles White having his best camp etc. Shortly there after GB cuts White and signs James Jones. That move seems justified now, but it cuts that locker room the wrong way sure as I breathe air.<br />
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Second part you used most of the season, saying play calling is fine.... no issues. Hey "I need to stay out of it" direct quote. But then 3 weeks ago you completely contradict that position and undo everything you said for 13 weeks ????<br />
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Do you trust your HC anymore as a player ? As a staff member ? If you're reading this take off the Green and gold glass's and imagine MM is your boss at work and he pulled those 2 things in your workplace?<br />
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Would you trust him anymore. Would you work hard for that boss ?<br />
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It appears to me the perfect storm has been and could be brewing in GB. I think this team has another chapter to write but frankly if it doesn't end with a SB trophy some of the above could have had a big part in what's missing in 2015 in Green Bay.<br />
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There you have my look into this mystery of a season.<br />
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<br />Markhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12059624391868034695noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1992245807985932284.post-76293740177284128802015-11-09T13:15:00.002-08:002015-11-09T13:21:29.416-08:00Packers Midway Report Card By Mark<br />
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Here we are at the half way point of the 2015/15 season. As is tradition I present the midway report card.<br />
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QB: After a hot start Aaron Rodgers has cooled off, Aaron appears to have taken steps back the last few weeks. A combination of pressure and mistrust in his WR has resulted in some poor performances. Still Aaron is one of the best in the game. GRADE: A-<br />
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OL : What was a strong group last year is a beat up and discombobulated group this year. Both OT are hobbled with bum knees and our OG are also off. This group has allowed 14 sacks and 29 hits through 8 games. The depth isn't there so we sink or swim with our starting 5. GRADE : C -<br />
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WR : Hard group to grade as a whole. James Jones is a god's send and I was wrong a great signing. Cobb is still a huge threat but people forget he's playing injured in a harness. Adams when healthy can really be an asset but again playing hurt. The remainder of the group is untried and has very little playing time. Grade : C -<br />
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RB/FB : Lacey started out hot got injured and hasn't been the same. Starks has some fantastic runs and then disappears at times, still great upside in the screen game. Grade: B<br />
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Overall this offense is a plain C... average with a great QB.<br />
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DL: This group had me eating crow the first 3 games and then starting playing like the last 2 years. Tough as nails one series and then like swiss cheese the next. No consistency.<br />
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A big pet peeve is they love to jaw with the offense. STOP play hard do your job then talk smack.<br />
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Grade : C<br />
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LB Corp: Clay Matthews plays like a man on a mission but he can't do it all. I have seen sparks from Nick Perry and Peppers but the others are are not doing much. Again no consistency and a group that has blown more then an assignment or 2. GRADE : C-<br />
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DB/S : Interesting group led by Sam Shields, started out hot when the front 7 was getting pressure. I really think for a group of young DB they do ok. The big mark down comes for the poor technique I have seen since SF. Damarious Randall has really great upside as does Rollins.<br />
Grade: C +<br />
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Again as a whole this defense is under performing. They have to to play more consistent.<br />
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<b>Grade : </b>C<br />
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Coaching :<br />
MM and staff seemed to have rocketed out the gate but the SD game exposed some flaws in the underbelly of the team. Dom Capers has to adjust his defense when his front 7 can't get home and help the secondary with some different coverage's and different stunts etc.<br />
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Rodgers and the offense need to slow it down and go back to a patient dink and dunk offense, no need to get greedy.<br />
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This a very good football team that isn't there yet. Now is the time to say we can adjust our schemes and approach and really start getting hot down the stretch.<br />
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Grade : C<br />
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So in summary despite a 6-2 record I will be giving this team a C plus grade. They can do better in every piece of the game. GB may need to keep a back or TE in more to protect Aaron.<br />
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I fully expect a 12-4 ball club to roll into the playoffs but the team can't swell up and believe anymore press. One game at a time playing smart football leads you to the Super Bowl.<br />
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<br />Markhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12059624391868034695noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1992245807985932284.post-84853049647296456812015-08-30T08:43:00.000-07:002015-08-30T08:43:39.147-07:00Annual 2015 Packer Camp Review and Season Prediction By Mark<br />
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With the last public practice on Tuesday and cuts looming it's once again time for our annual review and prediction blog. This preseason which started out with much buzz and excitement has turned stale following injuries and inconstant play.<br />
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While injuries seem to be the headline story each day, the lackluster special teams and rather meh defense is our a bigger issue. ST have really not improved much and it's obvious Ron Zook won't/can't help that area.<br />
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Both the OL/DL depth hasn't been up to par so far throughout the preseason and that will be two key areas to watch as the season unfolds. While losing Jordy Nelson was a blow both Myles White and Jeff Janis should be able to cover that loss. <br />
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I spent a considerable amount of time watching the defensive backfield once again and really like the additions there. Gunter has been a great pickup and will join Shield as UDFA gems.<br />
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Green bay needs to get pressure on the QB and stop the run early in order for this defense to be successful. <br />
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Overall this looks like a 11-5 squad with potential to move up or down one depending on injuries etc. GB can not get in a hole this year and work it's way out. NFC north has improved and our depth doesn't appear to be there.<br />
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Let's see what 2015 brings us ..... until next time Go Pack Go !!!Markhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12059624391868034695noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1992245807985932284.post-62970001044864334222015-08-23T18:36:00.002-07:002015-08-23T18:36:23.074-07:00Quick Hits : Preseason Football Isn't Going Anywhere by Mark<br />
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Seems to be a lot of anguish in Packerland today after Jordy's injury on preseason football. First understand that what happened was a freak injury. It wasn't the turf or any other of the crazy things folks were complaining about.<br />
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Second preseason games are extra revenue to the NFL. From tickets and concessions to advertising it's money. In this era of revenue sharing and multi million contracts both sides won't let that go.<br />
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I think the uptick in injuries has more to do with the players obtuse new practice restrictions in OTA's and practice. Less conditioning and heavy work outs lead to players who are not fully in shape.<br />
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Maybe it's time for both sides to check the egos and money clips at the door and start working on a more realistic approach to not only the preseason but OTA's and work out rules that benefit everyone.<br />
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That's today's quick hit.Markhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12059624391868034695noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1992245807985932284.post-44626946543395848022015-08-01T16:13:00.000-07:002015-08-01T16:13:08.845-07:00The Packer Web Wars.. A Brief History By Mark<br />
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Today I want to tackle a subject that rears it's ugly head too often around the packer web world. That is some of the rivalries and bad blood you see from time to time.<br />
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Most of this started before social media and even before blogs were a thing. It goes back to some of the first message boards or forums that were at the time the only way you could get packer news or interact as fans. They were run by news media in some cases or were private.<br />
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I myself started on 3 of these sites. Because they were the only source of information at the time the competition was fierce. As time went on you had several sites break away from the 3/4 big forums and members that followed them there. This created a trust issue. Even taking a couple members from a site created a war between sites and rival members.<br />
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Two events really made this bad blood boil even more. First the Favre retirement fiasco hit which deeply divided every site and board out there. More splits occurred because of this.<br />
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At about that same time we started seeing the blogs appear and this started to draw folks away from these same long standing communities. Again a loyalty and trust issue. <br />
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Let's stop a minute right there and digress a moment. At this point you need to understand that a site admin and or owner puts hours into his or her site. It's a labor of love, there is a lot of passion and hard work that goes into those boards.<br />
Don't undervalue how much time and effort people put into making a place you can talk Packer football. <br />
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Now continuing as Packerland was dividing so were many of these sites. A few ..well a very few started running ads, etc to try to stay afloat. While there is a lot of logic to that it did and still does chap the hides of many independent sites/blog owners. To them it's a labor of pure love.<br />
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Basically it's a purest issue and old school /new school that comes out. Many of the ill feelings are anywhere from 7 to 10 years old and stem from the old message board wars. To most of you this may seem like a petty issue, but to others it's history from way back.<br />
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Some of this you just won't change. The wounds are too deep, but I will ask all of you reading this post to do one thing. Stop clicking past sites. Most have free registration... take 2 minutes and register at ALL of them that means more to these owners than any amount of money. Seriously we are packer nation and when we unite it's a beautiful thing.<br />
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I hope this helped at least shed a little light into what went on in a place far far away. Ask questions and I'll answer the best I can in the comments below<br />
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Until next time GO PACK GO !Markhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12059624391868034695noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1992245807985932284.post-49201923305801093572015-07-27T13:17:00.002-07:002015-07-27T13:20:09.953-07:00Pre-Camp Breakdown: Introducing the Packers Defensive Backs<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: 12.0pt; margin-bottom: 12.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 12.0pt;">
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time all is said and done in training camp and by the end of the preseason
games, the Green Bay Packers will keep 6 cornerbacks and 4 safeties.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #292929; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Obviously there are 3 Green Bay Packers corners
with NFL playing experience. They are Sam Shields, Casey Hayward, and Micah Hyde. </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="color: #292929;">Therefore, without a doubt these players are
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">#37 Sam Shields</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="color: #292929;"> </span></span><span style="color: #292929; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 12pt;">Sam Shields has proven beyond a shadow of a
doubt that he can get the job done on the corner.</span><span style="color: #292929; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 12pt;"> </span><span style="color: #292929; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 12pt;">His production has been steady and he is a
reliable tackler.</span><span style="color: #292929; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 12pt;"> </span><span style="color: #292929; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 12pt;">He defends the pass
very well on the boundary.</span><span style="color: #292929; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 12pt;"> </span><span style="color: #292929; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 12pt;">He will earn
Pro-Bowl honors this year.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #292929; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 12pt;">Casey Hayward is starting material and will
prove so during the preseason.</span><span style="color: #292929; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 12pt;"> </span><span style="color: #292929; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 12pt;">He had 6
picks and a fumble recovery during his rookie season.</span><span style="color: #292929; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 12pt;"> </span><span style="color: #292929; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 12pt;">Last year he was tied with Tramon Williams
with most INT’s on the team with 3, but played fewer snaps than Williams.</span><span style="color: #292929; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 12pt;"> </span><span style="color: #292929; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 12pt;">He is the real deal when healthy.</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">#33 Micah Hyde</td></tr>
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<span style="color: #292929; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 12pt;">Micah Hyde is Mr. Versatile.</span><span style="color: #292929; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 12pt;"> </span><span style="color: #292929; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 12pt;">He is best suited in the slot, but can play
corner and safety too.</span><span style="color: #292929; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 12pt;"> </span><span style="color: #292929; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 12pt;">In addition, he
has returned punts for the Packers.</span><span style="color: #292929; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 12pt;"> </span><span style="color: #292929; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 12pt;">I’d
hate to see the Packers lose this guy due to injury.</span><span style="color: #292929; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 12pt;"> </span><span style="color: #292929; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 12pt;">He’s been relatively healthy so far.</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">#23 Damarious Randall</td></tr>
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<span style="color: #292929; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 12pt;">First and second round picks Damarious Randall </span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 12pt;">and Quinten<span style="color: #292929;"> Rollins are also guaranteed roster spots. I’m predicting Damarious Randall will back up
Casey Hayward and Quinten Rollins will back up Micah Hyde in the slot to begin
the season. Both rookies will see their
playing time increase as the season wears on into December.</span></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">#24 Quinten Rollins</td></tr>
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<span style="color: #292929; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 12pt;">Even though the Packers typically keep only five
cornerbacks, I believe the team will keep six CB’s this year.</span><span style="color: #292929; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 12pt;"> </span><span style="color: #292929; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 12pt;">That lucky player will be #36 Ladarius Gunter.</span><span style="color: #292929; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 12pt;"> </span><span style="color: #292929; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 12pt;">Gunter will prove his worth during the
preseason.</span><span style="color: #292929; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 12pt;"> </span><span style="color: #292929; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 12pt;">He will show Packer Nation
that he can defend the pass and tackle the ball carrier coming around the
end.</span><span style="color: #292929; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 12pt;"> </span><span style="color: #292929; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 12pt;">He will also demonstrate excellent special
team skills, which wins him the roster spot.</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">#36 Ladarius Gunter</td></tr>
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<b style="line-height: 14pt;"><span style="color: #292929; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Safeties: The Green Bay Packers will keep 4
players on the roster this year.</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="color: windowtext; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Ha Ha Clinton-Dix</span> and <span style="color: windowtext; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Morgan Burnett</span><span style="color: #292929;"> have
entrenched themselves as the starting safeties in Dom Capers' defense,
guaranteeing roster spots for each. Both
are excellent safeties and Pro-Bowl caliber players. I’m predicting that Ha-Ha has a big year and
earns Pro-Bowl honors. Morgan’s
production will not be far behind. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">#42 Morgan Burnett and #21 Ha-Ha Clinton-Dix</td></tr>
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<span style="color: #292929; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 12pt;">The Packers resigned </span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 12pt;"><span style="color: windowtext;">Sean Richardson</span>, <span style="color: #292929;">meaning
he'll also make the cut. He is a good
special team player and has proven in the past that he can get the job done at
safety when called upon by Capers. </span></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">#28 Sean Richardson</td></tr>
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<span style="color: #292929; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 12pt;">Even though Hyde or Damarious Randall could
play the position, the Packers will keep 4 true safeties in case of
injury.</span><span style="color: #292929; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 12pt;"> </span><span style="color: #292929; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 12pt;">Chris Banjo's excellent play on
special teams should be enough to keep him in Green Bay.</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">#32 Chris Banjo</td></tr>
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<span style="color: #292929; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 12pt;">That concludes the team breakdown.</span><span style="color: #292929; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 12pt;"> </span><span style="color: #292929; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 12pt;">First training camp practice is July 30th.</span><span style="color: #292929; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 12pt;"> </span><span style="color: #292929; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 12pt;">Players report to the facility on July
29.</span><span style="color: #292929; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 12pt;"> </span><span style="color: #292929; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 12pt;">#GoPackGo</span><span style="color: #292929; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 12pt;"> </span></div>
Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1992245807985932284.post-69720630240137920232015-07-27T11:32:00.001-07:002015-07-27T11:33:33.673-07:00Pre-Camp Breakdown: Introducing the Packers Defensive Linemen<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: 14.0pt; margin-bottom: 9.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 9.0pt; mso-outline-level: 4;">
<span style="color: #292929; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 14pt;">I am
predicting the Packers will carry 7 “D” linemen, given the need for big bodies
up front, until Letroy Guion and Datone Jones return.</span><span style="color: #292929; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 14pt;"> </span><span style="color: #292929; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 14pt;">Guion will serve a 3 game suspension and Jones
a 1 game suspension, respectively.</span><span style="color: #292929; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 14pt;"> </span><span style="color: #292929; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 18.6666660308838px;">Worth Noting: The Packers carried 5 “D” linemen last season. </span><span style="color: #292929; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 14pt;">So to
start the season I am predicting the Packers will go with these players.</span></div>
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<b><u><span style="color: #292929; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Starters: Josh Boyd, B.J. Raji, Mike Daniels</span></u></b></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">#93 Josh Boyd</td></tr>
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<span style="color: #292929; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 18.6666660308838px;">Josh Boyd is only the week 1 starter here, because he will prove that during the preseason. </span><span style="color: #292929; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 14pt;">However, as soon as Datone
Jones returns, he will become the other starting “D” End opposite Mike Daniels.
Datone Jones needs to crank it up big
time! </span><span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; color: #030303; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 14pt; padding: 0in;">Jones</span><span class="apple-converted-space" style="line-height: 14pt;"><span style="color: #030303; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> </span></span><span style="color: #030303; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 14pt;">has 5 career sacks in 2 seasons. 1.5 sacks last
year. Datone was drafted in the first
round out of UCLA by Green Bay in 2013, and needs to significantly
increase his production, if the Packers want to head to SB 50 and win it! </span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">#90 B.J. Raji</td></tr>
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<span style="color: #030303; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 14pt;"> </span><span style="color: #292929; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 14pt;">BJ Raji will start
at NT in week 1 against the Bears.</span><span style="color: #292929; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 14pt;"> </span><span style="color: #292929; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 14pt;">Raji
must get back to his old form of 2010.</span><span style="color: #292929; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 14pt;">
</span><span style="color: #292929; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 14pt;">It’s that simple.</span><span style="color: #292929; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 14pt;"> </span><span style="color: #292929; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 14pt;">The 1</span><sup style="color: #292929; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 14pt;">st</sup><span style="color: #292929; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 14pt;">
round pick, 9</span><sup style="color: #292929; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 14pt;">th</sup><span style="color: #292929; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 14pt;"> overall has to apply pressure up the middle, if the
Packers defense is to have a chance at sacking the quarterback.</span><span style="color: #292929; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 14pt;"> </span><span style="color: #292929; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 14pt;">He has not recorded a sack since 2011. His
experience will be needed in order to stop Matt Forte.</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">#76 Mike Daniels</td></tr>
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<span style="color: #292929; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 14pt;">Mike Daniels,
barring injury, will be a Pro Bowl player this year, but will not be able to
play in the game due to a previous engagement.</span><span style="color: #292929; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 14pt;">
</span><span style="color: #292929; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 14pt;">What else is there to say? </span><span style="color: #292929; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 14pt;"> </span></div>
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<u><span style="color: #292929;">Backups:
Christian Ringo, Mike Pennel<o:p></o:p></span></u></h4>
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<span style="color: #292929; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Christian Ringo was drafted in the 6<sup>th</sup>
round with pick #210 out of Louisiana-Lafayette. He is a 6’-1” - 300 lb tackling machine. It remains to be seen how well he can perform
on the field. However, it is unlikely he
gets cut, given his draft status.</span></h4>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">#77 Christian Ringo</td></tr>
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<span style="color: #292929; font-weight: normal; line-height: 14pt;">Mike Pennel made a splash last year at the
Packers Family Night practice.</span><span style="color: #292929; font-weight: normal; line-height: 14pt;"> </span><span style="color: #292929; font-weight: normal; line-height: 14pt;">He
followed up that performance during the preseason as well.</span><span style="color: #292929; font-weight: normal; line-height: 14pt;"> </span><span style="color: #292929; font-weight: normal; line-height: 14pt;">However, this year is an uphill battle for
him, but in the end I think he beats out some of the others by the narrowest of
margins.</span></h4>
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<span style="color: #292929; font-weight: normal; line-height: 14pt;"> </span><u style="line-height: 14pt;"><span style="color: #292929;">Suspended:
Letroy Guion, Datone Jones</span></u></h4>
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<span style="color: #292929; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Letroy Guion got the job done last year in
BJ’s absence. This year BJ Raji has to
get it done. When Guion returns in week
4, the two together are going to be one heck of a goal line defense…not that I
want to see that package much. The
point, when Guion does return, the Packers will have a nice one-two punch up
the gut. They will end up splitting time
guaranteed.</span></h4>
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Jones</span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="color: #030303; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> h</span></span><span style="color: #030303; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">as 5 career sacks in 2 seasons. 1.5 sacks last year.
Datone was drafted in the first round out of UCLA by Green Bay in
2013, and needs to significantly increase his production, if the Packers
want to head to SB 50 and win it! Personally speaking, I expect more out
of a 1st round pick!</span></div>
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Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1992245807985932284.post-50289397011961779462015-07-26T10:42:00.004-07:002015-07-26T10:57:18.908-07:00Pre-Camp Breakdown: Now Introducing the Packers Linebackers<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="line-height: 20px;">This off-season, the Green Bay Packers’ biggest need was at the inside linebacker position. Green Bay parted ways with veterans A.J. Hawk and Brad Jones, leaving the team with an extremely young corps of inside linebackers.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 21.5599994659424px;">Barring injury, this much we know about the linebacker situation in Green Bay...Clay Matthews will start on the inside with Sam Barrington to begin week one against the Chicago Bears on September 13. We also know that Julius Peppers will be on the outside with Nick Perry. However, I believe Nick Perry will receive stiff competition from Jake Ryan, Carl Bradford, Jayrone Elliott and Adrain Hubbard.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Nick Perry</span>, was a<span style="color: #030303; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> first round draft choice in 2012. He played at USC. Perry was selected by the Packers to give them another "edge rusher" to sack the quarterback. Perry has 9 career sacks in 3 seasons. Need I say more? He needs to step it up until Jake Ryan has been caught up to speed at the inside linebacker position so that Clay can be moved to the outside more often.</span><br />
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<u style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 21.5599994659424px;"><b>Jake Ryan vs Carl Bradford.</b></u><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 21.5599994659424px;"> Doesn't matter which 4th round pick wins the ILB position opposite Sam Barrington, so long as one of these two guys wins the position so that Green Bay can finally move Clay Matthews back to the outside edge rushing, which is what he was built to do. Bradford may surprise people this preseason.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 20px;">In my eyes, second year players Carl Bradford and Joe Thomas will be competing for time at the inside linebacker position, though they face a more uphill battle. While Ryan and Barrington seem to be ahead of Bradford and Thomas on the depth chart for the time being, training camp could see sleepers emerge and rise up the depth chart.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; line-height: 21.5599994659424px;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Don't forget....Carl Bradford may have been a "healthy inactive" last year, because guys like Hawk, Lattimore, and Jones were in his way (taking up roster spots). As it looks right now, nobody stands in his way for a roster spot or for that matter, a starting position. On the other hand, I believe hard hitting Jake Ryan, the 4th round pick out of Michigan, will have something to say about that by the end of camp.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Ryan is a versatile player from Michigan with above average speed who can play both inside and outside. Like most rookies, he will need grooming to become a more complete player, but he has the athletic ability and desire for success to develop into a play maker for Green Bay.</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">#47 Jake Ryan led the Wolverines in tackles, tackles for a loss and sacks.</td></tr>
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Next time I will introduce the "D" linemen and conclude with the DB's. Until then, #GoPackGo!!</div>
Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1992245807985932284.post-72439479119154549302015-07-20T05:11:00.001-07:002015-07-20T05:13:04.556-07:00Pre-Camp Breakdown: Now Introducing the Packers Offensive LinemenCompiled and Written By: Todd Stelzel, PackerToddsnEnds<br />
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This year the Green Bay Packers return intact an offensive line that was one of the better lines in the NFL last year. Bryan Bulaga resigned with the team and that all but solidified the fortress that surrounded and protected Aaron Rodgers on pass plays and Eddie Lacy during run plays last year. Like last year the Packers will score a ton of points. Like last year Eddie Lacy will rush for 1,100 yards and become just the 3rd running back in Packers history to do so.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Studs: #75 Bryan Bulaga, #70 TJ Lang, #63 Corey Linsley, #71 Josh Sitton and #69 David Bakhtiari</td></tr>
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The starters on the offensive line for the Packers are set. # 63 Corey Linsley will start at center. If he plays like he did last year...he will go to the Pro-Bowl. The two guards will be # 71 Josh Sitton and #70 TJ Lang. They pull very well and are two of the best when zone blocking and pass protecting. Sitton will be a Pro-Bowl player in 2015. Lang will be an alternate. The two tackles are the bookends of the unit. #69 David Bakhtiari and #75 Bryan Bulaga are two of the best in the business. Both are valuable and they protect Aaron's blind side very well. So the line is set...but what about the back ups?<br />
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I'm predicting the Green Bay Packers will carry no more than eight offensive linemen this year on the squad. Therefore, given the five starters the lucky other three will be #67 Don Barclay, #73 JC Tretter and #74 Mark Rotheram. All three of these players bring versatility to the unit.<br />
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# 67 Don Barclay will be the Packers best sixth man coming off the bench should any of the studs up front get hurt during a game. In fact, last year Barclay himself was injured with a torn ACL, but is expected to make a full recovery. During OTA's in June he showed the coaching staff that he lost no movement laterally and was more powerful in the legs than the previous season. Packers fans should be excited about his return to the team. He can play both tackle and guard positions.<br />
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#73 JC Tretter will be the Packers back up center. Interesting to note, Tretter was the starting center last year to begin the season, but lost his job to Corey Linsley when he got hurt. Linsely never looked backed and just dominated interior "D" linemen. Garth Gerhardt will push Tretter big time for the second spot, but will come up short and will make the squad as a practice player, should he clear waivers. Tretter has experience at both the center and guard positions, but is a true center all the way and will only be used in that role.<br />
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#74 Mark Rotheram will virtually be pushed by every other linemen in camp. However, in the end he will prevail. Rotheram is a very athletic player for a guy his size. He is 6'-5" and 325 pounds, strong upper body and powerful legs. He uses his hips very well when run blocking and his explosive take off allows him to get to the 2nd tier and blast linebackers out of the way for Eddie Lacy.<br />
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Finally, every year I like to pick a dark horse. A linemen who seems to have a very good chance, but is relatively unknown. My dark horse this year is #50 Vince Kowalski. Vince is 6'-4' and weighs 305 lbs. He played both right and left tackle at Nova. Should Barclay go down again and a few other tackles slip up...Kowalski is the man!<br />
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Next time the Packers defensive players will be introduced. Until then...#GoPackGo!<br />
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Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1992245807985932284.post-76392621035867379892015-07-17T08:09:00.002-07:002015-07-17T08:15:24.691-07:00Pre-Camp Breakdown by Position: Now Introducing the Packers Wide Receivers and Tight Ends<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"> Wide receivers need to be fleet of foot, able to leap tall defensive backs with a single bound and must have hands large enough to catch cannon balls from the quarterback. It is more than safe to say that the Green Bay Packers top three wide receivers are Jordy Nelson, Randall Cobb and Davante Adams. It is also safe to assume that the starting tight end will be Richard Rodgers vs the Bears during week 1 of the NFL season.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">After that...the jobs are up for grabs.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Let's start with Jared Abbrederis.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 22.3999996185303px;"> Jared Abbrederis attended Wautoma High School in </span><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wautoma,_Wisconsin" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: none; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 22.3999996185303px; text-decoration: none;" title="Wautoma, Wisconsin"><span style="color: black;">Wautoma, Wisconsin</span></a><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 22.3999996185303px;"> and was a three-time letter winner in football. </span><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 22.3999996185303px;">Abbrederis joined the </span><span style="color: black; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wisconsin_Badgers_football" style="background: none rgb(255, 255, 255); line-height: 22.3999996185303px; text-decoration: none;" title="Wisconsin Badgers football"><span style="color: black;">Wisconsin Badgers football</span></a><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 22.3999996185303px;"> team as a </span><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walk-on_(sports)" style="background: none rgb(255, 255, 255); line-height: 22.3999996185303px; text-decoration: none;" title="Walk-on (sports)"><span style="color: black;">walk-on</span></a><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 22.3999996185303px;"> spread quarterback on the scout team.</span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 22.3999996185303px;"> He proved to be a great Badger his senior year not only at the wide receiver position, but as a returner as well. He hurt his knee last summer before playing in one pre-season game. He received high praise from coaches before the injury. He will be competing against Jeff Janis and Ty Montgomery for playing time. Jared is best suited for the slot wide receiver position. Abbrederis will make the team as the 6th wide receiver, but will have a better chance to succeed on special teams. If Montgomery cannot get the job done fielding kick offs and punts--Abbrederis is your man!</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 22.3999996185303px;"> Jeff Janis is a beast. He is 6' 3" 213 lbs. and has blazing 4.24 40 yard dash speed. In June, Janis received a ton of praise from Aaron Rodgers. If that praise is coming from Rodgers...you have to be good. McCarthy has also raved about him during OTA's. The question, will he be able to beat out Abbrederis and Montgomery for playing time at wide receiver. Right now he has the inside track, but pre-season will obviously tell us more about the young man. I expect Janis to be the # 5 wide receiver when all is said and done.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 22.3999996185303px;"> Ty Mongomery will be the # 4 wide receiver for the Green Bay Packers. Why? He was drafted in the 3rd round and is unlikely to sit the bench for long periods of time, given his outstanding performance in the passing, kick off and punt return game while at Stanford. His skill set is similar to that of Davante Adams. Tall, durable and great hands. He knows how to set his feet in the return game in order to get up the field quickly and give his team great starting field position. He will be the kick/punt returner this year, barring injury. He will also be used in the slot and in the run game, much like Randall Cobb has been used as of late. I expect him to perform very well this year for the Pack and excited to see what he can finally do at the NFL level.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 22.3999996185303px;"> The Packers are thin at the tight end position after the Quarless gun incident. Richard Rodgers will be the starter, even if Quarless had not gotten into trouble. Rodgers is young, a good pass blocker and is gaining the trust of Aaron Rodgers. When Quarless returns...he will be the back up and will see playing time when the Packers want to go with two tight ends on the field. In the meantime, Justin Perrillo and 2015 draft pick Kennard Backman will compete for the # 2 spot until Quarless can play. I expect Perrillo to come through for Green Bay, because Backman will not get enough reps in practice in order to make a case for himself. Backman however, will not be cut by the team. After Quarless gets back...Backman will be placed on the practice squad and remain there as a healthy inactive.</span><br />
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The primary roles of the running back is to receive hand offs from the quarterback and run for positive yards, preferably for at least a 4 yard average. In addition, running backs must be able to catch passes out of the backfield and finally, when called upon to pass block for the quarterback in the event that there is an all-out red-dog-blitz.<br />
There are three different types of running backs. Teams usually have a half back or tailback, a full back and a goal line back. Usually the goal line back is the full back, but this is not always the case. For example, you may see the Packers hand the ball of to John Kuhn (fullback) near the goal line or they may give it to Eddie lacy to punch the ball into the end zone. The point, the goal line back must have great upper body strength and powerful legs. Finally, running backs may also be seen on special teams returning kicks or punts.<br />
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RB, 5'-11", 230 lbs, 25 years old, 3 years of NFL experience, Drafted 2nd Rd 2013, Alabama</div>
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It's obvious to most Packers fans that Eddie is not only the Green Bay Packers best running back, since Ahman Green. He is also considered by many NFL fans to be one of the better backs in the league. If he rushes for 1,100 yards or more this season, he will join two other Packers legends in this club...Ahman Green and Jim Taylor. Given the Packers offensive line play, I expect Lacy to rush for 1,100 yards plus this year. The trick here is to make sure he is fresh by the end of the year when the snow starts to blow and the wind begins to bite.<br />
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<b><u>#44 James Starks</u></b></div>
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RB, 6'-2", 218 lbs. 29 years old, 6 years NFL experience, Drafted 6th Rd 2010, Buffalo</div>
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Starks has been very reliable when backing up or replacing an injured Lacy. His best year was in 2010 when he was the ground game for the Green Bay Packers push to the Super Bowl. He made some huge plays during that playoff run. The game against Atlanta, in Atlanta, comes to mind. He seemed unstoppable. During the 2010 post season he carried the ball 81 times for 315 yards. Age is beginning to creep in, but he should remain the #2 back behind Eddie this year. Next year, who knows where James Starks will land.<br />
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<b><u>#34 Rajion Neal</u></b></div>
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RB, 5'-11", 220 lbs. 23 years old, 1 year of NFL experience, Free Agent 2014, Tennessee</div>
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Rajion (pronounced RAY-jhon) is an interesting prospect. He has had a bumpy road with the Packers. He was on the practice squad the final 8 games and for the playoffs last year. He was released and then resigned by Green Bay in January 2015. He was originally signed in May 2014, placed on IR August 27, 2014 and then subsequently released on August 27, 2014. He resigned with GB and placed on practice squad in November. If he can stay healthy during the pre-season, he has a really good chance of being the #3 back for Green Bay in 2015.<br />
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<b><u>#38 John Crockett</u></b></div>
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RB, 6'-0", 217 lbs., 23 years old, NFL Rookie, Free Agent 2015, North Dakota State</div>
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Crockett was not drafted, but did receive a ton of attention during the draft. Many general managers and coaches called him to let him know of their interest in the young kid from NDSU. In fact, ESPN had a television camera and crew in his home the final day of the draft, but was not selected by any team. Then the Pack came calling and he signed with them a day or two after the draft concluded. His senior year he rushed for 1,994 yards and 21 TD's. Easily the most recognizable free agent rookie among the 17 and will definitely push Neal and Harris for the #3 position. My prediction: Crockett beats out both and will be the 3rd back for GB.<br />
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<u><b>#46 Alonzo Harris</b></u></div>
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RB, 6'-1", 237 lbs., 22 years old, NFL Rookie, Free Agent 2015, Louisiana-Lafayette</div>
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Played for the "Ragin' Cajuns" and amassed 3,330 yards (a 4.7 yd ave) over his college career. In 49 career college games he scored 44 TD's. Impressive to say the least, but his chances of making the roster are ultra slim, given the competition. If Neal can't stay healthy, and Crockett a bust, then Harris is the next best option as the #3 running back for Green Bay.<br />
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<b><u>#30 John Kuhn</u></b></div>
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FB, 6'-0", 250 lbs., 32 years old, 10 years of NFL experience, Waiver Wire 2007, Shippensburg</div>
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This will be Kuhn's last year as a Green Bay Packer. He is 32 years old and a step slower. However, he is a fan favorite and a favorite of McCarthy's. I do not expect Kuhn to be cut this year, because he is still an excellent blocker for Eddie Lacy and a pretty darn good special teams player.<br />
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<b><u>#22 Aaron Ripkowski</u></b></div>
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This is a kid who I really like, but he has to hold onto the football better than pictured. He has powerful legs and big time upper body strength. He is a bruising back with a vicious stiff arm. Played football at Oklahoma, which is known for producing big running backs. Ripkowski fits the Packers run zone blocking scheme and other blocking schemes well, but will have to improve on his pass blocking, if he wants to beat out John Kuhn for the #1 fullback position.<br />
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Next, I will breakdown the Packers depth chart at the wide receiver position. Until then #GoPackGoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1992245807985932284.post-55004006380975541092015-07-11T09:45:00.001-07:002015-07-14T04:28:10.853-07:00Pre-Camp Team Breakdown by Position: First Introducing the Packers QB'sCompiled and Written By: Todd Stelzel, PackersToddsnEnds<br />
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In this series of articles I will provide a breakdown of the Packers players by position--beginning with the offense and concluding with the defense. Included will be job descriptions and responsibilities, and player bio information and statistics. Finally, I will identify and predict the 2015 Packers starters, 2nd and 3rd string back ups. Starters, for the most part are obvious to pin point, but 2nd and 3rd stringers will be trickier predictions--given a few major battles that loom on the horizon of training camp. So let's begin at the most logical spot on offense: The Packers quarterbacks.<br />
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The quarterback is the leader of the team, much like a principal of a school, and off the cuff, I'd say his play determines the fate of the team. For example, can you name the starting quarterback for the Tennessee Titans, who finished the 2014 season with a record of 2 wins and 14 losses? Possibly not. Now, can you name the starting QB for the Denver Broncos and the New England Patriots? Bet you said, "Peyton Manning and Tom Brady." No brainer-right? Point made: Your team is as good as your QB.<br />
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The quarterback's responsibilities are numerous. First and foremost, the QB has to take care of the ball. In other words, he has to avoid turning the ball over to the other team. Ideally, a quarterback should have twice as many TD's as INT's, twice as many completions as attempts, and must not fumble the ball when being sacked, blindsided, scrambling out of the pocket or running for his life when past the line of scrimmage. <br />
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<b><u>#12 Aaron Charles Rodgers</u></b></div>
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QB, 6'-2", 225 lbs., 31 years old, 11 years of NFL experience, Selected by GB in 1st round of NFL Draft in 2005, Attended California</div>
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Obviously, ACR is the Packers #1 QB. In fact, most NFL fans would agree that he is the #1 QB in the league and very well may end up being the NFL MVP again in 2015. The only question mark? How great will he be this year, considering he is already super great? I will not bore you to death here with unbelievable statistics and rhetoric. Rather, in my eyes, the sky's the limit for Aaron. He is no longer shooting for the moon, but rather for Mars!<br />
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<b><u>#16 Scott Tolzien</u></b></div>
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QB, 6'-2", 213 lbs., 27 years old, 5 years of NFL experience, Acquired by GB as a free agent in 2013.</div>
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<a href="http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/03/08/new-deal-for-scott-tolzien-means-matt-flynns-out-in-green-bay/" target="_blank">Scott Tolzien</a> resigned his contract with the Packers in March of 2015, receiving a $1.375 million dollar deal. Given this salary figure and the fact that GB parted ways with <a href="http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/03/08/new-deal-for-scott-tolzien-means-matt-flynns-out-in-green-bay/" target="_blank">Matt Flynn</a>, I expect Tolzien to be the #2 back up behind Aaron Rodgers. His familiarity with the Packers playbook and wide receivers will serve him well when competing against UCLA rookie QB Brett Hundley and new comer UW-Whitewater QB Matt Blanchard. Tolzien's advantage over the others is knowing what everybody (including linemen) is doing on any given particular play; he also knows how the Packers wide receivers run their routes and how to react when a play breaks down and it is time to improvise and extend plays. Tolzien had a great 2014 preseason and I expect him to be even better in 2015.<br />
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<b><u>#7 Brett Hundley</u></b></div>
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QB, 6'-3", 226 lbs., 21 years old, NFL Rookie, Selected by GB in 5th round of 2015 NFL Draft Attended UCLA</div>
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Hundley has the potential to be a starting QB one day in the NFL, but this year will end up being "practice squad material" in order to develop and mature. He has potential-no doubt; don't forget he grew up in the Jim Mora Jr. pro-style UCLA offense and proved he could handle the duties and responsibilities well enough to be drafted in the 5th and not the 7th round.<br />
Given his rookie status, I believe he will be running around like a chicken with its head cut off, because of his unfamiliarity with the complicated Packers offense and the tendencies of the receivers. Therefore I believe, given Tolzien's experience and last years preseason success, Hundley will end up being the #3 Packers QB. What remains to be seen, is whether he gets to suit up on Sundays or will be a "healthy inactive" for all of the games as he begins to get a grip while playing with the practice squad. What I do believe is that Thompson will keep THIS Brett around and will, sooner rather than later, give him an opportunity to play.<br />
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Don't get me wrong here, I'm pulling and rooting for Blanchard to beat out Hundley, but the chance of that happening are ultra-slim. First of all, take a look at the picture and the wrong way he grips the ball. He also has on a ring while practicing during the 6-10-15 OTA. No need to further elaborate. Blanchard needs to go back to quarterback school and repeat a couple of introductory classes. I think he will show well, but not well enough to make an NFL roster. To be honest, I see him one day as a starting QB in the Canadian Football League--where, maybe, who knows, they don't grasp the ball at the seams. Hey, now don't laugh. They make pretty darn good money in the CFL.<br />
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<b style="text-align: center;">Next, I will examine the Packers fullbacks and halfbacks. Until then...<span style="color: #38761d;">#GoPackGo</span></b><br />
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Can you picture Aaron Charles Rodgers sitting down in his recliner at home, turning on Jeopardy and lighting up a "doobie," in order to relieve the bumps, bruises and headaches he sustained over the course of an NFL season? To tell you the truth, I can't "picture it"...but then again with all of the recent news about pot and NFL players...who knows what goes on behind closed doors.<br />
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Recently, Mike Freeman, Bleacher Report NFL Lead Writer wrote in an article dated June 30, 2015, that Marijuana use in the NFL is prevalent and pervasive. In the article titled, <a href="http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2486218-banned-but-bountiful-marijuana-coveted-by-nfl-players-as-invaluable-painkiller" target="_blank">"Banned, but Bountiful: Marijuana Coveted by NFL Players as Invaluable Painkiller," </a>he clearly outlines why football players in the NFL use the mind altering cannabis, instead of popping pills. Click on the title link above to open a new window and read the article. <b>It is absolutely eye-opening and jaw dropping!!!</b><br />
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In a more recent article, Rob Demovsky, ESPN Staff Writer, reported on July 2, 2015, from Green Bay, Wisconsin, that "The NFL has suspended <a href="http://espn.go.com/nfl/team/_/name/gb/green-bay-packers">Green Bay Packers</a> defensive end <a href="http://espn.go.com/nfl/player/_/id/15798/datone-jones">Datone Jones</a> for one game. The league announced Thursday that Jones will miss the regular-season opener against the <a href="http://espn.go.com/nfl/team/_/name/chi/chicago-bears">Chicago Bears</a> for violating the league's substance abuse policy. It was not immediately known whether Jones failed a drug test or missed a test."<br />
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Given the one game consequence handed down by the NFL to Datone Jones, it is more than likely a minor substance abuse related infraction and not about Cocaine, Codeine, Vicodin or PED's. After reading Freeman's article, I learned that the NFL's new drug policy forbids players to use Marijuana, yet for the most part has swept the issue under the rug with only random drug testing (prior to the start of training camp) and implements lenient consequences for smoking pot when compared to the use of other banned narcotic drugs by the NFL.<br />
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<b>My thought...Now that the cannabis is out of the "baggie," no sense pretending we don't really know what's happening. </b> In other words, either do away with the policy or tighten up the policy, but don't sweep the policy under the rug. The sooner it becomes less convoluted, the better it will be for all NFL stakeholders.<br />
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Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1992245807985932284.post-66130030952821429782015-07-02T07:11:00.000-07:002015-07-02T08:16:03.489-07:00In 2015...Packers will go 13-3Compiled and Written By: Todd Stelzel, PackerToddsnEnds<br />
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As soon as the times and dates of the Green Bay Packer schedule are released, my wife and I like to sit down and make our bold win/loss predictions for the coming season. In addition, we determine which football game we want to see at Lambeau Field. This year was no different. Our Packer win/loss predictions were completed on April 22, 2015, (more than a month before the NFL Draft) and we purchased tickets on April 23rd to see the St. Louis Rams play the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, October 11. Our goal is to see every NFL team play the Packers at Lambeau. This year, I am predicting that the Packers will go 13-3 in 2015. My lovely wife of 28 years, has the Packers going 14-2. Like her, I am also predicting that the Green Bay Packers will play the New England Patriots in SB 50. Here is a breakdown of my regular season game by game predictions for the (13 and 3) 2015 Green Bay Packers.<br />
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<b>Week 1 at Chicago Bears.</b> The Bears are still the Bears with Cutler at QB. <span style="color: #38761d;">Packers win.</span><br />
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<b>Week 2 Seattle Seahawks.</b> Finally, home field advantage. This time the <span style="color: #38761d;">Packers win!</span><br />
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<b>Week 3 Kansas City Chiefs.</b> Rodgers is better than Smith. <span style="color: #38761d;">Packers win.</span><br />
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<b>Week 4 at San Francisco 49ers.</b> Besides Kapernick, is anyone left? <span style="color: #38761d;">Packers win</span> at San Fran!<br />
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<b>Week 5 St Louis Rams.</b> Coach Fisher is rebuilding. <span style="color: #38761d;">Packers win</span> easily.<br />
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<b>Week 6 San Diego Chargers. </b>Welcome back Melvin Gordon. Good game, but <span style="color: #38761d;">Packers win </span>to start the season out of the gate with 6 wins and 0 losses.<br />
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<b>Week 7 Bye</b><br />
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<b>Week 8 at Denver Broncos. </b>Denver "D" does the trick. <span style="color: red;">Packers lose</span> for the first time this season on the road.<br />
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<b>Week 9 at Carolina Panthers.</b> Cam Newton gives the Packers fits, but <span style="color: #38761d;">Packers win.</span><br />
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<b>Week 10 Detroit Lions.</b> Detroit needs this game, but <span style="color: #38761d;">Packers win.</span><br />
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<b>Week 11 at Minnesota Vikings. </b>Are the Vikes for real? Not this year. <span style="color: #38761d;">Pack win!</span><br />
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<b>Week 12 Chicago Bears.</b> Cutler benched in Week 10! <span style="color: #38761d;">Packers roll and win.</span><br />
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<b>Week 13 at Detroit Lions.</b> Don't choke on your drumstick, but <span style="color: red;">Packers lose</span> this game by 1 point.<br />
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<b>Week 14 Dallas Cowboys.</b> Cowboy rushing attack still ineffective. <span style="color: #38761d;">Packers win.</span><br />
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<b>Week 15 at Oakland Raiders. </b>The fans look mean, but that's about it. <span style="color: #38761d;">Packers win.</span><br />
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<b>Week 16 at Arizona Cardinals.</b> AZ is the real deal. <span style="color: red;">Packers lose</span> a close game by 2 points.<br />
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<b>Week 17 Minnesota Vikings.</b> Vikes blow lead, fall flat in the second half. <span style="color: #38761d;">Packers win.</span>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1992245807985932284.post-9992635622222661132015-07-01T06:26:00.002-07:002015-07-01T06:49:46.288-07:00Which Packer Rookie Makes Biggest Impact in 2015?Compiled and Written By: Todd Stelzel, PackerToddsnEnds<div>
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<br />Recently I posed the same question to Brian Carriveau's Packers Q & A Mail Bag dated June 5, 2015 on Twitter. Below is the question and his response posted on the blog site<a href="http://gnb.247sports.com/Bolt/Packers-QA-Mulumba-Palmer-in-Danger-of-Losing-Roster-Spot-37617759">@247Sports</a>. After reading the brief Twitter exchange, you tell us, which Packer rookie will make the biggest impact or splash and why in 2015?<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">
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My choice for the rookie making the biggest impact isn't exactly outside the box, but I'll go with Damarious Randall. It might take him a little time to get used to playing cornerback in the NFL, but the Packers are going to give him every chance to succeed or fail. You don't invest a first-round pick into a player like that if you don't think he can do it. And at minimum, Randall figures to be playing a role on the special teams coverage units from Day 1, a place he seems ideally suited to make an impact.</div>
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Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1992245807985932284.post-29374211737409800472015-06-30T06:34:00.000-07:002015-07-01T05:57:30.925-07:00Competition Already Brewing at LambeauCompiled and Written By: Todd Stelzel, PackerToddsnEnds<br />
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Competition already seems to be brewing on the back burner now that all of the rookie picks have finished with OTA practices for the Green Bay Packers. As is always the case, it is too difficult to say which players will be "Pro Bowl" bound and which will not even make the roster. There are always 7th round gems in the rough (Donnie Driver comes to mind) and 1st round busts (Justin Who-rell?). After Ted Thompson made his selections, I became intrigued with these Packer match ups. Remember, this is premature and players have to prove themselves on and off the NFL field.<br />
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<u><b>Damarious Randall and Quinton Rollins vs Casey Hayward and Micah Hyde.</b></u> Need I say more? Rookies have a difficult time covering NFL wide receivers, much less trying to unseat veterans, who finally get a chance to start (now that Tramon Williams and Davon House have left the house). Neither Randall or Rollins will start, but both will have an impact when they are finally assigned special roles on the Packer defense and special teams.<br />
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<u><b>Ty Montgomery vs Jeff Janis and Jared Abbrederis.</b></u> Quite possibly the best competition in camp this year. It promises to be a good one between these three players. I look for all three receivers to make the 53 man roster this year. In addition, all are in contention to be the kick/punt returner, and possibly the 4th "go to" wide receiver for the Pack. In my eyes, Ty will surprise and the 3rd round selection will beat out both Janis and Abbrederis, respectively.<br />
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<u><b>Jake Ryan vs Carl Bradford.</b></u> Doesn't matter which 4th round pick wins the ILB position opposite Sam Barrington, so long as one of these two guys wins the position so that Green Bay can finally move Clay Matthews back to the outside edge rushing, which is what he was built to do. Bradford may surprise people. Don't forget....he may have been a "healthy inactive" last year, because guys like Hawk, Lattimore, and Jones were in his way (taking up roster spots). As it looks right now, nobody stands in his way for a roster spot or for that matter, a starting position. On the other hand, I believe hard hitting Jake Ryan, the 4th round pick out of Michigan, will have something to say about that by the end of camp.<br />
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<u><b>Brett Hundley vs Scott Tolzien.</b></u> Off the cuff, Tolzien will be the winner and back up Aaron Charles Rodgers, because he knows the playbook, the routine of the daily grind and how the receivers run their routes. While Hundley is cramming and on the hurry, Tolzien will be relaxed, poised and confident-looking.<br />
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With the exception of <b><u>Justin Perillo, Kennard Backman</u></b> seems to have little competition as the third tight end behind <u><b>Richard Rogers and Brandon Quarless.</b></u> However, he will have to earn his keep by playing special teams. The same could be said for <u><b>Aaron Ripkowski</b></u>, the big bruising fullback from Oklahoma. Ripkowski could end up ripping a job away from the beloved <u><b>John Kuhn</b></u>, but I doubt it.(Fans cheering "Rip! Rip!" instead of "Kuhn! Kuhn?" Hmm...) Nonetheless, the Packers keep both guys on the squad, because they are both definitely big time special team players.<br />
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With most of the roster already set, I wish the newest additions all the luck in the world. Competition is the key ingredient for the Packers winning formula; has been for quite some time. If you ask me...given Ted Thompson's 2015 draft picks, there are already some great battles and competitions a-brewing....and it's not even July and training camp time yet!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1992245807985932284.post-48495288471584774252015-06-29T11:51:00.018-07:002015-06-30T06:10:11.404-07:00After Watching the 6-10-15 OTA I have More Questions than AnswersPhotographed and Written By: Todd Stelzel, PackerToddsnEnds<br />
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My lovely wife and I attended the Green Bay Packer OTA practice on June 10, 2015. It was a beautiful sunny, breezy 80 degree day in Green Bay. The practice was open to the public and there was no admission. What could be better than that?<br />
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Seeing the Packer players up close was an experience that put a smile on our faces that wouldn't go away for days afterward. The guys practiced with their fellow position players for an hour and fifteen minutes and then a 15 minute scrimmage game was played right in front of our eyes. It was awe-inspiring to say the least--and interesting to observe and evaluate the performance of not only the rookies but the seasoned players as well.<br />
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For example, as we watched various Packers fielding punts out of the jug gun, I couldn't help but ask myself..."Who will return punts for the Pack this year?" In need of a second opinion, I posed the very same question on Twitter to Ryan Wood, Packer Sports Writer for the Green Bay Press Gazette. Below is his response to my question.<br />
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Lovely wife of 28 yrs and I saw the 6-10-15 OTA and a number of Packers fielding punts. Besides Randall Cobb, which Packer looked the best yesterday in this role? My pick: Jared Abbrederis. He looked really solid, although he did muff one punt out of the jug gun. Even though it's early... who did you like back there?<br />
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Congrats, PTE. Lovely wife and I are celebrating our fourth wedding anniversary today. Happy times. As for punt return, Jared Abbrederis is getting a lot of reps there. He could be the guy, but I think Micah Hyde may be the most likely to be a full-time punt returner this season. That's something we won't know until August at the earliest.<br />
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Well then.....Happy fourth wedding anniversary! Enjoy following you and Wes! Finally, I agree....Micah is the man to beat out in the punt return role, unless Jared shows well during the preseason, and we will not know those results until the end of August. Thanks for the kind words & reply!<br />
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It probably comes down to how much subpackage the Packers play, which is why I'm not sure Micah Hyde will be the guy. The Packers haven't always wanted a regular player at returner. If that role can be filled by someone playing fewer offensive and defensive snaps, it probably will. But Hyde would be the best option, and McCarthy has said he wants more starters on special teams. (Hyde effectively being a starter as a nickel back if the Packers go predominantly to subpackages.)<br />
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After reading this exchange of ideas, it sounds like anyone's guess at this point. So, you tell me...Who do you think will be returning punts for the Green Bay Packers in 2015?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1992245807985932284.post-84814283759843139592015-06-27T15:50:00.003-07:002015-06-30T06:09:01.263-07:00<h2>
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No question---The Green Bay Packers' offense will score a ton of points in 2015. The biggest question as I see it, is "Can the Packer defense keep the other teams from scoring when the game is on the line?" <br />
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After resigning Bryan Bulaga and Randall Cobb, the 2015 Packers, barring serious injuries, will return 21 out of 22 starters from the 2014 squad that lost a literal "heartbreaker" in the last five minutes to the Seattle Seahawks during the NFC Championship Game. <br />
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CB Tramon Williams is the one exception, after signing with the Cleveland Browns as an unrestricted free agent in March. Defensive Coordinator Dom Capers needs to expediantly fill this vacancy, if the Packers are to have a chance at winning Super Bowl 50.<br />
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The Packers' dangerous offense, barring major injuries, will be an even greater threat to opposing defenses in 2015 with, believe it or not, the emergence of #17 WR Davante Adams. Given these brief statements about the Packer offense and an at times suspect 2014 Packer defense, I truly believe that the Green Bay Packers Super Bowl 50 fate is in the hands of the green and gold "D" this year.<br />
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The Packer offense can get you to SB 50, but as we all know...it's defense that wins championships. With very little "turnover" in the starting depth chart, Packer veterans, who start on defense, will have to step it up and contribute significantly if Green Bay is to be considered a favorite to win it all.<br />
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<u>#95 Datone Jones</u> - Has 5 career sacks in 2 seasons. 1.5 sacks last year. Datone was drafted in the first round out of UCLA by Green Bay in 2013, and needs to significantly increase his production, if the Packers want to head to SB 50 and win it! Personally speaking, I expect more out of a 1st round pick!<br />
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<u>#53 Nick Perry</u> - Another first round draft choice in 2012. He played at USC. Perry was selected by the Packers to give them another "edge rusher" to sack the quarterback. Perry has 9 career sacks in 3 seasons. Need I say more?<br />
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<u>#90 BJ Raji</u> - Has not recorded a QB sack since 2011--this, after his finest year in 2010 with 6.5 sacks--(the year the Pack won the Superbowl--are you making the same connection as me?) Raji was drafted in the first round (9th overall) by Green Bay in 2009. He was selected ahead of Clay Matthews, who was also drafted in the first round in 2009 (26th overall pick). This year, Raji faces stiff competition from fellow teammate Letroy Guion for the right to start. Bottom line? BJ needs to start molding himself after Clay--if the Pack are to return to glory!<br />
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<u>#29 Casey Hayward</u> - In 35 career games, he has 9 interceptions and a fumble recovery. In my eyes, he is a "defensive playmaker" and I can't wait to see him get more opportunities on the field, now that Tramon has bolted for the Browns. By the way, Hayward and Williams each had three picks last year, even though Tramon played the majority of the snaps at CB. Casey is starting material in my mind and should play opposite Sam Shields in 2015, but don't count out Micah Hyde.<br />
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<u>#33 Micah Hyde</u> - Coach McCarthy had high praise for this young man at the end of June OTA practices. Hyde was drafted in the fifth round in 2012, out of Iowa. He has 2 career interceptions in two seasons. The former Hawkeye DB is a ball hawk. In addition, Hyde has proven that he can return punts and will challenge Casey Hayward for the vacant starting CB position.</div>
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No doubt---it takes a team to win and lose a game. Die-hard Packer fans were painfully reminded of that fact last year at Seattle.<br />
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No doubt---veterans will have to do most of the hard work, while the rookies will be expected to help when called upon. We need to count on that good old Wisconsin work ethic--which our veterans certainly have-- to be modeled and instilled in the new guys.<br />
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So, make no mistake---given the statistics from last year, the onus is not on the Green Bay Packer offense this year, but rather dead center on the defense. The players mentioned above must increase their production and make a dramatic impact in order for the Packers to defeat any team that stands in their way of a Super Bowl 50 win and a 5th Vince Lombardi Trophy.</div>
Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1992245807985932284.post-6541535436987250772015-06-23T17:52:00.002-07:002015-06-23T18:18:56.696-07:00Just 3 Things : The 2015 Green Bay Packers Training Camp<br />
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It's that time of year again as the dog days of summer begin and we are just a few short weeks from football season starting.<br />
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As an early preview this year I thought I would pick 3 things and or topics to watch for in the 2015 Green Bay Packers Preseason.<br />
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First and foremost will our defense be able to tighten up and mesh with the young players in the defensive backfield ? On that same note how will the loss of some key veterans affect communication and defensive play calls during game time ?<br />
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This is a defense that must play as well or better than last year for GB to make a playoff run.<br />
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Second and maybe one of the most important issues is a changing of the guard in regards to offensive play calling this season. While many self appointed pundits have hailed this as an epiphany I tend to be more cautious.<br />
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Every play caller has a different style. It makes no difference what level of football but I fully expect a few bumps along the way as the team transitions to a new pace and style on offense. Watch carefully in pre seasons game 2 and 3 for base formation and how the starters attack the opposition.<br />
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Third and last in my quick little preview is our dark horse players. Again this season I have picked 3 players who may surprise you and who's name you better know !<br />
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First up is 2nd year player Rajion Neal. Neal was doing great things in preseason last year and has picked off where he left off in mini camps. Neal a 5'11 220 from Tennessee knows the system and has all the attributes to compete for the Packers 3rd RB position.<br />
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The next player is CB Ladarius Gunter, a great UDFA pick up Gunter is a big 6-2 corner that played at the U in college. Gunter finished his career at UM with 109 tackles, 1 FR, 2 FR, 18 PBU and 6 INT. Gunter may need a little work but he brings that big physical corner mentality to GB and seems to have a nose for the football in mini camp. Watch Gunter close in training camp practices.<br />
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Last but not least is OL Matt Rotherham, he's not pretty and he won't wow you but the former Pitt player cut his teeth in a pro style offense under Paul Chryst and knows how to block. Labeled as a guard now he has enough to flip to RT as well.<br />
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So there you have a brief look at 3 things you need to watch for at the 2015 Packers training camp.<br />
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<br />Markhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12059624391868034695noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1992245807985932284.post-70789333702166988702015-06-14T10:17:00.000-07:002015-06-14T10:17:14.803-07:00Sunday Bits And Pieces By Mark<br />
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I've seen a hundred stories this week about Packer OTA's and 99% of them were fluff. It's hard for fans to understand but since the change in CBA off season work isn't even practice anymore. This was nothing more than a glorified walk through and a chance to install your schemes.<br />
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Interesting note today that Aaron Rodgers won't be at Favres induction ceremony. Big deal ? No and yes. Aaron had another engagement to go too that weekend which happens, however when you're the face of a franchise and the team leader certain things take precedent.<br />
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Switching Gears Badger recruiting is in full swing and Coach Chryst and staff are adding pieces to the machine. I was very happy to see Amherst WI DT <a aria-label="Tyler Biadasz (screen name: TylerBiadasz)" class="Tweet-authorLink Identity u-linkBlend" data-scribe="element:user_link" href="https://twitter.com/TylerBiadasz" style="background-color: white; color: #3b94d9; font-family: Helvetica, Roboto, 'Segoe UI', Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.2; outline: 0px; text-decoration: none; white-space: nowrap;"><span class="Tweet-authorName Identity-name p-name customisable-highlight" data-scribe="element:name" style="font-weight: 700; text-decoration: underline;">Tyler Biadasz</span> </a> commit to UW last week and over the weekend we added OLB Noah Burke from Carmel (IND). Hopefully the staff can add a couple stud WR and half a dozen top notch lineman to the mix.<br />
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One last note is the latest Brewers surge. It maybe to late to make a serious run this year, But at least the boys of summer are making the viewing experience tolerable again. It does make one wonder if there will be a fire sale at some point and what off season changes will be in store.<br />
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Until next time.... May your beer be cold and your bratwurst plentiful !<br />
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<br />Markhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12059624391868034695noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1992245807985932284.post-29558435133733804732015-05-31T15:02:00.003-07:002015-05-31T15:24:37.673-07:00Some OTA News And NotesBy Mark<br />
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A rare busy week in Packer land this week. Let's review some top stories :<br />
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Casey Hayward made waves by sitting out OTA's with a foot injury. With his injury second year CB Demetri Goodson was playing with the first team defense all week.<br />
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After a month of work Wisconsinsportstalk.net has been reborn with our new forum software and a new outlook on the rest of 2015.<br />
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In the last 24 to 40 months I tried hard to be something we are not. More of the normal 'rah rah " site. Frankly there are many many of those. But I have always been more objective and tried to look closer at the flip side of every issue.<br />
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From here on out we will go back to what I envisioned back 8 almost 9 years ago. a sports forum/blog and community that's more like your local bar.<br />
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