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Ted, just sign a damn returner!

September 7, 2010
Would the Packers really risk Williams on returns?

It’s usually pretty hard to pay attention during a Mike McCarthy press conference. That’s because – as is the case with any coach not named Rex Ryan – he seldom says anything interesting. But that changed on Monday when McCarthy mentioned Greg Jennings and Tramon Williams as potential punt returners for the season opener...
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Babineaux would boost secondary

September 6, 2010
Former Seahawk would add much-needed depth to secondary

Ted Thompson seemed very content with his 53-man roster when he met the media on Sunday afternoon. In fact, the general manager of the Packers was so content that he didn’t claim a single player off waivers. When asked if that means no changes are forthcoming, Thompson hemmed and hawed before admitting he couldn’t...
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Few surprises on 53-man roster

September 5, 2010
Veteran safety made the final roster

We predicted the final roster on Wednesday morning and hit on 48 of 53 players. The misses were Brett Swain, Nick McDonald, C.J. Wilson, Quinn Johnson and Charlie Peprah. In their places we had Jason Chery, Spencer Havner, Evan Dietrich-Smith, Jarius Wynn and Will Blackmon. Here’s a closer look at why the first five...
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Crabtree’s worth keeping around

September 4, 2010
Young tight end is a powerful blocker with a bright future

Whether Tom Crabtree does or doesn’t make the final 53-man roster will have no bearing on the Packers chances to reach the Super Bowl next February. In fact, even if the young tight end makes the team, there’s no guarantee that he would be active on game days. So why bother writing a post...
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Two high picks fail to deliver

September 3, 2010
Lee hasn't stepped us

With Johnny Jolly suspended for the season and Al Harris’ return from major knee surgery still very much up in the air, the Packers really needed Justin Harrell and Pat Lee to step up. Unfortunately – although not all that surprisingly – neither player has come through. Harrell is currently fourth on the depth...
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It’s now or never for Chery

September 2, 2010
Young WR has a chance to earn a roster spot

Coach Mike McCarthy’s decision to allow Jason Chery to return all kicks and punts against Kansas City gives fans a compelling reason to watch what would otherwise be an even more meaningless than usual final exhibition game. With a strong performance, the first-year wide receiver has a chance to win the return job and...
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Not ready for prime time player

September 1, 2010
Rookie has a bright future, but the future isn't this season

Sam Shields has been impressing people – me included – from the very first practice of training camp. In fact, the rookie from Miami showed so much potential that he all but locked up a roster spot weeks ago. Now he’s on the verge of winning the No. 3 cornerback job. The first accomplishment...
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Predicting the 53-man roster

August 31, 2010
Rookie offensive lineman has too much raw talent to release

While others have been predicting the final roster for weeks, we’ve patiently waited until today to take our best shot. And while things could certainly change between now and Saturday, here’s the way we see it: Quarterbacks (2) – This is easy. Aaron Rodgers and Matt Flynn on the active roster and Graham Harrell...
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Packers are thin on the outside

August 30, 2010
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Call me an old curmudgeon, but the sight of Frank Zombo starting against the Colts didn’t make me feel all warm and fuzzy inside. Sure it’s a nice story – an undrafted free agent making a serious run at a spot on the final roster while learning a new position – but I see...
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Review: Packers vs. Colts

August 28, 2010
Can one long return overcome numerous dropped passes?

The Green Bay Packers improved their preseason record to 2-1 by whipping the Indianapolis Colts 59-24 on Thursday night. The starting offense was terrific once again, the starting defense – minus Cullen Jenkins, Clay Matthews and Brad Jones – had a predictably tough time stopping Pro Bowl quarterback Peyton Manning and the special teams...
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