Archive for August, 2010

Jclombardi reviews roster moves & camp headlines. Roster Moves:  Packers place Starks, Harris & Bigby on PUP, Porter to IR. Harris, Bigby on PUP to  Packers Reach 75 Limit.  Packers CB Harris to start season on PUP list, miss first 6 games. In no surprise moves to get to the required 75 roster players, the Packers put S Bigby, CB Harris, and RB Starks on the PUP reserve list meaning they will miss at least the first six weeks of regular season. Meanwhile, they put RB Porter on injured reserve. The final season roster must be cut to 53 by 5 p.m. Saturday. Analysis:  ”The [...]

Jclombardi reviews headlines & camp reports. Headlines: Packers’ Jones says shoulder not a problem.  Notebook: D-Line Needs Harrell.  Packers give Chery a chance to return kicks, punts.  Barnett rests up for regular season. Notebook: TE/FB needs trimming. Chery earns longer look on punt returns.  Insider: QB Harrell shows potential.  Defensive line depth unclear beyond first tier. Monday extra point: Colledge is best when the heat is on.  Camp Reports: Monday camp report. Doughertys training camp review.  Camp Highlights: Practice in shells not pads.  WR Chery will be KR/PR.  LB Jones wearing harness.  Crosby hit 6-of-8 field goals missing from 45 and 53 yards.  CB [...]

Jclombardi previews roster & talks about OLB depth. Final Roster Version 1.0: We preview the possible final roster at the beginning of the 2010 NFL season: Quarterback: Rodgers, Flynn.  Bubble: Harrell. Commentary: as the Packers face tough decisions on this roster, Harrell may be headed to the taxi squad. Running back: Grant, Jackson, Lumpkin.  Bubble: Porter, Starks. Commentary: we see Lumpkin on final roster and maybe Porter on IR and Starks on PUP. Fullback: Kuhn, Johnson.  Bubble: Hall.  Commentary: we see Kuhn and Johnson to be solid, but Hall will stay if he has solid special teams worth.  Wide receiver: Jennings, Driver, Jones, Nelson. Bubble: Swain, West, Chery. Commentary: the 5th spot is the big question. Tight end: Finley, [...]

Jclombardi reviews Packers camp reports & headlines (updated). Practice schedule:  1. Sun., Aug., 29–10:45 a.m. in full pads. 2. Mon., Aug. 30–10:45 a.m. in full pads. 3. Tue., Aug., 31–10:15 a.m. in helmets. 4. Wed., Sept. 1–No practice. 5. Thu., Sept. 2–Preseason game: Packers at Chiefs, 7 p.m. Other Key Preseason Dates: 1. Aug. 31–Roster cutdown to maximum of 75 players. 2. Sept. 4–Roster cutdown to maximum of 53 players. Camp Reports: CB Shields has shot at nickel job.  Colledge to start at LG.  Masthay continues push for punting job. Sunday practice roundup. Headlines: Colledge to start at left guard.   Packers face decision on Harris.  Masthay appears to have [...]

Jclombardi’s Packers headlines & grades bloggers’ reviews. Headlines: Packers’ QB Rodgers as reliable as always. Packers have tons of tight end talent. Blitz is having hard time getting through Packers’ line.  It all starts up front. Notebook: Matthews expects to return to practice next week. No rush to decide between punters Masthay, Bryan. Players delighted to have day off after big win.  Shields: Ive got to do more to make team. Commentary:  On this day of international headlines, we present the grades about Packers’ bloggers reviews with their  good, bad, & ugly analysis about the Colts game:    Packers Blogger                       Game Review                                      Grade    1. “Senior Writer” Jclombardi  Packers Beat [...]

Jclombardi reviews Packers preseason win against Colts. Summary: While the Packers’ starting defense struggled early against QB Manning and the Colts, the special teams had two touchdowns to lift the team and the Rodgers’ offense machine led the way to the 59-24 preseason victory.  The Packers improved to 2-1 heading into the final preseason finale at  the Chiefs. Highlights: Rodgers, offense dazzle in blowout against Colts.  Notebook: Special teams score key plays on Colts.  Notebook: LG Goes To Colledge.  Zombo turning heads with big plays. Masthay, Burnett, Zombo, Shields solid.  Packers’ victory does have dark side.  Post game notes: Colts-Packers.  Insider: Masthay gains edge with magnificent punt. Packers Recover To [...]

Jclombardi previews Colts game and headlines. Basics: Packers (1-1) vs. Colts (0-2)  tonight at 7 p.m. (Thursday) at Lambeau Field, Green Bay on prime time ESPN. Injury report: Packers–S Bigby (ankle), CB Harris (knee) and RB Starks (hamstring) are on PUP list.  LB Matthews (hamstring) is out. RB Lumpkin (hamstring) and RB Porter (ankle) are doubtful. LB Jones (shoulder), OL Barbre (back) and DE Jenkins (calf) are questionable.  LB Hawk (ankle) and LB Joseph (quadriceps) are probable.  Things to Watch 1. Maturing rookies–How improved will rookies S Burnett, OL Bulaga, DE Neal, OL Newhouse, CB Shields, and TE Quarless play in their third preseason game? 2. Nickel & Dime–Underwood, Lee, and Shields compete for the No. 3 cornerback job [...]

Jclombardi reviews camp reports & headlines.  News & reports: Tuesday training camp report.  No decision yet on starting Bulaga.  Packers’ Bush to have lesser role against Colts.  Notebook: RB Starks Can’t Get Healthy. Notebook: LB Chillar gives Packers flexiblity. CB Shields Gets Shot In Nickel Package.  Insider: Harrell shows flash of dominance.  CB Harris may not be ready for season opener.  Barbre, Giacomini may be at the end of the line.  Practice Highlights: Rookie CB Shields promoted to nickel back and special teams, as CB Underwood and CB Lee struggle with performances.  LB Chillar is definitely back at ILB especially in base and nickel defenses, but [...]

Jclombardi reviews Packers camp reports & headlines.  News & reports: Packers linebackers do practice shuffle–Coaches look for right mix among Chillar, Hawk, Bishop, Zombo.  Injury forces Bulaga to take practice break.  Notebook: Bulaga, Cullen leave practice.  Insider: Prospects not looking good for Bush.  Bulaga Exits Practice With Hip Flexor Strain. Practice Highlights: Rookie CB Shields & CB Underwood replace CB Bush and TE Lee on special teams.  LB Chillar is back at ILB especially in base and nickel defenses.  OLB Zombo has a bigger role.  OLB Jones may play in Colts game. OLB Matthews hopes to play in final preseason Chiefs game.  DE Harrell returned to [...]

Jclombardi’s Packers headlines & grades of bloggers’ reviews of Seahawks game. Headlines: Monday extra point: Which Packers positions cause concerns? Packers need more from backup cornerbacks.  Hopes Still High For Struggling Special Teams.  Spitz could be auditioning for other teams.  Packers’ running game tough to judge.  Woodsons absence exposes secondary in preseason.  Determined Crabtree making his mark.  Simpkins keeps living the dream. Commentary:  On this Monday afternoon, we present good bloggers reviews with their  good, bad, & ugly analysis about the Seahawks game (with our grades about them):  * 1. “Lonely” Jersey Al has his First impressions of the game.   B. 2. ”Mr. Personality” BC’s  Blue, Red & Cow Chips [...]