Steven Jackson is off to Atlanta … Scott Rovak-USA TODAY Sports

I know there are thousands and maybe millions of Packers fans out there who might have a different adjective to offer, so I thought it might be fun to share with everyone what folks are saying about this mid-afternoon decision.

So, hide the children, put the dog in the kennel, break out the popcorn and prepare yourself for some entertaining reading. I’ll try to keep it as clean as I can … enjoy

Was this TT’s reaction after learning he didn’t land Steven Jackson? twitter.com/jrehor/status/…

— Tai Justice (@Tai1388) March 14, 2013

RT @adamschefter: With respect to Rams, Falcons might have Greatest Show on Turf: Steven Jackson, Roddy White, Julio Jones, Matt Ryan.

— Omari Warren (@MrOmariWarren) March 14, 2013

Dammit steven jackson

— Wesley Easter (@0chocinc0) March 14, 2013

The solution to no Jackson to the Packers in two words: Eddie Lacy

— Kelly(@ceallaigh_k) March 14, 2013

Desperately trying not to overreact about Jackson. Disappointing though. Means RB is a need for the draft presumably

— Rob Flack (@rob_flack24) March 14, 2013

@lombardiave Steven Jackson would’ve been nice but hopefully the back we do have can step up and create more yards…

— Mike Crum (@usmcmike1978) March 14, 2013

@edubs2003 @wallypingel Hope is a big word, it would have been a sure thing if we got Steven Jackson.

— Kartik (@packbrewfan1) March 14, 2013

@edubs2003 @wallypingel Hope is a big word, it would have been a sure thing if we got Steven Jackson.

— Kartik (@packbrewfan1) March 14, 2013

#Falcons continue to work smartly in free agent findings. Steven Jackson is another. Looked strong late last year ( @adamschefter was first)

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 14, 2013

Small piece of your heart has to go over to the Atlanta Falcons right now! Not at the expensive of St. Louis, but for the good of Jackson

— Nathan Kearns (@nkearns12) March 14, 2013

Bummer, missed out on Steven Jackson.. Just bring back @gregjennings I guess.

— Jeremy Biggs (@biggsy2323) March 14, 2013

And this is why you have to be skeptical of every report RT @acmepackingco: Steven Jackson signs with Atlanta Falcons sbn.to/16vfvmK

— Jason Hirschhorn (@JBHirschhorn) March 14, 2013

Jackson to the Falcons. How many fans call for Teds head now?

— Jacob Westendorf (@JacobWestendorf) March 14, 2013

I will say – Pack missing on Jackson once they wanted him is the first huge surprise of FA to me (aside from some silly contracts)

— Andrew Garda (@Andrew_Garda) March 14, 2013

Ted Thompson what the hell are you thinking not signing Steven Jackson, ridiculous! #norunninggamenow

— Mike Crum (@usmcmike1978) March 14, 2013

Steven Jackson has been playing indoor football his whole career. Absolutely no way he was going to come to the Frozen Tundra.

— Plitz (@GBPlitz) March 14, 2013

July 28, 2012; Green Bay, WI, USA; Green Bay Packers cornerback Charles Woodson (21) prepares to catch a pass during training camp practice at Ray Nitschke Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-US PRESSWIRE

If you can’t be in Green Bay to watch the Packers go through their paces each day during training camp, fear not. Twitter will come to the rescue.

Should you not have a Twitter account, you might want to get on and follow some of the Packers beat writers who are utilizing the social media platform to keep everyone informed with up-to-the-minute tweets about everything that anyone one would possibly want to know.

Poring over today’s tweets from a select group of my favorite beat writers, here are some that help explain just what’s happening.

#Packers practice attendance so far: No sign of Finley (concussion), Hargrove (personal). WR Greg Jennings, WR Shaky Smithson not in pads.

— Jason Wilde (@jasonjwilde) July 28, 2012

#Packers players could not have asked for better day for first practice in pads. Temperature 68 degrees this morning. twitter.com/jasonjwilde/st…

— Jason Wilde (@jasonjwilde) July 28, 2012

So Sam Shields gets his 1st reps with the first-team in the dime package and gives up a touchdown to Cobb in no time, not helping his cause

— Brian Carriveau (@BrianCarriveau) July 28, 2012

Dezman Moses quietly picking up where he left off in OTAs, minicamp. twitter.com/TyDunne/status…

— Tyler Dunne (@TyDunne) July 28, 2012

#Packers first-round OLB Nick Perry had an impressive win against seventh-round OT Andrew Datko in 1-on1s.

— Jason Wilde (@jasonjwilde) July 28, 2012

Tough adjustment by Gurley to haul in deep, 40+ heave from Coleman. Uses his size well in traffic. Caught a couple of those last year.

— Tyler Dunne (@TyDunne) July 28, 2012

Three drops so far today for Cobb. RT @BrianCarriveau It would appear that way. RT @o2b1cmk Cobb also has a couple drops, correct?

— Paul Imig (@Paulimig) July 28, 2012

RT @MikeVandermause: Bush, Williams, Woodson and Burnett starting DBs in base defense team drill. #Packers

— PackersNews.com (@PGPackersNews) July 28, 2012

Jarrett Bush reads a throwback to Alex Green and isn’t shy in tackling him to the ground. He’s not holding back today.?

— Tyler Dunne (@TyDunne) July 28, 2012

Despite how explosive Cobb can be on offense, have to imagine they’ll limit his snaps a little just to keep him fresh for return duties.

— Brian Carriveau (@BrianCarriveau) July 28, 2012

RT @ZachHeilprin: Cobb being used as the tailback in the no-huddle.

— Brian Carriveau (@BrianCarriveau) July 28, 2012

Two more grabs by D.J. Williams in team here, one with a step on Woodson from Rodgers. Don’t think he has dropped any passes thru 3 days.

— Tyler Dunne (@TyDunne) July 28, 2012

After shaky day on Friday, Coleman making solid throws to Gurley and Williams to close the third day of practice

— Wes Hodkiewicz (@WesHod) July 28, 2012

Greg Jennings has an elbow bruise, “day to day” MM says.

— Tyler Dunne (@TyDunne) July 28, 2012

McCarthy praises Bush, says he’s always been one of secondary’s most physical players. Admits he has asked him to do too much in past.

— Tyler Dunne (@TyDunne) July 28, 2012

RT @WesHod: MM: Hoping to have Finley back Monday

— Brian Carriveau (@BrianCarriveau) July 28, 2012

Called today’s first padded practice just “OK.” Some sloppiness. Liked the completions along the perimeter with the offense.

— Tyler Dunne (@TyDunne) July 28, 2012

Very doubtful RT @HaitianKid79: @BrianCarriveau Any chance Packers deal James Jones before season?

— Brian Carriveau (@BrianCarriveau) July 28, 2012

First padded practice in the book for the #Packers. Here are some quick thoughts. Another solid practice for … sulia.com/c/green-bay-pa…

— Tyler Dunne (@TyDunne) July 28, 2012

#Packers LB Desmond Bishop says he’ll be ready for the regular season but he remains sidelined with a calf injury. blogs.greenbaypressgazette.com/blogs/gpg/insi…

— Rob Demovsky (@RobDemovsky) July 28, 2012

Another good line from House: “Last year, I was a no one. This year, I have to show up.” He got some work in the dime package today.

— Rob Demovsky (@RobDemovsky) July 28, 2012

RT @RobDemovsky: #Packers LB Desmond Bishop says he’ll be ready for regular season but is sidelined with a calf injury. pck.rs/McRn1v

— PackersNews.com (@PGPackersNews) July 28, 2012