Jclombardi reviews final Chiefs preseason game.
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Summary: Thursday evening, in the final exhibition game, the Packers offense, without QB Rodgers and many starters who didn’t suit up for the final preseason game, struggled getting only one touchdown as the Packers fell to the Chiefs 17-13. Chiefs QBs Cassel and Croyle each led touchdown drives leading the [...]
Jclombardi previews Chiefs game and headlines.
Guest senior writer jclombardi @ http://lombardiave.com
Basics: Packers (2-1) vs. Chiefs (0-3) at 7 p.m. Thursday at New Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City.
Injury report: Packers–LB Matthews (hamstring), LB Jones (shoulder), DE Jenkins (calf), S Blackmon (knee), LB Bishop (hamstring), CB Underwood (shoulder) and OL Barbre (back) are not expected to play.
Things to Watch
1. Impact rookies–rookies S Burnett, OL Bulaga, DE Neal, OL Newhouse, CB [...]
Jclombardi reviews Packers camp reports & headlines (updated).
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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 [...]
Jclombardi’s Packers headlines & grades bloggers’ reviews.
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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 [...]
Jclombardi reviews Packers preseason win against Colts.
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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 [...]
Jclombardi previews Colts game and headlines.
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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) [...]
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Jclombardi’s Packers headlines & grades of bloggers’ reviews of Seahawks game.
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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 [...]
Jclombardi reviews Packers preseason victory over Seahawks.
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Summary: Packers QB Rodgers completed 8-of-11 passing for 116 yards and two touchdowns in an easy quarter, but the Packers had to rally on RB Jackson’s touchdown for a 27-24 preseason victory over the Seahawks.
Highlights: Breaking down Packers-Seahawks game. Rodgers, offense stay hot while defensive lapses continue [...]
Jclombardi reviews Packers camp reports & headlines.
Guest senior writer jclombardi @ http://lombardiave.com
Practice Reports: Thursday training camp report. Insider: Defense shows nose for takeaways. Thursday’s Packers training camp report. Packers Thursday morning practice roundup. Packers training camp practice, Thursday evening. Photos: Packers training camp practice, Thursday morning.
Practice Highlights: K Crosby shines. Play of the day–DE Raji’s interception.
Headlines: Several Packers [...]
Jclombardi reviews the first preseason game loss.
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Summary: QB Rodgers and no. 1 offense sharp, defense flops, and Browns beat Packers on two late field goals 27-24.
Quick Hits: Early first game jitters. Deja vu–old defensive issue of coverage and pass rush against (pedestrian) veteran quarterbacks. QB Rodgers, WR Jennings, WR Jones, TE Finley, RB [...]
