Packers Gab

Jclombardi reviews final Chiefs preseason game.
Guest senior writer jclombardi @ http://lombardiave.com 
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 headlines & camp reports.
Guest senior writer jclombardi @ http://lombardiave.com 
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 [...]

Jclombardi previews roster & talks about OLB depth.
Guest senior writer jclombardi @ http://lombardiave.com 
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 [...]

Jclombardi reviews Packers camp reports & headlines (updated).
Guest senior writer jclombardi @ http://lombardiave.com  
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.
Guest senior writer jclombardi @ http://lombardiave.com  
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.
Guest senior writer jclombardi @ http://lombardiave.com  
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.
Guest senior writer jclombardi @ http://lombardiave.com  
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) [...]

Jclombardi reviews camp reports & headlines. 
Guest senior writer jclombardi @ http://lombardiave.com  

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 [...]

Jclombardi reviews Packers camp reports & headlines. 
Guest senior writer jclombardi @ http://lombardiave.com  
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 [...]