Packers Gab

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.
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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.
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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).
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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 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 [...]

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.
Guest senior writer jclombardi @ http://lombardiave.com 
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 [...]