Packers Gab

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 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 previews Seahawks preseason game.
Guest senior writer jclombardi @ http://lombardiave.com 
Basics: Packers (0-1) vs. Seahawks (1-0) at Qwest Field in Seattle on Saturday at 9 p.m.  You can watch on the NFL Network. 
Injury report: Packers – S Bigby (ankle) LB Matthews (hamstring), RB Lumpkin (hamstring), CB Harris (knee), RB Starks (hamstring) and LB Joseph (thigh) are not expected to play.  LB Hawk (ankle) and [...]

Jclombardi reviews Packers camp reports & headlines. 
Guest senior writer jclombardi @ http://lombardiave.com
Practice Reports: Monday’s Packers training camp report. Monday’s Packers training camp report.  Insider: Kuhn proves he’s likely to make roster. McCarthy frustrated with early goings of Monday practice. 
Practice Highlights: No. 1 offense looked good.  FB Kuhn &  LB Zombo shine.
Headlines: Offensive line off to a good start. McCarthy–No deadline [...]

Jclombardi reviews the first preseason game loss.
Guest senior writer jclombardi @ http://lombardiave.com
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 [...]

Running back Ryan Grant took a hit to the head and needed help from trainers after being tackled in the first quarter of Green Bay’s exhibition opener against the Browns and he did not return. Grant was having a bad night before the injury on his third carry Saturday. He fumbled on his first touch, [...]

Jclombardi talks about the ”End of an Era: Favre Retiring?”
Guest senior writer jclombardi @ http://lombardiave.com
Favre Watch–It’s Over?: Watching the afternoon sports news, fans saw the bold ESPN and AP headlines: “The Final Goodbye? and ”The Final Farewell?”  The news reports stated “Teammate: Favre texted players saying he’s done“, ”Favre’s ready to retire“, and “The Favre saga continues, but coming to an [...]

Jclombardi reports rookie 1st round choice OT Bulaga signed.
Guest senior writer jclombardi @ http://lombardiave.com 
First-round pick OT Bryan Bulaga finalized a five-year contract.  He is expected to man the backup left tackle spot behind Chad Clifton when camp starts.  Adam Schefter reported the contract to be worth $14.75 million with $8.76 million in guaranteed money.

Jclombardi reviews Packers and bloggers headlines.
Guest senior writer jclombardi @ http://lombardiave.com 
Bigby signs tender: Packers’ safety Atari Bigby signs restricted free agent contract and will report to Packers’ training camp.
Packers by position:  Uphill battle for Packers’ injury prone DE Harrell, but four defensive linemen are locks to make it: Pickett, Raji, Jenkins and second-round draft pick Neal.  DL: The more you can do.  LBs: [...]