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Robinson is no guarantee
2007-10-31 12:06:00
Despite being added to the Green Bay Packers' active roster on Tuesday, wide receiver Koren Robins on isn't guaranteed to be playing Sunday against the Kansas City Chiefs.His surgically repaired right knee was a little sore after his last several days of practicing."It's the first, as close to live action that he's had, the ability to practice," Packers head coach Mike McCarthy is quoted as saying in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. "He had five practices last week. That's a lot of work for someone that's just coming here for the first time. (It) may take a couple weeks to get that under control. It's just something you have to watch and see."Welcome to the Railbird feed. Eat up.

Emergency man
2007-10-31 12:04:00
The Green Bay Packers are short a running back now that rookie DeShawn Wynn has gone on injured reserve.So who's takes his spot on the depth chart?According to Tom Silverstein of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "(Packers head coach Mike) McCarthy said fullback John Kuhn, a tailback in college, will be available if there are any more injuries."Welcome to the Railbird feed. Eat up.
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Speak up
2007-10-31 12:01:00
"Brett Favre, not RB Ryan Grant, was responsible for a botched play that resulted in a 7-yard loss for Favre and helped stall a drive in the third quarter Monday, McCarthy said," according to Tom Pelissero of the Green Bay Press-Gazette. "Favre flipped the play to go to the left — which Grant and the line did — but Favre went right and had no one to hand off to."Welcome to the Railbird feed. Eat up.
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Wynn out, Robinson in
2007-10-31 00:52:00
The Green Bay Packers added Koren Robins on to the team's 53 man active roster by today's deadline by placing rookie running back DeShawn Wynn (pictured) on injured reserve ending his season.Wynn is the team's leader in rushing yardage and touchdowns, but has gained more criticism week by week for being injury-prone and "soft." There's plenty of potential in Wynn, but there's a chance it could never be realized.The shoulder injury sustained Monday night by Wynn was the straw that broke the camel's back. Tom Pelissero of the Green Bay Press-Gazette, through head coach Mike McCarthy, compares it to "a more serious version of the shoulder stinger that sidelined tackle Tony Moll for a large chunk of August and September."Wynn will have an entire offseason to think about his future. In the meantime, Ryan Grant has taken over starting running back duties for the Packers after a 100+ yard performance last night.For the moment being, the Packers have six wide receivers on the roster no...

Favre goes deep
2007-10-30 12:09:00
Less than a week ago, our headline here at Railbird Central trumpeted, "Deep ball absent from arsenal."Is there now any doubt that Brett Favre can still sling it with the best of the 'em?The highlight and the play people are going to remember was the game winning bomb on the first play of the overtime session, an 82 yard touchdown to Greg Jennings. That wasn't the only one, though."It was the second time Favre displayed his arm strength," reminds Rob Demovsky of the Green Bay Press-Gazette. "One game after the 38-year-old quarterback came up short on four deep throws against the Washington Redskins — two of which were intercepted by safety Sean Taylor — Favre connected down the field with rookie receiver James Jones for a 79-yard touchdown less than 6 minutes into the game. Though it wasn't as deep a throw as some of the ones he underthrew against the Redskins, Favre did put it in the air for at least 40 yards, and Jones did the rest."Favre for the Pro Bowl.Welcome to the Rai...
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Meet the new running back
2007-10-30 12:03:00
Monday will not have been the last you've seen of first year running back Ryan Grant."I think it's safe to say Ryan Grant will be the starter when we go to Kansas City (on Sunday)," Packers head coach Mike McCarthy announced.Grant was the first Packers rusher to run for more than 100 yards in a game since Ahman Green last year when he gained 104 yards on 22 carries against the Broncos."We always believed that he was a strong, one-cut runner, and I think he proved that (Monday)," Packers personnel analyst John Schneider is quoted as saying in the Green Bay Press-Gazette. "He ran the ball hard, and he's a tough guy who's been waiting for an opportunity. He got his opportunity."Grant's performance came against the worst rushing defense in the entire NFL. We'll see how he does next week against the Chiefs.With DeShawn Wynn injured as well, look for Brandon Jackson to see some of his first action in weeks.Welcome to the Railbird feed. Eat up.
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Bigby has four penalties
2007-10-30 11:58:00
Atari Bigby should be thanking Brett Favre. Had the Green Bay Packers lost Monday night's game, Bigby could easily be one of the goats.Bigby had two pass interference calls, one late hit and one delay of game penalty. And this comes on the heels of generally stellar play throughout the first half of the season, especially compared to the play of Marquand Manuel last season.He doesn't appear to be headed for the doghouse, though."Kicking the ball, there's no room for that," head coach Mike McCarthy is quoted as saying in the Green Bay Press-Gazette. "But the competitive penalties, I don't have a problem with that. We're a match, man-to-man coverage team. That's who we are. As long as we don't have a lack of discipline in your technique or fundamentals, that's the way we play. When you've got penalties where you're hitting people out of bounds or you have a lack of discipline, I have a problem with that."If Bigby learns from his mistakes, fans will be more than willing to mo...
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Wynn hurt again
2007-10-30 11:53:00
Is Green Bay Packers rookie running back 90 years old?It seems so after suffering his umpteeth injury in the little bit of time he's seen in the big leagues. Wynn left Monday's game early in the second quarter with a shoulder injury.Defensive tackle Ryan Pickett was injured as well, but he returned to the game."Somebody hit me in the back of my knee," Pickett is quoted as saying in the Green Bay Press-Gazette. "They looked at it and put a brace on it."Welcome to the Railbird feed. Eat up.
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Bye bye Bodiford?
2007-10-29 12:03:00
The Green Bay Packers will make a decision today regarding the playing status of wide receiver/return man Koren Robinson.If they decide that Robinson will play tonight, they'll have to cut another player. However, they have the option to wait until Tuesday to decide Robinson's fate if he doesn't play tonight.There's basically two possibilities the Packers have. The most likely scenario is that they might cut fellow wideout Shaun Bodiford (pictured).The Packers currently have six wide receivers on their roster and Bodiford might be the team's third best kick return man behind Robinson and Tramon Williams.With Ruvell Martin being bothered by a sore back, it's possible that they might keep Bodiford around for this game, though. Bodiford could be signed to the practice squad later too."It's also possible the Packers could find another way to fit Robinson on the roster by placing one of the injured players on season-ending injured reserve," writes Rob Demovsky of the Green Bay Pre...

Wells will play today
2007-10-29 11:56:00
Green Bay Packers center Scott Well s sat out two days of practice this week due to a sinus infection, but he's still expected to play tonight.This also comes about three weeks after fracturing his eye socket in a game against the Chicago Bears, but apparently that won't affect his play. Jason Spitz has been taking some practice snaps at center in Wells's place, but he'll move over for the game."That means Jason Spitz, who has worked primarily at center in Wells' absence, is expected to move back to right guard, where he would make his second straight start in place of Junius Coston (sprained ankle)," reports Rob Demovsky of the Green Bay Press-Gazette.Welcome to the Railbird feed. Eat up.
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Robinson is movin' on up
2007-10-26 14:55:00
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Ruvell Martin (pictured) sat out of Thursday's practice for the Green Bay Packers due to a lower-back injury sustained earlier in the week.The Packers aren't quite as hobbled at the wide receiver position with the return of Koren Robins on . Robinson might not yet be ready for the week in week out rigors of the NFL, but he might have to be active if Martin is out."Reinstated last week after serving a one-year suspension for repeat violations of the NFL's substance-abuse policy, Robinson was sore Wednesday after practicing on back-to-back days, and he is getting up to speed on certain signals and game situations," reports Tom Pelissero of the Green Bay Press-Gazette.Photo credit: Flickr.comWelcome to the Railbird feed. Eat up.

The walking wounded
2007-10-26 14:50:00
Tight end Bubba Franks and cornerback Will Blackmon are officially out for this Monday's game against the Dever Broncos."Right end Cullen Jenkins (ankle), who also has been hobbled by knee and abdominal pain, hadn't made the progress trainers hoped he would," reports Tom Pelissero of the Green Bay Press-Gazette. "He participated only in individual drills in practice and said he was sore."Jenkins isn't officially out for Monday's game, but with Montgomery coming back, it's possible that Jekins may sit.Cornerback Frank Walker sat out of Thursday's practice. He too isn't listed as "out" but things don't look good.Welcome to the Railbird feed. Eat up.
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Preparations continue
2007-10-26 14:49:00
"Crowd noise was pumped into the Don Hutson Center as preparations continued for the Packers' first visit to Invesco Field at Mile High, which opened in 2001," reports Tom Pelissero of the Green Bay Press-Gazette. "The Packers haven't played at Denver since 1999, when the Broncos played at Mile High Stadium."Welcome to the Railbird feed. Eat up.
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Thumbs up photo of the day (10/25/07)
2007-10-25 14:02:00
Seeing as there was no practice yesterday, there's little Packers news to report. So I thought we'd resurrect our "Thumbs up photo of the day" feature. Gotta love the thumbs up.Welcome to the Railbird feed. Eat up.
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Denver wanted Harrell
2007-10-25 13:57:00
The Denver Broncos, the upcoming opponent for the Packers on Monday, picked one choice after Green Bay during this past year's NFL draft. If the Packers hadn't already taken Justin Harrell, the Broncos may have done so."We were trying to decide with direction we were going to go," Broncos coach Mike Shanahan said during a conference call with reporters according to PackersNews.com. "We had Harrell, and we had Jarvis. We were kind of split, but we liked Harrell a lot."So should we give Harrell a break and not call him a bust just yet?"Anytime you don't go through a full offseason program, especially as a young guy, and you don't get the reps, I think you judge a guy like that next year," Shanahan said. "It's really hard to judge a player that doesn't go through the OTAs and doesn't get a full dose of what it's about."Welcome to the Railbird feed. Eat up.
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Deep ball absent from arsenal
2007-10-24 13:13:00
Reporters grilled Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre about the team's inability to throw the ball deep this season.The Washington game in particular Favre did not throw the deep ball especially well."I didn't that day, but I still feel like I throw it as well as I've always done," Favre said on Tuesday. "I think my arm is the reason I'm still standing here in front of you today. But against Washington I did not throw the deep ball very well."Statistics show that Favre is above average for balls thrown less than 30 yards but below average for balls thrown more than 30 yards.Some people might be questioning Favre's arm strength, but there's more to it than that. Accuracy, timing, route running, and defensive scheme all factor into the equation.The bottom line: Just like the running game, thowing the ball past the secondary needs to improve. But the team is 5-1, and they have plenty of time to improve.Photo credit: Alterperspective.comWelcome to the Railbird feed. Eat up.
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Packers/Bears set in stone
2007-10-24 13:09:00
The Green Bay Packers /Chicago Bear s game in December has been locked in for a noon start on Fox."Part of the NFL's flexible scheduling allows CBS and Fox, the two networks that televise Sunday afternoon games, to protect five games during the final seven weeks of the season, when the flexible scheduling goes into effect," reports Pete Dougherty of the Green Bay Press-Gazette. "A network may not protect more than one game per week, and there are no protections for Week 17, the final week of the regular season."The Packer game was on of those game that were protected by Fox.Welcome to the Railbird feed. Eat up.
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Harrell hurt
2007-10-24 13:06:00
First round draft choice Justin Harrell was injured during practice on Tuesday."The Packers got a scare at the end of practice when first-round pick Justin Harrell went down with a left leg injury and had to be taken by cart to the trainer's room," reports Greg Bedard of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.The severity of the injury is not yet known. Harrell had been on track to be active for his third straight game after being inactive the first four.Welcome to the Railbird feed. Eat up.
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McGee funeral
2007-10-24 13:05:00
Funeral services for Max McGee will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday at Grace Church in Eden Prairie, Minn."In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the Max McGee National Research Center for Juvenile Diabetes c/o Children's Hospital Foundation, M.S. 3050, P.O. Box 1997, Milwaukee, WI 53201," reminds the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.Welcome to the Railbird feed. Eat up.
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"MNF" might move kickoff
2007-10-24 12:56:00
While the Broncos/Packers Monday Night Football game won't be moved to Sunday, it's possible that kickoff might be moved about a half hour ahead from 7:30 to about 7:00 because of the Colorado Rockies playing in the World Series."At our request, to lessen the conflict with the baseball game, kickoff is at (7:05 CST) if there is a World Series game that night," said Greg Aiello, a spokesman for the NFL.Welcome to the Railbird feed. Eat up.
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Surprise, surprise: Wynn hurt again
2007-10-24 00:17:00
Must we keep being teased by the potential of seventh round draft choice DeShawn Wynn?Wynn was held out of Tuesday's practice due to neck spasms suffered while lifting weights on Monday. Apparently it's not too serious, though.When asked by a Green Bay Press-Gazette reporter if the injury is anything to be worried about, Wynn replied, "Nah."Wynn happens to be the Packers' leading rusher and default starting running back the past couple weeks. He's also had one injury or ailment after another since post-draft team minicamps back in April."Coach Mike McCarthy said Ryan Grant is getting more work than he has in the past, Brandon Jackson is 'back in the fold' and Vernand Morency is 'kind of limited' but didn't indicate whether the injury would impact Wynn's status for Monday night's game at Denver," reports Tom Pelissero of the Press-Gazette.Photo credit: Yahoo.comWelcome to the Railbird feed. Eat up.
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Not practicing
2007-10-24 00:15:00
"TE Bubba Franks (knee), CBs Frank Walker (knee) and Will Blackmon (foot) and practice-squad WR Chris Francies (death in family) were not in attendance," reports Tom Pelissero of the Green Bay Press-Gazette about Tuesday's practice.It appears as if the Packers will go into Monday's game with only two healthy tight ends and a shortage of defensive backs. Look for players like Ryan Krause and Aaron Rouse to make their most meaningful contributions yet.Welcome to the Railbird feed. Eat up.

Gravedigger coaches Bonecrushers
2007-10-24 00:12:00
"Former Green Bay Packers defensive tackle Gilbert Brown has been named head coach of the new Milwaukee Bonecrushers of the Continental Indoor Football League," reports the Green Bay Press-Gazette.Welcome to another knockoff of the Arena League, folks. I feel bad for the owner. It'll end up being just another failed investment.Welcome to the Railbird feed. Eat up.
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Bringing the lunch pail to work
2007-10-17 13:13:00
Green Bay Packers head coach Mike McCarthy has reportedly given his assistant coaches Thursday through Saturday off during the bye week, but they're not all taking advantage of the situation.Offensive line coach James Capen, in particular, isn't going to get any extra R&R during his week off. Not with the running game playing with the way it has been lately."I'm going to drop my 12-year-old off at school and then I'm going into work like I always do," Campen is quoted as saying in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. "I've got to get this thing fixed."Now that the Packers will be past their bye and are through with some of the stiffest run defenses in the league, watch for the running game to be more productive than it had been earlier in the season.Welcome to the Railbird feed. Eat up.
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A learning experience
2007-10-17 13:10:00
Before players left for their bye week time off, they attended a life skills panel discussion of former Packer players in hopes of improving off the field conduct."Three former Packers, Eugene Robinson (1996-'97), Vai Sikahema (1991) and Bill Curry ('65-'66), were part of a panel discussion moderated by another former Packer, Larry McCarren ('73-'84) that took place in front of the team. According to the team's Web site, the group shared personal experiences that challenged them during and after their careers," reports Tom Silverstein of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.Hopefully they learned a little from Robinson's debauchery during his Super Bowl days.Welcome to the Railbird feed. Eat up.
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Woodson gets attention
2007-10-17 01:09:00
After Charles Woodson's great game against the Washington Redskins this past Sunday, he's starting to get some attention. And his touchdown was not his only notable play. He played well in all phases of the game, including run support."Before I left Oakland," Woodson is quoted as saying in the Green Bay Press-Gazette, "people really only focused on, you know, the injuries. But if you go back and you look at the film, I played real good football out there in Oakland. So, I wouldn't say it's a rebirth, but I think people stopped paying attention to the way I played the game, you know? And now, you come out here, and with a little bit of success … people take notice."Woodson had such a good game this past Sunday, it almost seems like he had a little help from above.Clark Judge of CBS writes, “Woodson, who signed with the Packers as a free agent prior to 2006, said he spent part of Sunday morning praying to ‘be a difference maker,’ and I think you can see what happened. I kn...
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Watch for news on Robinson
2007-10-16 13:11:00
We're only a day away from the possible reinstatement of wide receiver Koren Robins on back into the NFL."I believe we are moving closer to a decision on Koren Robinson," NFL spokesman Greg Aiello is quoted as saying. "After a decision is made and Koren and the Packers are notified, (the decision will be announced). I do not know yet when that will take place."Wednesday marks the one year anniversary of Robinson's suspension, so he is at least eligible to be reinstated as early as then. As far as what NFL commish Roger Goodell has in mind is another matter.Photo credit: Cashwillie.comWelcome to the Railbird feed. Eat up.
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Jenkins on the mend
2007-10-16 13:07:00
Green Bay Packers defensive end will need the bye week to recover from multiple injuries resulting from Sunday's game."His side was much better and he was talking about it on the sideline," defensive tackles coach Robert Nunn is quoted as saying. "Then he gets the knee and ankle hurt. He was really off to a fast start. He was in the backfield three or four times. Twice, the running back had to pick him up."In addition to knee and ankle injuries on Sunday, Jenkins had previously been recovering from wrist and rib injuries as well."Nunn said the Packers weren't thrilled about the play in which Jenkins was hurt because they thought a chop block penalty should have been called," reports Tom Silverstein of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. "If a defensive player is engaged with another player, it is illegal to cut block him."Welcome to the Railbird feed. Eat up.

Walker injured too
2007-10-16 12:54:00
It's a good thing the Green Bay Packers have a week off. They'll need it for a little R & R."Backup cornerback Frank Walker suffered a knee injury against Washington and was scheduled to undergo an MRI to determine the extent of it," reports Tom Silverstein of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.Welcome to the Railbird feed. Eat up.
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Franks to miss some P.T.
2007-10-16 02:04:00
It appears as if Green Bay Packers tight end Bubba Franks is going to miss a couple weeks according to head coach Mike McCarthy at his Monday press conference."Franks, who has missed practice time throughout the offseason and regular season with knee problems, did not return after limping off early in the fourth quarter Sunday," reports Tom Pelissero of the Green Bay Press-Gazette. "Team physician Dr. Pat McKenzie is performing more tests, said McCarthy, who indicated Ryan Krause likely would be elevated from the practice squad."It's hard to say if this is good news or bad news for Packer fans. Franks has certainly been playing better than in 2006, but he still is not as consistent as one would like. Dropped passes have occured once again, although he was robbed of a touchdown on Sunday.Is there any doubt that the Packers will be targeting the tight end position either in free agency or in day one of the draft this upcoming offseason?Photo credit: Flickr.comWelcome to the Railbird ...
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