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Nothing much has changed with Packers ground attack

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The Green Bay Packers ground attack will likely come around at some point this

Eddie Lacy

Eddie Lacy

season, but it’s pretty clear that they’re not good enough to run through the San Francisco 49ers defense.

The 49ers knocked off the Packers 34-28, winning their 3rd-in-a-row over Green Bay dating back to last season.

Green Bay’s prized rookie running back Eddie Lacy was held to 41 yards on 14 carries.  Lacy did manage to score his first professional touchdown, but he also fumbled in the first half which saw Mike McCarthy send him to the bench (dog house) for the remainder of the half. [Read more…]

Benson to visit with Packers today

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One day away from the 2013 NFL Draft, the Green Bay Packers plan to meet with

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running back Cedric Benson.

The Packers want to see how Benson’s foot injury has healed and see where he’s at in terms of playing next season.

Benson is a unrestricted free agent and is free to sign with anybody this season.  He rushed for 248 yards and a touchdown for the Packers last season before going on injured reserve with the foot injury.

 

Benson out for the season

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The Green Bay Packers had hoped Cedric Benson would be able to return to the lineup late in the season after suffering a Lisfranc

Cedric Benson is out for the season!

injury at Indianapolis.  But the Packers are going to have to make their postseason push without Benson.

Packers coach Mike McCarthy announced today that Benson would remain on injured reserve after undergoing season-ending foot surgery on Wednesday.

Benson had been the Packers’ designated IR exemption this season.  In five games prior to the injury, Benson rushed for 248 yards on 71 carries and a touchdown. 

It leaves the Packers moving forward with James Starks, Alex Green and John Kuhn.

AUDIO: Mike McCarthy on moving on without Benson :16

It’s more bad news for the Packers.  After announcing that wide receiver Greg Jennings would return to the lineup this Sunday against the Vikings, the Packers learned that Benson would be done for the year.

AUDIO: John Kuhn on getting one guy back and losing another :14

It’ll be important that the Packers establish a ground attack and develop some consistency as they play four of the last five games against division opponents and only one comes in favorable conditions, the Vikings in the season finale at the Metrodome.

The Packers and Vikings square off this Sunday at Lambeau Field.

 

Sherrod on the shelf for the rest of the season

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The Green Bay Packers won’t get any help on their offensive line from former

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1st round draft pick Derek Sherrod. 

The Packers retained Sherrod on the reserve/physically unable to perform list, which means he’s out for the season.

Packers coach Mike McCarthy also said running back Cedric Benson won’t return to practice this week and expects to relay more information on Benson today.  Benson was expected to see a specialist this week because his Lisfranc injury hasn’t been healing as hoped.  If Benson needs surgery, that will likely end his season.

Benson may need surgery

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Green Bay Packers running back Cedric Benson was injured on October 7th in the Indianapolis Colts game and placed on temporary

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injured reserve.  Under the rules of the newly created injured list, Benson could have returned to practice this week and been eligible to return to action in two weeks. 

But Benson’s Lisfranc injury to his left foot hasn’t totally healed yet.  He plans to visit a foot specialist in North Carolina to take another look. 

Dr. Robert Anderson of Charlotte, North Carolina is the specialist that the Packers trust, according to Benson.  If Benson would need surgery, that would officially end his season.

Shields suffers setback

Packers head coach Mike McCarthy said Wednesday that cornerback Sam Shields suffered a setback in his return from an ankle sprain. [Read more…]

Packer’s run game looks to get stronger

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James Starks (L #44) and Alex Green (R #20) practice

Packer Nation held their breath when Green Bay Packer running back Cedric Benson went down in the week five match-up against the Indianapolis Colts.

News didn’t get  any better when he was assigned to temporary injured reserve and would miss eight weeks.

Fast forward five weeks, and the Packer’s run game has averaged 102.7 yards without Benson.  The Packers have had mixed results with Alex Green, but the return of James Starks to the lineup, teaming with Green, has seen better results.

Packer’s running back coach Alex Van Pelt said he’s encouraged by the strong performances from Starks and Green in the win over Arizona.

AUDIO: Van Pelt on Green v Cardinals :13

AUDIO: Van Pelt excited about Starks :15

Van Pelt said there’s light at the end of the tunnel with the Packers running backs.  He said he’s looking forward to having a full stable of healthy backs, including Cedric Benson. [Read more…]

More balance in the Packers offense could help

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Alex Green (20) is confirmed to be the starter for the Packers this Sunday

Despite being the reigning NFL MVP, Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers can’t do it all alone.  Guard T.J. Lang says everything starts with an effective run game which will relieve pressure on Rodgers.

AUDIO: Lang on how run game pressures Rodgers :16

With news that running back Cedric Benson will be sidelined for eight weeks with a Lisfranc injury to his left foot, all eyes are now on the Packers’ running backs.

Coach Mike McCarthy has confirmed that Alex Green will be the official starter, but Green, Brandon Saine, and James Starks will all see action.

AUDIO: McCarthy on which running back will start :10

Lang believes the way they’ve practiced, McCarthy has been forced to side with the passing game and not the run. [Read more…]

Benson expected to miss considerable time

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The Green Bay Packers may be playing running back by committee for awhile.

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Alex Green got the work when Cedric Benson left Sunday’s game against the Colts with a foot injury.  Brandon Saine and James Starks are also waiting for their opportunity.

Mike McCarthy said Monday that Benson has already been ruled out of this Sunday’s game at Houston.  ESPN reported Monday night at Benson could miss at least eight weeks with a Lisfranc fracture of his left foot.  The recovery time is at least 6 to 8 weeks and for many it can be season ending.

AUDIO: Mike McCarthy on Cedric Benson :14 [Read more…]

Packers’ finally get their offense rolling

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It may have taken one of the worst defenses in the NFL through three weeks,

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but the Green Bay Packers appeared to get their offense back on track and they needed every bit of it, beating the New Orleans Saints 28-27 at Lambeau Field on Sunday.

Aaron Rodgers passed for 319 yards and 4 touchdowns as the Packers improved to 2-2 with the win. 

The Packers rolled up 30 first downs, 421 total yards and much of it came in a no-huddle offense. [Read more…]

The difference a year makes: Packers v Saints

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Is Rodgers poised to have a breakout game against the Saints defense?

The Green Bay Packers (1-2) and the New Orleans Saints (0-3) are two NFC powerhouses that are off to slow starts this season.

In what could be a make or break game for either team’s playoff dreams, the Packers face a dangerous Saints team on Sunday afternoon at Lambeau Field.  Head coach Mike McCarthy believes the Saint’s record doesn’t reflect the quality of the team.

Audio: McCarthy on Saints :19

Drew Brees and the Saints offense, which is not firing on all cylinders, is still to be respected and categorized as “explosive” according to McCarthy.

Audio: McCarthy on Saints’ offense :16

Linebacker A.J. Hawk feels there is a strong need to disrupt and pressure Brees.  Given time, Brees could make the Packers pay.

Audio: Hawk on Drew Brees and Saints’ offense :19

While the Saints have struggled at times on offense, so have the Packers.

The Packers look to improve on last week’s rushing performance which saw running back Cedric Benson lead the team with 45 yards.  They’ll have a chance against a Saints defense which allows, a NFL-worst, 215 rushing yards and an average of 34 points per game.

The Saints are allowing an average of 262.3 passing yards per game and have only managed one interception this season.  That also bodes well for Packers QB Aaron Rodgers.  He’s been sacked a total of 16 times in the first three games and the Packers offense has produced just four touchdowns so far.

For the Saints, this game is must-win.  Only three teams have made the playoffs after a 0-3 start since 1990, and none have made it into the conference championship game.

For the Packers, they look to get to .500 with a win.  They’ll play the next three games following Sunday on the road.