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Cotton

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This is tad amount to starting the chatter thread with a meme. Guaranteed loss.
 

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And yes, retarded.
 

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They lost to the Bears, and needed the refs to make up a facemask to avoid getting swept by the Lions. Yeah we'll probably lose, but I wouldn't be surprised if it isn't a long ugly win for the Packers.
 

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I hope Marinelli continues to be selectively aggressive. Don't bring heat constantly like vs. Washington, but definitely bring it.

Hit Rodgers and make them pay for passing all the damned time.
 

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Sweet memes, brah
 

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Packers' Next Opponent: Dallas Cowboys scouting report


By Bob McGinn of the Journal Sentinel Dec. 8, 2015

McGINN: Scouting report on the Cowboys


Green Bay — Fans of the Dallas Cowboys couldn't get over the Dez Bryant non-catch in their team's 26-21 loss to the Green Bay Packers on Jan. 11 in an NFC divisional playoff game at Lambeau Field.

Owner Jerry Jones and his football staff couldn't get over the putrid pass rush that enabled Aaron Rodgers to pick apart the Cowboys' defense down the stretch.

Defensive ends George Selvie and Anthony Spencer plus defensive tackles Ken Bishop and Josh Brent combined for 108 of the 273 snaps (39.5%) played by defensive linemen on that 24-degree afternoon.

The first two departed as unrestricted as free agents, the third was cut and the fourth retired.

Jones replaced them by signing Greg Hardy in March and drafting Randy Gregory in May. He also installed DeMarcus Lawrence as a starter and, in September, gave Tyrone Crawford a five-year extension averaging $9.1 million.

On paper, the improvement appears negligible. The Cowboys rank a modest 22nd in sack percentage through 12 games after finishing 28th last season.

However, three personnel people and one assistant coach for NFL teams all said pass rush was the most likely way for Dallas to post an upset.

"They don't have a lot of great (sack) numbers," said the assistant for a team that played Dallas in the last few weeks. "If the Packers can shore up their O-line...somehow they've got to do that...and get the wideouts open, I like the Packers. But if the O-line is banged up, then Rodgers will be running for his life."

The Packers, a 7-point pick, will have been favored 12 times in 13 games. They were favored by 6 points 11 months ago in the playoff game.

The difference now is quarterback Tony Romo won't be playing because of a broken collarbone, and Matt Cassel will.

"The question is, can Cassel put the ball in the hands of the Cowboys' playmakers?" said an AFC scout. "Dallas does have a relatively young, athletic and active defensive line that can pressure Aaron Rodgers by just rushing four, and their secondary will match up very well against Green Bay's wide receivers.

"I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but Green Bay is treading water and Dallas is getting healthier. Except at quarterback."

He called it for the Cowboys, 20-17. The other two scouts and the assistant forecast a victory for the Packers by scores of 27-17, 28-17 and 24-17.

"The Packers' defense will bottle up Dallas," another AFC personnel man said. "But the offensive line has to come to play and step up against that pass rush."

OFFENSE

Scheme

Coordinator Scott Linehan is in his second year calling plays in unison with coach Jason Garrett. Minus departed RB DeMarco Murray, the Cowboys' run rate has fallen from 50.1% to 44.2%. The Cowboys do more with Matt Cassel under center. Linehan favors one-back, two-TE sets and play-action passing. They rank tied for 26th in giveaways (22), 27th in yards (330.2) and 29th in points (18.6).

Receivers

TE Jason Witten (6-5 ½, 263) ran 40 yards in 4.67 seconds before being drafted in the third round in 2003. No telling what Witten's time is now, but clearly he can't run the seam anymore and isn't a threat after the catch, either. As a blocker, he just tries to get in the way. He's still effective on 5- to 10-yard inside routes, especially in the red zone. Underutilized TE Gavin Escobar (6-6, 260), a second-round pick in '13, plays faster than he timed (4.80) and can threaten vertically. He's not a blocker, either. Three months removed from foot surgery, WR Dez Bryant (6-2, 220), has been back for seven games but isn't wowing anyone. He doesn't seem as sudden getting into routes. When right, he can be a dominating presence. WR Terrance Williams (6-2, 208), a third-round pick in '13, isn't an explosive athlete and ran just 4.50. Still, his forte is getting deep off double moves. Slot Cole Beasley (5-8, 180) has 130 receptions in four years. A former free agent, he also has 4.50 speed and shake-and-bake quickness. Rookie speedster Lucky Whitehead (5-9 ½, 180) is dangerous on jet sweeps.

Offensive line

Tyron Smith (6-5, 320), the ninth pick in '11, is about as good as it gets at LT. He has tremendous feet, 36 3/8-inch arms and a chiseled physique. He has been beat a little more than in the past, mainly on power rushes. Rookie LG La'el Collins (6-4 ½, 315) replaced Ron Leary (6-3, 320) in early October and has been impressive. His aggressiveness makes him a rugged run blocker but also has hurt him at times in protection. Stunts have caused problems on the left side. Former Badger Travis Frederick (6-3 ½, 315), the 31st pick in '13 and three-year starter, is more of a mauler than a quick-footed center. He's a pretty complete player. RG Zack Martin (6-4, 315), the pick at No. 16 over QB Johnny Manziel in '14, is more experienced and polished than Collins at this point but in time the LSU rookie might prove to be the better player. Martin has fast, active hands, bends well and plays with power. The weak link is RT Doug Free (6-6, 325), who played in high school at Manitowoc. A seven-year starter (4 ½ at RT), he has lost some of his ability to bend and move his feet. His stiffness lends to numerous breakdowns blocking for run and pass.

Quarterbacks

Cassel (6-4 ½, 228) owns a 1-4 record replacing Tony Romo this year and is 34-42 in his career. His passer rating of 79.0 is a tick below his 11-year mark of 80.0. Even at 33, Cassel still has wheels (his 40 time was 4.93 in '05) and will take off for first downs. He plays a deliberate game with a slow dropback and delivery and below-average accuracy. He's confident in his abilities, almost to a fault. Although his arm strength is OK, he seldom drives the ball downfield. Left-hander Kellen Moore (6-0, 200) was signed to the practice squad Nov. 12 (after being cut by Detroit) and to the 53 last week. He doesn't have enough arm but made quick decisions at Boise State.

Running backs

Joseph Randle, the successor to Murray, was cut Nov. 3 after myriad problems. Moving up was former Raider Darren McFadden (6-1, 220), the fourth pick in '08. A series of injuries have dulled McFadden's 4.33 speed, but if given a lane he still can take it a long way. He can follow blocks, make one sharp cut and find daylight. He also goes down too easily, fumbles too much and is just adequate in the passing game. Former Seahawk Robert Turbin (5-10, 222) is a hard inside runner. FB Tyler Clutts (6-2, 250) is OK.

DEFENSE

Scheme

Second-year coordinator Rod Marinelli operates a 4-3 with extensive slanting and stunting. Once a Tampa 2/Cover 2 proponent, he is playing more man coverage lately out of single-high looks. His defenses usually play hard. The Cowboys rank tied for fifth in yards (326.5), 15th in points (23.1) and 32nd in takeaways (eight).

Defensive line

Former Panther RE Greg Hardy (6-4, 290) got off to a fast start but has been slumping. He's an exceptional athlete with good speed and long arms. However, Hardy might not be taking care of himself. He seems to be carrying too much weight, appears sluggish and is playing too high against the run. LE DeMarcus Lawrence (6-3, 265), a second-round pick in '14, had his finest game Monday night in Washington. He's more of a pass rusher with good speed (4.72), bend and countermoves inside. For now, at least, rookie DE Randy Gregory (6-5, 255) is a one-trick pony who just flies off the edge. Former Jaguar DE Jeremy Mincey (6-3 ½, 280) has short arms but goes all-out and still can apply the heat. Tyrone Crawford (6-4, 290), a two-year starter at 3-technique, is playing with a bad shoulder that limits his production. He can be strong at the point, quick to penetrate and gives maximum effort. NT Nick Hayden (6-4, 303), a player at Arrowhead and Wisconsin, is a three-year starter. Nicknamed "Velcro," he needs to get off blocks more often. The capable backups inside are Jack Crawford (6-5, 288), a fifth-round pick in '12, and rookie free agent David Irving (6-7 ½, 272). Crawford is a tough guy, whereas Irving has length and speed (4.84).

Linebackers

WLB Sean Lee (6-2, 238) is back with a vengeance after losing all 2014 to an ACL tear. He calls the defenses, plays every down and is around the ball constantly. He diagnoses blocking combinations almost instantly and outruns blockers to the ball. Plus, he's a ballhawk in coverage and a terrific A-gap blitzer. MLB Rolando McClain (6-3 ½, 260) reported about 30 pounds overweight and is working himself into shape. McClain can be exposed as an every-down player, but with his bulk he also can take on linemen and punish RBs. SLB Kyle Wilber (6-4, 245), a fourth-round pick in '12, is an old-fashioned run-down player with 22.7% playing time.

Secondary

CB Orlando Scandrick, the best cover man, suffered a season-ending knee injury Aug. 25. He was replaced by Morris Claiborne (5-11, 192), the sixth pick in '12 whose first three seasons were punctuated by multiple injuries and erratic play. Claiborne still blows assignments and doesn't play physically. However, he has the speed (4.46), the long arms (33 ¼) and the swagger to succeed in press-man coverage. LC Brandon Carr (6-0, 210), a big-money acquisition from Kansas City in 2012, no longer plays to his 4.44 speed and is vulnerable deep. Despite starting 60 straight games for Dallas, Carr hasn't had an interception since Game 12 of 2013. Nickel back Tyler Patmon (5-10 ½, 188) has been serviceable in the slot. SS Barry Church (6-1 ½, 218), a three-year starter, is quick to fill the alley in run support and delivers a heavy blow. With 4.7 speed, he must be protected in coverage. FS Byron Jones (6-0 ½, 205), who was taken three slots before the Packers chose Damarious Randall at No. 30, already might be the team's best DB. He's smart (33 on the Wonderlic intelligence test), fast (4.42), athletic (12-3 broad jump) and a rugged, sure tackler. He has played some corner, too. Former starting FS J.J. Wilcox (6-0, 212) misses too many tackles but runs well and doesn't shy from contact.

SPECIAL TEAMS

Dan Bailey beat the Redskins on a 54-yard boot with 9 seconds left. It was the 10th game-winner for Bailey, whose NFL career began as a free agent with Dallas in '11. His 90.8% mark (139 of 153) is best in league history (he is 25 of 26 this season), and his kickoffs are excellent, too. Left-footed P Chris Jones ranks sixth in net average (42.2). Coach Rich Bisaccia's return game has improved with the ascension of Lucky Whitehead on both kickoffs and punts. LB Damien Wilson leads so-so coverage units.

GAME-BREAKER

WR Dez Bryant suffered a broken fifth metatarsal bone in his right foot Sept. 13 in the opener and underwent surgery the next day. Whether he was rushed back or not, the results have not been impressive. In seven games, he has just 26 catches for 342 yards (13.2) and two touchdowns. In three games against the Packers (2010, '13, '14), all losses, Bryant has 23 receptions for 277 (12.0) and two TDs. In the divisional playoff game, he out-jumped Sam Shields for a late 31-yard TD but the score was overturned by replay.

WEAKEST LINK

Despite making 76 starts in an 11-year career for five teams (Patriots, Chiefs, Vikings, Bills, Cowboys), QB Matt Cassel has never attempted a pass against the Packers. His only appearance was at Lambeau Field in 2006 late in the Patriots' 35-0 victory. In six snaps, he handed the ball off five times and was sacked by DE Kabeer Gbaja-Biamila. After Tony Romo fractured his collarbone in September, Dallas acquired Cassel and a seventh-round pick in 2017 from Buffalo for a fifth-round pick in '17. The Cowboys' victory in Washington on Monday night was their first without Romo since 2010, when Jon Kitna was filling in.

McGINN'S VIEW

In a column Nov. 1 on the Packers' willingness to sign problem players, I listed the Dallas Cowboys first among teams that assume the highest degree of character-behavioral risk on a regular basis.

Here are eight players on the Cowboys' 53-man roster who fall, to varying degrees, under that category:

DE Greg Hardy: Convicted of domestic abuse for choking his girlfriend and throwing her on a pile of weapons; charges were dismissed on appeal. Later, his 10-game league suspension was reduced to four. During a game this season, he went after special-teams coach Rich Bisaccia on the sideline. Owner Jerry Jones referred to him as "a real leader" on the team.

DE Randy Gregory: First-round talent as a pass rusher dropped to the second round because of drug and other issues. Admitted testing positive for marijuana at the combine and twice at Nebraska.

LB Rolando McClain: Suspended for the first four games after violating NFL substance-abuse policy. Has had a series of firearm and other off-field issues, some of which led to his benching in Oakland in 2012 and his "retirement" for all 2013.

DT David Irving: Charged with domestic abuse against his girlfriend and mother of his child; charges later were dropped. Kicked off team at Iowa State for the 2014 season. Signed off Chiefs' practice squad Sept. 29.

G La'el Collins: Expected to be a first-round draft choice before news broke in late April that he was being investigated by police in the murder of his pregnant former girlfriend. Nothing came of it, but no team drafted him. Jones signed him as a free agent six days after the draft.

DE DeMarcus Lawrence: Suspended three times at Boise State for violating team rules.

WR Dez Bryant: Lied to NCAA investigators in 2009 and served a 10-game suspension. Many teams before the 2010 draft expressed major reservations about his level of maturity and intelligence.

DE Jeremy Mincey: The Jaguars cut Mincey, one of their better players on defense, in 2013 after he violated team rules and was left home on a road trip.
 

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Eddie Lacy looks rejuvenated, Mike McCarthy says


By Michael Cohen and John Diedrich of the Journal Sentinel Dec. 8, 2015


Green Bay— The message Green Bay Packers coach Mike McCarthy and his staff hoped to send to tailback Eddie Lacy by demoting him against the Detroit Lions seems to have sunk in fairly quickly.

Lacy, who played just 28% of the snaps Thursday night, already was receiving praise from McCarthy five days later.

"I think Eddie's been rejuvenated," McCarthy said Tuesday. "His work was good today. Checked in on him, just like I do with all of our players. I look for him to have a very good week of practice and look for him to be productive Sunday."

Several sources told the Journal Sentinel that Lacy and fellow running back Alonzo Harris missed curfew Wednesday on the night before a game that finished as a 27-23 win for the Packers. Lacy, who notched back-to-back 100-yard games before taking on the Lions, was bumped down the depth chart and saw his playing time shrivel.

Harris, an undrafted free agent from Louisiana-Lafayette, suffered a stiffer penalty and was cut several hours before kickoff. The Packers quickly promoted tailback John Crockett from the practice squad.

Benched for nearly the entire first quarter, Lacy played 19 snaps against the Lions. He managed only 4 yards rushing on five carries and also caught one pass for minus-3 yards.

Veteran James Starks, who temporarily won the starting job from Lacy earlier in the season, earned the majority of playing time and was on the field for 49% of the snaps.

"We're worried about what's in front of us," McCarthy said. "We talk a lot about what's behind us, way too much, and we're really focused on today and beating the Cowboys. And that's what I want everybody to think about, talk about and that's where we're looking forward to."

What's in front of Lacy, according to McCarthy, is still "everything Eddie wants to accomplish." Lacy took plenty of reps in practice Tuesday and could be back to his more traditional role within the offense by kickoff against Dallas on Sunday.

"If Eddie or any other player wants to jump up and grab that opportunity, it's right in front of him," McCarthy said.

The same enticement exists for Crockett, who played fairly well in his professional debut against the Lions. Crockett carried the ball five times for 22 yards Thursday on just seven offensive snaps, and it's the positive reviews from McCarthy that indicate his role could be more than a one-game blip.

"He brings a lot of excitement," McCarthy said. "I'm really happy for John, the opportunity he's been given, but he's going to have to compete to get up on the active roster."

Items returned: Defensive tackle Letroy Guion received his truck and $190,000 in cash back from a Florida police department after authorities seized it when they found three-quarters of a pound of marijuana, the money and a gun inside the vehicle during a traffic stop in February.

Starke police Capt. Barry Warren said Tuesday the case had been settled and both the truck and money were returned to Guion. Warren did not have details of the settlement.

Guion's attorney and the city attorney for Starke did not return calls for comment Tuesday evening.

The news was first reported by ESPN.

"They were very gracious about it," Guion's attorney, Robert Rush, told ESPN. "They returned his truck in perfect condition and every dollar in cash, which was kind of comical."

Rush told ESPN he picked up the property last week.

The resolution comes roughly two months after Phillip Pena, circuit judge for the eighth judicial district, rejected a move to dismiss the case. Wrote Pena: "That is strong evidence that the currency was intended to be furnished in return for drugs and is not typical of a legitimate business transaction."

Pena wrote that the seizure was "excessive" given that the cash and the $70,000 truck were worth far more than the $5,000 fine Guion paid after pleading no contest to possession of marijuana, but he explained that the motion filed in the forfeiture case did not allow him to dismiss the matter on that basis.

Guion's conviction from the traffic stop was withheld.

"It kind of rejuvenates me," Guion told ESPN on Tuesday. "It gives me my sense of character back and gives me my juice back. I'm all excited and ready to go. Things are getting back to normal. All the smoke is starting to clear.

He continued: "The money was from my paychecks. Hard work, earned money that they decided to take from me. I proved it with bank statements. Every check I cashed, I had proof of it. In the end, they would've been violating my Eighth Amendment rights had they not (given it back)."

Before his February arrest, Guion faced a stalking charge as well as three counts of battery stemming from a pair of domestic violence issues during his time with the Minnesota Vikings. The charges were dropped in two of the criminal cases. Guion paid restitution in the third and avoided additional punishment.

Guion returned to the field for the Packers on Oct. 4 after serving a three-game suspension.

Roster moves: The Packers made multiple transactions to add a pair of offensive players to the practice squad.

General manager Ted Thompson released defensive back Kyle Sebetic, a native of Kenosha who played at Tremper High School, and added both tailback Ross Scheuerman and wide receiver Jamel Johnson.

Johnson, a 6-foot-2, 217-pound rookie, began his college career at Troy and later transferred to Alabama State. He caught 28 passes for 328 yards and five touchdowns in his lone year with the Hornets. Johnson was one of four receivers to work out for the Packers on Dec. 4.

Also present for that workout was former Wisconsin star Montee Ball. But rather than sign Ball, a former second-round pick, the Packers instead went with Scheuerman.

An undrafted free agent from Lafayette College, Scheuerman originally signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers in May. He was placed on injured reserve during the early part of training camp and was released Aug. 28.

Scheuerman ran for 3,504 yards and 31 touchdowns at Lafayette, where he was a four-time all-Patriot League selection.
 

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When people start calling Collins and Mincey character risks you know they are reaching. I'd take Booze's primer over that garbage any day. The receiver section did get a laugh out of me though:

Receivers

TE Jason Witten (6-5 ½, 263) ran 40 yards in 4.67 seconds before being drafted in the third round in 2003. No telling what Witten's time is now, but clearly he can't run the seam anymore and isn't a threat after the catch, either. As a blocker, he just tries to get in the way. He's still effective on 5- to 10-yard inside routes, especially in the red zone. Underutilized TE Gavin Escobar (6-6, 260), a second-round pick in '13, plays faster than he timed (4.80) and can threaten vertically. He's not a blocker, either. Three months removed from foot surgery, WR Dez Bryant (6-2, 220), has been back for seven games but isn't wowing anyone. He doesn't seem as sudden getting into routes. When right, he can be a dominating presence. WR Terrance Williams (6-2, 208), a third-round pick in '13, isn't an explosive athlete and ran just 4.50. Still, his forte is getting deep off double moves. Slot Cole Beasley (5-8, 180) has 130 receptions in four years. A former free agent, he also has 4.50 speed and shake-and-bake quickness. Rookie speedster Lucky Whitehead (5-9 ½, 180) is dangerous on jet sweeps.
 

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When people start calling Collins and Mincey character risks you know they are reaching. I'd take Booze's primer over that garbage any day. The receiver section did get a laugh out of me though:
The part about Escobar being a vertical threat was even more false than the comment on Whitehead. He did have a couple of successful Crayton reverses Monday night.

And those guys love talking about 40 times, which are kind of useless, especially after a guy has been in the league a while.
 

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When people start calling Collins and Mincey character risks you know they are reaching. I'd take Booze's primer over that garbage any day. The receiver section did get a laugh out of me though:
As a blocker, Witten just tries to get in the way? :lol Ok.
 

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Michael Florek


Aaron Rodgers empathizes with injured Tony Romo, offers hope for when Cowboys QB returns



IRVING -- Aaron Rodgers understands what Tony Romo went through (and still is going through) in coming back from a broken collar bone.

In 2013, Rodgers broke his collarbone in a November game against the Bears, then returned eight weeks later for the regular season finale and a playoff loss.

When he made his return, the collarbone was on his mind.

"There was a lot of apprehension when I was out there," Rodgers said on Wednesday. "I actually took a shot in the -- I think it was the second quarter -- on that side. Fortunately it didn't re-break it, but for sure it was on my mind."

Romo broke his collarbone in Week 2 against the Eagles, returned and broke it again on Thanksgiving against the Panthers. The Cowboys have not put him on injured reserve in hopes that he could make a Rodgers-like return for the playoffs, should Dallas get there.

The wildcard round would arrive six weeks after Romo's most recent injury.

"A few weeks before I started playing, it wasn't bothering me to throw or anything but you just kind of remember how it felt to break it," Rodgers said. "Sometimes you're in some compromising positions as you're being tackled or hit and there are just things that are out of your control.

"It's on your mind but you just have to find a way to play through it and be fortunate enough to avoid that hit."

The good news: Rodgers said he wasn't worried about anything heading into the next year.

"Not at all," Rodgers said.
 

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So Guion had 2 DV issues, with 3 counts of battery...PLUS a pound of Mojo in his truck....but yet the ESPN dimwits aren't pasting it on every update screen.

What a fucking joke.
 

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I just read a few weeks back that Peyton Manning dropped his taint, balls, and asshole on his trainer's face while he was at Tennessee, as part of some kind of prank. Apparently she got let go of her job there, and her next job because of it, won some settlements, and even got paid more when Peyton blew his own gag order.Funny how nobody on the Broncos ever asked if he was "the right kind of guy."
 

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Peyton is a funny guy. Funny trumps all, it's the main reason Iamtdg hasn't gotten further in life, no funny.
 

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So Guion had 2 DV issues, with 3 counts of battery...PLUS a pound of Mojo in his truck....but yet the ESPN dimwits aren't pasting it on every update screen.

What a fucking joke.
Quarless has a gun charge. You hear nothing.
 
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