Bear week pregame discussion

[Reddeye]

Good stuff.

http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/sports/79076712.html

http://www.jsonline.com/sports/packers/79023337.html

[Newz]

Good stuff.

http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/sports/79076712.html

http://www.jsonline.com/sports/packers/79023337.html

Oh ****.

Raji vs. Kreutz showdown!!!

Kreutz sounds pretty upset, I hope Raji runs him over.

[Kerb Hohl]

Great job by the media twisting what Raji said into smack talk when they talked to Kreutz.

[Siefer]

Great job by the media twisting what Raji said into smack talk when they talked to Kreutz.

That's some excellent journalism right there. As if the Bears and their fans needed something else to cry about.

[Jollay]

I gotta admit, Kreutz's comments are hysterical.

[PkrsBcksGphsMqt]

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/columns/story?columnist=chadiha_jeffri&id=4734810

Nothing earth shattering, but it's nice to see analysts acknowledge that the Pack made the right decision when they picked Aaron over Brent.

[PkrsBcksGphsMqt]

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4735123

Jenkins and Raji are probable. Jolly is questionable. Pickett is doubtful. Although it sounds like Jenkins, Raji, and Jolly are playing for sure and even Pickett may play.

GREEN BAY, Wis. -- The Green Bay Packers' late-season ascension to No. 1 in the NFL for defense has featured a secondary that thrives on interceptions and a young, deep linebacker corps that applies a lot of pressure.

Yet, the unsung group of the unit, which has also been stout in stopping the run, is perhaps the defensive line.
NFC North blog

"You need those big guys," defensive coordinator Dom Capers said Friday. "You can't ever have enough of 'em."

Having enough of those wide-bodied defensive linemen to get through practice this week proved to be a challenge: The Packers' top four linemen are on the injury report, potentially leaving the defense short-handed going into Sunday's game at Chicago.

Coach Mike McCarthy was optimistic that the Packers will have most, if not all, of the players available for the rival Bears.

"I think it's starting to clear itself up," McCarthy said. "We feel good about giving these guys a chance to come all of the way back in the next 48 hours."

Defensive end Cullen Jenkins (hamstring) and rookie tackle B.J. Raji (ankle) are probable for the game. End Johnny Jolly (knee) is questionable.

The team's biggest concern is with nose tackle Ryan Pickett (hamstring), who didn't practice this week and is listed as doubtful for Sunday.

Pickett, the veteran run stuffer of the defense, pulled his hamstring while he was chasing Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco late in the Packers' 27-14 win Monday night.

"I know, that's what I get for chasing the quarterback," Pickett said. "I know I should just end up playing the run."

The 30-year-old Pickett has missed only two games since 2002, and he is hopeful of playing Sunday. If he can't, the Packers have been preparing Raji to make what would be his first pro start.

Raji was Green Bay's top draft pick this year, selected No. 9 in the first round. Although Raji is Pickett's backup, the rookie has been playing more at end.

"If we're in a situation where [Pickett] can't go, I feel confident [Raji] can step in and play, and play well," Capers said.

Raji missed the first two weeks of training camp because of a contract issue. Then, he suffered an ankle injury in the final preseason game and missed the first two games of the season.

"Now, it feels like normal. This is what I'm used to," Raji said. "I feel like I'm into a routine now."

The Packers don't have another backup at nose tackle, though converted tackle Jolly could handle that role or Green Bay could consider promoting nose tackle Anthony Toribio from the practice squad.

Jolly is confident he will play Sunday after he tweaked his left knee in the previous game.

"This has been an interesting week because our big guys have all been somewhat limited," Capers said. "But, we've worked our way through it pretty well, I think. I'd be interested between now and when we play where our health will be."

[mbucks22]

Per wiretap, Hester is expected to miss the game tomorrow. Our ST is doing cartwheels.

[MadCityBucky]

Knox is still a good returner. Hester did score a TD in week one, so it helps the D tremendously. I'm sure none of us want to see another Tramon PI call if Hester burns him.

I expect Woodson to cover Olsen most of the game again.

[Oscar71]

Packers: 31
Bears: 13

[Wade-A-Holic]

I'd worry about a guy like Knox's deep speed burning us again, but their pass defense has gotten much worse since week 1 and our pass rush has improved greatly since then. I don't think Cutler will have time.

[ReasonablySober]

I wouldn't say I'm optimistic today. I think you throw out the records in this series.

[Aaron It Out]

I'm pretty optimistic. I'm confident that we are just the all around better team here. They lost their #1 receiving threat in Hester. Their secondary is weak as hell. This should be a good game for Driver and Jennings to rebound after having a combined 73 drops on Monday. Forte has also been having a pretty bad year so I don't think he should be too much for our beat up DLine to handle.