Have at it: Utilizing your top players
Kevin Seifert, NFC North...the shift of linebacker A.J. Hawk to the middle following the season-ending injury to Nick Barnett. Here's a look at the Packers' passing defense in Woodson's two starts at safety...
Blog | December 10, 2008Black and Blue all over: Sanders' job security
Kevin Seifert, NFC North...middle. And three opening day starters -- safety Atari Bigby, defensive end Cullen Jenkins and middle linebacker Nick Barnett -- were out altogether. But Sanders told Green Bay reporters he won't use the injuries as...
Blog | December 08, 2008Green Bay Packers: Three answers, one question
Kevin Seifert, NFC North...Ryan Pickett if the run defense is going to be so porous? Will they count on Nick Barnett returning as middle linebacker? Do they think A.J. Hawk can do the job? Or will...
Blog | December 01, 2008Pack could've used Barnett on that one
Kevin Seifert, NFC North...ORLEANS -- You just saw one of the first plays where Green Bay obviously missed middle linebacker Nick Barnett. Saints tight end Billy Miller easily beat Barnett's replacement, A.J. Hawk, on a seam...
Blog | November 24, 2008Revealed: Inactive lists
Kevin Seifert, NFC North...Bushrod Receiver David Patten PACKERS Quarterback Brian Brohm Safety Charlie Peprah Running back DeShawn Wynn Linebacker Nick Barnett Tackle Breno Giacomini Guard Allen Barbre Receiver James Jones Defensive end Jeremy Thompson Defensive lineman Mike...
Blog | November 24, 2008'A race to the finish'
Kevin Seifert, NFC NorthPosted by ESPN.com's Kevin Seifert NFC North leaders' remaining schedule WEEK 12: Chicago at St. Louis Minnesota at Jacksonville Green Bay at Ne...
Blog | November 18, 2008Green Bay Packers: Three answers, one question
Kevin Seifert, NFC North...point, A.J. Hawk looked like a natural at middle linebacker in place of the injured Nick Barnett. It probably isn't a coincidence that the Bears managed only 83 rushing yards -- or about...
Blog | November 17, 2008Black and Blue all over: Monday reactions
Kevin Seifert, NFC North...details.Packers linebacker A.J. Hawk did a solid job in his first game since replacing Nick Barnett in the middle, writes Tom Pelissero of the Green Bay Press-Gazette.The Packers saw Sunday...
Blog | November 17, 2008Halftime: Packers in charge
Kevin Seifert, NFC North...big drop-off at middle linebacker for the Packers after A.J. Hawk replaced the injured Nick Barnett. Chicago tailback Matt Forte has 60 yards on 15 carries, but it's not like you...
Blog | November 16, 2008Black and Blue all over: Peterson on helmet
Kevin Seifert, NFC North...Green Bay linebacker A.J. Hawk on sliding to the "Mike" position to replace the injured Nick Barnett: "When it comes down to it, it's all just still football." Greg A. Bedard of...
Blog | November 13, 2008Hawk likely moving inside for Packers
Kevin Seifert, NFC North...Seifert It appears Green Bay coaches will give A.J. Hawk the first opportunity to replace Nick Barnett at middle linebacker, a move that allows the Packers to put their best players on the...
Blog | November 12, 2008Pressing injury updates
Kevin Seifert, NFC North...a couple of injury situations on a day when Green Bay has already lost middle linebacker Nick Barnett for the season: Minnesota nickel back/punt returner Charles Gordon is in the process of deciding...
Blog | November 10, 2008Packers mulling options to replace Barnett
Kevin Seifert, NFC NorthPosted by ESPN.com's Kevin Seifert Green Bay has several options for replacing middle linebacker Nick Barnett, who suffered a season-ending knee injury in Sunday's 28-27 loss to Minnesota. Although...
Blog | November 10, 2008Minnesota Vikings: Three answers, one question
Kevin Seifert, NFC North...Frerotte threw a swing pass to tailback Chester Taylor on the first play after Packers linebacker Nick Barnett left with a knee injury. The man in coverage? Barnett's replacement, Desmond Bishop. Taylor put...
Blog | November 10, 2008Black and Blue all over: The Bears' defense
Kevin Seifert, NFC NorthPosted by ESPN.com's Kevin Seifert It looks like the continuing deficiency of Chicago's defense will get quarterback Rex Grossman off the hook in the ...
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