10/19/2007
Packers CB has surgery
Green Bay - Cornerback Frank Walker of the Green Bay Packers underwent arthroscopic knee surgery Tuesday and probably will miss up to a month. Walker suffered torn cartilage covering a punt Sunday against Washington. Team physician Patrick McKenzie repaired the damage. The Packers might be in the market for a cornerback because another one of the six cornerbacks on their roster, Will Blackmon, suffered a broken foot Oct. 3. The Packers, who were to make a decision soon on whether to place Blackmon on injured reserve, might have seen their hand forced by Walker's injury. Jarrett Bush and Tramon Williams are the healthy backup cornerbacks behind Charles Woodson and Al Harris. As the nickel back, Bush has had his share of problems both in coverage and as a tackler. Walker had been the most likely candidate to replace Bush if the coaches decided a change was in order after the bye. Walker was able to finish the game against the Redskins but reported soreness after the game and diagnostic tests revealed the cartilage damage. Patrick Dendy, who was beaten out by Walker, remains unsigned after being cut Sept. 1. Green Bay has no cornerbacks on its eight-man practice squad. [Story]
Koren Robinson returns to the Pack
Favre stayed in contact throughout suspension
Koren Robinson's biggest supporter never forgot about him even as the Packers jumped out to the NFC's best record. Now Robinson says he won't let down Brett Favre, or the rest of his teammates. "I'm glad I get an opportunity to redeem myself," Robinson said Wednesday night in a conference call from Houston, while traveling to see his family before heading to Green Bay. Robinson has a final chance under the NFL's substance abuse policy after the league reinstated the wide receiver from his one-year suspension on Wednesday. If Robinson violates the policy again, he faces a lifetime ban. "I know this is my last chance," said Robinson, who is under contract with the Packers through next season. "If I do anything to jeopardize that, I didn't deserve it in the first place." Robinson said Favre, who has shared his own struggles with substance abuse, checked in with him every month or so over the past year, and more frequently when the season began. [More]
Driver Etching Name
In Packers' History
Green Bay faced a critical third-and-three at the San Diego 37-yard line while trailing, 7-0, in the second quarter. Brett Favre completed a 16-yard pass to his favorite target for a first down. That man was the ever-reliable Donald Driver. On the surface it was just another catch by the nine-year veteran as he would record six receptions for 126 yards and a touchdown in the game. However, that reception was his 214th at Lambeau Field, passing Antonio Freeman (213) for most receptions at the historic stadium. "It hasn't sunk in yet," Driver said after that game, a 31-24 Green Bay victory. "I'm still taking it in. Today Coach (McCarthy) gave me a ball and said I passed one of my idols, Antonio Freeman. I think I'm going to have to cherish that moment for a while." [More] 
Packers' rookies measure up well in their class
Jones, Wynn among standouts
Green Bay - James Jones is the second-ranked receiver in the National Football League. DeShawn Wynn and Brandon Jackson are ranked third and sixth, respectively, among the running backs... That is, among all rookies. For the second straight year, the Green Bay Packers are the youngest team in the league and its rookie class measures up fairly well with other first-year players. If these numbers hold up, it could be a solid indication of what lies ahead. In 2003, middle linebacker Nick Barnett led all NFL rookies with 112 tackles and now, in his fifth year, he is having a dominating season that could lead to a Pro Bowl berth. Wynn and Jones are both among the rookie leaders at their position class this season. Could they follow the footsteps of Barnett? [More]
Published by PackerPundit On Friday, October 19, 2007 at 5:44 AM.
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