Archives for September 2010

‘”We got Marshawn and Fred more involved today,” Bills coach Chan Gailey said. “We didn’t put C.J. in there as much. We were going to use him on third down and continue to work him back in slowly as time goes on. We just felt like that was the best way to try to attack [the Packers], with the way their offense was, to run the football and try to keep our third downs in manageable distance and convert those and get the ball down the field. That was our thought process. It worked on one drive and it didn’t work the rest of the time.”‘

‘The loudest roar of the first half came during the highlights of other NFL games. The scoreboard showed ex-Packer and current Vikings QB Brett Favre throwing an interception against Miami, to the delight of the fans.’

‘Gailey admits he doesn’t have answers for this offense. It’s been evident by their play coming out of halftime.’

‘Sure, he’s no spring chicken, but Evans would certainly command a draft choice from someone, maybe a team like Minnesota that’s geared up for a playoff run, but needs help at receiver. Second-rounder? That might be reaching, but Evans could certainly fetch something, and he’s likely to flourish in an offense that has a few pieces to complement him.’

‘It took two games for Chan Gailey to drop the mind-numbing veneer so common to the rocket scientists who masquerade as NFL coaches.’

‘The Packers and Bills have looked like perfect trade partners with depth at positions of need for the other.’

Green Bay Packers dominant in 34-7 rout of Buffalo Bills (Green Bay Press Gazette)

Green Bay Packers LB A.J.Hawk emerges from Clay Matthews’ long shadow (Green Bay Press Gazette)

Green Bay Packers get firsthand look at Buffalo Bills’ Marshawn Lynch (Green Bay Press Gazette)

Green Bay Packers get wake-up call from coach Mike McCarthy at halftime vs. Buffalo Bills (Green Bay Press Gazette)

Green Bay Packers rookie Bryan Bulaga replaces hobbled Chad Clifton at left tackle (Green Bay Press Gazette)

Green Bay Packers win sets up showdown with Chicago Bears (Green Bay Press Gazette)

Green Bay Packers regain their edge at Lambeau Field (Green Bay Press Gazette)

Green Bay Packers vs. Buffalo Bills: How they scored (Green Bay Press Gazette)

Photo gallery (Green Bay Press Gazette)

Clay Matthews, defense stellar in Green Bay Packers’ 2-0 start to season (Appleton Post Crescent)

Rodgers’ day goes from ho-hum to hubba-hubba (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)

Jermichael Finley makes Bills pay for single coverage (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)

Green Bay running backs feel loss of Grant (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)

Bulaga gets his opportunity (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)

Packers get a rush out of dominating Bills (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)

QB killer Matthews could be ingredient of greatness (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)

Packers’ specialized packages center on Hawk, Chillar (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)

Against hapless Buffalo, Packers fall off TV’s A-list (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)

Packers Replay (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)

How they scored (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)

Photo gallery (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)

Halftime jolt inspires Packers to rout of Bills (Wisconsin State Journal)

Unstoppable? Actually, Matthews believes he’s just warming up (Wisconsin State Journal)

Grant’s three replacements aren’t overly impressive (Wisconsin State Journal)

Hawk goes from zero to prominent on defense (Wisconsin State Journal)

Don’t be fooled — Packers’ defense hasn’t been tested (Wisconsin State Journal)

Bulaga relieves ailing Clifton at left tackle (Wisconsin State Journal)

Photo gallery (Wisconsin State Journal)

Acquiring running back not worth cost (Eau Claire Leader Telegram)

Matthews on a rampage (Eau Claire Leader Telegram)

Photo gallery (AP)

Second-Half Scoring Spurt Keys Victory (Packers.com)

Finley Finds Room To Roam (Packers.com)

Matthews On Frantic Pace (Packers.com)

Bulaga Sees Extended Action (Packers.com)

Mike McCarthy Post-Game Press Conf. Transcript – Sept. 19 (Packers.com)

Photo gallery (Packers.com)

Photo gallery (BuffaloBills.com)

Photo gallery (Buffalo News)

Photo gallery (Rochester D&C)

‘Linebacker Brandon Chillar and rookie safety Morgan Burnett intercepted Trent Edwards and the Packers (2-0) held the Bills to 186 yards of total offense.’

‘With Bills linebacker Paul Posluszny(notes) out for a few weeks with a sprained right knee, Keith Ellison filled his spot in the starting lineup. Linebacker Reggie Torbor was also in the lineup after missing last week’s game with a chest injury.’

‘Trent Edwards was pressured all day and completed 11-of-18 passes for 102 yards and was intercepted twice. Marshawn Lynch carried 17 times for 64 yards for the Bills (0-2), who lost their second straight visit to the legendary venue.’

‘In the second half, it was all Green Bay.’

‘This game was agonizing for Bills’ fans I’m sure, and it also stomped on any shred of optimism that still remained from last week.’

‘ I don’t know if I’ve ever seen less-inspired offensive efforts from a Bills team to start a year ever. They should honestly see what’s on the market for Marshawn Lynch (because he’s excess) and Lee Evans (because he deserves better). By the way, Terrell Owens has 10 catches for 107 yards this year in Cincinnati. Those numbers would lead the Bills, which isn’t a surprise considering he did last year.’

‘Is there any hope?’