Archives for December 2014

‘Packers 31, Bills 20.’

‘”The case is that we need to continue to be more consistent and keep drives going and, like I said before, score when we get into the red zone,” the Bills second-year head coach said. “It’s not like we haven’t been in there. It’s not like we haven’t moved the ball better than we have in the past, but we haven’t scored. That’s what you need to do in this game to win.’

No-huddle no longer just a need for speed (Green Bay Press Gazette)

Opportunistic Bills struggle to win without takeaways (Green Bay Press Gazette)

Packers promote Banjo; place Lattimore on IR (Green Bay Press Gazette)

After ‘hiccup,’ Bulaga again fixture on o-line (Green Bay Press Gazette)

3 things to watch (Green Bay Press Gazette)

How we’re picking Sunday’s game (Green Bay Press Gazette)

Return home a chance for James Starks to show others the right path (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)

In next draft, Packers should consider picking a QB (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)

Jamari Lattimore placed on injured reserve; Chris Banjo takes his place (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)

Preview: Packers at Bills (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)

Packers place LB Lattimore on IR The Sports Xchange)

Packers sign Banjo, place Lattimore on IR (Fox Sports Wisconsin)

5 things to watch: Packers at Bills (Fox Sports Wisconsin)

Packers-Bills: 5 things to watch (WAUK-AM)

Expect a hard-fought, fourth-quarter game (Packers.com)

Packers sign Banjo to active roster, place Lattimore on IR (Packers.com)

Final Thoughts: Packers at Bills (Packers.com)

‘The Bills boast one of the best defenses in the NFL, but do they stand a chance against the offensive juggernauts that hail from a small town in Wisconsin?’

‘You remember him well. Alex Van Pelt, or AVP for short, was a member of the Bills quarterbacks room for nine years from 1995-2003, then jumped into a two-year radio career as a color analyst on the Bills Radio Network, then jumped into coaching on the offensive side of the ball with the Bills. Now he’s the quarterbacks coach with the Packers, in charge of a Rodgers-led room that also includes one-time Bill Matt Flynn.’

‘Mobility is a huge part of Rodgers’ game. He knows how to maneuver his way around the pocket to allow his receivers to get open and find the right places to go with the ball.’

‘”It kind of depends on the situation for us, but we have to have a plan for him, obviously,” Bills offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett said. “He moves around all over the place … he’ll line up as an end, as a Sam,” strong-side linebacker, “a Mike,” middle linebacker, “and a Will,” weak-side linebacker. So you want to know where he’s at … because he’s a damn good player.’

‘Green Bay leads the NFL in scoring at 32 points per game, but its defense is 18th in points allowed at 23.4. In total yards, the Packers rank 26th with a yield of 374.4 yards per game, and they’re 20th in pass defense at 245.2 yards. Monday’s performance didn’t improve those rankings.’

‘Bills coach Doug Marrone said the team is sticking with Orton because he gives them the best chance to win, and that will be the case regardless of the team’s record. Hackett reiterated Friday that the Bills haven’t thought about going back to Manuel. That said, he’s been impressed by the development he’s seen from Manuel away from game action.’

‘Second-year safety Duke Williams will start in his place.’

Defense looks to get back on track in Buffalo (Green Bay Press Gazette)

Rare trip to Buffalo means more to Starks (Green Bay Press Gazette)

House scheduled for tests on injured shoulder (Green Bay Press Gazette)

Lacy probable for Sunday; House out (Green Bay Press Gazette)

Are Aaron Rodgers’ fumbles his weakening link? (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)

Blocked kicks become urgent problem for Packers to solve (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)

Jayrone Elliott is a country music fan (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)

Packers RB Lacy probable for Buffalo game (AP)

Packers RB Lacy expected to play (The Sports Xchange)

Peppers not looking ahead, but says Packers have championship feel (Fox Sports Wisconsin)

3 coordinators, 3 questions: Bills will be a challenge (Fox Sports Wisconsin)

Source: Packers’ Matthews fined $11,025 as repeat offender of NFL’s uniform policy (Fox Sports Wisconsin)

Slide rule (WAUK-AM)

Put out to stud (WAUK-AM)

Bills trying to sweep NFC North (Packers.com)

Packers facing stern challenge in Buffalo (Packers.com)

Packers at Bills: Five key matchups (Packers.com)

‘”It’s not going to be a situation where it’s too big for us, or we’ll be intimidated,” Williams said, noting the Bills also play New England’s Tom Brady twice a year. “Big challenge. But are we going to get caught up in the ‘who’s who’ deal? I don’t think so.”‘

‘Searcy has 47 tackles, three interceptions and one forced fumble in 11 starts this season.’

‘Along with the safety, the Bills will also be without reserve tight end Chris Gragg on Sunday. A knee injury has prevented Gragg from playing each of the last two weeks. Gragg’s impact has been minimal on the season, accounting for just seven receptions, 48 yards and one touchdown.’

‘There’s no question Packers QB Aaron Rodgers is playing at an elite level right now, and Green Bay is sure to get their share of points. That’s why the defense needs to keep the Packers from reaching the end zone on every scoring opportunity they have and force field goals. Green Bay is 11th in the NFL in red zone touchdown efficiency (59.3%).’