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[JohnnyU]

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James Jones injures hamstring in practice

James Jones suffered an apparent right hamstring injury in practice Thursday.

He continued to perform drills as the Packers' medical staff looked on, but was eventually removed from the practice field about 35 minutes after he was injured. The Packers would be forced to start Ruvell Martin against San Diego Sunday if Jones and Greg Jennings (hamstring) are both sidelined. Sep. 20 - 1:22 pm et

Source: Green Bay Press-Gazette

 

[Rogi]

Hamstring injuries can be a nightmare. As mentioned Jennings already has one and it appears he will sit out a third week in a row.

 

[packersfan]

Greg Jennings sat out practice again as well.

From RotoWorld:

James Jones suffered a right hamstring injury in practice Thursday.

He continued to perform drills as the Packers' medical staff looked on, but was eventually removed from the practice field about 35 minutes after he was injured. The Packers would be forced to start Ruvell Martin against San Diego Sunday if Jones and Greg Jennings (hamstring) are both sidelined.

Source: Green Bay Press-Gazette

 

[packersfan]

More on this:

Packers receiver James Jones left practice this morning with an apparent right hamstring injury.

Jones hobbled back to the line of scrimmage clutching his right thigh after running a deep route about 20 minutes into practice. The rookie continued to practice, with trainers monitoring closely.

About 35 minutes after he first showed a sign of the injury, Jones left the receivers' stretching circle, got into an SUV and was driven away by a member of the training staff.

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[sho nuff]

 

[The Kansas Comet]

Bummer - he was definitely showing some promise those first two weeks. As a Bears fan, I don't mind so much, but as a Jones owner, I was looking forward to seeing more from him.

 

[Payne]

Geez....now I am questioning starting Driver. Won't he be tripled teamed all game??

I could start Burress instead.

 

[hellz_fireflies]

Against the Bears..skip all Green Bay players this week (but Driver) he'll get someting just not alot!

 

[Max Power]

GB is playing SD

 

[hellz_fireflies]

GB is playing SD

Thats worst! Chi. pass DT is rated 13 SD pass DT is rated 10

 

[jonessed]

GB is playing SD

Thats worst! Chi. pass DT is rated 13 SD pass DT is rated 10

SD doesn't have a good pass defense as long as Favre's line can keep him upright. WRs are probably a good start. Favre not so much.

 

[Marc Levin]

Play Driver and Bubba Franks.

Only way Favre gets a TD is if there is a turnover (which is more than reasonable) and he can pass it past the defense. Jackson and Wynn are gonna be relatively useless, and Favre will probably have a down game against that defense.

That said, I have confidence that, if given the opportunity, Favre can get one passing TD.

Lee might be a sneaky play, too, as he is the middle of the field TE.

 

[packersfan]

Play Driver and Bubba Franks.Only way Favre gets a TD is if there is a turnover (which is more than reasonable) and he can pass it past the defense. Jackson and Wynn are gonna be relatively useless, and Favre will probably have a down game against that defense.That said, I have confidence that, if given the opportunity, Favre can get one passing TD.Lee might be a sneaky play, too, as he is the middle of the field TE.

I'm a big Driver fan but if Jennings and Jones are both out I'd stay far away from any Packer this week. The Chargers will be all over Driver and I don't see him doing much. This one could get real ugly for the Packers if Jones can't play given how they have no WR depth and they can't run the ball.

 

[Marc Levin]

Play Driver and Bubba Franks.Only way Favre gets a TD is if there is a turnover (which is more than reasonable) and he can pass it past the defense. Jackson and Wynn are gonna be relatively useless, and Favre will probably have a down game against that defense.That said, I have confidence that, if given the opportunity, Favre can get one passing TD.Lee might be a sneaky play, too, as he is the middle of the field TE.

I'm a big Driver fan but if Jennings and Jones are both out I'd stay far away from any Packer this week. The Chargers will be all over Driver and I don't see him doing much. This one could get real ugly for the Packers if Jones can't play given how they have no WR depth and they can't run the ball.

OK, I admit I am hoping for the best in one league b/c I have Driver and Lee Evans as my WR1/2. Already committed to Toomer over Evans So I really need Driver to put up respectable numbers and that is skewing my hope factor. That said, a turnover by Rivers opens the door for exactly what I envision - one passing TD by Favre to either Driver or Franks.

 

[heckmanm]

Seeing as I just picked him up for depth with Andre and DJ both out, I concur.

 

[mr. furley]

awesome

seems like every year the Packers WR's get hurt. this is nothing new.

 

[zamboni]

Play Driver and Bubba Franks.Only way Favre gets a TD is if there is a turnover (which is more than reasonable) and he can pass it past the defense. Jackson and Wynn are gonna be relatively useless, and Favre will probably have a down game against that defense.That said, I have confidence that, if given the opportunity, Favre can get one passing TD.Lee might be a sneaky play, too, as he is the middle of the field TE.

I'm a big Driver fan but if Jennings and Jones are both out I'd stay far away from any Packer this week. The Chargers will be all over Driver and I don't see him doing much. This one could get real ugly for the Packers if Jones can't play given how they have no WR depth and they can't run the ball.

That might be overthinking it a bit. Even if Jones is out, Favre will likely be feeding the ball (or at least trying to) all day to Driver. Could be some garbage points if the Pack falls behind big to an embarrassed Charger unit.

 

[packersfan]

Play Driver and Bubba Franks.Only way Favre gets a TD is if there is a turnover (which is more than reasonable) and he can pass it past the defense. Jackson and Wynn are gonna be relatively useless, and Favre will probably have a down game against that defense.That said, I have confidence that, if given the opportunity, Favre can get one passing TD.Lee might be a sneaky play, too, as he is the middle of the field TE.

I'm a big Driver fan but if Jennings and Jones are both out I'd stay far away from any Packer this week. The Chargers will be all over Driver and I don't see him doing much. This one could get real ugly for the Packers if Jones can't play given how they have no WR depth and they can't run the ball.

That might be overthinking it a bit. Even if Jones is out, Favre will likely be feeding the ball (or at least trying to) all day to Driver. Could be some garbage points if the Pack falls behind big to an embarrassed Charger unit.

Perhaps. Problem is, if you can't run the ball and you only have one good receiver running routes and you're under pressure it could be tough to get that one receiver the ball. If the Chargers don't swarm all over Driver (assuming Jennings and Jones are out) then that's p**s-poor coaching. If there's one player on the field who shouldn't beat the Chargers on Sunday it's Donald Driver.Again, assuming Jennings and Jones are both out.

 

[wingm@n]

Can it really be that bad of a hammy injury if he continued to practice after initially sustaining the injury?

 

[packersfan]

Can it really be that bad of a hammy injury if he continued to practice after initially sustaining the injury?

We don't know how he looked after the injury. What we do know is he did keep practicing but the medical staff shut him down before the end of practice. It's all speculation at this point but hamstring injuries for a WR can often be a lingering injury. That's the concern here.

 

[Marc Levin]

Play Driver and Bubba Franks.Only way Favre gets a TD is if there is a turnover (which is more than reasonable) and he can pass it past the defense. Jackson and Wynn are gonna be relatively useless, and Favre will probably have a down game against that defense.That said, I have confidence that, if given the opportunity, Favre can get one passing TD.Lee might be a sneaky play, too, as he is the middle of the field TE.

I'm a big Driver fan but if Jennings and Jones are both out I'd stay far away from any Packer this week. The Chargers will be all over Driver and I don't see him doing much. This one could get real ugly for the Packers if Jones can't play given how they have no WR depth and they can't run the ball.

That might be overthinking it a bit. Even if Jones is out, Favre will likely be feeding the ball (or at least trying to) all day to Driver. Could be some garbage points if the Pack falls behind big to an embarrassed Charger unit.

Perhaps. Problem is, if you can't run the ball and you only have one good receiver running routes and you're under pressure it could be tough to get that one receiver the ball. If the Chargers don't swarm all over Driver (assuming Jennings and Jones are out) then that's p**s-poor coaching. If there's one player on the field who shouldn't beat the Chargers on Sunday it's Donald Driver.Again, assuming Jennings and Jones are both out.

Actually, now that I think about this, was Jones such a threat that he'd slough coverage from Driver? I don't think so - the folks who would suck coverage from Driver (who will likely be doubled all day anyway) are BJackson and DLee catching balls down low. Those guys are fine and will probably have an increased role in the passing game this weekend.I took this weekend as a given that the Chargers would shut down the Pack's running game. I don't see Jones out changing the way the Chargers were going to play pass D and I don't think my projections for Driver will go anywhere but up without Jones - or at least his TARGET numbers will go up. Just b/c the Chargers know the ball is gong to Driver doesn't mean they will prevent a perfect pass getting to him. And Favre has shown he can still put up the perfect pass.

 

[packersfan]

I hope you guys are right but I wouldn't want to bank on it. Jones was proving to be a legitimate NFL WR. Defenses had to honor him. Defenses are always going to roll coverage toward Driver. That's the deal. But now they should blanket him completely. The Packers have no other WR worth bothering about and when they go to a 3-WR set the talent will be thinned out even more. I definitely think Favre will try to get the ball to Driver so the targets will be there. But Driver should be surrounded on every route he runs or the Chargers are fools. I'd sure as hell let Ruvell Martin beat me if he can.

 

[remote controller]

Play Driver and Bubba Franks.Only way Favre gets a TD is if there is a turnover (which is more than reasonable) and he can pass it past the defense. Jackson and Wynn are gonna be relatively useless, and Favre will probably have a down game against that defense.That said, I have confidence that, if given the opportunity, Favre can get one passing TD.Lee might be a sneaky play, too, as he is the middle of the field TE.

Bubba is hurt to I think. Donald Lee is the play at TE.

 

[sho nuff]

Seeing as I just picked him up for depth with Andre and DJ both out, I concur.

I don't have him...was thinking about picking him up.More just from being a Packer fan.Keyshawn Johnson...paging Keyshawn Johnson...you have a telephone call on the white courtesy phone.

 

[sho nuff]

I hope you guys are right but I wouldn't want to bank on it. Jones was proving to be a legitimate NFL WR. Defenses had to honor him. Defenses are always going to roll coverage toward Driver. That's the deal. But now they should blanket him completely. The Packers have no other WR worth bothering about and when they go to a 3-WR set the talent will be thinned out even more. I definitely think Favre will try to get the ball to Driver so the targets will be there. But Driver should be surrounded on every route he runs or the Chargers are fools. I'd sure as hell let Ruvell Martin beat me if he can.

3 wide set?Which 3?If Jones is out...they may only have 3 active WRs...and one of them would be Frances...ugh!!!

 

[packersfan]

I hope you guys are right but I wouldn't want to bank on it. Jones was proving to be a legitimate NFL WR. Defenses had to honor him. Defenses are always going to roll coverage toward Driver. That's the deal. But now they should blanket him completely. The Packers have no other WR worth bothering about and when they go to a 3-WR set the talent will be thinned out even more. I definitely think Favre will try to get the ball to Driver so the targets will be there. But Driver should be surrounded on every route he runs or the Chargers are fools. I'd sure as hell let Ruvell Martin beat me if he can.

3 wide set?Which 3?If Jones is out...they may only have 3 active WRs...and one of them would be Frances...ugh!!!

Precisely.Is Don Beebe available?

 

[dino259]

Don't fear Driver. It doesn't matter. He will still get the ball. You don't end up top 3-5 in receptions over the past 3 years by not getting the ball.

 

[sho nuff]

I hope you guys are right but I wouldn't want to bank on it. Jones was proving to be a legitimate NFL WR. Defenses had to honor him. Defenses are always going to roll coverage toward Driver. That's the deal. But now they should blanket him completely. The Packers have no other WR worth bothering about and when they go to a 3-WR set the talent will be thinned out even more. I definitely think Favre will try to get the ball to Driver so the targets will be there. But Driver should be surrounded on every route he runs or the Chargers are fools. I'd sure as hell let Ruvell Martin beat me if he can.

3 wide set?Which 3?If Jones is out...they may only have 3 active WRs...and one of them would be Frances...ugh!!!

Precisely.Is Don Beebe available?

Though, I think I just read Goodell reinstated Antonio Bryant.He may be a bit of a headcase...but he does have talent and can go get a deep ball.

 

[Gr00vus]

The Chargers' DBs don't exactly blanket anyone ever. And they have a high propensity to blow coverages at various points in the game. Might not be a great week to start Favre, but I'd start Driver.

 

[packersfan]

I hope you guys are right but I wouldn't want to bank on it. Jones was proving to be a legitimate NFL WR. Defenses had to honor him. Defenses are always going to roll coverage toward Driver. That's the deal. But now they should blanket him completely. The Packers have no other WR worth bothering about and when they go to a 3-WR set the talent will be thinned out even more. I definitely think Favre will try to get the ball to Driver so the targets will be there. But Driver should be surrounded on every route he runs or the Chargers are fools. I'd sure as hell let Ruvell Martin beat me if he can.

3 wide set?Which 3?If Jones is out...they may only have 3 active WRs...and one of them would be Frances...ugh!!!

Precisely.Is Don Beebe available?

Though, I think I just read Goodell reinstated Antonio Bryant.He may be a bit of a headcase...but he does have talent and can go get a deep ball.

If you're going to sign Koren Robinson I see no reason why you wouldn't go after Antonio Bryant. Thompson absolutely should be on the phone with Bryant's agent if Jones' injury is an issue.

 

[sho nuff]

I hope you guys are right but I wouldn't want to bank on it. Jones was proving to be a legitimate NFL WR. Defenses had to honor him. Defenses are always going to roll coverage toward Driver. That's the deal. But now they should blanket him completely. The Packers have no other WR worth bothering about and when they go to a 3-WR set the talent will be thinned out even more. I definitely think Favre will try to get the ball to Driver so the targets will be there. But Driver should be surrounded on every route he runs or the Chargers are fools. I'd sure as hell let Ruvell Martin beat me if he can.

3 wide set?Which 3?If Jones is out...they may only have 3 active WRs...and one of them would be Frances...ugh!!!

Precisely.Is Don Beebe available?

Though, I think I just read Goodell reinstated Antonio Bryant.He may be a bit of a headcase...but he does have talent and can go get a deep ball.

If you're going to sign Koren Robinson I see no reason why you wouldn't go after Antonio Bryant. Thompson absolutely should be on the phone with Bryant's agent if Jones' injury is an issue.

Even if it is not that big...with Jennings injury still lingering...Id call him up before someone like the Titans do.He has experience and can stretch the field.

 

[packersfan]

Update from RotoWire:

Jones left practice on Thursday with a hamstring injury, according to packersnews.com.

Jones left practice to receive treatment, but told reporters afterward that he wasn't concerned. Friday's practice will go a long way to determining if Jones will be available for Sunday's game.

 

[Marc Levin]

Keenan McCardell would be a better looking Packer and would learn their offense much more quickly than Bryant or Robinson.

 

[sho nuff]

Update from RotoWire:Jones left practice on Thursday with a hamstring injury, according to packersnews.com. Jones left practice to receive treatment, but told reporters afterward that he wasn't concerned. Friday's practice will go a long way to determining if Jones will be available for Sunday's game.

Yeah...and Noah Herron said he could have gone back in there during the preseason game against the Titans....I hate those quotes from players sometimes.

 

[shadyridr]

Update from RotoWire:Jones left practice on Thursday with a hamstring injury, according to packersnews.com. Jones left practice to receive treatment, but told reporters afterward that he wasn't concerned. Friday's practice will go a long way to determining if Jones will be available for Sunday's game.

Yeah...and Noah Herron said he could have gone back in there during the preseason game against the Titans....I hate those quotes from players sometimes.

Yeah and Morency practices every Wednesday

 

[packersfan]

Update from RotoWire:Jones left practice on Thursday with a hamstring injury, according to packersnews.com. Jones left practice to receive treatment, but told reporters afterward that he wasn't concerned. Friday's practice will go a long way to determining if Jones will be available for Sunday's game.

Yeah...and Noah Herron said he could have gone back in there during the preseason game against the Titans....I hate those quotes from players sometimes.

Agreed. I still remember Deuce McAllister walking off the field at Lambeau on Sunday and having a torn knee ligament on Monday. Like RotoWire says, we'll know more tomorrow.

 

[sho nuff]

Update from RotoWire:Jones left practice on Thursday with a hamstring injury, according to packersnews.com. Jones left practice to receive treatment, but told reporters afterward that he wasn't concerned. Friday's practice will go a long way to determining if Jones will be available for Sunday's game.

Yeah...and Noah Herron said he could have gone back in there during the preseason game against the Titans....I hate those quotes from players sometimes.

Agreed. I still remember Deuce McAllister walking off the field at Lambeau on Sunday and having a torn knee ligament on Monday. Like RotoWire says, we'll know more tomorrow.

Screw that...they need to just have film sessions. Completely opposite from last year where there were not alot of injuries. Now they are down 2 WRs (and maybe 3), several RBs (Morency, Herron, Pope) some OL, Bubba is gimpy, Harris is hurt, Woodson is dinged up....damn.

 

[Aaronstory]

I hope you guys are right but I wouldn't want to bank on it. Jones was proving to be a legitimate NFL WR. Defenses had to honor him. Defenses are always going to roll coverage toward Driver. That's the deal. But now they should blanket him completely. The Packers have no other WR worth bothering about and when they go to a 3-WR set the talent will be thinned out even more. I definitely think Favre will try to get the ball to Driver so the targets will be there. But Driver should be surrounded on every route he runs or the Chargers are fools. I'd sure as hell let Ruvell Martin beat me if he can.

3 wide set?Which 3?If Jones is out...they may only have 3 active WRs...and one of them would be Frances...ugh!!!

Precisely.Is Don Beebe available?

You just made me snarf my coffee...

 

[bcr8f]

WR Jones leaves practice with hamstring injury

By Greg A. Bedard

Thursday, Sep 20 2007, 02:29 PM

Green Bay - As if the Packers didn't have enough injury problems entering Sunday's game against the San Diego Chargers, rookie wide receiver James Jones pulled a hamstring on Thursday and immediately left practice.

Coach Mike McCarthy said after practice that Jones tweaked his hamstring and, as a precaution, he sent to get rehab right away.

Jones was asked if he was concerned in his brief locker room appearance.

"Nah," Jones said, as he walked away.

 

[ThePittbully]

had to cut him last night, dont feel as bad about it now

 

[packersfan]

Jones has officially been added to the Injury Report for this week as being "limited" in practice Thursday.

 

[Perfect Tommy]

Favre has to carry the GB offense every year, and this year more than most. If he can get the Packers to the playoffs, I think we are talking about his 4th MVP. Ruvell Martin is a decent player. If Jones and Jennings can't go, the Packers will still be OK as long as Favre can carry the team again. He is playing like he was in his Superbowl days. I expect GB to go to 3-0.

 

[FavreCo]

Can someone go wake up David Boston?

 

[djjosee]

I wish we knew more about his hamstring! I like his potential this year but we know what sore hammies can do to a receiver. I'm -> <- close to dumping him for Roddy White or Bowe ...

 

[packersfan]

Jones practiced today and is listed as probable. Greg Jennings also practiced and is also listed as probable. If both play, I'd expect Jennings to return to his starting role with Jones sliding to the No. 3 WR spot.

 

[Aaronstory]

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