James Jones

I decided to go back and watch the Buffalo game this morning to get the bad taste of the Bears game out of my mouth. At 2:50 in the 3rd quarter, on first and goal, Rodgers throws a strike to Jones, who fumbles the ball. Luckily it was recovered by Brandon Jackson but since Jones fumbled again on Monday and it wasn't recovered by the Pack, it's got me a little worried. Is this going to be a re-occurring problem for Jones this season?

I would love to see Jordy Nelson get some more reps at third string receiver while Jones takes some time to figure out his little fumbling issue he's got going this season. Nelson is just as good a receiver as Jones is, and doesn't fumble. The coaching staff really needs to re-evaluate getting the ball to Jones in clutch situations, like goal to go and the 2-minute drill, because it seems like he can't handle the pressure.

Maybe it's just a fluke, or maybe I just like Jordy Nelson too much. Either way, it's something I think the Packers need to think about.

Photo taken by me at Packers training camp on August 3, 2010.

MM & TT for Pres.

According to a study released by the Green Bay/Brown County Professional Football Stadium District, the estimated annual economic impact in Brown County of the Green Bay Packers and the redeveloped Lambeau Field is $282 million. This $282 million includes 2,560 jobs, $124.3 million in earnings, and $15.2 million in tax revenues.

Mark Murphy and Ted Thompson have my vote for the 2012 Presidential election.... Maybe they can find a couple spots for Aaron Rodgers and Clay Matthews in the Cabinet, too. :) Count me in for a job at Lambeau!

Consider it Zombo'd...

In a recent article on the Packers website, Coach McCarthy made it clear that until Brad Jones is 100% ready to return from his knee injury, un-drafted free agent rookie, Frank Zombo is the starting outside linebacker opposite Clay Matthews.

Being a huge Zombo fan, I couldn't be more stoked about this. I watched what he did in training camp and the pre-season and loved his ability to read the quarterback and make big plays. His style bears a striking resemblance to Matthews' which is probably why I am so excited about this guy.

In his one opportunity to start in the preseason, he recorded 9 tackles and a huge sack/forced fumble on Peyton Manning, which Robert Francois returned 35 yards. In week one, the guy only played four snaps but recorded a sack on the ever so elusive Michael Vick, a feat thats never been easy to accomplish for anyone. Then again on Monday night he took down Jay Cutler, recording his second sack of the season. He is now tied with Detroit's Ndomakung Suh for the most sacks among rookies.

I hope he sees more opportunities in the coming weeks and proves that he is an every-down linebacker. I have nothing against Jones and I hope he makes a full recovery, but he has just never been the big play-maker I'd like to see him be. Having two outside linebackers with the ability to rush the quarterback like Matthews would be so deadly.

I love these quotes from Matthews:

“I saw it in the preseason,” Matthews said. “We brought in three rookie free agents (at outside linebacker), and I told him that I really thought he had a good chance of making this team if he kept at it and continued to know his stuff. He worked hard, and that’s the biggest thing you want to see from guys who are trying to make this team is their progression as a player and how hard they are willing to work. That’s what he has continued to do. It’s a fantastic story.”

“He is young and he is only going to continue to get better,” Matthews said. “I know with myself, I was watching Detroit film from last year and I wasn’t very good. I had a few moves here and there, but I think overall as a pass rusher and outside linebacker, my overall knowledge, I feel like I am light years ahead of where I was last year."

“I think the same goes for him. Being a young guy and making his first start onMonday Night Football, I thought he played well. He really got after it and was physical, made some plays, and he looked good. So I think we are happy with where he is at.”

I think anyone in the league who works so hard even after they have made the team and is really dedicated to making not only themselves, but the team better, deserves some recognition; and thats exactly what Zombo is doing. Here's to you, Frank. 

(note: recently a buddy of mine and myself turned "Zombo" into a verb, meaning any act of being awesome, hence the title.)

The Clay Maker, week 3

It's me again, Clay Matthews. I didnt really do a whole lot this week, but I just wouldnt feel right breaking the all-time sack record in only 3 weeks, so I just kinda took the night off. Here's a cool A-Rod belt strap pic for you to enjoy...

The Clay Maker, week 2

Hello, it's me again, Clay Matthews. I just feasted on Trent Edwards and I cant wait to demolish Jay Cutler next week! Everyone say it with me, MVP!

The Clay Maker, week 1

Each week I plan on posting a picture of Clay Matthews with a caption supporting his 2010 MVP campaign. The First two I just copied from my facebook page.

Hello, my name is Clay Matthews. I eat people. Pretty soon, you will call me MVP.

"And I support Nick 100 percent."

Milwaukee's WITI-TV recently aired video of Nick Collins getting into a heated argument with a Bears fan after the game on the way to the tunnel. Collins is seen yelling at the fan and throwing his mouthguard into the crowd. Later, he said that the fan had spit on him and used a racial slur, reportedly the n-word. McCarthy backed Nick but said the players should avoid such confrontations. I agree, it's the players jobs to go out and play football, while keeping a professional demeanor on and off the field. However, there's no reasons for fans to be doing that, even if it is the longest standing rivalry in football. The guy probably just wanted ESPN air time, but c'mon, don't be an idiot.
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