http://www.yardbarker.com/rss/team/53 Recent articles about the Green Bay Packers en-us More photos » by Brian Blanco - AP Browse more photos » I noted in the Green Bay Packers game recap that LB Aaron Kampman was bad in coverage on the TD pass to RB Derrick Ward in the 1st quarter. It was a surprise that he was ineffective against the Buccaneers. His main opponent was RT Jeremy Trueblood, who as far as I know is good but not heading to the Pro Bowl. But Kampman occasionally has a game when he doesn&#... Tue, 10 Nov 2009 01:31:36 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/The_Status_of_Aaron_Kampman/1535922 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/The_Status_of_Aaron_Kampman/1535922 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/The_Status_of_Aaron_Kampman/1535922 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/2/0/20df8e4e6fc0dd41604da8fd1834fb56fb30adb2/small/Green_Bay_Packers_e33c.jpg I'm in shock after yesterday's loss to the Buccaneers. The previously winless Buccaneers, who couldn't score more than 21 points in a game prior to facing the Packers. The Bucs who turned to a rookie quarterback to make his first start. I'm shocked.But not surprised.I'm disappointed. I saw the Packers squander opportunity after opportunity. I saw our best players look like they didn't know how to counter the efforts of a desperate team making desperate plays. I saw an ... Mon, 09 Nov 2009 23:19:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Should_Have_Seen_This_ComingWe_Just_Chose_Not_To/1535724 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Should_Have_Seen_This_ComingWe_Just_Chose_Not_To/1535724 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Should_Have_Seen_This_ComingWe_Just_Chose_Not_To/1535724 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/b/9/b94891d9de95c68918043fce98228e7747a1cd53/small/Baltimore_Ravens_v_2b37.jpg Packers linebacker Aaron Kampman suffered a concussion during his fourth play against the Buccaneers Sunday, but he didn't leave the game until the fourth quarter.Kampman revealed that information Monday, saying he still didn't feel right a day after the game. ... Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:26:23 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Kampman_played_most_of_game_with_concussion/1534245 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Kampman_played_most_of_game_with_concussion/1534245 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Kampman_played_most_of_game_with_concussion/1534245 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/f/6/f64d083ea879fe9ba6b08ce6c17a3704715984a1/small/GettyImage.ashx_url_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f92181092.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d77BFBA49EF878921CC759DF4EBAC47D0BE1FE6895613D1A0D36229E6AC5509A3BD66682602E95E15.jpg Green Bay Packers outside linebacker Aaron Kampman played most of Sunday's loss at Tampa Bay with a concussion before leaving the game in the fourth quarter. His availability for the Packers' upcoming game against Dallas is unclear. Kampman said Monday he took a hit to the left side of his head on the fourth play of game and still wasn't feeling quite right Monday. An eight-year veteran, Kampman says this isn't the first concussion of his career but he hasn't had one... Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:19:44 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Packers_DE_played_most_of_game_with_concussion/1533859 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Packers_DE_played_most_of_game_with_concussion/1533859 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Packers_DE_played_most_of_game_with_concussion/1533859 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/5/f/5fa297b10e9df53994d521268bf79df979c43a00/small/Green_Bay_Packers_d258.jpg Packers tight end Jermichael Finley tested his injured knee again today and said he's "50-50" to play on Sunday against Dallas."I don’t feel nothing," he said. "It’s just the doctors being cautious."Finley hasn't played since sustaining the injury early in the Packers' Oct. 25 win at Cleveland. The Packers' best pass-catching tight end was listed as doubtful for the following week's game at Minnesota and seemed to have an outside chance for pl... Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:20:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Finley_says_hes_50_50_for_this_week/1533475 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Finley_says_hes_50_50_for_this_week/1533475 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Finley_says_hes_50_50_for_this_week/1533475 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/d/8/d861beda4f09a49853e6b09277a14743685cf857/small/Green_Bay_Packers_c37e.jpg Packers linebacker Aaron Kampman said he was hit on the side of the head on the fourth play of yesterday's game against Tampa Bay. The result of the hit was a concussion, and Kampman's status for Sunday's game against Dallas is uncertain. Kampman spoke briefly with reporters in the locker room this afternoon. Here is a transcript:When did you get hurt?Kampman:Fourth play of the game I took a hit.Was it a knee to the head or a hard helmet to helmet?Kampman: Left side of my head. Ho... Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:02:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Kampman_took_blow_to_head_on_4th_play/1533363 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Kampman_took_blow_to_head_on_4th_play/1533363 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Kampman_took_blow_to_head_on_4th_play/1533363 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/a/d/ad8ba63459d6858929b1cb5bc470833de488a38c/small/GettyImageProxy.ashx_requestUrl_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f71341355.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d17A4AD9FDB9CF193DADD97B58D4678D01A66A37E3C8E2669.jpg Special teams miscues abounded during the Packers' 38-28 loss to the Buccaneers.RB Ahman Green had six carries for 45 yards and became the Packers' all-time leading rusher.Packers QB Aaron Rodgers threw an uncharacteristic and costly three interceptions en route to... Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:39:01 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Packers_Buccaneers_one_liners/1530327 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Packers_Buccaneers_one_liners/1530327 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Packers_Buccaneers_one_liners/1530327 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/1/e/1e375cefab4fa3f626d8544b6d75223545dce9c0/small/Minnesota_Vikings_v_6e85.jpg by Brian Blanco - AP View full size photo » Writing this recap has been brutal. Losing to an 0-7 team is always hard. But looking back at the game, they did so many things right.  Team First Downs Yards Yards/Carry TOP Packers 20 404 5.3 35:17 Buccaneers 17 279 3.2 24:43 But then the special teams failed them (blocked punt for TD; 83 yard kickoff return allowed) and the defense, which... Mon, 09 Nov 2009 08:00:54 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Recap_Green_Bay_Packers_Stunned_By_Buccaneers_38_28/1528726 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Recap_Green_Bay_Packers_Stunned_By_Buccaneers_38_28/1528726 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Recap_Green_Bay_Packers_Stunned_By_Buccaneers_38_28/1528726 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/7/2/722d233266e4a9236c76f71229bd07f84afc66ab/small/GettyImage.ashx_url_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f91341537.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d77BFBA49EF878921CC759DF4EBAC47D098D6C48776811271746683C6076462AF24901AB2CC143EB7.jpg TAMPA, Fla. -- Though it looked bad at the time, right tackle Mark Tauscher thinks he escaped Sunday's game without a major knee injury.In his first game back since surgery to repair the torn ACL in his left knee, Tauscher got rolled up on the same knee in the third quarter and did not return."There was a little concern, but from talking to the doc right now, I don't think it's anything serious," Tauscher said after the game. "We'll probably get it looked at aga... Sun, 08 Nov 2009 18:02:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Tauscher_thinks_knee_is_OK/1525826 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Tauscher_thinks_knee_is_OK/1525826 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Tauscher_thinks_knee_is_OK/1525826 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/6/d/6d3d8032ddb4b1355d0686fc61a35c12c2aad125/small/Minnesota_Vikings_v_6702.jpg More photos » by Chris O'Meara - AP about 2 hours ago: Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie quarterback Josh Freeman (5) fires a first-quarter pass against the Green Bay Packers during an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara) Browse more photos » There's plenty of blame to go around when you lose to the worst team in the NFL. The Packers got outplayed in a... Sun, 08 Nov 2009 16:40:38 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Brief_Recap_Green_Bay_Packers_Stunned_By_Bucs_38_28/1525405 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Brief_Recap_Green_Bay_Packers_Stunned_By_Bucs_38_28/1525405 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Brief_Recap_Green_Bay_Packers_Stunned_By_Bucs_38_28/1525405 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/8/9/89b8c9dd58e4f2dd96aa05ca5ae58125eca1a067/small/Green_Bay_Packers_9e91.jpg Inactives Announced Packers: WR Jake Allen, S Derrick Martin, FB Korey Hall, LB Brandon Chillar, OT Breno Giacomini, WR Jordy Nelson, TE Jermichael Finley, DE Jarius Wynn. Scott Wells will start for Jason Spitz, who was placed on injured reserve. Mark Tauscher starts in place of Allen Barbre at RT. Bucs: QB Byron Leftwich, WR Yamon Figurs, CB [...] Sun, 08 Nov 2009 12:43:17 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Updated_Sunday_Notes_Inactives/1524039 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Updated_Sunday_Notes_Inactives/1524039 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Updated_Sunday_Notes_Inactives/1524039 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/5/0/503976a05f9550d922a9bf9194b7030aa31027d1/small/GettyImageProxy.ashx_requestUrl_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f89631162.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d17A4AD9FDB9CF1937481C04F04AA2143BC33C9EDCB8CFE5F.jpg As expected, Mark Tauscher will start at right tackle today at Tampa Bay.Here's the Packers' full inactives list:WR Jake AllenDB Derrick MartinFB Korey HallLB Brandon ChillarT Breno GiacominiWR Jordy NelsonTE Jermichael FinleyDE Jarius WynnChillar (hand), Finley (knee) and Nelson (knee) were ruled out on Friday because of injuries. Allen (quad), Hall (calf) and Martin (concussion) also have been hurting.The Packers' captains today are RB Ryan Grant (offense), LB A.J. Hawk (defense... Sun, 08 Nov 2009 11:11:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Tauscher_will_start_at_right_tackle/1523763 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Tauscher_will_start_at_right_tackle/1523763 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Tauscher_will_start_at_right_tackle/1523763 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/9/1/918c68c368922300d6383d4d18d24a04005f2fdc/small/GettyImageProxy.ashx_requestUrl_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f71341603.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d17A4AD9FDB9CF193DADD97B58D4678D04553ED04853CB39A.jpg In week 9 of the NFL regular season the Green Bay Packers (4-3) travel to Florida to play the Tampa Bay Bucs  (0-7). Game Details; Event: Green Bay Packers (4-3) vs. Tampa Bay Bucs (0-7) When: Sunday November 8th, 2009 Where: Raymond James Stadium Tampa, FL. Time: 12:00pm noon CT TV: FOX, DirecTV – CH 710 Radio: Packers Radio Network,  Sirius [...] Sun, 08 Nov 2009 10:47:31 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Game_Day_Packers_Bucs/1523530 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Game_Day_Packers_Bucs/1523530 It's a beautiful day in Tampa, Fla., where the temperature is expected to be in the mid-70s with winds around 15 mph when the Packers kick off against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at noon today.We'll have the inactives in about an hour. The Packers already have ruled out ILB Brandon Chillar (hand), TE Jermichael Finley (knee) and WR Jordy Nelson (knee), while three players -- WR Jake Allen (quad), FB Korey Hall (calf) and DB Derrick Martin (concussion) -- are questionable.For now, let&#39... Sun, 08 Nov 2009 10:24:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Roundup_Packers_Bucs_kick_off_at_noon/1523516 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Roundup_Packers_Bucs_kick_off_at_noon/1523516 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Roundup_Packers_Bucs_kick_off_at_noon/1523516 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/0/a/0a2226012fdfce02e2bac0e75b9c2176f1585df5/small/GettyImageProxy.ashx_requestUrl_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f89631068.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d17A4AD9FDB9CF1937481C04F04AA2143EED5EE936AE88E3A.jpg We knew Jason Spitz was out for Sunday with an unspecified lower back injury sustained in practice.  His injury has taken a turn for the worse; Spitz was put on injured reserve yesterday. One man who gains from this development is Scott Wells, the formerly-unseated starting center who now finds himself back with the first string.  Most people believed that, while Wells is a superior technician and has more experience, his weak base and undersized stature made him an ill-fit at ... Sun, 08 Nov 2009 06:26:35 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Well_This_Is_News/1523023 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Well_This_Is_News/1523023 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Well_This_Is_News/1523023 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/c/f/cfcd510ebea1b0dee54151ad895fd55d07b4d09b/small/Chicago_Bears_v_6d85.jpg Jason Spitz: The Green Bay Packers ended center Jason Spitz’s season Saturday, putting him on injured reserve and filling the spot with practice squad wide receiver Biren Ealy. HC Mike McCarthy said Spitz’s injured lower back wasn’t making progress. Ealy (6-foot-2, 212 pounds) played in four games with Tennessee in 2007 and spent last season on [...] Sat, 07 Nov 2009 20:17:02 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Saturday_Notes_8211_Injury_Update/1521087 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Saturday_Notes_8211_Injury_Update/1521087 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Saturday_Notes_8211_Injury_Update/1521087 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/5/2/52ab68757e8a30ba46bed30f83c9ef803b18935c/small/Green_Bay_Packers_d1d3.jpg More photos » by Ben Margot - AP Browse more photos » The week's list is long for the Green Bay Packers. While a lot has gone wrong for the Buccaneers during their 0-7 start, injuries have not been their biggest problem.  For the Packers, a couple players (Lang and Allen) were injured during practice this week. Chillar is out for a couple weeks after having surgery on his broken hand. Driver (neck st... Sat, 07 Nov 2009 02:18:28 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Friday_Injury_Report_Green_Bay_Packers_at_Tampa/1517649 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Friday_Injury_Report_Green_Bay_Packers_at_Tampa/1517649 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Friday_Injury_Report_Green_Bay_Packers_at_Tampa/1517649 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/5/0/503976a05f9550d922a9bf9194b7030aa31027d1/small/GettyImageProxy.ashx_requestUrl_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f89631162.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d17A4AD9FDB9CF1937481C04F04AA2143BC33C9EDCB8CFE5F.jpg After missing the last two days of practice, quarterback Aaron Rodgers and receiver Donald Driver returned today.Rodgers is dealing with two sore feet, and Driver had a stinger in Sunday's loss to Minnesota. Both appeared to be fine in the jog-through period.The top-two left tackles both appeared to be limited though it was likely just rest for projected starter Chad Clifton. T.J. Lang didn't take part in much, if any, of the drills. He hasn't been on the injury report this week.O... Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:18:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Practice_notes_Rodgers_Driver_return/1513074 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Practice_notes_Rodgers_Driver_return/1513074