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Tauscher thinks knee is OK

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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...
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Brief Recap: Green Bay Packers Stunned By Bucs 38-28

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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...
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Well, This Is News

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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...
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Roundup: Packers, Bucs kick off at noon

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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...
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Tauscher will start at right tackle

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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...
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Game Day: Packers @ Bucs

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...
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Updated Sunday Notes: Inactives

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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...
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Friday Injury Report: Green Bay Packers at Tampa

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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...
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Packers place Spitz on injured reserve

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Jason Spitz's season is over.The Packers placed their starting on injured reserve today, days after coach Mike McCarthy said Spitz's injured lower back wasn't making progress.He was replaced on the 53-man roster by receiver Biren Ealy, who was signed to the practice less...
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Tauscher will start for Packers

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The much-maligned Packers offensive line will get a new look on Sunday afternoon with Mark Tauscher's return to the starting lineup at right tackle. The veteran was re-signed last month after proving he'd recovered from knee surgery and will make...
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Saturday Notes – Injury Update

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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...
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Practice notes: Rodgers, Driver return

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...
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Analysis: The Backup Safety

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by Jeffrey Phelps - AP View full size photo » With the return of SS Atari Bigby, to play alongside FS Nick Collins, the safety position is as solid as it has been all season. But the lack of depth behind the starters was...
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Roundup: On Raji, Tauscher and the Bucs' offense

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Taking a quick spin through the headlines before the Packers hit the field for the final full practice of the week ...WORTH READING* Top draft pick B.J. Raji has been a bit player so far this season. But it appears he's over his ankle injury now, and considering the lofty price...
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Pack Puts Center/Guard Spitz on IR; Sign WR Ealy

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The Packers took a hit Saturday on their O-line, as the team has placed center/guard Jason Spitz on injured reserve with a lower-back injury that has been slow to heal. He has appeared in five games this season as part of an offensive line that has yielded a league-worst 31 sacks....
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"Bay of Pigs" getting a little lipstick?

The Packers and the Bucs are dusting off the old "Bay of Pigs" rivalry, complete with throwback uniforms for the Tampa home team.And barely six minutes into the game, the score already is knotted at seven.Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers has...
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Packers tried to get Anthony Smith back

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The Green Bay Packers' decision to put in a waiver claim Friday on safety Anthony Smith was an admission that they erred in cutting him at the end of training camp.The problem was, the Packers weren't awarded Smith. He went to Jacksonville, the only other team to put in a claim...
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Packers tried to get Smith back

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The Green Bay Packers' decision to put in a waiver claim Friday on safety Anthony Smith was an admission that they erred in cutting him at the end of training camp.The problem was, the Packers weren't awarded Smith. He went to Jacksonville, the only other team to put in a claim...
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Practice notes: Rodgers, Driver still out

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Packers QB Aaron Rodgers isn't on the field for practice today as he continues to nurse his sore feet, and it appears WR Donald Driver also remains sidelined because of a neck injury.Rodgers wasn't expected to practice until Friday -- backup Matt Flynn is running the starting...
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Bucs ride creamsicles, rookie quarterback to first win

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They brought to mind greats like Lee Roy Selmon (who was given a place in the team's Ring of Honor today), Doug Williams, Ricky Bell, and John McKay. They also brought back memories of 26 straight losses to begin the franchise's history and Steve Spurrier, starting quarterback...
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McCarthy On: Rodgers, O-Line, LB, The Blitz, ILB, and Spencer Havner

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More photos » by Mike Roemer - AP Browse more photos » Mike McCarthy addressed a few big points in his Wednesday press conference. QB Aaron Rodgers didn't practice due to his foot sprain, but McCarthy...
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Preview: Green Bay Packers at Buccaneers

More photos » by Reinhold Matay - AP 18 days ago: Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Tanard Jackson (36) gets a pat on the back from teammate Sabby Piscitelli (21) after returning an interception for a touchdown during the fourth...
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Packers Puts Center/Guard Spitz on IR; Sign WR Ealy

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The Packers took a hit Saturday on their O-line, as the team has placed center/guard Jason Spitz on injured reserve with a lower-back injury that has been slow to heal. He has appeared in five games this season as part of an offensive line that has yielded a league-worst 31 sacks....
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The Packers defense needs to shut their mouth and go play football

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Rarely do I ever step out of the Green Bay Packers’ corner, but for the life of me I can not figure out why three well-respected defensive players are freaking out.  Charles Woodson, Cullen Jenkins, and Aaron Kampman have all expressed displeasure with the 3-4 defense and feel “handcuffed”...
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Did Rodgers Outplay Favre?

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Interesting conversation I observed today. Two buddies were going back and forth regarding yesterday's game, and naturally, one was very Pro-Favre and the other was very Not-Pro-Favre. One of the guys was trying to make the point that Rodgers actually outplayed Favre yesterday...
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