Matt Schneidman
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Green Bay Packers beat writer for The Athletic • @thetundragb podcast with John Kuhn
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Joined January 2013
Brandon McManus is questionable with a right quad injury. Packers had two roster spots open, so they could afford to add a kicker as insurance in case McManus can’t go tomorrow. McManus said Thursday that he planned to play.
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Packers signed kicker Lucas Havrisik to the active roster.
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🏈 @kuhnj30 and @mattschneidman get you ready for Sunday by giving you their score predictions heading into the game against the Bengals. Presented by @NicoletLaw
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Here are some of the high points from Flacco's first media session in Cincinnati. - Said going through all the #Bengals calls and terminology in the huddle will be the hardest part with short time frame: "I think that's the biggest issue, just kind of making sure getting in and
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More details on Ja'Marr Chase from Zac Taylor: Was sick last night. Came in today for meetings and walkthrough. Taylor sent him home after due to the illness. Will be listed as questionable for Sunday.
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Rasheed Walker (quad) back at practice after missing yesterday. Still no Devonte Wyatt or Anthony Belton.
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Injury updates from Zac Taylor: Ja’Marr Chase will be listed as questionable for Sunday with an illness. Dylan Fairchild will be questionable. Shemar Stewart will be doubtful.
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LaFleur said Christian Watson has looked “pretty damn good” this week, but he won’t play Sunday.
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LaFleur said he spoke with McManus about his “major concern” comment. Told McManus that while he has dealt with this injury in the past, LaFleur and the Packers haven’t with their kicker. LaFleur said concern is higher with kicker and QB injuries b/c of lack of other options.
Matt LaFleur on McManus, tongue in cheek: "We'll see when we get out there. I gotta check my thesaurus."
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ON NOW: @mattschneidman joins @kuhnj30 & @RamieIsTweeting to preview the #Packers week 6 match-up against the #Bengals! #GoPackGo LISTEN HERE: https://t.co/goIngwiO3o
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Matt LaFleur began Thursday saying there was "major concern" over his kicker's right quad injury, but Brandon McManus said that he plans to play against the Bengals. How McManus got hurt, what his plan is before kick off and potential contingency options:
nytimes.com
McManus is 7-for-9 on field goals this season with 11 of 12 extra-point attempts made.
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Matt LaFleur began today saying there was "major concern" over his kicker's right quad injury, but Brandon McManus said that he plans to play against the Bengals. How McManus got hurt, what his plan is before kick off and potential contingency options:
nytimes.com
McManus is 7-for-9 on field goals this season with 11 of 12 extra-point attempts made.
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Packers announce Dr. Michael K. Ryan as new head team physician, replacing longtime head team physician Dr. Pat McKenzie, who will now have the title of senior medical advisor.
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New wall art next to the Lambeau tunnel that replaces the locker room photo from almost a decade ago
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Adam Stenavich said Christian Watson doesn’t look at all like someone who tore his ACL nine months ago. Said Watson in chomping at the bit to get out there after practicing in a limited capacity the last two days.
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Brandon McManus plans to kick Sunday, but potential insurance if he can’t⬇️
Packers worked out two kickers, including one who was here not long ago.
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Jeff Hafley on Devonte Wyatt, who suffered a knee injury against Dallas and likely won’t play Sunday: “He’s having a great year, not a good year … he was missed in that game a lot.” Hafley said he has confidence in Wooden, Brooks, Stackhouse and Brinson behind Wyatt.
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Diehard Yankee fan Rich Bisaccia, perhaps tongue in cheek, on the end of their season last night: “Just add it to my misery.”
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