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THURSDAY'S GAME 8/11/05 San Diego Chargers - QB Rotation: Drew Brees (1st Q), Philip Rivers (2-3 Qs), Cleo Lemon, Craig Ochs (mop up). Marty Schottenheimer said Drew Brees probably will play the first quarter of Thursday's game, with Philip Rivers getting the next two. Cleo Lemon and possibly Craig Ochs will play the fourth quarter. It's "not likely" RB Ladainian Tomlinson will play, Schottenheimer said. No surprise there – the All-Pro running back has only 13 carries in exhibition games during his four-year NFL career. Green Bay Packers - QB Rotation: Brett Favre, Craig Nall, J.T. O'Sullivan, rookie Aaron Rodgers.
The Packers have been giving rookie QB Aaron Rodgers a lot of snaps in practice. They have him second behind Favre when it comes to receiving practice snaps. Favre practices once a day and receives 50% of the snaps, with Rodgers receiving 25%. In the afternoon session, Rodgers, Nall and O'Sullivan split the snaps evenly.
Nose tackle Grady Jackson remains on the physically unable to perform list. Secondary thin. The Packers are down to five healthy cornerbacks, and unless they get projected starters Al Harris (thigh) and Joey Thomas (calf) back soon, they're going to be perilously thin at the position. Linebackers thin. Jim Bates is the Packers new Defensive Coordinator, their third new one in three years. The defense is running more coverages than the basic two-deep scheme of a year ago.
FRIDAY'S GAMES 8/12/05 Detroit Lions - QB Rotation: Joey Harrington, Jeff Garcia, rookie Dan Orlovsky. QB Dan Orlovsky won't get a lot of snaps. QB Jeff Garcia refuses to act like a backup quarterback, even though he knows that's his role. Garcia intends to make his case in every practice and exhibition game that he is ready to start if the opportunity arises. "There are some guys that don't mind sitting, collecting a check," Garcia said. "I prefer to earn my check. I'm just here to help the position get better." Garcia has been treated differently than the Lions' other experienced backups. Ty Detmer and Rick Mirer seldom practiced with the No. 1 offense. Harrington gets the majority of practice plays with the No. 1 offense, but Garcia practices with the first-stringers, too. He also will work with the No. 1 offense in the exhibition season. "Joey will get some playing time with the ones," coach Steve Mariucci said, "but at some point we want Jeff to get some playing time with the ones." HC Steve Mariucci said RB Kevin Jones and WR Roy Williams, first-round picks in 2004, were "light-years" ahead of where they were last year. "They're more confident," he said. "They get it. They understand what we're asking. I expect terrific years from guys like Roy and Kevin Jones." Ted Tollner is the new offensive coordinator. NY Jets - QB Rotation: Jay Fiedler (will start, 15 plays), Brooks Bollinger (will follow), Chad Pennington (see below). Chad Pennington, six months removed from major surgery on his throwing shoulder, will not play against the Lions. Pennington probably will play in the second game, Aug. 19 against the Vikings. HC Herm Edwards expects to use his starters for only about 15 plays on Friday, approximately two series. Jay Fiedler will start against the Lions, followed by Brooks Bollinger. Pennington is not throwing well in practice, especially on long passes. He has struggled on his deep balls, with three interceptions on five attempts in training camp. Pennington admits he's only 85%, expects to be 100% by opening day, and said he's more concerned at this point with making the right reads. The Jets secondary, once a question mark, is suddenly looking like a team strength with the addition of Ty Law, rookie CB Justin Miller, rookie safeties Kerry Rhodes and Andre Maddox and the emergence of first-year S Oliver Celestin. Law and David Barrett will start at cornerback with Miller as the third cornerback. Second-year pro Derrick Strait replaces Ray Mickens at nickel. Second-year man Eric Coleman, a starter last season, and Celestin are the starters at safety. Celestin can also play some cornerback/nickel back. Ty Law will not play Friday. Mike Heimerdinger, the former offensive coordinator with the Titans, is the new offensive coordinator.
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The Packers have been giving rookie QB Aaron Rodgers a lot of snaps in practice. They have him second behind Favre when it comes to receiving practice snaps. Favre practices once a day and receives 50% of the snaps, with Rodgers receiving 25%. In the afternoon session, Rodgers, Nall and O'Sullivan split the snaps evenly.
Nose tackle Grady Jackson remains on the physically unable to perform list. Secondary thin. The Packers are down to five healthy cornerbacks, and unless they get projected starters Al Harris (thigh) and Joey Thomas (calf) back soon, they're going to be perilously thin at the position. Linebackers thin. Jim Bates is the Packers new Defensive Coordinator, their third new one in three years. The defense is running more coverages than the basic two-deep scheme of a year ago.
FRIDAY'S GAMES 8/12/05 Detroit Lions - QB Rotation: Joey Harrington, Jeff Garcia, rookie Dan Orlovsky. QB Dan Orlovsky won't get a lot of snaps. QB Jeff Garcia refuses to act like a backup quarterback, even though he knows that's his role. Garcia intends to make his case in every practice and exhibition game that he is ready to start if the opportunity arises. "There are some guys that don't mind sitting, collecting a check," Garcia said. "I prefer to earn my check. I'm just here to help the position get better." Garcia has been treated differently than the Lions' other experienced backups. Ty Detmer and Rick Mirer seldom practiced with the No. 1 offense. Harrington gets the majority of practice plays with the No. 1 offense, but Garcia practices with the first-stringers, too. He also will work with the No. 1 offense in the exhibition season. "Joey will get some playing time with the ones," coach Steve Mariucci said, "but at some point we want Jeff to get some playing time with the ones." HC Steve Mariucci said RB Kevin Jones and WR Roy Williams, first-round picks in 2004, were "light-years" ahead of where they were last year. "They're more confident," he said. "They get it. They understand what we're asking. I expect terrific years from guys like Roy and Kevin Jones." Ted Tollner is the new offensive coordinator. NY Jets - QB Rotation: Jay Fiedler (will start, 15 plays), Brooks Bollinger (will follow), Chad Pennington (see below). Chad Pennington, six months removed from major surgery on his throwing shoulder, will not play against the Lions. Pennington probably will play in the second game, Aug. 19 against the Vikings. HC Herm Edwards expects to use his starters for only about 15 plays on Friday, approximately two series. Jay Fiedler will start against the Lions, followed by Brooks Bollinger. Pennington is not throwing well in practice, especially on long passes. He has struggled on his deep balls, with three interceptions on five attempts in training camp. Pennington admits he's only 85%, expects to be 100% by opening day, and said he's more concerned at this point with making the right reads. The Jets secondary, once a question mark, is suddenly looking like a team strength with the addition of Ty Law, rookie CB Justin Miller, rookie safeties Kerry Rhodes and Andre Maddox and the emergence of first-year S Oliver Celestin. Law and David Barrett will start at cornerback with Miller as the third cornerback. Second-year pro Derrick Strait replaces Ray Mickens at nickel. Second-year man Eric Coleman, a starter last season, and Celestin are the starters at safety. Celestin can also play some cornerback/nickel back. Ty Law will not play Friday. Mike Heimerdinger, the former offensive coordinator with the Titans, is the new offensive coordinator.
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