Packers’ Randall Cobb leaves game with shoulder injury

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Fortunately for Cobb and the uneasiness of Packer backers, who also endured starting right tackle Bryan Bulaga and nickel back Micah Hyde go out with injuries later in the first half Saturday, the prognosis is encouraging.

Aaron Rodgers knows it will be hard for the Green Bay Packers to replace Jordy Nelson.

WR Ty Montgomery didn’t practice Tuesday because of hamstring tightness, which could impact the highly regarded rookie’s availability for the preseason finale against the New Orleans Saints on Thursday. “I thought he did a great job for us”, quarterbacks coach Alex Van Pelt said, adding that he’d love for Blanchard to be brought back on the 10-man practice squad on September 6.

Rodgers makes some valid points about the shortcomings of preseason football as have many others, but there doesn’t seem to be much chance of a change as long as NFL owners are collecting money for the tickets, parking and concessions sold at those games. After cutting the roster down to 75 players, the show must go on, and the team will still have players trying to make one final impression for a roster spot.

A decade ago, the Packers sustained their success when Rodgers crashed all the way to their 24th selection.

“It’s a little tense right now”, rookie free-agent offensive lineman Matt Rotheram confessed.

Cobb left the game against the Eagles after he was driven to the turf following a reception near the Philadelphia sideline. While initial reports suggest he won’t be out for an extended period of time, he could miss a game or two.

Aaron Rodgers was ready for takeoff Wednesday at the Packers’ “Welcome Back” luncheon, dressing in a Blue Angels pilot suit.

Green Bay receiver Randall Cobb is reportedly expected to play week one against the Bears. He was examined first by team doctor Pat McKenzie in the bench before the wide receiver was moved out to the Lambeau field locker room for further examination on the extent of his injury. “It’s not what we think it could’ve been”. Their three rivals have reached the playoffs four times total in that span, with Chicago (41-39) owning the lone postseason victory, and Detroit (38-42) the only team to qualify more than once. Rodgers will have to instill confidence in his young players, and will need to prove that he is a legitimate leader which has been one of the areas that the media has questioned him. Cobb and Nelson were the first Packers duo to match this feat since 2009. If you haven’t drafted yet, keep them on your radar, and take them as a late-round flier.