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PACKERS-SAINTS POST-GAME QUOTES
GREEN BAY PACKERS HEAD COACH MIKE McCARTHY
(on sudden sway in momentum late in the game, where Saints took 34-20 lead) "Sudden change is something that you coach for, you coach against, and we didn't handle it very well."
(on effectiveness of no-huddle offense) "No-huddle is intriguing, but if you don't watch it, you're going to do too much of it."
(on Favre's late interception) "I think Brett might have thrown it a little early, or Greg might have been a little late out of the break."
(on frequency of passing today) "For throwing the ball 55 times, I guess you can say it (the play) was adequate."
(on today's quick start to the game) "We had a big emphasis this week on starting fast, and I think we accomplished that, but there are some severe momentum swings through the course of the game, and we were on the short end of it in the second quarter."
QUARTERBACK BRETT FAVRE:
(on today's loss) "I can only hope and assume that the young guys continue to try to get better and to work hard. It's a tough loss, but there were some good things. You can learn so many things from this."
(on losing after the game's quick start) "We may not be in that situation too often this year, where we're up 13-0 at home. If we are, we have to find a way to close that out. Not to make excuses, but inexperience and youth is a big part of that, thinking that the game is over."
(on the unsportsmanlike conduct penalty called on Bubba Franks) "I didn't see what happened. I don't know what Bubba did. Referees make mistakes like all of us, and maybe he didn't do anything. Knowing Bubba, he hardly ever loses his temper or does anything to hurt the team."
(on whether the loss can be pinned on the young players) "The easy thing to do is to blame it on the youth and inexperience. I'm sure some people will do that. There are some plays I could have made, Bubba is an experienced guy, he could have made plays. (So is) Ahman (Green), Tausch (Tauscher), Cliffy (Clifton), and I'm just pointing to veteran guys, not picking on anyone."
(on dropped passes today, most specifically Bubba Franks) "I've always said this: When a guy drops a ball, I don't think he does it on purpose. I know Bubba had a couple of drops, and he spoke with the team afterwards. Bubba works hard. I get upset when I think a guy is not mentally prepared and that play may affect us in the game. But when a guy works hard and he makes a mistake like that, that's just part of the game."
(on Bubba Franks talking to the team after the game) "I personally know how Bubba prepares, and he made it sound like the loss was all his fault. And it wasn't, but that's the sign of a good player. I'll take Bubba any day of the week."
LINEBACKER A.J. HAWK:
(on the defense making plays, forcing turnovers) "At times we just have to stay consistent. We didn't get off the field every time we should have. We have to do it for 60 minutes. We can't just come out early and get it done, and then let off."
DEFENSIVE END AARON KAMPMAN:
(on taking away the positives from this game into upcoming contests) "It sounds like a broken record, but there are some positive things we can build on from this game. I think a lot of growth happened today, but in the end we didn't get the victory. We had them down early and we just couldn't quite put that last nail into the coffin. We let them back into the game and that was our nemesis. That's what we have to figure out. We started fast, which was something we were talking about all week and that was a positive. But we let them back in. That's the next step against Detroit; continue to start fast, especially in a hostile environment on the road. But then hopefully we can get up, get moving and keep it going."
WIDE RECEIVER GREG JENNINGS:
(on the positives of the offensive performance) "We definitely saw some improvement from last week. We made some good strides this week, but we didn't get it together. We didn't come together as a team and get the 'W' and that's what important. But we definitely have a lot of things we can build on and work towards improving upon the things we didn't do so well. From an offensive standpoint, we moved the ball pretty well and we definitely feel good about that. But when it comes down to it, we still didn't get the goal accomplished and that's to win the ballgame."
CENTER SCOTT WELLS:
(on if he felt confident that the offense was going to score on the last drive) "The whole game I thought we were going to come back and win. We were up 13-0 when they came back, they got up by a touchdown, I thought we were going to come back. Even when they were up by two I thought we were going to still come back and get it. We had the ball back with four minutes left. I definitely felt like we were going to move the ball and punch it in, tie it up, then win the game after that. We didn't step up and make the plays we needed to make, didn't do the job well enough."
HEAD COACH SEAN PAYTON:
(on coming back to win after turning the ball over three times in the first quarter) "You go a long time before you see another win after turning the ball over three times in the first quarter on the road. That is going against the numbers. Those are things that we are trying to clean up. Give credit to our players; they hung in there and battled."
(on the poise of Drew Brees) "He is a guy with a lot of poise. He wants to put his team in a position to win. He is very competitive and those are all the things that we looked for when we signed him. Drew has proven over the course of his career that he has been on the winning side more than he has the losing side, and that is what we look for in that position."
(on if he planned on his offense passing so much this game) "We started seeing more single safety defense and we got a lot of nickel on Reggie Bush, which we expected. I had said to the offense this week in meetings that they aren't going to allow us to hand the ball off 40 times, so we knew we would have to make some plays on the outside. It took us awhile, but we eventually made a few plays."
QUARTERBACK DREW BREES:
(on dealing with adversity) "I'm a believer and I always will keep the faith that things are going to turn around and get better because I know that as an offense and a team we work extremely hard and go about things the right way. If you do that long enough, good things are going to happen to you."
(on his touchdown pass to Marques Colston) "That is one of those things where you get Colston up on a safety and the safety at this point is a little scared because now he has his back turned and is just sprinting to keep up with Colston. I think that is a good thing for us and quarterbacks look for that situation where a safety has his back turned."
(on next week's Monday night home game against Atlanta) "I've never played in the Superdome before. I expect it to be absolutely crazy. It is crazy anyway - Monday night, first home game, we are 2-0, they are 2-0. Does it get any better than that? It is going to be awesome."
DEFENSIVE END CHARLES GRANT:
(on the Saints run defense) "That is all our defensive coaches talk about - shutting the run game down to make teams one dimensional. The last two weeks we have been able to do that. They hit us with a couple of runs, but we kept on doing good things defensively throughout the game."
(on what it means to start the season with two straight wins) "It means a lot for this franchise. Our football team has worked extremely hard in the offseason. Our coaches always stress that, and that is what we have been doing."
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PACKERS-SAINTS POST-GAME NOTES
THREE TAKEAWAYS: In a game of major momentum shifts, the Packers held it early thanks to their defense. Green Bay ended New Orleans' first three series with takeaways, and the Packers' offense cashed in the turnovers for 13 points. The last time Green Bay's defense produced takeaways on its opponents' first three drives was Sept. 12, 1993, a 20-17 loss at Lambeau Field to the Philadelphia Eagles. The last NFL team to do it was Washington, vs. Arizona, on Dec. 11, 2005 (Elias Sports Bureau).
DONALD DRIVER: Played in his 100th NFL game today and caught a pass in a 66th consecutive contest, extending the franchise's second-longest streak behind Sterling Sharpe's 103 (1988-94).
-By topping100 yards receiving for the 14th time in a Packers uniform, he broke a tie on the franchise list with No. 8 Robert Brooks and Carroll Dale (13).
-On the all-time Lambeau Field receptions list, Driver surpassed No. 3 Sterling Sharpe (174). With 178 career catches at Lambeau, he now trails only No. 2 James Lofton (178) and the stadium's all-time leader, Antonio Freeman (213).
-On the all-time Lambeau Field receiving yards list, Driver surpassed No. 3 Sharpe (2,309). With 2,392 career receiving yards at Lambeau, he now trails only No. 2 James Lofton (3,330) and the stadium's all-time leader, Antonio Freeman (3,477).
-Driver, who also carried a reverse for 16 yards, reached 5,000 yards in career total yards from scrimmage.
AARON KAMPMAN: Tied his career high with three sacks (also vs. Minnesota, Nov. 21, 2005). He joins Kabeer Gbaja-Biamila (5), Reggie White (3), Tim Harris (2) and Bryce Paup (2) as one of five individuals in Packers history with multiple three-sack games. Most single-game sacks in Packers annals (since 1982):
5.0 - Vonnie Holliday, vs. Buf., Dec. 22, 2002
4.5 - Bryce Paup, vs. TB, Sept. 15, 1991
4.0 - Alphonso Carreker, vs. TB, Dec. 1, 1985
Tim Harris, vs. Atl., Oct. 1, 1989
Kabeer Gbaja-Biamila, at ChiB, Jan. 2, 2005
3.5 - Tony Bennett, at NYG, Nov. 8, 1992
3.0 - Ezra Johnson, vs. ChiB, Dec. 4, 1983
Mike Douglass, at ChiB, Dec. 9, 1984
Tim Harris, at Det., Nov. 12, 1989
Reggie White, vs. Den., Oct. 10, 1993
Bryce Paup, at KC, Nov. 8, 1993
Reggie White, vs. TB, Sept. 13, 1998
Reggie White, vs. SF, Nov. 1, 1998
Kabeer Gbaja-Biamila, vs. Det., Sept. 9, 2001
Kabeer Gbaja-Biamila, at TB, Oct. 7, 2001
Kabeer Gbaja-Biamila, vs. Mia., Nov. 4, 2002
Kabeer Gbaja-Biamila, at Oak., Dec. 22, 2003
Aaron Kampman, vs. Min., Nov. 21, 2005
Aaron Kampman, vs. NO, Sept. 17, 2006
OTHER POSTGAME NOTES:
-Brett Favre turned in his 46th career 300-yard passing game. Counting playoffs, he now has 49 in his 16 NFL seasons.
-Green Bay WR Greg Jennings caught his first career TD?pass, a 22-yard reception from Brett Favre in the first quarter. Jennings became the 40th player to catch a touchdown from Favre (complete list on Page 154 of Packers media guide).
-Packers kicker Dave Rayner scored his first NFL point on a first-quarter PAT. He also followed with his first professional field goals. Rayner's first two field-goal attempts (both misses) were from 59 and 53 yards, respectively.
-Bubba Franks made his first reception since Nov. 21, vs. Minnesota. The Green Bay tight end missed much of the last several of 2005 with injuries.
-Green Bay CB Al Harris now has 15 career interceptions and one-fifth have come vs. New Orleans. Harris' three career INTs vs. the Saints represent his most against a single opponent.
-Today's paid attendance was 70,602.
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The Saints won the coins toss and elected to receive.
Weather at kickoff: Sunny, 78 degrees. Chance of showers.
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Packers Injury Updates:
(3rd quarter) TE David Martin left the game with cramps. His return is probable.
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The following Packers players are inactive for today's game
7 Ingle Martin (third QB) QB
27 Will Blackmon CB
57 Jason Hunter LB/DE
62 Junius Coston T/G
72 Jason Spitz G
84 Tory Humphrey TE
93 Johnny Jolly DT
97 Kenderick Allen DT
Green Bay starting lineup changes:
On offense Daryn Colledge (#73) starts for Jason Spitz (#72) at left guard. On defense, Cullen Jenkins (#77) starts for an active Colin Cole (#90) at left defensive tackle.
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The following Saints players are inactive for today's game
24 Bryan Scott S
28 DeJuan Groce CB
44 Mike Karney FB
48 Vonta Leach FB
64 Zach Strief T
77 Rodney Leisle DT
79 Rob Petitti T
89 Jamal Jones WR
(no third quarterback)
New Orleans starting lineup changes:
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Shopko Kickoff Kid promotion
Packer fans 12 and under can win the opportunity of a lifetime: Packers Honorary Kickoff Kid! One lucky fan will be selected for each 2006 home game to run onto the field after the Packers first kickoff to retrieve the tee. Each winner will receive the opportunity to be on the field during pre-game warm-ups, four (4) game tickets for the winner and his/her family, and a Packers Goodie Bag. Visit participating Shopko stores for your chance to win! |
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Crunch Time Catch
The Crunch Time Catch presented by Copps and Pick 'n Save gives two contestants the chance to show their skills catching punts. Both contestants will attempt to catch a thirty yard punt. If they succeed they move on to a sixty yard punt for the chance to win Packer prizes. |
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Nicolet Water Boy/Girl Sweepstakes
Win a chance to be the Official Water Boy/Girl of the Green Bay Packers. Children between the ages of 8 and 14 may enter by sending in an official entry form available at participating retailers. |
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Verizon Jr. Captain
For every home game one lucky Packers fan between the ages of 7 and 14 is selected to be the Verizon Jr. Captain of the game and join the team captains on the field during the coin toss. Sign up at participating Verizon Wireless locations. verizonwireless.com |
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Badger Mutual Family of the Game
Seventh-graders in the state of Wisconsin are eligible to enter an essay contest to see their family named the Badger Mutual Insurance Family of the Game. Winners will receive four game tickets, pre-game VIP on-field passes, recognition on the video board during the game and much more. To enter, Wisconsin seventh-graders should write an essay of 500 words or less that tells "Why Education Is Important to Me." Print out a registration form on packers.com. |
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Kohl's Fan of the Game
Four randomly selected fans will be selected at every Packer home game to win Kohl's Gift Cards. |
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Coldwell Banker "Take it to the House"
Two lucky couples will have a chance to win a house courtesy of Coldwell Banker during halftime at every home game. The winning couple will receive either an Ariens snow blower or an Ariens lawnmower. Visit one of Coldwell Banker's Open Houses to sign up! |
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Kraft Best Seats in the House Sweepstakes
Watch the game from the "Best Seats in the House". Winners and a guest will watch the game from recliners in the stands. The area will also include a color TV and a fully catered picnic lunch. Entry forms available at participating retailers. |
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MasterCard Fan Photographer
All Associated Bank customers who make a signature-based transaction will automatically be entered into the sweepstakes. You and a guest will receive passes to be on the field for the Packers warm-up to take pictures that will be posted on Packers.com. |
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Miller Lite End Zone
Watch for Miller promotions throughout the season for a chance to be part of this exciting section. |
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Packers Dress Your Pet Contest
If your favorite pet likes to show his/her Packers spirit, send us a picture and see if he/she becomes a Packers Dress Your Pet winner.
Your pet could win the chance to debut their Packers pride on the Packers in-stadium TundraVision video board in addition to Packers.com, along with a Packers pet food bowl, pet leash and pet collar! |
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Packers Ultimate Playhouse
The Green Bay Packers have partnered with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, MasterFoods and Ashley Furniture to raffle off a 10'x10' playhouse which includes a couch, flat screen TV, Packers recliner and Packers memorabilia. Raffle tickets, priced at $1, will be available all season long at the house in the Atrium on game days and in the Packers Pro Shop on non-game days. A winner will be selected Feb. 16, 2007. Proceeds from the raffle will benefit Habitat for Humanity projects in northeastern Wisconsin. |
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