File this in the good news category. Devin McCourty practiced again on Friday and it looks like the reports that his rib was indeed not serious. McCourty talked with reporters today which is a very good sign. McCourty also laughed at how many people were concerned and asking about his rib via twitter. You’ll never find me trying to get injury info out of a Patriot via twitter. You’re more likely to get a donut out of Rex Ryan’s paws.
Gerard Warren coming back is good news as well. I had kind of assumed he might just be getting a little extra time off since he was banged up a bit last weekend. Having Warren back in the mix at least makes things along the defensive line manageable. Without him we would’ve been looking at Wilfork, rookies and new guy.
With the way the Packers have struggled to run the ball it might be a good bet that we’ll see a lot of nickel packages with a Cunningham – Wilfork – Warren – TBC front. Having just watched the Packers game against the Lions last weekend it was apparent that Flynn will make some passes. He’ll also miss on some, but even with Aaron Rodgers in the game Green Bay had trouble moving the ball on Detroit.