09/03/09

John C. Redfern Senior Writer

Summary: In the final meaningless preseason game, the Packers lost to the Titans 27-13.   After the first series, the Packers pulled their No. 1 offense and defense in a dull game to determine the final choices in the final roster for the coming season.

Reviews: 1. Jsonline. 2. Packersnews. 3. WSJ.

Video Highlights: 1. Nfl.com.

Quick one-liners:

1. With a chance to win backup job, QB Brohm completed 20 of 28 passes for 154 yards.

2. DT Raji left the game with an ankle injury, but coach McCarthy indicated it wasn't serious.

3. The backup cornerbacks did very little to impress for roster positions.

4. LB Bishop continued to look solid leading the team with tackles.

5. Rooke LB Matthews has a ways to go before starting ROLB in the coming season.

6. The run defense has issues to resolve in the early games of the season.

Game Balls: 1. WR Nelson 2. QB Brohm.

Quotes:

1. NFL Scout: "If they stay healthy, they've got a chance to go far in the playoffs.  Mainly because their quarterback is playing good. They're a solid, steady football team. Greg Jennings is a Pro Bowler, but they don't have a lot of them. They're New Englandish."

2. Coach McCarthy: "We wanted to play a lot of these younger guys, and get a lot of quality work  who turned play-calling duties over to offensive coordinator hilbin so he could evaluate players.