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The fears of Packers fans have been realized. It's official. Al Harris and Aaron Kampman are done for the season. And now the Packers must get creative in how they replace them according to Tom Silverstein of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. "McCarthy said the only decision that has been made in regard to filling the two empty positions is that nickel back Tramon Williams will replace Harris in the starting lineup," writes Silverstein. "He did not indicate who would be his nickel corner or dime corner, provided Capers even decides to use the latter."

Harris has reportedly vowed to be ready by next season. "We discussed some reconstructive medical options and decided to use this week to do our due diligence and make a plan of attack," writes Harris's agent, Jack Bechta at The National Football Post. "Then Al said, 'I’m going to be back in six months, Jack.'" Bechta is one of the owners of The National Football Post, and there's also some bias because he's Harris's agent, so take that information with a grain of salt. However, Harris was supposed to be out for the season after having his spleen removed last year too. Don't underestimate him.

The Packers filled one of their three openings on their 53-man roster by signing street free agent Josh Bell. "The 5-foot-11, 180-pound Bell entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent from Baylor with the San Diego Chargers last season but was cut at the end of training camp," writes Jason Wilde of ESPNMilwaukee.com. "The Broncos added him to their practice squad, then promoted him to the 53-man roster after All-Pro cornerback Champ Bailey was injured. Bell ended up playing in nine games last season, making five starts. He wound up making 43 tackles and breaking up four passes." It's encouraging that Bell received some significant playing time last season.

Rob Demovsky of the Green Bay Press-Gazette is writing that rookie linebacker Cyril Obiozor has been considered as another one of the fill-ins. He's currently on the practice squad. "An NFL source said that the Packers contacted Obiozor's agent this morning to discuss the possibility, but an official move has not yet been made. Obiozor, an undrafted free agent out of Texas A&M was one of the surprises of training camp and made a strong push for a roster spot this summer," writes Demovsky. It only makes sense that Obiozor would take Kampman's place on the team.

The Packers were required to release an injury report to the league yesterday, and a previously untold injury has been uncovered. "Add another injury to center Scott Wells' problems," according to PackersNews.com. "After missing some practice time last week because of a concussion, Wells now has a knee injury." Apparently Josh Sitton also has a lower back problem and would have been limited had the Packers practiced yesterday. It's possible that these injuries are minor, but it will be worth keeping tabs on in the run-up to Thursday's game.

Aaron Nagler of CheeseheadTV is scared to death of the possibility of Jarrett Bush getting more playing time. "It’s simple really – every time Bush is burned for a touchdown, I will be laying the blame squarely at Ted Thompson’s feet," writes Nagler. "He’s had years now to see the deficiencies in Bush’s game and has refused to let him go, going so far as to match the offer the Titans gave him as a restricted free agent this past offseason." This is a chance for Bush to show what's he got. It might also be his last chance.

C.D. Angeli of Tundra Vision has noticed a change in head coach Mike McCarthy's play calling over the past couple weeks. "McCarthy has placed Rodgers in more quick-drop situations," writes Angeli. "It was painfully clear that Rodgers was struggling with his pressure awareness and decision making in eight-step drop situations, so those were eliminated. With quick three-step and five-step drops designed to emulate the original West Coast Offense, Rodgers has been more productive and reduced the number of sacks and pressures." I think C.D. meant seven step drops instead of eight step, but I get the sentiment.

Jersey Al thinks we could see a familiar face on Sunday's, one we heard a lot about during OTAs but not so much since then. "Jeremy Thompson, the OTA marvel that looked so impressive in shorts and helmets, but disappeared once the pads came on, will now be active on game day for the Packers," writes Jersey Al.

Demovsky also gives us the low-down on the Packers' plans following the Thanksgiving Day game. "Though McCarthy hasn’t announced his schedule yet, he’s likely to give the players a three-day weekend, beginning Friday, and possibly even an extra day or two off next week considering they don’t play again until the following Monday night against Baltimore, on Dec. 7," writes Demovsky.

Wayne Larrivee noted an encouraging playoff scenario right here at SportsBubbler.com. "Bottom line--Packers at 6-4 are right in the thick of the playoff race in the NFC and if they get to 7-4 heading into December they will be in control of their own fate," writes Larrivee.

"I leave you with this heartening thought: At least it wasn’t Charles Woodson," writes Jeff Bercovici of Unpacked over at TrueSlant.com.

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