[simple simon]

Determined to keep his team as fresh as possible, coach Mike McCarthy has done away with the Green Bay Packers' long-standing tradition of day-before-game practices.

For years, the Packers conducted a mock game 24 hours before kickoff in which players basically stood on the sideline at Lambeau Field and then jogged out to their places when the various units of offense, defense and special teams were called.

"I believe in the 48-hour rule," McCarthy said Friday. "When they walked off the field today they have 48 hours to get their bodies ready for the game. I don't believe in going out in practice on Saturday . . . (or) Saturday night meetings. You can really wear them out mentally. Saturday night's not the time to be going over your first 15 (plays).

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yeah, i think everyone would agree, what the Packers dont need right now is more practice

[Lefty Noob]

Six of one, half a dozen of the other. Remember how Butch Davis absolutely killed the Browns in practice when he was coach there? The team was physically beaten up and worthless come game day. So there is such a thing as overpracticing your guys. We'll see if this gamble pays off for McCarthy.