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Green Bay - Here are highlights from Packers coach Mike McCarthy's post-practice press conference Wednesday afternoon (the injury report is listed first):

WR Greg Jennings (groin) and S Sean Richardson (hamstring) did not participate; DE Ryan Pickett (shoulder) was limited; S M.D. Jennings (neck) and CB Davon House (shoulder) were full participants.

Doing some more testing on Greg. Should have more information on him tonight.

Jennings a Pro Bowl player, but this is the NFL season and sometimes guys get hurt. We feel like we have a good plan without him.

Watched Mike Neal a lot. Looks to be in great shape. Wasn't limited at all. Fresh legs. We'll watch the practice tape and then see where he is tomorrow after he practices in pads.

Haven't gone out and won in all three phases in any game yet. Need to get turnover ratio up. Need to handle the ball better. The opportunities are there to create turnovers.

First thing look for with opponent is their energy, speed of team, overall ability. Can see transition on defense to new system, see them improve each week. Had a bye week and so there could be some unscouted looks.

Visited with James Starks and want to really push it. Able to get through practice. This is the week we really want him to push forward and see where he is.

Knew getting a veteran with Jeff Saturday. Had experience in wide-open scheme. Guy is very consistent. Old school pro. Lot of leadership ability. Been an excellent fit for the football team and the offensive line.

Practice fakes on special teams every week, it's just finding the opportunity to run them.

Like the speed special teams is playing with. Attitude is good. Veteran guys are making plays. It was pulling teeth in the past to get some players in the past to play special teams. Not like that now. Changed the scheme a little bit two years ago. All about the fundamentals. I think much improved from early years.

Andrew Luck is one of those QBs that you think is going to be a very good football player, no doubt about it. Remember when Woodson was a rookie corner and even then you didn't want to go after him. Sort of the same with Luck. He's a guy you deal with right away.

Freeney and Mathis can still bring it even with change in the 3-4. These guys are special on the edge.

And that's it.