Packers prepping for trip across the pond, face Giants in London

 

GREEN BAY, Wis. (CBS 58) -- Matt LaFleur didn't want to give us his full thoughts on this condensed schedule -- but said it's like preparing for a Thursday game. His quarterback had a little fun at his expense with the adjusted schedules.

"Coaches are creatures of habit, even more than players. Anytime there's a minute adjustment to the schedule. It throws them all out of whack," said quarterback Aaron Rodgers.

The schedule is condensed no doubt. A lot of work to get done here before leaving Thursday.

But the team will practice Friday as well and while being focused on the task at hand -- beating the Giants -- hopefully get a chance to explore just a little bit.

"We're all excited. I think the reason I said I want to go early is just to experience a little bit of that culture. Be able to get out, see some sites, interact with fans. Go to a pub, have Guinness or whatever the local brew is," said Rodgers.

"I feel like Aaron has some good connections over there, so I'm going to try to use the wide receiver card. Tag along with him and do some activities," said wide receiver Allen Lazard. "Being able to play in another country, travel across the world is something I'm pretty grateful for."

"I'm excited to be a part of it, should be a cool new thing. After 16 years, you don't get a ton of new experiences," said kicker Mason Crosby. "This should be a fun one."

"I trust our guys. I think they'll make wise decisions," said head coach Matt LaFleur. "I expect us to play at a high level on Sunday."

Sleep was a topic as well -- from his own international travel Rodgers says he has some tricks he's sharing with teammates.