Erik Walden still sidelined The National Football Post

Erik Walden still sidelined  The National Football Post

As the Green Bay Packers conducted their last practice before Sunday's Super Bowl XLV against the Pittsburgh Steelers, they held a walkthrough today with separate sessions today for the defense and offense at their team hotel.

According to ESPN Dallas pool reporter Todd Archer, defensive coordinator Dom Capers went over down and distance and other situations while offensive coordinator Joe Philbin made a few quick corrections.

It was a very brief workout.

“I really liked today’s schedule because finally this gets you back on the routine you’ve been on for the last five years,” coach Mike McCarthy said. “We’ve had an opportunity for our final corrections in our meetings. The coordinators have given their last message to each unit and they had their final walkthrough, like we always do. They’re done for today and we’ll have a team meeting tonight.”

As for the injured players, linebacker Eric Walden  (ankle) didn't practice. And wide receiver Donald Driver (quadriceps) did practice.

“Erik’s going to have to show us something before the game,” McCarthy said. “Obviously we’re going over early, 2 o’clock, so we’ll have a decision right there at the deadline.”

The Steelers are heading to a secret location, checking into a different hotel. The Packers are staying at their hotel the night before the game.

Players were given time off before tonight's chapel service and team meeting.

“I’ve received feedback from clubs that have left the hotel and stayed,” McCarthy said. “Seeking routine and consistency in how we’ve operated in the past, I chose to stay in the same hotel. I’ve heard positives from both sides.”

The Packers will have an undisclosed guest speaker at tonight's meeting.

McCarthy feels like his team is ready.

“To me the preparation stress has just left the building,” McCarthy said. “I think it’s very important to put the players in a mental state where their mind is clear and it’s time for them to prepare themselves for the game. We’ll have our team meeting. We’ll have a strong message tonight then our snack will follow … I’ll give them the final message at 10:30 in the morning.”