OTA's: May 22-23, May 31, June 1-2, June 5-8
Minicamp: June 13-15
Last year hoping to learn Lacy had lost weight. This year hoping to learn Spriggs and Fackrell have gained weight.
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OTA's: May 22-23, May 31, June 1-2, June 5-8
Minicamp: June 13-15
Last year hoping to learn Lacy had lost weight. This year hoping to learn Spriggs and Fackrell have gained weight.
and Trevor Davis has earned the trust of the Coach & QB
I hope we have an NFL Starter at RB and CB.
Jason Wahlers @JTWahlers 2h2 hours ago
Please note the change to one of our OTA dates released yesterday. The Monday, June 5 OTA has been moved to Friday, June 9. #Packers
Packer Report @PackerReport 2h2 hours ago
Rodgers endorses Barclay at guard and potential of Patrick and Murphy to push him for the job.
Michael Cohen @Michael_Cohen13 2h2 hours ago
#Packers OLB Clay Matthews said he did NOT need surgery to repair his injured shoulder. Injury needed time to rest and heal without contact.
#Packers LT David Bakhtiari said the offensive line room belongs to RT Bryan Bulaga following the departure of vocal leader T.J. Lang.
Aaron Rodgers said the #Packers don't necessarily need a RG through the draft. He likes the trio of Don Barclay, Kyle Murphy, Lucas Patrick.
With new additions at TE, #Packers QB Aaron Rodgers is excited about incorporating more "12" personnel on offense. That's 1 RB, 2 TE, 2 WR.
Matthews on playing with Nick Perry: "When you can have us as bookends and keep us healthy, I think that’s a pretty good pass-rush tandem."
David Bakhtiari on Bryan Bulaga as a leader: "It’s Bryan’s offensive line room, hands down. I’m just excited to help execute what he wants."
Today is first OTA open to the public. Biggest focus will likely be on the WR.s/TE's/DB's. With no real contact, can't really judge much of the other aspects.
mm seemed pleased at his presser just now (would you really expect him to say anything otherwise...lol).
wish i was there to watch the practices. would be cool.
McCarthy Presser:
Michael Cohen @Michael_Cohen13 20m20 minutes ago
#Packers coach Mike McCarthy is at the podium now. Team put it in the first install yesterday. First public OTA is later this morning.
Packer Report @PackerReport 19m19 minutes ago
Focus on the passing game, McCarthy says. Offense installed in eight segments. Must take advantage of players' skills. Tilted more to pass.
Wes Hodkiewicz @WesHod 19m19 minutes ago
McCarthy: Quality of work is definitely higher with throwing the football. We're talking 6-7 percent of snaps from run to pass #Packers
Michael Cohen @Michael_Cohen13 18m18 minutes ago
McCarthy said he doesn't adjust OTA planning based on size of the rookie class. He wants to get the ball moving quickly regardless of age.
Tom Pelissero @TomPelissero
Roger Goodell is expected to tell NFL owners group celebrations, using ball as prop after TDs, going to ground, snow angels are now allowed.
Wes Hodkiewicz @WesHod 15m15 minutes ago
McCarthy on Kenny Clark: Kenny is crushing it in the weight room. That's what you want to see. I look for Kenny to do a lot more #Packers
Packer Report @PackerReport 14m14 minutes ago
Goal for offseason practices: Trust the process and "max out" these 10 practices and post-practice meetings.
Wes Hodkiewicz @WesHod 13m13 minutes ago
McCarthy: "Helluva football player. I like the way he's come in and fits into the room, not only OL but locker room" #Packers
Michael Cohen @Michael_Cohen13 12m12 minutes ago
McCarthy said all three veteran players — Evans, Jean Francois, House — have been excellent additions to the locker room so far. #Packers
HOW ABOUT MARTELLUS THERE COACH?
Jason Wilde @jasonjwilde 20m20 minutes ago
Also, #Packers top draft pick CB Kevin King not here because the University of Washington is on the quarters system. Expected for minicamp.
Jason Wilde @jasonjwilde 23m23 minutes ago
Among injured #Packers not practicing today:
P Jacob Schum
CB Demetri Goodson
OLB Vince Biegel
C Corey Linsley
DT Letroy Guion dropped out.
Rob Demovsky
ESPN Staff Writer
Safety Morgan Burnett still playing some at inside backer in the "nitro" package. Davon House and LaDarius Gunter are on the outside, Damarious Randall in the slot with Ha Ha Clinton-Dix and Kentrell Brice at safety.
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Rob Demovsky
ESPN Staff Writer
Rookie Josh Jones has already shown a nose for the ball. He just ripped the ball out of Randall Cobb's hands for a pass breakup on a corner route.
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Packers' best acquisition: Martellus Bennett
Bennett comes to the Packers with valuable postseason experience. He and Lance Kendricks should make Green Bay's double-tight-end sets difficult to defend.
Rob Demovsky
ESPN Staff Writer
Packers open with Davon House and LaDarius Gunter at the corner spots with three safeties -- Ha Ha Clinton-Dix, Morgan Burnett and Kentrell Brice -- in the nickel. Damarious Randall and Quinten Rollins rotated in on the outside.
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Rob Demovsky
ESPN Staff Writer
Packers incumbent punter Jake Schum has a minor back injury but is expected back on the field for OTAs soon. He will be in competition with rookie Justin Vogel.
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Rob Demovsky
ESPN Staff Writer
Those not working at Packers OTAs because of injuries include: P Jacob Schum, CB Demetri Goodson, OLB Vince Biegel, C Corey Linsley, WR Michael Clark. Not here because of school restrictions: CB Kevin King, LB Josh Letuligasenoa. Not here for personal reasons: OLB Clay Matthews.
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Rob Demovsky
ESPN Staff Writer
Clay Matthews isn't at today's OTA but it's not injury related. He's expected back soon.
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Rob Demovsky
ESPN Staff Writer
Kevin King, the Packers' top draft pick, isn't at OTAs because his school, the University of Washington, is still in session. He's expected to be able to return for minicamp next month.
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Rob Demovsky
ESPN Staff Writer
Jordy Nelson and Davante Adams are still doing the juggling drills that WR coach Luke Getsy implemented last offseason.
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During FA, someone posited House wasn't poised to be a starter.
I wonder which of Gunter and House will take a seat when King shows up? :confused:
I really like Linsley but this whole injured often thing is getting old. I'm not surprised Clay is gone for a non injury reason. He's probably making more stupid commercials. Not a bad idea as imo he doesn't have much more time in football.
Ryan Wood
@ByRyanWood
#Packers rookie safety Josh Jones lays a big hit on WR Jeff Janis in pass drills, despite no pads. That's a no-no. Rookie mistake.
At least it's not a new injury. He had surgery in March.
Quote:
Packers center Corey Linsley is recovering from ankle surgery that could keep him out for part of the offseason program, sources told ESPN.
One source described the procedure as a "clean-out to remove loose particles" stemming from the high ankle sprain he sustained late in the 2015 season. That injury, according to the source, is believed to have contributed to the hamstring injury he sustained last offseason that kept him out until Week 9 of last season.
Gunter was the best Corner the Packers had last season - presumably second only to King this year. I'm hoping to see him shut down the second receiver of teams. He did a pretty fair job against all except the top 4 or 5 WRs in the league last year. Did Randall ever play Slot last season? I like that move for this year if it stays.
^thanks for proving my point Gunter is garbage
Hope it's King, House, Randall, Rollins, and two undrafted FAs
Gunter shut down just about everybody this side of Julio Jones. Not many Corners shut him down. What more do you want from a UDFA? He'll do just fine as a #2 Corner if King can come through against the top WRs of opponents.
King, Gunter starting; Randall in the slot, Rollins and House as back ups along with maybe Hawkins or maybe keep only 5
Tex, I'm on the bandwagon that Gunter can start in this league. He is pretty much a lock to make the roster.
HOWEVER...lets be clear. No one on that entire defense shut down just about everybody this side of Julio Jones. Controlled, contained. Didn't piss all over his shoes, yes. Shutdown? No.
Smaller than a normal RB and unable to take the rigors of the NFL....or something like that
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DArui8DW0AAGNaE.jpg
We were 31st, i.e. next to last defending the pass... I guess the bright side is that we could be worse ;)
Is it just me or is the guy in the top row middle wearing a yellow skirt, green tights, and gold ballet slippers?
Must be a Packer cornerback.
http://packerswire.usatoday.com/2017...t-ota-session/
Davis is kind of a forgotten guy. However, he has the best speed of any Packer WR not named Jeff Janis. A deep threat sure would be a great weapon to have.Quote:
The Packers have a lot of depth at the wide receiver and tight end position heading into 2017. With the top three wide receivers spots locked up, the battle at the position is one to follow and on Tuesday Trevor Davis stood out at the position. Davis caught most – if not all – of the passes thrown his way, including a pass up the sideline that beat the defense over the top
Edit: This story was from last week. OTA's resume tomorrow.
Even if he's half a step slower than Janis, a little route running makes him pretty dangerous.
Rollins had groin surgery, too. Did we know that?
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Rollins, on the other hand, was out for three contests but was also nagged throughout the year, as he put off surgery until the season had concluded. According to the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel’s Michael Cohen, who spoke to Rollins, the same doctor who repaired Randall’s groin performed the surgery on Rollins.
http://www.acmepackingcompany.com/20...andall-rollins
I have real hope that with reasonable health neither Randall nor Rollins will be the players they were last year.
What's with the groin surgeries? Is the groin the new hammy?
I'm guessing Janis. He was a fan favorite two years ago, but last year he did nothing to retain that title. Haven't heard a peep about his potential or progress. Nor have I heard any updates about his special teams abilities (although I still remember Crosby vouching for Janis's ability to halve a field for a return all by himself).
If he hasn't flashed within the system on called plays by now, then he's not going to. It's special teams or bust, and GB always appears willing to move on from special teams' aces in favor of skill position talent. And right now, there's a lot of WRs on the roster: Nelson, Adams, Cobb, Allison, Davis, Janis, Dupre (R), and Yancey (R). That's 8 starters and recent draft picks. I guess it isn't unprecedented to stash recent draft picks on the practice squad if they don't show much. So I guess it's possible.
Josh Jones is flashing early.
http://www.espn.com/blog/green-bay-p...kie-josh-jones
Crosby was on McCarren's show, and they went over video of kickoff coverage. Crosby just kind of chuckled when they showed a couple clips of Janis coming from a left outside position on kickoffs to the right, running over a couple would-be blockers and getting to the far hash marks at about the 20 yard line before the return man got there. He didn't come anywhere near making the tackle, but the return guy had no choice but to look for something between the sidelines and where Janis was. Crosby laughed and said something like, "That's Jeff! He does that all the time."
We don't get to appreciate those types of things too often.
Good point Patler. Special teams are under appreciated until they screw up. Janis is not only willing to play ST's, he's pretty damn good at it. He's worth keeping just for that. Besides they are going to want an experienced WR around when the fraud starts dropping passes the first part of the season.
It sure seems like Davis was the one who showed very little - and it seems like he got a helluva lot more opportunities than Janis. I really hope they give Janis the reps that arguably he shoulda gotten all along. If that happens, I expect him to shine as a WR in addition to what he does on special teams.
Not just special teams in general, but the contributions of a player like Janis in the play mentioned, when he didn't come close to actually making the tackle, but forced the runner to turn up field into a half dozen other Packers in a limited area of the field, who easily made the tackle for a very modest return. It's easy to look at the number of ST tackles and wonder how much contribution there is, but a player abusing a couple would be blockers to cut the field width by 2/3 is worth quite a bit even if he doesn't make the tackle.