McGinn drinking the Quinten Rollins Kool-Aid. I agree with him. He was my favorite pick of this year's draft.
http://www.jsonline.com/sports/packe...321944271.html
Look at the way he covered Thursday night.
On a back-shoulder fade 15 yards downfield, Rollins was in perfect position and knew just when to reach and break it up.
On two take-off routes, he tracked the ball just the way all the scouts said he did at Miami, turned back at the right time and came within an eyelash of intercepting both passes.
When running back James White moved into the flat, Rollins broke up quickly from zone coverage and laid out the former Wisconsin Badger with a wicked cross-body block to force an incompletion.
On a bubble screen, he saw it instantly, sifted through interference and helped limit the gain to 1 yard with a low, knifing, aggressive force.
Rollins wasn't the least bit intimidated in New England, just like he hasn't been in facing Nelson, Cobb and Adams at Nitschke Field.
He understands where the ball is headed and where he should be positioned to make a play on it.
He plays more athletically and with more speed than he tested last spring.
He has terrific hands, more than adequate size and a physical and mental toughness that should bode well for his future.
Same article on Barclay:
The assumption would be that Barclay will start improving soon. Still, the Packers have to be worried.
It was noteworthy that Josh Walker, who played 35 snaps at right guard, was reinserted at right tackle for the 10-play final series after rookie Fabbians Ebbele struggled there in one series following Barclay's departure.
Walker, a bulky power player, moved into contention to become the No. 3 guard with a strong performance (one pressure, one "bad" run). The Patriots were playing the dregs by the time Walker shifted to right tackle, but he didn't have a glaring bad play there.
Bud Adams told me the franchise he admired the most was the Kansas City Chiefs. Then he asked for more hookers and blow.
I am hoping the reporters were also right about Randall playing well in camp. Having both plus Gunter gives them a lot of options and skill sets.
I really hope Gunter makes it, he's the one specimen they have back there.
Bud Adams told me the franchise he admired the most was the Kansas City Chiefs. Then he asked for more hookers and blow.
Last edited by pbmax; 08-15-2015 at 09:52 AM.
Bud Adams told me the franchise he admired the most was the Kansas City Chiefs. Then he asked for more hookers and blow.
This is Wilde doing a terrible job of helping Rodgers take a shot at Russell Wilson (without naming Wilson) on behalf of his buddy Matt Flynn.
The article is about how Tolzien has earned everyone's trust (except Bretsky's) as the #2 QB.Unlike some other quarterbacks – ones who shall remain nameless here – Rodgers isn’t one of those guys who works hard for show, or will tell you in great detail about how he’s the first one in the building and last to leave every day. Much like his position on sharing his religious beliefs (he espouses the St. Francis of Assisi approach to spreading the Gospel), Rodgers doesn’t want to hear about how hard you work. He wants to see it.
http://www.espnwisconsin.com/common/...1071&is_corp=1
Last edited by pbmax; 08-15-2015 at 09:42 AM.
Bud Adams told me the franchise he admired the most was the Kansas City Chiefs. Then he asked for more hookers and blow.
Gunter doesn't have the speed to recover from a mistake that Shields does. If he's going to be successful, he needs to be AlHarris2015.
Walker's scouting report from 2014 sounds like he's strictly a Guard though. If Barclay continues to struggle, there is still the question of who is the backup RT.
http://www.draftinsider.net/reports/2014/G/Josh-Walker
Positive: Three-year starter awarded all-conference honors as a senior. Strong, stout offensive lineman best in a small area. Quick into blocks, stays square, and explosive at the point of attack. Plays with a nasty attitude, jolts defenders with good hand punch, and turns them from the line. Effective run blocker and opens up the lanes.
Negative: Marginally athletic and ineffective blocking in motion. Does not show great footwork in space.
Analysis: Walker is a size prospect offering potential in a run-oriented system.
Barclay's report IMHO suggests he has a little more ability as an OT but is not as powerful a run blocker as Walker. http://www.draftinsider.net/reports/2012/G/Don-Barclay
i have seen any practices , but based on his performance in that game, it appears Barclay is going to need another year to get back to where he was before the ACL. He was brutal. I agree that back-up tackle looks like a huge concern right now. Hopefully someone steps up.
Right now Tretter is listed on the depth chart only as the 2nd string center. I wouldn't be surprised to see him start to get some reps at OT as the preseason progresses.
Yeah I agree. With reps, time to prepare, and some help - along with Rodgers being able to see pressure from that side and his mobility in the pocket, I think they could compensate.
Lang could move out too but that creates musical chairs along the line which you'd obviously prefer to avoid if possible.
Barclay was serviceable in pass pro when he was 100%. Anything less than that is a problem.
Barclay very much looks like a bubble boy. The point in his favor is game experience. Plus I imagine he is cheap. The coaches will be rooting for him to progress, but he is just a marginal guy.
.Tom Silverstein @TomSilverstein 6h6 hours ago
Hottest practice of the year. Lasted about 90 minutes.
Tom Silverstein @TomSilverstein 6h6 hours ago
Hundley goes two passes and into the end zone to end practice in 2-minute drill against the 3s.
2 retweets 4 favorites
Reply Retweet 2 Favorite 4
Tom Silverstein @TomSilverstein 6h6 hours ago
Working on insides kicks again. I'm sure they want one against them in the preseason. I can only imagine if they botched it at home.
Tom Silverstein @TomSilverstein 6h6 hours ago
TE Mitchell Henry hauls makes a catch wearing that club on his hand. One-armed body catch.
Tom Silverstein @TomSilverstein 7h7 hours ago
Then Rollins gets beat on a comeback by Janis.
Tom Silverstein @TomSilverstein 7h7 hours ago
Rodgers hits Nelson on deep cross against Rollins. Nelson a good step ahead.
Tom Silverstein @TomSilverstein 7h7 hours ago
Blanchard completes deep ball to Rajion Neal against Sean Richardson. Nice catch by Neal.
Tom Silverstein @TomSilverstein 7h7 hours ago
Hundley playing with a lot more confidence. He's completing throws into tighter spots.
Tom Silverstein @TomSilverstein 7h7 hours ago
Mike Neal is doing everything and is lining up as the starter at ROLB. Perry remains sidelined.
Tom Silverstein @TomSilverstein 7h7 hours ago
Cobb with a big drop on corner route from Rodgers.
Tom Silverstein @TomSilverstein 7h7 hours ago
Barclay starting out at LT with No. 1 offense with Bakhtiari out.
Tom Silverstein @TomSilverstein 7h7 hours ago
13 guys out total today. New guys out are Bakhtiari, Perillo Boyd, and Sebetic. Kowalski and Richardson have returned.
From Packer Report
INJURY REPORT
Old injuries: WR Adrian Coxson (concussion), WR Javess Blue (shoulder) CB Damarious Randall (groin), CB Tay Glover-Wright (hamstring), CB Demetri Goodson (calf), CB Kyle Sebetic (ankle), OLB Nick Perry (groin), DT Mike Daniels (ankle), TE Justin Perillo (concussion), WR Jared Abbrederis (concussion), DT Letroy Guion (hamstring).
New injuries: LT David Bakhtiari (knee), DT Josh Boyd (knee).
Returned: OT Vince Kowalski (concussion).
Bud Adams told me the franchise he admired the most was the Kansas City Chiefs. Then he asked for more hookers and blow.
Jason Wilde @jasonjwilde 6h6 hours ago
#Packers PR man @JTWahlers said Bakhtiari, Boyd both had knee injuries. No word on severity. Both were at practice, so not likely serious.
Bud Adams told me the franchise he admired the most was the Kansas City Chiefs. Then he asked for more hookers and blow.
http://www.packersnews.com/story/spo...spot/31804815/
Racist."Janis doesn't look like he's real fast," speedy cornerback Sam Shields said, "but as soon as you guard him, he'll get past you."