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08-05-2008, 02:41 PM
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Tuesday, August 5, 2008
McCarthy arrives at practice; Favre isn't there
2:30 p.m.
Coach Mike McCarthy appeared on the field at 2:29 p.m., nearly a half hour after practice began. It is presumed McCarthy was late because of issues related to Brett Favre.
Speaking of Favre, the chant from fans continued – a loud “We want Brett” could be clearly heard at 2:14 p.m. and again at 2:24 p.m. A less vocal chant started again at 2:28 p.m.
The Favre issue clearly has been a distraction in the early stages of today’s practice. No attendance figures have been released yet, but today’s crowd appears to be one of the largest, if not the largest of camp so far.
* Running back Ryan Grant took reps with the first team offense today. Grant is participating in his first practice since signing a new contract over the weekend.
2:10 p.m.
Chants of “We want Brett” are heard by the offense as they go through initial drills at Clarke Hinkle Field.
Brett Favre, however, is not here, having driven away from the stadium about 1:30 p.m. today. Neither is coach Mike McCarthy, who was believed to be meeting with Favre throughout the morning. Quarterbacks coach Tom Clements is filling in for McCarthy, bringing in plays to the offense.
Players were smiling and laughing as the Favre chants began after warm-ups, but the chants were intermittent at best.
New additions not dressed for practice: defensive tackle Johnny Jolly and tight end Tory Humphrey who missed practice last week but was back for Family Night scrimmage. Also out are receiver Jake Allen (groin), center Scott Wells (back), Kabeer Gbaja-Biamila (knee), defensive tackle Ryan Pickett (hamstring) and defensive tackle Justin Harrell (back). Running back DeShawn Wynn (concussion) is back in pads.
So is starting running back Ryan Grant, who missed the first week while waiting for a contract.
That means Favre is the only player on the roster not in attendance.
-- Mike Vandermause, Rob Demovsky and Tom Pelissero
posted by PackersNews.com at 2:16 PM | 11 Comments
Tuesday, August 5, 2008
McCarthy arrives at practice; Favre isn't there
2:30 p.m.
Coach Mike McCarthy appeared on the field at 2:29 p.m., nearly a half hour after practice began. It is presumed McCarthy was late because of issues related to Brett Favre.
Speaking of Favre, the chant from fans continued – a loud “We want Brett” could be clearly heard at 2:14 p.m. and again at 2:24 p.m. A less vocal chant started again at 2:28 p.m.
The Favre issue clearly has been a distraction in the early stages of today’s practice. No attendance figures have been released yet, but today’s crowd appears to be one of the largest, if not the largest of camp so far.
* Running back Ryan Grant took reps with the first team offense today. Grant is participating in his first practice since signing a new contract over the weekend.
2:10 p.m.
Chants of “We want Brett” are heard by the offense as they go through initial drills at Clarke Hinkle Field.
Brett Favre, however, is not here, having driven away from the stadium about 1:30 p.m. today. Neither is coach Mike McCarthy, who was believed to be meeting with Favre throughout the morning. Quarterbacks coach Tom Clements is filling in for McCarthy, bringing in plays to the offense.
Players were smiling and laughing as the Favre chants began after warm-ups, but the chants were intermittent at best.
New additions not dressed for practice: defensive tackle Johnny Jolly and tight end Tory Humphrey who missed practice last week but was back for Family Night scrimmage. Also out are receiver Jake Allen (groin), center Scott Wells (back), Kabeer Gbaja-Biamila (knee), defensive tackle Ryan Pickett (hamstring) and defensive tackle Justin Harrell (back). Running back DeShawn Wynn (concussion) is back in pads.
So is starting running back Ryan Grant, who missed the first week while waiting for a contract.
That means Favre is the only player on the roster not in attendance.
-- Mike Vandermause, Rob Demovsky and Tom Pelissero
posted by PackersNews.com at 2:16 PM | 11 Comments