2015 Packers Training Camp and Triage Center [Archive]

pbmax

07-30-2015, 11:12 AM

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 2h2 hours ago
Matthews starting out at ILB in the base 3-4.

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 2h2 hours ago
OLBs are Perry on the left and Peppers on the right. Shields and Hayward are the starting CBs.

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 2h2 hours ago
DL is right to left: Guion, Raji and Daniels.

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 2h2 hours ago
New from JS: Live coverage: Packers open 2015 training camp http://ift.tt/1KAVEJ5 #Packers

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 2h2 hours ago
Former #Packers S Charlie Peprah here. He's interning with either the coaching or personnel staff.

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 2h2 hours ago
Datone Jones getting plenty of work despite one-game suspension. Both he and Guion probably won't see a reduction

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 2h2 hours ago
Undrafted rookie CB Ladarius Gunter getting some valuable reps with the defense with Rollins out.

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 2h2 hours ago
Team tackling drill.

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 2h2 hours ago
Interesting they gave Gunter No. 36. Wonder how @leap36 and @nickdapick36 feel about undrafted FA getting their number. And he's from the U.

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 2h2 hours ago
Pretty good indication of @ClayMatthews52 future: started at ILB in base and is doing drills with ILBs not OLBs. #Packers

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 2h2 hours ago
Still no sign of Quarless at practice. McCarthy said something Wed about him having a personal matter. Not sure if it's arrest related.

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 2h2 hours ago
First TV timeout of camp. Not hip enough to know the artist or song being blasted.

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 2h2 hours ago
Eddie Lacy just got thrown two balls at once in pass drill with no defense. Didn't catch either.

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 2h2 hours ago
Backup QBs taking all the throws in receiver route drill.

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 2h2 hours ago
Rodgers has tossed some check downs. It's one way to save his arm a little with 4 QBs in camp.

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 2h2 hours ago
Mike Neal out on the sideline now. Not practicing.

pbmax

07-30-2015, 11:13 AM

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 2h2 hours ago
Punt practice. Cobb, Javess Blue and Abbrederis returning. No Montgomery. He's playing scout team rush.

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 2h2 hours ago
On punt returns, expect Montgomery and Hyde to field punts when the return unit isn't scout team. This is punt cover.

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 1h1 hour ago
First team drill. Team run.

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 1h1 hour ago
Guion with a nice pressure on Rodgers on play action. Then Raji draws holding penalty on Linsley.

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 1h1 hour ago
Ladarius Gunter picks off Rodgers on fade to Abbrederis down left sideline.

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Michael Cohen ‏@Michael_Cohen13 1h1 hour ago
Sam Shields tweaked something away from the ball on a passing play. He stayed in one more play and then coaches called for a sub.

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 1h1 hour ago
Rajion Neal has ball popped loose from behind by LB Jemauria Rasco. First fumble of the day.

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 1h1 hour ago
Jayrone Elliott first sub for Julius Peppers at ROLB.

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 1h1 hour ago
Demarion's Randall takes away route Rodgers wants with good coverage on Montgomery. Forced to scramble.

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 1h1 hour ago
Rodgers gets one back on Gunter. Hits Myles White down the seam for about 20 yards.

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 1h1 hour ago
TE Kennard Blackman with a bad drop on slant from Tolzien

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 1h1 hour ago
Micah Hyde picks off Blanchard in 11 on 11.

Michael Cohen ‏@Michael_Cohen13 56m56 minutes ago
During the break, Shields went into the Hutson Center and has not returned.

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 54m54 minutes ago
Hayward replaces Shields at RCB and Randall goes in on left side.

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 52m52 minutes ago
Matthews getting turns outside in the nickel opposite Peppers. Barring ton, Palmer inside

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Michael Cohen ‏@Michael_Cohen13 53m53 minutes ago
Shields is back again, joining the drill halfway through. Will be interesting to hear what he says later about the tweak.

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 35m35 minutes ago
Crosby was 6 of 8. Missed from 40 and 45. The miss from 45 was with P Cody Mandell as holder. The rest were with Masthay.

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 34m34 minutes ago
Into no huddle drill

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 30m30 minutes ago
Rodgers to Cobb low down the middle for 18 on third and 11. Second team in now.

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 26m26 minutes ago
Tolzien hits CB Randall in the thigh when Coxson appears to cut off route. End of no huddle.

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 18m18 minutes ago
Winding down with walk-through type drills.

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 11m11 minutes ago
Don't see Abbrederis in offense drills. May be inside doing something. Will check at McCarthy's presser.

pbmax

07-30-2015, 11:19 AM

Post Practice M3 PC

Green Bay Packers ‏@packers 19m19 minutes ago
McCarthy: Definitely got off to a fast start. The tempo of practice is what I was looking for. #PackersCamp

Packer Report ‏@PackerReport 19m19 minutes ago
Nine presnap penalties today, McCarthy laments.
Abbrederis being examined after falling hard to turf on INT.

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 10m10 minutes ago
McCarthy: I don't think it was his knee (for Abbrederis).

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 6m6 minutes ago
To summarize, Jared Abbrederis got hurt falling down on INT play, but McCarthy said he doesn't think it's related surgically repaired knee.

Ryan Wood ‏@ByRyanWood 14m14 minutes ago
McCarthy not sure when #Packers TE Andrew Quarless will be back. "He's dealing with an extremely difficult family situation right now."

Packer Report ‏@PackerReport 16m16 minutes ago
Nelson hasn't missed a beat. Hurdle is how he feels tomorrow and following practices down the line.

Packer Report ‏@PackerReport 15m15 minutes ago
Palmer working as No. 3 inside linebacker. MM calls him a "natural football player."

Packer Report ‏@PackerReport 15m15 minutes ago
MM doesn't think Neal will be out long. Neal says he's ready. No timeline for him. Crockett will be out "longer" than hoped.

pbmax

07-30-2015, 01:53 PM

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 23m23 minutes ago
#Packers CB Quentin Rollins pulled his hamstring working out two weeks ago. Training staff is being careful. Remember Casey Hayward.

PLAYERS SHOULD GO BACK TO BEING SLOUCHES IN THE OFFSEASON

Joemailman

07-30-2015, 05:24 PM

While McCarthy seldom shares why a player is absent from practice, when the coach has used the phrase he used Wednesday about TE Andrew Quarless – that he was gone for “a positive personal situation” – that has historically meant the birth of a child. That’s why it was disconcerting to hear McCarthy’s tone and word choice change so dramatically 24 hours later, after Quarless was absent from the first practice of camp.

“I do not have a feel for when he will be back. He’s dealing with a very difficult, extremely difficult family situation right now,” McCarthy said. “So he’s with his family and he’ll be gone as long as he needs to be.”

Hope this isn't as bad as it sounds.

red

07-30-2015, 10:06 PM

I swear to god this team needs to hire a group of people to figure out how to test for hamstring elasticity

Then draft based solely on that test

Carolina_Packer

07-30-2015, 10:15 PM

I wonder if Rollins stayed in Green Bay between MC and TC or if he trained elsewhere.

Joemailman

07-30-2015, 11:17 PM

I wonder if Rollins stayed in Green Bay between MC and TC or if he trained elsewhere.

I think few players stay in Green Bay during this period unless they live there. It's their last chance to spend extended time with family for quite a while.

pbmax

07-30-2015, 11:22 PM

Hope this isn't as bad as it sounds.

Maybe the baby just strained a hamstring.

pbmax

07-31-2015, 12:12 PM

Weston Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 3h3 hours ago
Matt Blanchard running scout offense today

Weston Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 3h3 hours ago
Quarless, Abbrederis and Neal not here so far. Rotheram, Collins, Crockett not practicing #Packers

Michael Cohen ‏@Michael_Cohen13 3h3 hours ago
No sign of Rollins (hamstring), Crockett (ankle), Quarless (personal), Abbrederis (hurt yesterday), Mike Neal (hernia) and Collins (heel).

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 2h2 hours ago
Micah Hyde first up on punt returns, Randall Cobb second.

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 2h2 hours ago
So far Montgomery is working punt rush. No return opportunities. My guess is he'll get kickoff return reps first.

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 2h2 hours ago
Demarious Randall getting first team reps defending the gunner on punt returns.

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 2h2 hours ago
RB Rajion Neal has had some ball security issues. Fumbled yesterday and muffed a punt today.

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 2h2 hours ago
Barclay working multiple spots. Went from LG on one play to RT on the next.

Weston Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 2h2 hours ago
Walker, Tretter and Barclay rotating in with ones at LG. Sitton snaps being watched

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 2h2 hours ago
Sitton not in for no huddle. He's definitely out.

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 2h2 hours ago
Sitton not working at LG in this period. Has his helmet. May be precautionary coming off toe injury. We'll see as practice goes on.

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 1h1 hour ago
Sitton taking part in final unit drill with OL. Appears to be fine although it's not a competitive drill. May be easing him back after toe.

Weston Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 2h2 hours ago
Mulumba beats Ebbele off left side, forces ill advised throw to Perillo, picked off by Burnett

Weston Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 2h2 hours ago
Tolzien airmails one over an open Jimmie Hunt, then Hayward breaks up pass for Coxson on next play

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 2h2 hours ago
Blanchard deep ball to Janis should have been picked. Jean Fanor dropped it.

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 1h1 hour ago
First play of no huddle, Hayward tips Rodgers pass and Burnett picks off. And no, he did not slide. Second of the day for 42.

Weston Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 2h2 hours ago
Damarious Randall with a beautiful breakup on deep ball for Jimmie Hunt in single coverage. Went up to knock it out of Hunts hands

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 2h2 hours ago
Morgan Burnett picks off a bad pass from Hundley. Jumped it down field. Long return.

pbmax

07-31-2015, 12:12 PM

Weston Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 1h1 hour ago
Rodgers' pass to Nelson off slant tipped by Hayward and picked by Burnett. Came after a delay of game

Weston Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 1h1 hour ago
Lane Taylor in at LG first

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 1h1 hour ago
TE Mitchell Henry banged up his left shoulder on a nice catch in traffic.

Weston Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 1h1 hour ago
Randall had another nice breakup in team of Blanchard pass for Coxson.

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 1h1 hour ago
Randall with another nice breakup. Hundley pass over the middle on third and 2.

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 1h1 hour ago
Tolzien nice strike to Janis off a scramble.

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 1h1 hour ago
Mike Pennel limping off after last play of competitive play of practice.

Weston Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 1h1 hour ago
Pennel was tagging out after last team snap but is doing unit drills with DL

Weston Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 26m26 minutes ago
New at #Packers Insiders Blog: McCarthy: Abbrederis suffered a concussion http://pck.rs/1Solkgl

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 1h1 hour ago
Hundley getting tons of snaps in this last period. It's more of a walk-through and he's getting plenty of corrections from the coaches.

Bossman641

07-31-2015, 12:16 PM

Randall seems to be showing up quite a bit. Interested to see what he does when the pads come on.

wist43

07-31-2015, 04:17 PM

Randall seems to be showing up quite a bit. Interested to see what he does when the pads come on.

Well, he looks like a flag-football player in pads too ;)

Harlan Huckleby

07-31-2015, 04:40 PM

Weston Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 26m26 minutes ago
New at #Packers Insiders Blog: McCarthy: Abbrederis suffered a concussion http://pck.rs/1Solkgl

Again? This football thing isn't gonna work out. Injury settlement time.

http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/sports/320291621.html

News of the concussion, however, brings into focus a problem explored by front office personnel at the NFL scouting combine in 2014. Executives in personnel from four teams told the Journal Sentinel at the time about what they believed to be a history of concussions for Abbrederis.

Two scouts told the newspaper Abbrederis had suffered "three or four" concussions.

"I've heard it's three or four," a personnel director for an NFL team said at the combine in 2014. "I've got to find out the depth of it. I love him, but it makes me nervous."

At the time, Abbrederis insisted he had suffered just a single concussion in September of 2012 against Oregon State. "And it wasn't even a bad one," he said at the combine.

But Abberderis also suffered head injuries on two other occassions during his collegiate career: The first came against Penn State in November of 2012, and the second against Northwestern in October of 2013.

pbmax

07-31-2015, 05:28 PM

This just never sounds good.

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 1h1 hour ago
New from JS: Hayward had screw put in foot to help heal stress fracture http://ift.tt/1M1Yx6b #Packers

pbmax

07-31-2015, 05:36 PM

Wilde: But when they were in nickel, Matthews was outside and rookie ILB Jake Ryan got the call next to Sam Barrington.

Joemailman

07-31-2015, 06:02 PM

Wilde: But when they were in nickel, Matthews was outside and rookie ILB Jake Ryan got the call next to Sam Barrington.

I know it's just the 2nd day of camp, but isn't that the opposite of how they did things the 2nd half of last year? Didn't Matthews play inside in nickel and outside the rest?

pbmax

07-31-2015, 06:14 PM

I know it's just the 2nd day of camp, but isn't that the opposite of how they did things the 2nd half of last year? Didn't Matthews play inside in nickel and outside the rest?

Nope. He was ILB in base defense and some nickel (often blitzing). OLB some nickel, all dime and other obvious passing situations.

wist43

07-31-2015, 07:17 PM

Wilde: But when they were in nickel, Matthews was outside and rookie ILB Jake Ryan got the call next to Sam Barrington.

So the nickel was a 2-4, with a slow ILB (Barrington), and a moderately slow rookie ILB (Ryan) on the field??

How far behind Lynch was Barrington on that wheel route that went for a big gainer in the NFCCG??

oy vey :bs2:

Somebody within driving distance of GB needs to go dunderdummy hunting and put that SOB out of our misery!!!

mraynrand

08-01-2015, 08:18 AM

There you go again. With perry as OLB. The 2-4 nickel can be a 3-3 depending on down and distance. SIGH

pbmax

08-01-2015, 08:46 AM

It's only the hand in the dirt that matters. DL means down lineman, even if Perry is positionally playing the DE everyone thinks he should be playing.

However, Ryan only recently moved inside from outside. He might be a more natural pass defender than Barrington. I guess we'll see.

wist43

08-01-2015, 09:06 AM

There you go again. With perry as OLB. The 2-4 nickel can be a 3-3 depending on down and distance. SIGH

It isn't a 3-3 if you only have 2 DL inside the tackles - and that's the biggest problem with it, i.e. teams tend to run it down our throat. Aren't you absolutely sick and tired of being run over out of that alignment?? Besides, most of our front 6/7 talent resides on the DL - I'd much rather have Perry down, and Neal on the field than Perry lined up outside the tackles and 2 sluggish ILB's who are liabilities against the pass, and undermanned against the run with only 2 DL in front of them.

The way dunderdummy runs his 2-4, he all-but abandons the middle of the field, leaving 2 down linemen and 2 LB's on the 2nd level to deal with anything between the tackles. The OLB's in that alignment, unless they are running a stunt, usually fly upfield on the pass rush, and take themselves out of any running play.

It's the same old story with dunderdummy - trying to hedge his bets against the run (which he really is not), while in reality he's only concerned about the pass, and he usually doesn't defend that well either.

pbmax

08-01-2015, 09:43 AM

Weston Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 30m30 minutes ago
Andrew Quarless has returned to practice #Packers

NOW, DON'T YOU FEEL BETTER?

Jason Wilde ‏@jasonjwilde 3m3 minutes ago
#Packers injury list is unchanged:
WR Collins
CB Rollins
RB Crockett
OT Rotheram
WR Abbrederis
OLB Neal

SPORTS SCIENCE IS THE BEST SCIENCE. THANK YOU GATORADE, HERB BROOKS AND CHIP KELLY

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 7m7 minutes ago
Both Datone Jones and Demitri Goodson started out practice inside with the scout team while the 1s and 2s were outside.

THE YEAR OF JONES AND PERRY STARTS OFF ON A SOUR NOTE

Jason Wilde ‏@jasonjwilde 37s38 seconds ago
Mike Daniels very quick on 1-on-1 pass-rush win vs. T.J. Lang. Much quicker than my camera skills, sadly. #Packers

Robert Olson ‏@RobertOlson92 19m19 minutes ago
.@Mike_Daniels76 just bull rushed @TJLang70...Great blow with the hands. Raji loves the Swim move. And @BBulaga stoned Peppers...nice base.

Pete Dougherty ‏@PeteDougherty 11s11 seconds ago
In 1 on 1 pass rush, Linsley sound in reps against Raji & Guion. Daniels wins / of 3 reps, including going 1-1 against Lang

Jason Wilde ‏@jasonjwilde 16m16 minutes ago
Jayrone Elliott with nice pass rush. Having good 1-on-1 period. (We are across the field; zoom lens not delivering.)

THIS IS VERY GOOD NEWS

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 2m2 minutes ago
Crosby and Masthay alternating on kickoffs.

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 3m3 minutes ago
On first team Hyde was up back in front of Montgomery. On second team it was Rajion Neal in front of Hyde.

IN FRONT OF IS REFERRING TO AN UPBACK, BEHIND IS RETURNER. NOT RELATION TO DEPTH CHART.

Pete Dougherty ‏@PeteDougherty 8m8 minutes ago
Kickoff return period, returners are Hyde, Neal, Montgomery.

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 20s20 seconds ago
Jayrone Elliot stood up Justin Perillo and blew up an outside run.

HE'S A TRAINING CAMP HERO, GOT STARS IN HIS EYES ...
HE'LL COME ALIVE TONIGHT

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 12m12 minutes ago
Half line drill starting. Lots of pads popping on this run drill.

Weston Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 9m9 minutes ago
Aaron Ripkowski not afraid to hit. Man. Couple big collisions with Ryan

AARON THE RIPPER, A-A-RON YOU OVER, RIP TOWN, CONCUSSION SETTLEMENT ...

Weston Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 8m8 minutes ago
Backman misses block. Mulumba with another would be TFL. Been active

YOU KNOW ITS EARLY IN CAMP WHEN ALL THE OLB BACKUPS HAVE GOTTEN BIG MENTIONS

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 7m7 minutes ago
Lacy with s couple of nice runs in half line. Busted into the clear.

Pete Dougherty ‏@PeteDougherty 5m5 minutes ago
Richardson taking early rep as nickel back, that's new

PLEASE LET THAT BE PLAN Z

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 1m1 minute ago
Base 3-4 featured from L to R, Guion, Raji and Daniels upfront. Perry, Peppers outside and Matthews, Barrington inside.

SOMEONE DO HEIGHTS AND WEIGHTS ON THIS GROUP! SOFT N' SMALL!!

pbmax

08-01-2015, 09:54 AM

Jason Wilde ‏@jasonjwilde 3m3 minutes ago
First snap of period for #Packers offense:

17 69 65 63 70 75 18
86 12 89

27

Jason Wilde ‏@jasonjwilde 2m2 minutes ago
#Packers using a bunch of offensive sets this team period. 3 WR, full-house backfields, 2 TEs, etc.

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 6m6 minutes ago
Lafayette back Alonzo Harris has had a couple of impressive runs today. Nice acceleration.

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 11m11 minutes ago
Hyde playing mostly nickel but he still gets reps at safety.

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 10m10 minutes ago
Seeing some full house back fields with two tight ends blocking in front of the back.

HOO BOY

Jason Wilde ‏@jasonjwilde 13m13 minutes ago
Lane Taylor in at left guard with #Packers No. 1 line in place of Sitton. McCarthy said Friday team is "just being smart" with Pro Bowl G.

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 6m6 minutes ago
Harris can run. Blocking? He just whiffed on a Morgan Burnett blitz.

WAIT TIL THAT YEAR 2 LEAP

Jason Wilde ‏@jasonjwilde 5m5 minutes ago
#Packers 3 WR set (Or, no need to worry about Jordy):

18 69 65 63 70 75 87 17
89 12

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Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 4m4 minutes ago
Montgomery showing what he can do on an end around. Did that a lot at Stanford.

HOW ABOUT A FLY SWEEP THEN PITCH BACK SIDE TO COBB? NO ONE CAN STOP THAT!!

Weston Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 4m4 minutes ago
Montgomery showing a lot of burst on end around. Harris is a lengthy thumper. Broke a few in team. A lot of big packages there

WHO HAS A WHITE SPORTSWRITER TRANSLATOR ALGORITHM THAT CAN BREAKOUT LENGTHY THUMPER INTO STANDARD ENGLISH?

Pete Dougherty ‏@PeteDougherty 7m7 minutes ago
Sitton no snaps in team drill, no 1 on 1s either. Appears preventative/rest because of past toe/back issues but can't say for sure

pbmax

08-01-2015, 09:58 AM

Jason Wilde ‏@jasonjwilde 8m8 minutes ago
Toward end of 11-on-11 period, #Packers rookie WR had an explosive run on end-around that got Nitschke Field fans excited.

I GET THE SENSE THIS WIL BE THE MOST ASKED QUESTION OF SPORTS RADIO AFTER EVERY CLOSE GAME/LOSS? WHY NOT MORE MONTGOMERY/END AROUNDS?

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 6m6 minutes ago
Burnett nearly has third pick of camp. Rodgers pass bounces off his hands.

AT SOME POINT RED MAY HAVE TO RECLASSIFY HIM AS NOT OVERPAID

Jason Wilde ‏@jasonjwilde 4m4 minutes ago
#Packers past, present and future GMs? (Present, past and future, I should say.) Ted Thompson, Ron Wolf, Eliot Wolf.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CLVM4O6WcAAK1Mg.jpg

RON LOOKS GOOD!

Green Bay Packers ‏@packers 7m7 minutes ago
Lacy powers through the pads. #PackersCamp

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CLVMYOWUkAQVE4d.jpg

pbmax

08-01-2015, 10:12 AM

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 2m2 minutes ago
Blanchard throws a nice slant. Has shown a quick release and accuracy today.

HE'S HAVING A PRETTY GOOD CAMP. EVEN HAD AN INT LIKE RODGERS YESTERDAY

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 29s29 seconds ago
Montgomery with nice two-hand reach to catch Rodgers pass. So far he hasn't shown propensity for drops he had at Stanford. But it's early.

Jason Wilde ‏@jasonjwilde 37s38 seconds ago
#Packers dime D, although they were rotating a lot:

23 29 90 33 37
56 58 52
42 21

I THINK SOMEONE CONVINCED WILDE THAT COVERING THE X AND O'S AND DEPTH CHART STUFF WAS A GOOD IDEA. I AM TAKING FULL CREDIT UNTIL PROVEN OTHERWISE.

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 1m1 minute ago
Rodgers tearing up defense during blitz drill.

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 20s21 seconds ago
Banjo with a perfectly timed blitz from way back at safety. He was flying when the ball was snapped.

MORE BANJO

Weston Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 20s20 seconds ago
Quarless takes first team snap I've seen in blitz period

NEXT STOP, PRO BOWL. WELL PROBABLY COUNTY COURTHOUSE FIRST, THEN PRO BOWL.

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 38s39 seconds ago
Nelson can't get off Gunter's jam and Rodgers' throw nearly picked off by Gunter.

Robert Olson ‏@RobertOlson92 16m16 minutes ago
Not a big sample size of reps, but from what I saw during the WR-CB 1-on-1 drill, Ladarius Gunter's footwork looked good. #PackersCamp

WELCOME TO YOUR 2015 CAMP SENSATION LADARIUS GUNTER, CB, MIAMI (THE U). HE'S FROM MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA AND HE IS 6' 2" AND 198 POUNDS. IF THE PAST IS PROLOGUE, IF PAST PERFORMANCE PREDICTS FUTURE RESULTS, HE WILL BE STARTING BY WEEK 8. YOU READ IT HERE FIRST.

pbmax

08-01-2015, 10:27 AM

Jason Wilde ‏@jasonjwilde 6m6 minutes ago
Gunter with nice jam/pass breakup on Rodgers throw to Nelson on a slant. Each day the UDFA CB from @MiamiHurricanes makes at least one play.

HE IS ALREADY DELIVERING ON HEIGHTENED EXPECTATIONS

Weston Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 5m5 minutes ago
Pinkard gets separation from sebetic but Hundley under threw it

HUNDLEY NOT HAVING A GREAT CAMP SO FAR

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 18s19 seconds ago
Only two rookies on kickoff coverage are Damarious Randall and Jake Ryan. McCarthy said he was going to use more vets on ST.

Weston Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 26s27 seconds ago
Goodson pretty much on all the KO and PUnt teams I've seen so far. Same for Banjo

Jason Wilde ‏@jasonjwilde 2m2 minutes ago
Try No. 2 at #Packers dime D. Thanks for the corrections:

23 29 76 90 33 37
56 58 52
42 21

Tyler Dunne ‏@TyDunne 9s9 seconds ago
EJ Manuel just went 0 for 5 in this team period vs the one's. Underthrew Marquise Goodwin deep and Darby nearly picked it off.

JUST WANTED TO MENTION THAT TY DUNNE PROBABLY GOT A PROMOTION MOVING BACK TO BUFFALO, BUT WILL BE PUNISHED AS WELL

Weston Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 59s60 seconds ago
Sometimes erratic but Masthay still has a hell of a leg on kickoffs

Weston Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 1m1 minute ago
Jake Ryan and Randall getting snaps with one KOC. Palmer also on it

pbmax

08-01-2015, 10:33 AM

MORE GUNTER: http://www.packersnews.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/insidersblog/2015/06/18/undrafted-gunter-getting-noticed-this-offseason/28948885/

He wears #36. Its fate.

Red Flags: Slow 40 time at Combine. His height varies from 6' even to 6' 2", weight varies from 196 to 201. Might be PED user, possible body dysmorphia, possibly a pod person.

pbmax

08-01-2015, 10:34 AM

Jason Wilde ‏@jasonjwilde 7m7 minutes ago
Rodgers drops a deep ball in the net (after rubbing the ball's laces on the grass) during #Packers ol' bucket drill.

PRETTY SURE THAT'S ILLEGAL NOW.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CLVUZR3WEAEBVKt.jpg:large

Weston Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 14s14 seconds ago
Adrian Hubbard up slow after last team snap. Meanwhile Hundley hit Montgomery on deep leaping catch. Best throw as a packer to date

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 15s15 seconds ago
Montgomery ends team drills with leaping highlight catch over Hunter deep downfield.

Weston Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 21s22 seconds ago
Hubbard back in no huddle

Weston Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 4s5 seconds ago
And he just lumped out again

Weston Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 1m1 minute ago
Hubbard limped off after one play

WEAKNESSES: INDECISIVE, LEG

pbmax

08-01-2015, 10:51 AM

Jason Wilde ‏@jasonjwilde 1m1 minute ago
Best play I've seen today was in earlier 11-on-11 on a deep ball by Hundley that Ty Montgomery went up and made phenomenal catch vs Gunter,

GUNTER MORTAL, MONTGOMERY MAY NOT BE

Jason Wilde ‏@jasonjwilde 6s7 seconds ago
#Packers OLB Andy Mulumba beats Don Barclay for a sack of Scott Tolzien during 11-on-11 no-huddle. Had a very good three days.

WILDE MUST HAVE GOTTEN A GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP LAST NIGHT, HE IS ALL OVER THIS PRACTICE

Weston Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 17s17 seconds ago
Jimmie Hunt with a nice sideline grab. May have pushed off of Randall but no flag. Great catch. That's it for practice at 2:30

pbmax

08-01-2015, 11:28 AM

MM PC Day #3

Pete Dougherty ‏@PeteDougherty 2m2 minutes ago
MM on first padded practice: solid start. paid close attention to new drills and pace of drills, got off to solid start.

Packer Report ‏@PackerReport 2m2 minutes ago
McCarthy on Day 1 in pads. Solid start. Paid attention to pace, competitiveness of new drills. More 11-on-11 reps means more video.

Pete Dougherty ‏@PeteDougherty 1m1 minute ago
MM on Quarless' return after missing 2 days with personal issue: have to make sure he's OK, that's priority, treat him as if his first day.

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 1m1 minute ago
MM: Andrew has been gone because of family. We treated him as it was his first day. You make sure he's OK personally first. Smart with reps.

Packer Report ‏@PackerReport 45s45 seconds ago
On Montgomery: Ty's a playmaker. Strong, powerful, gifted. Fit in nicely on offense. Off to a good start.

TRANSLATION: REMEMBER ALL THOSE PLAYS I DESIGNED FOR D HARRIS? BACK IN PLAY BABY!

Pete Dougherty ‏@PeteDougherty 23s24 seconds ago
MM on Montgomery learning Off: very bright, could see that first day back. in special teams asks lot of questions. that part comes natural

Packer Report ‏@PackerReport 2m2 minutes ago
On Coxson: Feeling fatigued, light-headed. Under observation.

Pete Dougherty ‏@PeteDougherty 12s12 seconds ago
MM on Abbrederis concussion update: still going thru protocol

HE SERIOUSLY NEEDS TO THINK ABOUT SHUTTING IT DOWN AND MOVING ON

Green Bay Packers ‏@packers 32s33 seconds ago
McCarthy: Players are off tomorrow...Monday is another padded practice.

Packer Report ‏@PackerReport 1m1 minute ago
MM recalls Terrell Davis and Donald Driver shining on special teams before becoming playmakers on offense.

Packer Report ‏@PackerReport 36s36 seconds ago
MM on Richardson: Come into his own. Had "excellent" year last year. Looking for ways to have him more involved. Key on special teams too.

Packer Report ‏@PackerReport 28s28 seconds ago
MM on Sitton (again after yesterday): Played forever here. Bumps and bruises. Being smart.

Joemailman

08-02-2015, 05:42 PM

Early thoughts on TC:

Blanchard is the 2nd best QB on the squad.

Ty Montgomery is the #4 wide receiver. Early favorite for TT's steal of the year in draft.

Palmer is ahead of Bradford and Ryan at ILB.

Bad news: Sitton's toe not 100%. Good news: He's a guy who can play well without practicing much.

Packers depth at WR as good as it's ever been.

With Mulumba back, depth at OLB very impressive, even without Matthews.

LaDarius Gunter pretty good. Hey Wist! A physical corner!:glug:

pbmax

08-02-2015, 08:55 PM

Did Sitton opt out of surgery or something? Odd its still lingering.

Joemailman

08-02-2015, 09:13 PM

Did Sitton opt out of surgery or something? Odd its still lingering.

He did not have surgery. In late May he said it is 80-90% healed. http://www.packersnews.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/2015/05/28/sitton-toe-injury-80-90-percent-healed/28126597/

mraynrand

08-03-2015, 12:07 AM

Packer Report ‏@PackerReport 1m1 minute ago
MM recalls Terrell Davis and Donald Driver shining on special teams before becoming playmakers on offense.

Comparing TD and DD? DD had a much better tail end of career. #injuryprone

mraynrand

08-03-2015, 12:19 AM

It isn't a 3-3 if you only have 2 DL inside the tackles - and that's the biggest problem with it, i.e. teams tend to run it down our throat. Aren't you absolutely sick and tired of being run over out of that alignment??

Not if it's 3rd and 15, or even second and long against a good quarterback.

wootah

08-03-2015, 02:08 AM

#teamgunter

http://i2.cdnds.net/14/37/618x602/ustv-james-michael-tyler.jpg

Patler

08-03-2015, 07:43 AM

Did Sitton opt out of surgery or something? Odd its still lingering.

He did opt out of surgery, and seems to be willing to risk that it will continue to be a problem this year, rather than have the surgery.

http://www.pnj.com/story/sports/nfl/2015/07/02/sitton-hopes-healthy-season-green-bay/29645701/

I think it is a concern that he is being held out of so much right from the start. If it is just "being smart" as they like to say, I would think they would have him start out with the line to get things going, then maybe sit out a few days, and be limited thereafter. By not having him at the beginning, the O-line will not "start" as a unit until he does participate.

Could it be that he is being held out now because he did have the surgery at some point this summer???
Maybe when he realized it would not heal on its own?

mraynrand

08-03-2015, 07:49 AM

http://www.pnj.com/story/sports/nfl/2015/07/02/sitton-hopes-healthy-season-green-bay/29645701/

Following the Packers' disparaging loss at Seattle in the NFC Title game, where Gulf Breeze High grad Doug Baldwin played a key role in the Seahawks comeback, Sitton returned to Pensacola.

That's good copy!

http://www.tradingcarddb.com/Images/Cards/Baseball/73212/73212-6Fr.jpg

Fritz

08-03-2015, 08:24 AM

pbmax

08-03-2015, 08:59 AM

Comparing TD and DD? DD had a much better tail end of career. #injuryprone

Yeah, I think that was a mis-quote, but I never saw another mention of who he might have named.

pbmax

08-03-2015, 09:02 AM

Not if it's 3rd and 15, or even second and long against a good quarterback.

Not to mention the 270 pound guy who should be a DE who is on the outside shoulder of the Tackle (or his 280 lb sub who used to play DT) plus the 265 pound guy just inside the TE. That's just soft with their hands in the air and whatnot.

That's also why wist doesn't like a 4-3 Under. Only two big guys between the tackles.

http://cdn3.sbnation.com/imported_assets/709364/4-3_20under.jpg

Because the most important thing about lineman is where their hand is at the snap.

pbmax

08-03-2015, 09:15 AM

Early notes:

Green Bay Packers ‏@packers 32m32 minutes ago
#Packers have signed WR Ed Williams. Williams played three seasons at Fort Hays State: http://pckrs.com/arlz

Jason Wilde ‏@jasonjwilde 9m9 minutes ago
Newly signed #Packers WR Ed Williams already on the field. Team is low on WRs without Collins, Abbrederis, Coxson.

PACKERS SHORT OF WR BODIES. COXSON, COLLINS AND ABRACADABRA ARE HURT

Packer Report ‏@PackerReport 46m46 minutes ago
Rollins making his camp debut today for #Packers

Weston Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 4m4 minutes ago
Clay Matthews in a ball cap watching one on ones

pbmax

08-03-2015, 10:40 AM

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 2h2 hours ago
Rollins starting out playing the slot in first action.

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 1h1 hour ago
Roll call at #Packers practice: Matthews only new player out. Rollins returns. Coxson, Collins, Crockett,Rotheram, Abby, Neal still out.

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 1h1 hour ago
New WR, Ed Williams, just took field. Good bet he was signed cuz #Packers don't think Coxson (dizziness) will be back soon and Collins hurt.

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 1h1 hour ago
Takeaways from 1 on 1 OL: Nick Perry great physical rush on Bakhtiari. Violently disengaged.

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 60m60 minutes ago
TJ Lang and Mike Daniels locked together in a battle of strength and will.

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 1h1 hour ago
OG Josh Sitton did not take part.

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 56m56 minutes ago
Don Barclay had his hands full with Christian Ringo. Great show of strength on both sides.

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 55m55 minutes ago
BJ Raji destroyed Corey Linsley with quick move off the ball.

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 54m54 minutes ago
Sitton now taking part in a one on one run block drill. Full force.

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 50m50 minutes ago
Khyri Thornton got kicked out of the double team drill for being offsides. The ball is right there.

Packer Report ‏@PackerReport 1h1 hour ago
Nate Palmer with a club on left hand.

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 48m48 minutes ago
Sitton in with the starters on 11 on 11.

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 42m42 minutes ago
Clinton-Dix with a really nice run fill in red zone.

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 41m41 minutes ago
Lacy bounces inside a Lane Taylor block on the edge for a nice gain.

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 40m40 minutes ago
Montgomery with a killer move on Shields in open field after short catch. Got him to the EZ.

Weston Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 1h1 hour ago
Palmer may have a club but he collapsed quick and hard on his gap fit in Red zone

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 38m38 minutes ago
Play action, Hayward bites hard and gets beat by Pinkard on a slant for a short TD.

Weston Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 1h1 hour ago
Montgomery put a fantastic move on Shields after short pass for TD

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 38m38 minutes ago
Gerhart sails a snap in shotgun.

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 35m35 minutes ago
Tolzien to Janis for a TD on a fade over Shields.

Weston Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 1h1 hour ago
Janis with a leaping TD grab over Shields. Montgomery then shakes Sebetic on last play of red zone

Packer Report ‏@PackerReport 1h1 hour ago
Montgomery and Janis impressive TDs in red zone drill. Great vision by lacy on a 15-yard score.

Packer Report ‏@PackerReport 59m59 minutes ago
Sitton with first team in pass under pressure. More work. For him today.

wist43

08-03-2015, 10:40 AM

Not if it's 3rd and 15, or even second and long against a good quarterback.

ayn, how many times have we seen an opponent run for a 1st down against dunderdummy when he abandons the middle of the field and goes to a 2-4 with the G-C-G completely uncovered??

As for the 3-3 vs the 2-4, I'm much rather rush out of a 3-3 anyway - the offensive linemen have to account for the DL, instead of just looking to pick up a guy coming from the second level - which is easy enough to do when there is nothing in front of you, and you can see the guy coming a mile away.

The 3-3 is a much better front for the personnel we have. It's really not even debatable IMO - but we have dunderdummy for our DC, and all of you guys are starry eyed groupies, so I'm stuck with having to argue something that should be obvious.

mraynrand

08-03-2015, 10:42 AM

Weston Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 4m4 minutes ago
Clay Matthews in a ball cap watching one on ones

CONTEMPLATING AAA BASEBALL 'YEAR OFF' #JORDAN

mraynrand

08-03-2015, 10:49 AM

ayn, how many times have we seen an opponent run for a 1st down against dunderdummy when he abandons the middle of the field and goes to a 2-4 with the G-C-G completely uncovered??

It depends on the down and distance, and the QB. Packers played the 2-4 extensively on passing and QB run plays versus guys like Kap and other QBs with running chops - but only on passing downs, longer to gain than 10 yard downs and sometimes first downs, depending on field position. It's a trade-off of course. But SPH and Trgo both told me that essentially nickel is base and they are willing to give up runs to stop the passing game. Again, that will of course vary based on the skill of the opposing QB and their team's ability to run the ball, esp. versus a nickel. Also, Packers and SPH value the ability of their guys to adapt, so even if they have undersized guys for pass defense, they still expect to be able to limit the run damage.

I agree, every once in a while the defense is set up to allow a run, and it can look foolish close to the goal line, but that's not all that frequent, and EVEN IN those cases, the opposition typically has 3-4 receiving threats on the field (think 2013 season finale agains Chicago with Marshall Jeffrey, the TE and Forte all on the field, all threats to burn you in the passing game. You just can't bring in three fatties to defend that).

pbmax

08-03-2015, 10:57 AM

Jason Wilde ‏@jasonjwilde 58m58 minutes ago
Catching up post-@BoucherAuto #GGToday visit: Rodgers didn't do the 11-on-11 red-zone period and Hundley capitalized, had good showing.

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 29m29 minutes ago
Gunter near INT when ball pops out of Hunt's hands.

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 25m25 minutes ago
Shields jumps Blanchard throw to Janis and can't hang onto the pick.

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 23m23 minutes ago
Quarless nice catch in back of the end zone on play in which Hundley would have been sacked.

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 21m21 minutes ago
Rodgers to Rodgerrs straight down the middle in back of end zone. Great combo block by TJ Lang picking up stunt.

Jason Wilde ‏@jasonjwilde 50m50 minutes ago
Wonderful catch by Richard Rodgers on an Aaron Rodgers laser down middle for 5-yard TD. Snatched only-he-could-catch-it throw nicely.

Packer Report ‏@PackerReport 49m49 minutes ago
Hundley sharp in red zone drill.

Jason Wilde ‏@jasonjwilde 47m47 minutes ago
#Packers No. 1 D for red-zone blitz:

29 98 90 76 37
53 48 58 56
21 42

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 20m20 minutes ago
Montgomery so fast he popped a shoe in the end zone cutting on an out route.

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 15m15 minutes ago
Demetri Goodson no match for Montgomery even on a slant thrown behind him.

Weston Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 41m41 minutes ago
Matt Blanchard limping slightly after Gaston fell low on scramble near. end zone. Stayed in and hit Blue over the shoulder

Jason Wilde ‏@jasonjwilde 40m40 minutes ago
Blanchard stays in and throws a TD pass to Blue vs Sebetic on next play. Then comes out and is replaced by Rodgers. #Packers

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 12m12 minutes ago
Crosby hits 8 of 10 FGs. Misses from 33 (blocked) and wide left from 50

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 11m11 minutes ago
Datone Jones blocked the field goal.

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 5m5 minutes ago
Blanchard looking pretty confident in the pocket. Never hesitates. Good zip. Accuracy will be the key.

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 13m13 minutes ago
Rodgers screen to Lacy. First down with 51 secs left Ball at 20

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 13m13 minutes ago
2-minute drill, third and five, Rodgers scrambles and hits Nelson streaking past Randall for 25.

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 12m12 minutes ago
Check down to Lacy twice in a row. #First down at the 8.

Weston Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 11m11 minutes ago
Randall picks off Rodgers on end zone pass for Adams. Not happy about iy

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 11m11 minutes ago
Rodgers steps up and floats to Nelson, picked off by Randall. Rodgers is ticked. Thinks Randall didn't get feet down.

TRAINING CAMP REPLAY

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 8m8 minutes ago
Tolzien to White deep for 33 yards over Gunter.

Weston Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 7m7 minutes ago
Tolzien drops in 35 yard TD pass for White over Gunter coverage on 4 and 10. Free play after Boyd jumped

pbmax

08-03-2015, 11:39 AM

M3 PC Practice #4

Pete Dougherty ‏@PeteDougherty 24m24 minutes ago
McCarthy on Matthews missing practice: knee soreness, went through rehab phase.

Packer Report ‏@PackerReport 24m24 minutes ago
MM on Matthews. No timeline.

Packer Report ‏@PackerReport 23m23 minutes ago
Palmer has hand injury. Did good job working through it, MM says.
Coxson: out with concussion following evaluation.

Packer Report ‏@PackerReport 23m23 minutes ago
Palmer has hand injury. Did good job working through it, MM says.
Coxson: out with concussion following evaluation.

Pete Dougherty ‏@PeteDougherty 24m24 minutes ago
MM on Palmer wearing protective club: hurt hand Saturday.

Pete Dougherty ‏@PeteDougherty 22m22 minutes ago
MM on Abbrederis: Making progress, still going through concussion protocol. Definitely better today than Saturday.

Pete Dougherty ‏@PeteDougherty 21m21 minutes ago
MM on Hundley: done a really good job picking it up. QB room really good, both young guys picked up complicated offense. he just needs reps

Packer Report ‏@PackerReport 22m22 minutes ago
MM happier with defense today than he was on Saturday, especially in second red-zone drill.

Pete Dougherty ‏@PeteDougherty 21m21 minutes ago
MM on Randall at outside CB: looks comfortable, looks like understanding is high.

NEXT ON WIST TROLL, HE WORKS AS A DT IN DIME

Pete Dougherty ‏@PeteDougherty 21m21 minutes ago
MM on thornton: definitely improved from last year, off to solid start.

mraynrand

08-03-2015, 12:11 PM

Weston Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 11m11 minutes ago
Randall picks off Rodgers on end zone pass for Adams. Not happy about iy

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 11m11 minutes ago
Rodgers steps up and floats to Nelson, picked off by Randall. Rodgers is ticked. Thinks Randall didn't get feet down.

Fine, sure, but can he tackle?

Joemailman

08-03-2015, 04:11 PM

Rutnstrut

08-03-2015, 05:52 PM

Maybe if Clay is hurt now, he will be good to go when they need him during the season/post season.

wist43

08-03-2015, 07:23 PM

It depends on the down and distance, and the QB. Packers played the 2-4 extensively on passing and QB run plays versus guys like Kap and other QBs with running chops - but only on passing downs, longer to gain than 10 yard downs and sometimes first downs, depending on field position. It's a trade-off of course. But SPH and Trgo both told me that essentially nickel is base and they are willing to give up runs to stop the passing game. Again, that will of course vary based on the skill of the opposing QB and their team's ability to run the ball, esp. versus a nickel. Also, Packers and SPH value the ability of their guys to adapt, so even if they have undersized guys for pass defense, they still expect to be able to limit the run damage.

I agree, every once in a while the defense is set up to allow a run, and it can look foolish close to the goal line, but that's not all that frequent, and EVEN IN those cases, the opposition typically has 3-4 receiving threats on the field (think 2013 season finale agains Chicago with Marshall Jeffrey, the TE and Forte all on the field, all threats to burn you in the passing game. You just can't bring in three fatties to defend that).

1) Dunderdummy ran the 2-4 as his base, regardless of down/distance, and regardless of personnel, some 75-80% of the time in 2011. He scaled it back a little in '12 and '13, but that isn't saying much; and then of course MM finally had enough, and got involved with the defense; the Elephant became our base; and we saw a lot more 3-3, and less 2-4. With clearly better results.

2) Dunderdummy played the 2-4 in short yardage and goal line often times. He played it inside the 10 yd line with goal to go. There's just no excuse for that.

3) We no longer have "the fat guys" to run a traditional 3-4, hence we have to run the Elephant/hybrid in base - which is fine with me given our personnel.

4) Given our personnel, the same arguments apply to the nickel, i.e. we should be running a 3-3, so Perry can have his hand in the dirt; Neal is standing up rushing; Matthews is in the middle and presents all kinds of problems for the OL and the calls they have to make; Peppers, Daniels, and Jones round out that alignment.

Notice in that alignment, we don't have to have either Barrington or Ryan on the field - either of whom would be a weak link in the nickel; or, in yesteryear, Hawk or B. Jones.

5) If it is as likely as not to be a run, you can go with Richardson are your nickelback; if it is more likely to be a pass, go with one of the midgets.

Q: Haven't heard anything about Richardson in this camp - is he hurt?? Is he running in any of the subpackages??

wist43

08-03-2015, 07:32 PM

Pansy ass is picking passes off so he won't have to tackle.

Well, for sure and for certain he has ball skills - no one is doubting that; but if he doesn't get the pick, how many TD's is he going to allow b/c he can't tackle Shirley Temple??

That's the story of the Packer D under dunderdummy - it's turnovers or bust. Way too much of the time it's bust.

mraynrand

08-03-2015, 08:28 PM

"1) Dunderdummy ran the 2-4 as his base"

I don't think the Packer defensive coaches thinks of "2-4" the way you do, especially with Perry on the field.

"2) Dunderdummy played the 2-4 in short yardage and goal line often times. He played it inside the 10 yd line with goal to go. There's just no excuse for that."

Yes there is an excuse (reason), but you disagree with it.

"3) We no longer have "the fat guys" to run a traditional 3-4, hence we have to run the Elephant/hybrid in base - which is fine with me given our personnel."

I totally agree. Some of this was just out of the Packers hands or alternatively (or at the same time), they did an ineffective job replacing Pickett, Jolly, and coaching Raji.

"4) Given our personnel, the same arguments apply to the nickel, i.e. we should be running a 3-3, so Perry can have his hand in the dirt;"

This is what the coaches believe they are doing

"5) If it is as likely as not to be a run, you can go with Richardson are your nickelback; if it is more likely to be a pass, go with one of the midgets.

Q: Haven't heard anything about Richardson in this camp - is he hurt?? Is he running in any of the sub packages??"

They liked Hyde then Rollins. Richardson is a third option, but is the second with Rollins on injured list.

pbmax

08-03-2015, 08:49 PM

mraynrand

08-03-2015, 09:02 PM

I think they did just fine replacing Pickett and Jolly last year. Losing Raji hurt the depth at nose. But Guion, Daniels and Boyd played major minutes in base and did just fine, especially after Matthews moved inside.

I think you mean 'replace' differently than I did. The team effectively 'replaced' them in that they made the defense work, but Daniels isn't the same kind of player as either Jolly or Pickett, and Guion and Boyd were just OK. But yeah, they were probably as good as Pickett and Jolly in their last year in GB, but that's not saying a lot.

wist43

08-03-2015, 09:49 PM

I think they did just fine replacing Pickett and Jolly last year. Losing Raji hurt the depth at nose. But Guion, Daniels and Boyd played major minutes in base and did just fine, especially after Matthews moved inside.

Nick Perry with his hand in the dirt is the exact same guy. Even Wade Phillips agrees.

It isn't that Perry is the same guy or not - it's that he is a down lineman with different responsibilities that allows for Neal to be on the field on that side, and Matthews in the middle. That alignment will be more stout against the run, and provide many more rush options if it is a pass - plus, you can run/blitz more easily out of that.

If Perry is an OLB, Matthews can still line up in the middle, but then you'll have Barrington on the field, no?? Barrington stepped up his game a great deal last year, but he is still a 4.92, 40 guy, and always will be. Marshawn Lynch leaving him in the dust for an easy 30 yd gain when the wheels started coming off in the NFCC Game should be a lasting reminder of why you don't want Barrington in the nickel.

wist43

08-03-2015, 09:56 PM

pbmax

08-03-2015, 09:57 PM

I think you mean 'replace' differently than I did. The team effectively 'replaced' them in that they made the defense work, but Daniels isn't the same kind of player as either Jolly or Pickett, and Guion and Boyd were just OK. But yeah, they were probably as good as Pickett and Jolly in their last year in GB, but that's not saying a lot.

There are a lot of moving parts in this comparison. I meant replace, as in, were able to field a competitive defense with some resistance to the run (meaning, better than 2011 or 2013) on the defensive line.

While Raji of 2010 was not truly replaced, I think they had enough big bodies that the "base" 3-4 was fine Daniels-Guion-Boyd.

They do have more penetrators now than before, so short yardage can look a little different now with Peppers, Neal and Jones. However, if Raji is healthy and Pennel somehow makes the team, 3-4 or jumbo 4-4 won't be a problem either.

We'd have to look at the starting roster to be sure, but I think the elephant position, basically Neal, has allowed them to essentially add one fat guy. Neal counts as an OLB and nickel rusher. The last guy in is likely beefier.

wist43

08-03-2015, 10:02 PM

I think you mean 'replace' differently than I did. The team effectively 'replaced' them in that they made the defense work, but Daniels isn't the same kind of player as either Jolly or Pickett, and Guion and Boyd were just OK. But yeah, they were probably as good as Pickett and Jolly in their last year in GB, but that's not saying a lot.

We don't have anyone that can 2-Gap anymore. I don't even think Pennel can 2-Gap. Raji certainly can't, and never could; so, of course their roles have to be different.

If you put Daniels in there and expect him to hold up against a double team?? Forget it, of course he'll get run over... which is one of the reasons you don't want to run a 2-4 with the personnel we have.

If you have 3 down linemen inside the tackles - everyone can look to penetrate and control their single gap, and defending the run becomes a much more doable proposition while in the nickel.

Of course I made this same argument when we did have guys that could 2-gap - always hated the Jumbo 2-4. Got away with that alignment some of the time, but eventually opponents realized it would always be static, and it became very predictable where every one would be; hence, much easier to block for the run, and b/c we have 2 non-pass rushers on the DL, we couldn't generate any pressure against the pass either.

The Jumbo 2-4 should have been scrapped long before MM had to step in and put a stop to the madness.

pbmax

08-03-2015, 10:11 PM

Did M3 stop it or was Pickett not re-signed?

Scout.com leader in the clubhouse for the eighth O lineman spot.

So far, guard Lane Taylor has stated his case while taking a lot of Josh Sitton’s reps the past three practices. It’s only one element but it’s worth noting that Taylor is 7-0 in the daily one-on-one pass-blocking drills. He hasn’t faced a murderer’s row of defensive linemen, but the first of his three wins on Monday came against Mike Daniels — easily the defense’s best one-on-one rusher.

http://www.scout.com/nfl/packers/story/1569988-practice-4-player-position-rookie-of-day

wist43

08-03-2015, 10:43 PM

Did M3 stop it or was Pickett not re-signed?

Scout.com leader in the clubhouse for the eighth O lineman spot.

http://www.scout.com/nfl/packers/story/1569988-practice-4-player-position-rookie-of-day

The 2-4 was mind numbingly ineffective whether Pickett was in there or not - whether it was a Jumbo 2-4, or a straight-up pass rush 2-4, it was an ineffective lineup regardless.

So if dunderdummy soldiered thru multiple seasons of obvious ineffectiveness with the alignment, regardless of personnel, why would he stop simply b/c Pickett was gone?? The only time the alignment was effective was in the SB season when dunderdummy had Jenkins, Bishop, Collins, and Woodson roaming all over the place to make it work.

After Jenkins left, that alignment should have been a goner, but of course dunderdummy rode it to infamy and an NFL record for pass defense futility, and the 3rd worst overall defensive performance in league history.

If those realities were not enough to rattle dunderdummy into doing something else, why would the single loss of an aging NT/DT who at the end of the line dissuade him from running it?? MM said he was going to get more involved in the defense, and from the outset of the 2014 season, the 2-4 was rarely seen; and when dunderdummy did run it?? it was every bit as ineffective as it had been before.

Guiness

08-03-2015, 10:51 PM

Joemailman

08-03-2015, 11:00 PM

Would be interesting if that was the case, I think he was penciled in at the #5WR/ST specialist. That would make two of last year's picks somewhat of a waste.

Well, I have my doubts that Abby can stay healthy enough to make the team. I don't think it's surprising that Montgomery would be ahead of Janis. You're talking about a 3rd round pick out of Stanford vs. a 7th round pick out of Saginaw Valley State.

HarveyWallbangers

08-03-2015, 11:40 PM

Sounds like Gunter got burned deep several times today.

pittstang5

08-04-2015, 05:33 AM

run pMc

08-04-2015, 07:47 AM

Has anyone heard or read anything about Davante Adams? I've read dozens of articles since TC started and haven't seen him mentioned once. Alot of praise is going to Montgomery - which is good, but how is Adams doing? He had a great 2nd half of the year and I was hoping he'd be even better this year. Maybe no news is good news?

He was being labelled as the All star of OTA's or something, but since then I've heard/read nothing beyond a couple of generic "Jordy, Cobb and Adams"-style WR articles. You'd think there would be some mention of him. Right now Montgomery is the new guy so he's getting all the attention...I haven't heard too much about Cobb or Nelson either.

Patler

08-04-2015, 07:59 AM

This is the fun part of camp - watching to see which rookies make plays, and which second or even third year guys make the jump.

Mulumba, Jayrone Elliot, and Gunter get lots of mentions so far on defense. Adrian Hubbard - crickets. Dmitri Goodson - destined to be the next Jarrett Bush (as in ST ace and nominal position player).

Datone Jones - more crickets.

Datone Jones has gotten his mention! But, you have to read the FG kicking part to see it. One of Crosby's misses on Monday was a blocked attempt by Jones. I know, not exactly the primary area we want to see him excel in, but maybe its a start!.

mraynrand

08-04-2015, 08:45 AM

Datone Jones has gotten his mention! But, you have to read the FG kicking part to see it. One of Crosby's misses on Monday was a blocked attempt by Jones. I know, not exactly the primary area we want to see him excel in, but maybe its a start!.

I'd be happy with improved bong storage technique.

Keep on driving up to Green Bay. Don't take that exit.

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pbmax

08-04-2015, 09:26 AM

Sounds like Gunter got burned deep several times today.

I read once by White from Tolzien. Were there others?

pbmax

08-04-2015, 09:29 AM

Has anyone heard or read anything about Davante Adams? I've read dozens of articles since TC started and haven't seen him mentioned once. Alot of praise is going to Montgomery - which is good, but how is Adams doing? He had a great 2nd half of the year and I was hoping he'd be even better this year. Maybe no news is good news?

Weston Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 26m26 minutes ago
Good one on one battle between Adams and Shields. Sideline dart from Rodgers on the spot for completion

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 28m28 minutes ago
Adams with a phenomenal snare of Rodgers pass to sideline against Shields.

mraynrand

08-04-2015, 09:32 AM

Weston Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 26m26 minutes ago
Good one on one battle between Adams and Shields. Sideline dart from Rodgers on the spot for completion

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 28m28 minutes ago
Adams with a phenomenal snare of Rodgers pass to sideline against Shields.

Rodgers will tend to make WRs look better and CBs look worse. Except for a gem like Randall (but can he tackle?). :)

pbmax

08-04-2015, 09:40 AM

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 58m58 minutes ago
OT Matt Rotheram has returned from an ankle injury.

Pete Dougherty ‏@PeteDougherty 44m44 minutes ago
Full list no practice:
Coxson
Collins
Crockett
Hubbard
Matthews
Abbrederis
Neal
Kowalski

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 34m34 minutes ago
Day after I gave Demetri Goodson a thumbs down, he picks off Rodgers in one on one drill. Hunt ran poor or wrong route.

Weston Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 1h1 hour ago
Still no Matthews. Palmer gets first snap inside

Weston Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 38m38 minutes ago
Ed Williams flashing some speed and gaining separation on Glover-Wright on deep ball in one-on-ones

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 33m33 minutes ago
Cobb and Nelson beat Hayward badly on deep routes in one on ones. Not even close.

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 31m31 minutes ago
Adams with a phenomenal snare of Rodgers pass to sideline against Shields.

Weston Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 17m17 minutes ago
Banjo, Bradford and Goodson on front line of first KOR team. Henry still in the posse. Montgomery as the returner

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 12m12 minutes ago
Lacy went inside. Not sure if it was a bathroom break, equipment or injury. Special teams right now so he doesn't need to be here.

Weston Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 16m16 minutes ago
Tretter looked good in one-on-ones today, winning his four reps. Linsley also had amazing recovery after Raji tried a hump move #Packers

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 7m7 minutes ago
Lacy coming back out late for half line. We'll see if he does anything.

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 6m6 minutes ago
Lacy must be fine. Jumps right into drill. Bakhtiari slow to get up on that turn by Lacy.

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 2m2 minutes ago
Bakhtiari back in on the half line drill.

Weston Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 11m11 minutes ago
Bakhtiari and Guion both up slow after halftime collision. Both still have helmets on and appear to be staying in

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 5m5 minutes ago
Sitton taking part in 11 on 11 team run drill. Didn't do half line.

Pete Dougherty ‏@PeteDougherty 5m5 minutes ago
With Matthews out Jake Ryan takes first snap alongside Barrington at ILB with No.1 D in team run period

PALMER TOOK FIRST TEAM REPS EARLIER IN PRACTICE, SO HE HASN'T DISAPPEARED, THOUGH THIS WOULD SEEM TO BE GOOD FOR RYAN

Weston Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 5m5 minutes ago
Aaron Rodgers hits Nelson in stride on deep shot pass to Nelson who got behind Randall

Jason Wilde ‏@jasonjwilde 4m4 minutes ago
Back-to-back nifty plays in 11-on-11. First Rodgers hits Nelson on a deep post past Randall, then Lacy with a terrific shake-and-bake run.

mraynrand

08-04-2015, 09:56 AM

Weston Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 5m5 minutes ago
Aaron Rodgers hits Nelson in stride on deep shot pass to Nelson who got behind Randall

Jason Wilde ‏@jasonjwilde 4m4 minutes ago
Back-to-back nifty plays in 11-on-11. First Rodgers hits Nelson on a deep post past Randall, then Lacy with a terrific shake-and-bake run.

DEFENSE IN FREE-FALL

pbmax

08-04-2015, 10:39 AM

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 5m5 minutes ago
Andy Mulumba with a sure sack of Rodgers. He's had a few of those in 11 on 11 drills.

Weston Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 2m2 minutes ago
Guion penetrated to stuff Starks in backfield.

Rob Demovsky ‏@RobDemovsky 5m5 minutes ago
Letroy Guion stuffed James Starks at the line on fourth and 1. #Packers are going to miss him in Week 1 ... And Week 2 ... And Week 3.

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 45s45 seconds ago
Defense rotating guys in the middle with Barrington cuz Matthews is out. Jake Ryan first team in base, Joe Thomas in nickel.

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 16s16 seconds ago
Palmer playing backup to Barrington.

Weston Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 2m2 minutes ago
Forgotten name in the receiver battle is Myles White. He's caught everything thrown his way so far in camp. Opp in slot with Abbrederis out

Weston Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 13s13 seconds ago
Backman facing a lot of competition for No 3 job. Just had pass go through his hands on crossing route in middle field

BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! LOOKS HIM UP ON PACKER.COM

Weston Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 13m13 minutes ago
Cobb gets undercut on deep ball and takes a second to get up. Burnett and HHCD in coverage

Packer Report ‏@PackerReport 13m13 minutes ago
A scare as cobb falls to turf and hit by Burnett low as he went for the ball. Seems all ok though.

Weston Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 12m12 minutes ago
Shields picks off Rodgers in 11 on 9 on deep ball on boundary intended for Adams in single coverage

Jason Wilde ‏@jasonjwilde 12m12 minutes ago
Cobb right back in after gasp-inducing collision with Burnett. Was out for only one play. #Packers

Weston Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 10m10 minutes ago
Richard Rodgers with a beautiful diving one-handed catch on pass from Tolzien with Sebetic in coverafe

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 10m10 minutes ago
Rodgers fires dart in tight window to Montgomery down the middle in stride on next play.

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 5m5 minutes ago
Goodson making me look bad again with a nice break up on come back to Perillo.

Weston Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 5m5 minutes ago
Good coverage by Goodson on Pinkard to end period. Defense opps have been limited but he's on most first ST units

THESE LAST TWO GOODSON TWEETS WERE BACK TO BACK. MIGHT BE SAME PLAY

Packer Report ‏@PackerReport 5m5 minutes ago
Goodson with back to back plays in coverage on perillo and pinkard.

OR NOT

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 3m3 minutes ago
Nelson first up on punt returns. That's different.

SHAKES HEAD, ITS NOT LIKE HE'S WOODSON BACK THERE

Weston Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 20s20 seconds ago
Burnett breaks up deep ball for Adams. Now Rollins contests ball to Montgomery

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 8m8 minutes ago
Hayward on the sideline working out tightness in his hammy. Coming back now.

Packer Report ‏@PackerReport 3m3 minutes ago
Mulumba continuing strong camp today and Jake Ryan been getting involved more.

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 31s32 seconds ago
Rodgers to Adams deep in no huddle then hits Cobb on crossing route.

pbmax

08-04-2015, 10:48 AM

Weston Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 6m6 minutes ago
Rodgers put a nice pass to Adams. HHCD was converging though

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 6m6 minutes ago
Rodgers to Kuhn for first down at 9.

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 5m5 minutes ago
Starks left to the 7 then to the 5. Third down.

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 4m4 minutes ago
After incompletion Rodgers scrambled and is called down by Clinton-Dix tackle. Drive over.

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 3m3 minutes ago
Lacy not taking any reps in that drill.

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 2m2 minutes ago
Great moment when Barrington screamed at his DL and made them move when they were misaligned. Colorful language.

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 57s57 seconds ago
Tolzien great toss on deep corner in no huddle to Myles White, who is having a very good practice.

Weston Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 45s45 seconds ago
Ref called White in bounds on 26 yard pass from Tolzien. He wasn't but it was a nice over the shoulder catch with Rolljns covering

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 25s26 seconds ago
Tolzien nice fade to Montgomery for short TD. Ends practice.

mraynrand

08-04-2015, 10:55 AM

mraynrand

08-04-2015, 10:57 AM

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 8m8 minutes ago
Hayward on the sideline working out tightness in his hammy.

IN OTHER BREAKING NEWS: SUN RISES IN EAST

3irty1

08-04-2015, 11:09 AM

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 2m2 minutes ago
Great moment when Barrington screamed at his DL and made them move when they were misaligned. Colorful language.

I think this is what makes Barrington an NFL starter. He seems like the type of young guy that old guys respect. Something about having a mean SOB playing behind you that gets lineman known to take plays off to give their all. Like perhaps Ngata only became Ngata because he had Ray Lewis standing behind him.

Guiness

08-04-2015, 11:32 AM

Weston Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 2m2 minutes ago
Forgotten name in the receiver battle is Myles White. He's caught everything thrown his way so far in camp. Opp in slot with Abbrederis out

I liked what White showed when he was pressed into duty 2 seasons ago. After a year on the PS, he might be ready. I wonder if he's gained some much needed strength?

pbmax

08-04-2015, 11:33 AM

M3 PC Day #5

Packer Report ‏@PackerReport 12m12 minutes ago
#Packers coach Mike McCarthy is here. No update on Matthews.

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 12m12 minutes ago
McCarthy on CB: I think the corners are off to a good start. Getting their hands on some balls. The one on one drill was good work.

Pete Dougherty ‏@PeteDougherty 11m11 minutes ago
MM on CB competition: have some young guys who do good job getting hands on receiver and ability to recover.

Green Bay Packers ‏@packers 11m11 minutes ago
McCarthy: Think the CBs as a group are off to a good start. Thought the 1-on-1 work between WRs & CBs was good from both sides. #PackersCamp

Pete Dougherty ‏@PeteDougherty 10m10 minutes ago
MM on Richard Rodgers: definitely taken step from last year. Thing really like had some dominant plays special teams, blocked 2 punts today

Pete Dougherty ‏@PeteDougherty 10m10 minutes ago
MM on ILB with Matthews out: great opportunity for those guys, they've got to start making more plays.

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 10m10 minutes ago
McCarthy on ILBs. Big opportunity. They need to make some big plsys. Too much thinking going on. That's understandable. Big installation day

Packer Report ‏@PackerReport 9m9 minutes ago
Montgomery has picked up offense as fast as anyone they've brought in during his tenure.

MONTY MISSED A GOOD CHUCK OF OTA BECAUSE OF STANFORD END OF SEMESTER DATE AND NFL ROOKIE PRACTICE RULES

Pete Dougherty ‏@PeteDougherty 7m7 minutes ago
MM on run game so far: production so far is high compared to prior years. Football IQ is higher than past, so offense off to good start

Pete Dougherty ‏@PeteDougherty 7m7 minutes ago
MM on missed practices, Hubbard groin and Kowalski concussion

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 6m6 minutes ago
McCarthy on RB competition: Young guys doing good. Main thing is being out there today, getting reps, seeing them play football.

Pete Dougherty ‏@PeteDougherty 6m6 minutes ago
MM on no crowd noise in practice: there will be a time for crowd noise.

Pete Dougherty ‏@PeteDougherty 5m5 minutes ago
MM on Mulumba: he looks good, looks all the way back (from ACL). Definitely see his experience, staying healthy and staying available.

Packer Report ‏@PackerReport 1m1 minute ago
MM on Shields' leadership: was helped by Woodson and Williams earlier in career. Passing of torch.

Pete Dougherty ‏@PeteDougherty 38s39 seconds ago
MM on Lacy out of practice at end: Eddie had some foot soreness so decided to hold him out there at the end.

mraynrand

08-04-2015, 11:53 AM

Pete Dougherty ‏@PeteDougherty 10m10 minutes ago
MM on Richard Rodgers: definitely taken step from last year. Thing really like had some dominant plays special teams, blocked 2 punts today

?? RR is the edge rusher on punts? Two punts blocked? Really?

Pete Dougherty ‏@PeteDougherty
MM on Special Teams. Pissed off. Slow-footed, sure-handed, non-impact but betterthanFinley TE was able to block 2 punts today

esoxx

08-04-2015, 12:29 PM

DEFENSE IN FREE-FALL

579!

pbmax

08-04-2015, 02:08 PM

579!

FIFY

wist43

08-04-2015, 03:18 PM

579!

FIFY

You guys are at the same time, masochists - and - prozac addicts... embrace the disease, smoke a joint, and chillax :smk:

pbmax

08-04-2015, 05:00 PM

Anyone remember details of the Packers getting into GPS tracking and other newer measures of athlete performance and fitness?

Because they have used some of the same stuff Chip Kelly is doing in Philly but I specifically recall them collecting data on GPS and the players for some time. Which leads me to this:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2511711-chip-kelly-and-his-relentless-assault-on-the-status-quo

“Our biggest competition is the status quo: the inability of old-school coaches to move beyond doing what they’ve always done,” said Gary McCoy, director of sports science at Catapult. “Change is frightening, especially in a sport like pro football.”

Hiring Australian-educated trainers and buying fancy equipment won’t do much good if coaches and players are reluctant to put theory and data into practice. McCoy mentioned one NFL client that has been highly receptive to sports science but collected three years of data before they began applying it.

Bossman641

08-04-2015, 05:14 PM

Fritz

08-05-2015, 08:15 AM

In the early going, Adrian Hubbard's only been mentioned for being hurt. He better get better and show something or he'll get left in the dust. Well, okay, maybe not until after he's had a chance in the exhibition games.

I love Janis's potential, but it's hard not to root for Myles "Standish" White. I read somewhere, in answer to someone's question about him getting any stronger, that he's gained (I think) 18 pounds the last two years.

I'm wondering if Jayrone Elliot is showing anything yet. Or maybe he's waiting for the exhibition games to start.

I wonder, too, if that young QB - Blanchard, is it? - is going to make life tough for TT and Mikey-Mike. What do they do if they see a real pro QB in him, far closer to being ready than Hundley, who surely would be snatched up if they try to sneak him onto the PS? Maybe Casey Hayward can loan one of them his hamstrings so one of them can be put on injured reserve.

Ah, Hayward. I have a feeling - just a feeling, but his history supports it - that he's never going to truly develop into a reliable starter. Guy gets hurt more often than a sensitive seventh grade girl on her first period. Not his fault, I know, but it must give the coaches pause. Joe Whitt better be giving those rooks and Goodson a crash course. Someone's going to have to emerge from that group as an outside starter.

Patler

08-05-2015, 08:44 AM

Ah, Hayward. I have a feeling - just a feeling, but his history supports it - that he's never going to truly develop into a reliable starter. Guy gets hurt more often than a sensitive seventh grade girl on her first period. Not his fault, I know, but it must give the coaches pause. Joe Whitt better be giving those rooks and Goodson a crash course. Someone's going to have to emerge from that group as an outside starter.

Don't forget that Shields has never been available for 16 games in a season yet, to. He can be expected to miss at least two. CBs #3, #4 & #5 have to be ready to play.

wist43

08-05-2015, 09:51 AM

So I guess Max McGee playing in the SB with a major hangover would be frowned upon??

I miss the good old days :(

pbmax

08-05-2015, 08:43 PM

Bill Huber at Scout.com says Randall in the lead for dime back job.

Randall has made a play or two at every practice to vault ahead of second-round pick Quinten Rollins, who had a strong offseason but missed the first three practices of training camp due to his hamstring. Randall has joined Shields, Hayward and Hyde in the dime.

http://www.scout.com/nfl/packers/story/1570733

Should also note Randall has played both outside spots. Rollins hasn't yet, he's been inside at slot CB.

pbmax

08-06-2015, 08:26 AM

Until Wednesday, when he made good plays several times, Monty was outplaying Adams in early camp practices.

http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/2015/08/04/insider-thumbs-mulumba-adams/31139049/

Part of the perception probably is skewed by expectations, but it’s hard not to conclude that third-round draft pick Ty Montgomery has been the better playmaker early in camp. And one play involving Adams on Tuesday was a little jarring: cornerback Sam Shields’ leaping interception of a Rodgers throw on a go route.

Shields made an exceptional play, but one of Adams’ assets is his physical strength going after those kind of throws. On that play, he didn’t attack the ball like you’d expect and thus never had a shot at the catch or at least pass breakup.

Also, Lane Taylor, who looked barely replacement level last year at times, has had a very good camp.

■ Lane Taylor, the No. 1 backup at left guard, lost his first one-on-one rep of camp when Mike Daniels beat him on their first rep. Taylor was 7-0 going into Tuesday. He won his other one-on-one snap of the day, against rookie Lavon Hooks.

Joemailman

08-06-2015, 10:28 AM

10:26 AMTwitter
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Mike Daniels came off the field clutching his lower right leg. He got checked out by a trainer briefly but now has his helmet back on.

10:25 AMTwitter
Tom Silverstein
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Crosby hits all six FG attempts. One attempt was aborted when Mandell bobbled the snap. 23, 36, 40, 43, 45, and 46 yards.

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Mandell pulled from the field goal drill by Ron Zook after a bad hold. Masthay comes in. Mandell has had issues holding so far in camp.

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Ryan and Randall only rookies on kick cover unit.

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Hayward again working his hamstring on the sideline using a baseball as a roller.

10:12 AMTwitter
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Digging the 60s Motown music at Packers practice today.

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Tolzien hits Bsckman on slant for TD with blitz in his face.

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Damarious Randall with another nice pass breakup on the outside while covering Janis. He's been steady.

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Blanchard badly underthrows Hunt in end zone then goes to his bread and butter slant to Henry down to the 2.

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12 overthrows wide open Lacy on wheel route near end zone.

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Shields now in with the 1s in team red zone. He's fine.

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Shields on the field taking reps.

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12 to R Rodgers for leaping TD catch over Barrington on short fade.

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Shields just joined practice and he's wearing pads. That's odd. Maybe he isn't injured after all.

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Shields just came out and he has his pads on. Apparently isn't injured. Not sure what's up there.

9:54 AMTwitter
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Lacy jumping in for a rep in team drill.

9:53 AMTwitter
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By my count, LaDarius Gunter becomes the first player with multiple picks of Rodgers this camp. Shields, Burnett and Randall each have one.
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9:53 AMTwitter
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Lacy not taking team reps thus far.
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9:50 AMTwitter
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Lacy not taking team reps thus far.

9:48 AMTwitter
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Goodson nice breakup on Janis over the middle.

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Rollins getting a first team rep at R outside CB in nickel vs 1 offense.

9:44 AMTwitter
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Tolzien takes a couple steps to right and hits Myles White for about a 15-yard TD in corner. Great series in no huddle for him.

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Tolzien touchdown to Myles White during his turn in the no huddle. Impressive drive.

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Tolzien with a beautiful deep ball connection to Montgomery over Sebetic.

9:41 AMTwitter
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Back-to-back catches by Montgomery from Tolzien, including a deep ball down the right sideline. He's been great.

9:39 AMTwitter
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Rodgers' fifth pick in camp.

9:39 AMTwitter
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Aaron Rodgers throws deep to Janis and is picked off by LaDarius Gunter. That's the fifth interception for Rodgers in six practices. Ouch.

9:39 AMTwitter
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Rodgers all day to throw deep to Janis underthrows and picked off by Gunter.

9:38 AMTwitter
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Bulaga jumps offsides. Barclay replaces him.

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Cobb nice leaping catch on sideline from Rodgers.

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Starks taking reps with first team. Lacy on the sideline.

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Hayward and Randall, a rookie, are the starting corners in the no-huddle drill with Shields out.

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No huddle drill.

9:35 AMTwitter
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Dreaded autocorrect. Goodson. twitter.com/cbauernfldraft…

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DL has to hate this drill. Take on a double team run block.

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Tim Masthay with two punts over 60 yards from out of the end zone. Cody Mandell with one over 60, one over 50 from the same starting spot.

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Jeff Janis working as second team gunner behind Randall and Gunner.

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First punt cover team features one rookie: Damarious Randall as a gunner.

9:24 AMTwitter
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On first punt from backed up Masthay launched one about 65 yards. Then Mandell matches him.

9:21 AMTwitter
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LB Andy Mulumba has been much better in 11 on 11s than 1 on 1s.

9:18 AMTwitter
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Special teams getting chewed out for a few mental errors during punt drills. One player jumped offside, others were late to line up, etc.

9:18 AMTwitter
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Julius Peppers always takes a few turns to stay sharp. Over the years, some vets don't do the drill.

9:17 AMTwitter
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DE Josh Boyd hasn't done well in this drill.

9:16 AMTwitter
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BJ Raji is really quick off the ball at his lighter weight.

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Letroy Guion was fierce. He threw down Lane Taylor on one and blew by Barklay in another.

9:15 AMTwitter
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Matthews out on the practice field now without pads, same as the last couple days.

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Some takeaways from 1 on 1 pash rush:

8:46 AMTwitter
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Lacy is in pads and working today after foot soreness sidelined him briefly Tuesday.
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Lacy is in pads and working today after foot soreness sidelined him briefly Tuesday.

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Randall, Rollins and Gunter, all rookies, playing three corner spots at one point.

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Nate Palmer is working alongside Sam Barrington at inside linebacker in the base defense with Matthews out.

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So far no Matthews, Perry and Shields at practice today. Still checking others.

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Interesting to see a few new guys missing considering the team did not have a real practice yesterday.

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No sign of Sam Shields outside today either.

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Andy Mulumba, who has played very well, is taking Perry's reps as an outside linebacker with the first-team defense.

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Michael Cohen
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No Clay Matthews and no Nick Perry today. Perry is new to the injured list.

8:12 AMTwitter
Tom Silverstein
@TomSilverstein

mraynrand

08-06-2015, 11:25 AM

9:26 AMTwitter
Tom Silverstein
@TomSilverstein
Jeff Janis working as second team gunner behind Randall and Gunner.

Seems like an easy mistake to make. Probably his phone populated it for him from Gunter. If his name were really Gunner, a guy like Matt Millen would have half his broadcast talking points covered.

mraynrand

08-06-2015, 11:26 AM

Also, Lane Taylor, who looked barely replacement level last year at times, has had a very good camp.

Yeah, but does he know the rookies' names yet? Will he talk about the TEs?

mraynrand

08-06-2015, 11:28 AM

Bill Huber at Scout.com says Randall in the lead for dime back job.

http://www.scout.com/nfl/packers/story/1570733

Should also note Randall has played both outside spots. Rollins hasn't yet, he's been inside at slot CB.

Randall is dime. Rollins is slot, behind Hyde in the depth chart. That's directly from SPH. Wonder how camp might change that. Will have to see where they put Rollins during PS games...

pbmax

08-06-2015, 11:35 AM

Shields missed first half+ of practice but them jumped in like his parents had just been late dropping him off from soccer practice. Lacy was out of some work but participated in others, obviously resting his foot.

Nick Perry revealed his surprise 2015 injury to the Packer trainers last night and as per usual, got the day off.

Hayward is back practicing.

pbmax

08-06-2015, 11:38 AM

Randall is dime. Rollins is slot, behind Hyde in the depth chart. That's directly from SPH. Wonder how camp might change that. Will have to see where they put Rollins during PS games...

I'm sure Rollin's primary role, ideally anyway, is backup slot to Hyde. And that's probably where he gets his first reps in preseason. But later in the game he will get his shot outside

Question is this: if Shields, Hayward and Hyde are healthy, does Randall have a role? They seem to be grooming him for a lot of ST work.

Rollins actually has a straighter line to Game Day reps on Defense.

denverYooper

08-06-2015, 11:43 AM

I'm a little concerned with all of the INTs Rodgers is throwing.

pbmax

08-06-2015, 11:43 AM

M3 PC #6

Packer Report ‏@PackerReport 28m28 minutes ago
McCarthy on Shields being a late arrival. Dental appointment.

Packer Report ‏@PackerReport 28m28 minutes ago
Nick Perry has groin injury.

Packer Report ‏@PackerReport 28m28 minutes ago
On Peppers' reps with all the LB injuries: Couple days off helps with that. This is toughest stretch of camp, MM says.

Packer Report ‏@PackerReport 27m27 minutes ago
No restrictions on Lacy, who returned today.

Packer Report ‏@PackerReport 26m26 minutes ago
MM uses a Gunter question to say he wasn't happy with today's practice tempo.

Packer Report ‏@PackerReport 25m25 minutes ago
MM on Matthews. No timetable. Should be OK after having whole offseason with the ILBs so no concern there.

Packer Report ‏@PackerReport 24m24 minutes ago
Demosky asks about Rodgers throwing 5 INTs in practice thus far. "The good news is you're paying attention," MM says.

Packer Report ‏@PackerReport 23m23 minutes ago
MM says three or four were competitive balls, giving guys chances to make plays.

Packer Report ‏@PackerReport 20m20 minutes ago
"There's nothing like it," MM says of having a practice in front of 70K fans like on Family Night.

Packer Report ‏@PackerReport 18m18 minutes ago
Packers will do a little prep for the New England game beginning with Monday's practice.

denverYooper

08-06-2015, 11:44 AM

I'm pretty excited by the ballhawking secondary, picking off the QB with the lowest historical INT:TD ratio.

Joemailman

08-06-2015, 11:54 AM

I'm a little concerned with all of the INTs Rodgers is throwing.

I'm pretty excited by the ballhawking secondary, picking off the QB with the lowest historical INT:TD ratio.

I'm more excited about the ballhawking secondary than I am concerned about Rodgers throwing INT's. I'd be more concerned if the secondary weren't able to stop anything Rodgers does.

denverYooper

08-06-2015, 11:57 AM

I'm more excited about the ballhawking secondary than I am concerned about Rodgers throwing INT's. I'd be more concerned if the secondary weren't able to stop anything Rodgers does.

I do wonder if Rodgers is pushing himself to take more risks.

mraynrand

08-06-2015, 11:58 AM

Question is this: if Shields, Hayward and Hyde are healthy, does Randall have a role? They seem to be grooming him for a lot of ST work.

On this team? Just wait a few seconds. Shields and Hyde get injured on every other play - almost as often as Terry Glenn. Randall will play on the outside in the dime (which probably means a decent amount of time) and in relief.

Joemailman

08-06-2015, 12:01 PM

Packer Report ‏@PackerReport 24m24 minutes ago
Demosky asks about Rodgers throwing 5 INTs in practice thus far. "The good news is you're paying attention," MM says.

Packer Report ‏@PackerReport 23m23 minutes ago
MM says three or four were competitive balls, giving guys chances to make plays.

I take 2 things from this:

1. Rodgers is challenging his receivers to make plays.
2. The defensive secondary is at times outplaying the Packers vaunted receiver corp.

pbmax

08-06-2015, 12:24 PM

On this team? Just wait a few seconds. Shields and Hyde get injured on every other play - almost as often as Terry Glenn. Randall will play on the outside in the dime (which probably means a decent amount of time) and in relief.

Entirely plausible.

I do like that the top pick AND a UDFA (Gunner/Gunter) seem to be stepping up and that there is still time for Rollins to come through as he missed very little camp. Makes the DB depth chart seem less shaky right now.

mission

08-06-2015, 12:54 PM

MM said he thinks AR is making more throws in practice that he wouldn't in games to give guys opportunities to make plays.

MadScientist

08-06-2015, 01:22 PM

MM said he thinks AR is making more throws in practice that he wouldn't in games to give guys opportunities to make plays.

I seem to remember his Int's in camp last year were high compared to his career norms. It didn't exactly lead to a sub-par season.

pbmax

08-06-2015, 02:20 PM

hoosier

08-06-2015, 02:47 PM

McCarthy is in seriously deep water.

Vince Ostrowski ‏@VJ_Ostrowski
I've found the PERFECT @JSComments post. This will never be topped, in my mind.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CLvxQROWEAA1eVK.png:large

Vince forgot to mention a quarterback who throws it to the other team. And which of those seven are detested but not hated?

Patler

08-06-2015, 03:20 PM

Nelson has another perspective on AR's interceptions:

Just as Rodgers’ decisions may be different in camp than they would be in a real game, so might the receivers’ actions, according to veteran Jordy Nelson. He explained that a 50-50 ball in camp can put a receiver in a tough spot, because he’s always going to try to make the catch no matter what, whereas in a game, a receiver in a disadvantageous position might break up the pass and make sure it’s not picked off.

Right now, in early August, no one is going to give up the chance to shine, especially when on the field with the two-time MVP.

Read more: http://www.packers.com/news-and-events/article-training-camp/article-1/Aaron-Rodgers-challenging-his-receivers-to-make-plays/4a5561ab-548b-434f-98b5-85b64dbe86e4#ixzz3i4KrMwWR

Upnorth

08-07-2015, 07:27 AM

I haven't read anything about Haha Clinton Dix. Is he a non factor?

Bossman641

08-07-2015, 09:15 AM

Rodgers seems to always throws INT's in camp when he wouldn't during the season. I think he likes to test the receivers and see who wins the 50-50 balls.

pbmax

08-07-2015, 09:17 AM

I haven't read anything about Haha Clinton Dix. Is he a non factor?

He has gotten some run on being strong in coverage on TEs. There isn't live tackling so run D is harder to comment on, but I think he got one commendation for filling gaps quickly while on D. Not sure if he has picked AR off though.

pbmax

08-07-2015, 09:18 AM

Hayward's hamstring not an issue:

http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/sports/320972861.html

Packers CB turns to baseball to stretch out his leg.

Guiness

08-07-2015, 09:43 AM

Hayward's hamstring not an issue:

http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/sports/320972861.html

Packers CB turns to baseball to stretch out his leg.

"nothing more than a precautionary thing" "It’s not bothering me"

I call BS on that. Methinks he doth protest too much.

pbmax

08-07-2015, 11:56 AM

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 3h3 hours ago
RB John Crockett is practicing and officially is off PUP.

Weston Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 3h3 hours ago
#Packers not practicing: Coxson, Collins, Hubbard, Kowalski, Matthews, Perry, Pennel, Abbrederis, Henry and Mike Neal

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 3h3 hours ago
No sign of Matthews or Neal at practice. TE Mitchell Henry is new to the injured list.

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 3h3 hours ago
No Nick Perry again today.

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 3h3 hours ago
Cobb and Lacy doing a little coordinated dance as Rappers Delight plays during practice timeout.

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 3h3 hours ago
No changes in punt return. Randall and Backman the only rookies on the unit.

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 2h2 hours ago
Ripkowski can definitely bring it blocking in the hole. He and Palmer collide hard.

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 2h2 hours ago
Starks showing good patience and gliding through creases.

STARK PLUG!

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 2h2 hours ago
Bradford having trouble standing up blockers in the hole. Has to avoid letting them square up on him.

BRADFORD NOT HAVING THE BEST CAMP

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 2h2 hours ago
Team drill. With Matthews and Perry out, Mulumba (OLB) and Jake Ryan (ILB) playing with the 1s today.

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 2h2 hours ago
Number of guys out today has hit double digits: 10. Four of them are OLBs.

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 2h2 hours ago
Crockett not getting team reps yet on first day back.

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 2h2 hours ago
Hayward has Blanchard picked off in end zone and drops it.

HAYWARD BEING AT EVERY PRACTICE IS A PRETTY BIG STEP FORWARD - ALSO NOT SAYING MUCH

Weston Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 2h2 hours ago
Hayward almost picks Blanchard and crossing pass for Janis. Then Randall almost picks Hundley on pass behind Pinkard

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 2h2 hours ago
Backman with a nice block on Rasco on outside run. Allowed back to cut back.

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 2h2 hours ago
Joe Whitt jumping up and down with excitement after Randall breaks up end zone pass from Hundley.

pbmax

08-07-2015, 11:57 AM

Weston Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 2h2 hours ago
Rodgers lobs a pass to Kuhn for 2 yard TD over Burnett. Pretty play as it developed

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 2h2 hours ago
Rodgers and Linsley botch snap at the 1 yard line.

THAT IS TWO THIS WEEK FOR THEM

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 2h2 hours ago
Palmer times up blitz and drives into center right at the snap. Close to s penalty but none thrown.

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 2h2 hours ago
Defense dominated goal-line drill. DL getting push on run drills.

Weston Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 2h2 hours ago
Defensive front active on TFLs on last three runs of red zone. Guion Daniels and Raji all had moments

Packer Report ‏@PackerReport 2h2 hours ago
Defense shows up in goal line period. Raji and gaston among those making plays.

THAT'S TWO MENTIONS FOR GASTON

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 2h2 hours ago
Rodgers with perfect throw low down the middle to Quarless but he can't hang on as he hits the ground.

Weston Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 2h2 hours ago
Elliott on sideline with helmet but didn't rep in red zone. Haven't seen him yet in pass under pressure

Weston Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 2h2 hours ago
Don Barclay replacing TJ Lang at right guard with ones

Weston Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 2h2 hours ago
Now Walker getting rep. Lane Taylor was getting reps with first team reps at left guard when Sitton resting

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 2h2 hours ago
First skirmish of camp. Looked like Datone Jones involved. Didn't last long. Been very tame this camp.

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 2h2 hours ago
Tolzien's maturity: gave Ed Williams a chance to win his 1 on 1. When he saw he wasn't going to win calmly went to the other side.

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 2h2 hours ago
WR Myles White back to back catches in red zone. He's made the best case to be No. 5 so far.

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 2h2 hours ago
Hundley great throw deep corner of end zone and Javess Blue flat drops it. Next play Hundley sails one 5 feet over head of receiver.

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 2h2 hours ago
Nate Palmer uses his club to deflect a pass from Tolzien. Had to hurt a little with a broken hand in there.

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 2h2 hours ago
Blitz drill now. Damarious Randall was talking to trainers. Hasn't been in this drill yet.

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 2h2 hours ago
Backman with a drop in the flat. Needs to make that catch.

BACKMAN HAS DONE SOME NOCE BLOCKING, BUT HE HAS HANDS OF STONE

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 2h2 hours ago
Lang taking off his wrist tape like he's done for the day. Talking to the trainer. We'll see.

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 2h2 hours ago
We'll see what McCarthy says about Randall and Lang.

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 2h2 hours ago
WR Larry Pinkard has an ice bag on his left arm.

pbmax

08-07-2015, 11:59 AM

Packer Report ‏@PackerReport 1h1 hour ago
MM on shortened practice. Planned to cut back anyway. Point in camp where "threshold" where have to be smart to prevent fatigue injuries.

Packer Report ‏@PackerReport 1h1 hour ago
MM on Elliott: Sore shoulder.

Packer Report ‏@PackerReport 1h1 hour ago
"Very taxing" three-day stretch. By design. Have to push players' limits. Weather not an issue though field a bit slick.

Packer Report ‏@PackerReport 1h1 hour ago
MM not of high concern with Matthews' reps. This is review time since it was all installed in spring. Does need reps but knows position.

Packer Report ‏@PackerReport 1h1 hour ago
MM on Henry: finger. Pennel: groin. Lang: shoulder. Randall: groin.

Packer Report ‏@PackerReport 1h1 hour ago
Limited drill work tomorrow. Mostly full-squad stuff. MM looking at how players handle the ball under the lights and with 70K fans.

Packer Report ‏@PackerReport 1h1 hour ago
Tomorrow night's an install practice. "Whatever we show, we show." MM says about Family Night airing on NFL Network.

Packer Report ‏@PackerReport 1h1 hour ago
MM: Josh Francis has a hip. Then points out he has two. One of them is sore.

NOTHING GETS BY THIS MAN

Packer Report ‏@PackerReport 1h1 hour ago
MM expects more two-point chances based on "personality" of some coaches. Risk assessment shows PAT is the way to go.

red

08-07-2015, 12:01 PM

I haven't read anything about Haha Clinton Dix. Is he a non factor?

i've been thinking the exact same thing

theres been almost no mention of him at all so far

HarveyWallbangers

08-07-2015, 12:56 PM

i've been thinking the exact same thing

theres been almost no mention of him at all so far

Sweet picture posted on Twitter today of him breaking up a pass intended for Cobb. I'm expecting big things out of Ha-Ha and Burnett this year.

pittstang5

08-07-2015, 01:14 PM

Packer Report ‏@PackerReport 1h1 hour ago
Tomorrow night's an install practice. "Whatever we show, we show." MM says about Family Night airing on NFL Network.

It is on NFL Network? My guide has the Hall of Fame enshrinement. I would like to see family night, but I don't think its on Nfl network. May be locally?

mraynrand

08-07-2015, 02:45 PM

Aldon Smith out in SF. Another DUI and ? hit and run!

pbmax

08-07-2015, 03:19 PM

Aldon Smith out in SF. Another DUI and ? hit and run!

At this point I don't care about the 49ers (they've taken enough hits to remove them from the dangerous list) but Smith clearly has a problem if this charge is legit.

pbmax

08-07-2015, 03:31 PM

ProFootballTalk ‏@ProFootballTalk 32m32 minutes ago
Report: Letroy Guion suspension appeal to be heard on August 24 http://wp.me/p14QSB-9OSW

Can't wait for the transcript of that appeal to be leaked.

Q: How much marijuana did you have?

A: Enough for the offseason.

Q: For the whole team?

pbmax

08-07-2015, 05:47 PM

Sweet picture posted on Twitter today of him breaking up a pass intended for Cobb. I'm expecting big things out of Ha-Ha and Burnett this year.

Evan Siegle ‏@PGevansiegle 6h6 hours ago
#Packers' @haha_cd6 tries to break up a pass intended for @rcobb18 during training camp on Friday. #NFL #PackersCamp

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CL0gzWSUwAAux0U.jpg:large

pbmax

08-08-2015, 10:47 AM

Sports Pics ‏@AmazingSprtsPic 14h14 hours ago
Shane Battier drives past Julius Peppers during a 2001 Duke-North Carolina game. Battier's face is priceless

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CL2Zk7lXAAA05Pc.jpg:large

pbmax

08-08-2015, 04:34 PM

Bobbo's Friday Practice Report http://www.jsonline.com/sports/packers/training-camp-report-friday-at-a-glance-b99552506z1-321110841.html

Rajion Neal has been impressing with the extra reps coming with Crockett's absence and Lacy getting some rest with his sore foot. He has impressed Edgar Bennett who said he was "flashing" some nice ability. The former college WR lost Jake Ryan with a hesitation move during the practice.

For everyone panicking about the lack of mentions of Ha-Ha Clinton Dix, Bob reports that he and 2 other safeties went 1 on 1 versus the vaunted Packer WR corp on Friday. Jordy got the best of Sean Richardson outside and deep, but the starting safeties were able to thwart Cobb (HHCD) and Janis (Burnett). As a result of the trouble the WRs had with press coverage, he declares the WR worthy of the dreaded thumb down award. Burnett said the goal of the drill for the safeties was to tie up faster WRs at the line.

Quinten Rollins Band: WR Javess Blue, a rookie free agent, had impressed as a clever route runner. Then, on Friday, he really hurt himself by dropping a well-thrown corner route of about 20 yards from Brett Hundley in the end-zone corner behind Quinten Rollins.

Nelson Works Smarter Than Thou: On Thursday, Nelson spent a 2-minute musical interlude having Mike Trgovac, the defensive line coach, demonstrate how the D-linemen had just finished a drill in which they slipped by a dummy. Obviously, Nelson saw value in wide receivers trying it.

pbmax

08-08-2015, 04:39 PM

Worrying Note to Watch:

Casey Hayward: Hayward hasn’t necessarily been a disappointment in the traditional sense as he has been a solid player in camp, but for a guy who was ranked so high by the analytics community and is looking for an extension, he has been off and on. He has shown flashes of the big play ability that makes him so exciting, but he has struggled in press coverage and with recovery. He will be a good player this season, but I expect more from a guy that talented.

http://packerstalk.com/2015/08/08/surprises-disappointments-from-packers-camp/

Exceeding Expectations: Monty, Mulumba, Palmer, Linsley, Gunter

Needs Improvement: Magic Abracadabra, Hayward, Joe Thomas, Carl Bradford, John Crockett,

Guiness

08-08-2015, 05:12 PM

Worrying Note to Watch:

http://packerstalk.com/2015/08/08/surprises-disappointments-from-packers-camp/

Exceeding Expectations: Monty, Mulumba, Palmer, Linsley, Gunter

Needs Improvement: Magic Abracadabra, Hayward, Joe Thomas, Carl Bradford, John Crockett,

Not sure how Linsley can exceed expectations. Any improvement to his technique at all, and he's going to be a perenial pro-bowler. The only NFC center in his class is Frederick in Dallas. Tretter likely got himself Wally Pipp'd, he ain't getting back on the field.

Oh - and from the previous post - just what is a 'clever' route runner? I'm sure I don't know what that could mean.

pbmax

08-08-2015, 06:20 PM

Not sure how Linsley can exceed expectations. Any improvement to his technique at all, and he's going to be a perenial pro-bowler. The only NFC center in his class is Frederick in Dallas. Tretter likely got himself Wally Pipp'd, he ain't getting back on the field.

Oh - and from the previous post - just what is a 'clever' route runner? I'm sure I don't know what that could mean.

I imagine its someone who can sell the fake move before the real move. Precise routes would mean not only are you where you are supposed to be when you are supposed to be there, but that you have also lost, or kept at bay, the defender. You can either out-technique him (Jennings) or outsmart/juke them (clever WR).

Just a guess though.

pbmax

08-09-2015, 10:30 AM

Weston Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 6m6 minutes ago
The #Packers dope sheet lists Alex Van Pelt in the coaches box this season with offensive playcaller Tom Clements back on sideline

That will be different but the same. Former QB coach Clements was up in the box previously. New QB coach AVP moves there now. Plays still called by someone on the sideline.

pbmax

08-10-2015, 12:33 PM

MM PC #8 (prior to practice today)

Green Bay Packers ‏@packers 56m56 minutes ago
McCarthy on WR Myles White: Myles is doing a heck of a job. He's the type of young man that you root for. #PackersCamp

Green Bay Packers ‏@packers 58m58 minutes ago
McCarthy: I'm thrilled that we're spending our first 2 games on the road...benefit of getting used to traveling.

Green Bay Packers ‏@packers 59m59 minutes ago
McCarthy: I think the 2nd group has done some good things. I'm anxious to see them play Thursday night.

Green Bay Packers ‏@packers 1h1 hour ago
McCarthy: Clay Matthews is on a trial return. We'll see how his workout goes today. #PackersCamp

pbmax

08-10-2015, 12:43 PM

Weston Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 14m14 minutes ago
Clay Matthews and Jayrone Elliott back. So is Adrian Hubbard and Mike Neal

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 13m13 minutes ago
OLBs Mike Neal and Jayrone Elliott is back in pads today. Two OLBs back, now seven total healthy.

Pete Dougherty ‏@PeteDougherty 13m13 minutes ago
Mike Daniels & Letroy Guion not in pads

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 12m12 minutes ago
OLB Mike Neal is officially off PUP now. Today is his first practice of camp.

Weston Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 12m12 minutes ago
Javess Blue is out here with a sling on his left arm

JUST RUN THE SIDELINE PEOPLE OVER. THEY CAN WORK IN A CAST, YOU CANNOT.

Weston Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 6m6 minutes ago
Well then...the #Packers already have released punter Cody Mandell

Weston Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 2m2 minutes ago
Missed this...Mike Pennel also has returned

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 4m4 minutes ago
Mandell was having some issues with holding early but there had been no issues of late. Pretty early to cut him. Curious.

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 11s11 seconds ago
#Packers are just about full strength at OLB after missing five on Saturday. Adrian Hubbard also back. Perry is only 1 still out.

pbmax

08-10-2015, 01:10 PM

Jason Wilde ‏@jasonjwilde 20m20 minutes ago
Zook said last week that holding troubles would not decide Mandell's fate. Even mentioned that Cobb can hold. #Packers

Pete Dougherty ‏@PeteDougherty 20m20 minutes ago
list not practicing:
Coxson
Blue
Collins
Kowalski
Perry
Daniels
Abbrederis
Guion

Packer Report ‏@PackerReport 16m16 minutes ago
#packers punter Tim Masthay with 49.0 average and 4.31 hang time on four punts.

Weston Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 9m9 minutes ago
BJ Raji on the field goal protection unit

MIGHT GO OVER HIM, BUT NOT AROUND HIM

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 7m7 minutes ago
Crosby 6 of 6 on field goals. Hit from 33, 38, 41, 43, 45 and 48.

SI NFL ‏@si_nfl 1h1 hour ago
Frank Gifford elevated the NFL in setting a model for do-it-all threats, @SI_DougFarrar writes http://on.si.com/1Uz0Ejj

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CMD_YSIWwAA2S5b.jpg:large

GET HIM. KNOCK HIM OUT! STOP PRETTY BOY NOW BROWNS! whoops, wrong team

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 8m8 minutes ago
Crosby hasn't missed all camp with Masthay holding.

JINX!!!

Weston Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 7m7 minutes ago
Mike Neal jumping right back in team periods

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 5m5 minutes ago
Coaches using cards for scout team. Means they're doing a little preparation for New England.

Weston Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 5m5 minutes ago
Hundley overthrows Harris on a scripted dump off pass

WAIT UNTIL QB CAMP STRAIGHTENS HIM OUT

pbmax

08-10-2015, 02:13 PM

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 5m5 minutes ago
Matthews starting in middle with No. 1 defense. Mulumba and Peppers lined up outside. Could be the way they line up opening day.

Weston Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 2m2 minutes ago
Demetri Goodson getting a few extra reps with Randall (groin) sitting out of team

BELIEVE RANDALL IS PRACTICING BUT GETTING LIMITED REPS

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 2m2 minutes ago
Mike Neal not getting any snaps in team but that's par for the course on first day back.

Jason Wilde ‏@jasonjwilde 22m22 minutes ago
Tolzien to Montgomery on a post. Might see that a fair amount on Thursday night.

Packer Report ‏@PackerReport 23m23 minutes ago
Quick count has Crosby on streak of 21 in a row.

HE HASN'T MISSED WITH MASTHAY AS HOLDER

Packer Report ‏@PackerReport 20m20 minutes ago
Palmer with the one hand one club interception

Weston Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 20m20 minutes ago
Blanchard pass got jarred and intercepted by Nate Palmer in the club

HE SHOULD WEAR THE CLUB 24 HOURS A DAY, EVEN AFTER HEALING

Jason Wilde ‏@jasonjwilde 21m21 minutes ago
#Packers INJ report:
Out:
Coxson
Blue
Kowalski
Perry
Daniels
Abbrederis
Guion
On PUP: Collins
Off PUP: Neal

Jason Wilde ‏@jasonjwilde 34m34 minutes ago
#Packers INJ report (cont'd):
Returned:
Hubbard
Matthews
Pennel
Elliott

Palmer, Henry still practicing with clubs/casts on.

Weston Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 30m30 minutes ago
Ty Montgomery went up high for pass, Rollins undercut him and he's up slow

CANCEL CAMP!!

Weston Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 33m33 minutes ago
Not putting that on Rollins. Montgomery had to go up to get it. Landed awkwardly

Jason Wilde ‏@jasonjwilde 33m33 minutes ago
Montgomery may be OK. We are forbidden from speculating on injuries but there may have been a temporary octave change in his voice.

OK GOOD. AT LEAST WE AREN'T SPECULATING WITH CHILDISH EUPHEMISMS

Jason Wilde ‏@jasonjwilde 33m33 minutes ago
Montgomery has his helmet and is with the receivers now as #Packers start no-huddle period.

Jason Wilde ‏@jasonjwilde 33m33 minutes ago
Montgomery back in for 7-on-7 no huddle. #Packers

WHERE IS THAT PORTABLE DEFIBRILATOR?

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 32m32 minutes ago
WR Ty Montgomery went down after a catch. Very slow getting up. On one knee on sideline. Might have been shot to his privates.

LEAVE IT TO SPOON TO GET CLOSEST TO BEING A REASONABLE ADULT

pbmax

08-10-2015, 02:25 PM

Weston Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 29m29 minutes ago
Haven't noticed Henry and his clubbed hand doing any team periods. Spears getting extra reps

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 27m27 minutes ago
Shields breaks up goal line slant from Rodgers to Adams.

SHIELDS HAS BEEN SHOWING UP LATELY IN THIS REPORTS

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 26m26 minutes ago
Another slant, this time to R Rodgers. Burnett breaks it up.

AS HAS BURNETT. IF TE COULD FIND D LINEMAN LIKE HE FINDS DBs, YOU WOULD REALLY HAVE A DEFENSE

Weston Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 24m24 minutes ago
Montgomery with a nice leaping grab from Tolzien over Rollins

REVENGE IS A DISH BEST SERVED WITH A NASEATED FEELING LEFTOVER FROM TESTICULAR TRAUMA

Jason Wilde ‏@jasonjwilde 25m25 minutes ago
Matthews got a fair share of 11-on-11 work. His trial return from knee soreness seems to have gone pretty well. #Packers

Weston Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 21m21 minutes ago
Nice catch by Backman in seam past Rasco. In a game Banjo would've had him lined up

Jason Wilde ‏@jasonjwilde 22m22 minutes ago
Really nice catch by Kennard Backman down seam on pass from Hundley in 2-minute. #Packers

BETWEEN WES AND JASON, YOU GET THE COMPLETE PLAY

Weston Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 20m20 minutes ago
On 4-5, Hundley completes 9 yard TD pass to Harold Spears with Fanor in coverage. That's it for practice at 1:37

Pete Dougherty ‏@PeteDougherty 9m9 minutes ago
Packers say Daniels didn't practice because of ankle injury

Packer Report ‏@PackerReport 10m10 minutes ago
Daniels out with ankle. Randall practiced early but limited by groin.

hoosier

08-10-2015, 02:45 PM

Montgomery got a little donged up.

pbmax

08-10-2015, 03:23 PM

Weston Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 16m16 minutes ago
Mike Neal said he played last two seasons with a bilateral sports hernia, leading to offseason procedure. This year took different approach

Ow.

hoosier

08-10-2015, 04:01 PM

Maybe a new trend to add to the Packer repertoire: hamstrings, necks, and now sports herniai.

mraynrand

08-10-2015, 04:33 PM

Montgomery got a little donged up.

OK GOOD. AT LEAST WE AREN'T SPECULATING WITH CHILDISH EUPHEMISMS

... :)

red

08-10-2015, 05:26 PM

ason Wilde ‏@jasonjwilde 33m33 minutes ago
Montgomery may be OK. We are forbidden from speculating on injuries but there may have been a temporary octave change in his voice.

WTF?

are we in nazi germany all of a sudden? is the team forbidding all reporters and spectators at practice from speculation, or just a select few?

"you saw NOTHING"

pbmax

08-10-2015, 05:45 PM

WTF?

are we in nazi germany all of a sudden? is the team forbidding all reporters and spectators at practice from speculation, or just a select few?

"you saw NOTHING"

I could understand this in a closed practice where the public isn't in attendance, but I can't imagine it holds for public training camp workouts.

Patler

08-10-2015, 07:45 PM

WTF?

are we in nazi germany all of a sudden? is the team forbidding all reporters and spectators at practice from speculation, or just a select few?

"you saw NOTHING"

It might be his employer, not the team that doesn't want him speculating on things like injuries.

Joemailman

08-10-2015, 09:16 PM

I think that was bit of a tongue-in-cheek comment by Wilde. I suspect MM said something about not wanting reporters to speculate about injuries.

pbmax

08-10-2015, 10:44 PM

In general, I think the League also discourages speculation about what exact injury a player may have suffered. Happens on TV all the time as announcers try to stifle reaching a conclusion about the nature of the injury when it looks obvious on TV. They are wrong often enough I think in general its a good idea. Not sure why, in this particular case Wilde thought that was wise.

denverYooper

08-11-2015, 10:06 AM

Joemailman

08-11-2015, 04:07 PM

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 3h3 hours ago
Working on insides kick now. Richard Rodgers appears to be where Bostick was lined up.

Oh, what might have been.....

pbmax

08-11-2015, 08:06 PM

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 8h8 hours ago
Rookie Damarious Randall sitting out today.

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 8h8 hours ago
No. 1 offense working against NE scheme now.

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 8h8 hours ago
Montgomery is apparently fully recovered from getting hit in the "gonads" twice yesterday. Just made a nice catch and run from Rodgers.

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 7h7 hours ago
OL Josh Walker is getting some reps with the first team at LG.

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 7h7 hours ago
Cobb with a nice one-handed grab in the end zone on Rodgers pass.

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 7h7 hours ago
Burnett drops an INT in the end zone.

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 7h7 hours ago
Davante Adams and Rajion Neal taking reps on kickoff return.

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 7h7 hours ago
Neal is actually an up back and not returning.

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 7h7 hours ago
Crowd noise being pumped in for the second straight day. Hadn't been used previously.

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 7h7 hours ago
Janis gets step on Rollins but deep ball from Tolzien skims off his fingertips.

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 7h7 hours ago
TE Harold Spears has made two nice catches today. Had the game winner in 2-minute drive yesterday.

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 7h7 hours ago
Have not seen Mike Neal take any snaps with defense in team. He won't play Thursday night.

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 7h7 hours ago
Matthews gets a snap outside and blows up a running play right at him.

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 7h7 hours ago
Cobb with another diving one-hand grab on fade from Rodgers in end zone. Second of the day.

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 7h7 hours ago
Janis skies high over Shields for a lob TD. Probably should have been called for a push off.

GOOD TO SEE HIM SHOW UP AGAIN, EVEN IF PENALTY

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 7h7 hours ago
Rodgers looking good in red zone. Perfect pass to R Rodgers on deep out into end zone.

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 7h7 hours ago
CB Demetri Goodson has an ice bag on his lower left leg.

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 7h7 hours ago
Working on insides kick now. Richard Rodgers appears to be where Bostick was lined up.

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 7h7 hours ago
Lot of work going on fielding insides kicks.

INSIDES KICKS MUST BE ONSIDES KICKS IN AUTO CORRECT LANGUAGE

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 7h7 hours ago
And that appears to be the end of practice.

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 4h4 hours ago
#Packers announce they have released undrafted WR Ricky Collins. He never got off of PUP with a heel injury.

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 4h4 hours ago
New from JS: Rookie CB Randall hoping to play against New England despite groin injury http://ift.tt/1IE3i1T #Packers

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 3h3 hours ago
Waived #Packers WR Ricky Collins received an injury settlement. He was on PUP with a heel injury.

call_me_ishmael

08-12-2015, 11:18 AM

So who is the surprise of camp so far?

Patler

08-12-2015, 11:33 AM

So who is the surprise of camp so far?

Probably this guy:

http://www.packersnews.com/story/sports/2015/08/11/insider-thumbs-walker-thompson/31508141/

Thumbs Up
Josh Walker entered training camp as one of those relatively unknown offensive linemen scrapping with a handful of other relatively unknown players for maybe the final spot on the 53-man roster. Through nearly two weeks of camp, though, Walker has been as good as any of the Packers’ backup offensive linemen, and that includes Don Barclay, JC Tretter and Lane Taylor. Walker is legitimately in the battle for one of the eight or nine spots likely to go to offensive linemen. Walker, who spent most of last season on the Packers’ practice squad, is at 328 pounds the heaviest of the offensive linemen. He’s worked all camp as the right guard with the No. 2 offensive line and held up well. He’s also stood out in one-on-one drills, where his record is a stellar 15-2. Those numbers tell only part of the story — Walker often is working against lower depth chart defensive linemen such as Khyri Thornton and rookie Christian Ringo, rather than starters such as B.J. Raji and Mike Daniels. But in Tuesday’s practice, Walker’s 3-0 record in one-on-ones included wins over Datone Jones (twice) and Josh Boyd, who were regular rotational players last season. Walker’s next step is to carry over his play into the preseason games, starting Thursday night at New England. He’s a player to keep an eye on, because through two weeks of practice he’s given himself a legitimate shot at making the final roster.

mraynrand

08-12-2015, 11:50 AM

First-round pick Damarious Randall has been working as the sixth defensive back in the dime personnel through most of camp, but with him sidelined because of a groin injury, Quinten Rollins is working in that role.

Rollins not exclusively inside (or onside?)

RashanGary

08-12-2015, 12:03 PM

Probably this guy:

This is exciting for a couple reasons. First, it looks like we have a good guard backup for the immediate season. Second, we may have a potential replacement for Sitton in three years. Sitton is currently signed through the 2016 season. 2017 he will be a UFA assuming nothing is done between now and then. Sitton will be 31 years old at that time. Josh Walker will be 26 years old and entering his prime. He's a possible.

The Packers seem to putting pieces in place to have continuous success. It's fun to watch. I'm sure it's not easy to do.

pittstang5

08-12-2015, 01:12 PM

In Patler's Quote on Josh Walker - Is the first time I've seen JC Tretter's name.

Anyone know what he's backing up? Seems like Barclay and Lane Taylor are the top backups. Is Tretter just backing up center and guard? I guess we'll see tomorrow when the 2nd stringers are in.

mraynrand

08-12-2015, 01:39 PM

smuggler

08-12-2015, 02:04 PM

Barclay is the top backup at RT and Tretter is the top backup at every other spot. (Bulaga is the backup LT)

pbmax

08-12-2015, 02:28 PM

pbmax

08-14-2015, 08:08 PM

Hope springs eternal.

Feder: Its not 4 minutes to go yet Coach.

M3: You sure, I want to call some dives.

Weston Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 5h5 hours ago
Ryan Feder, #Packers Football Technology Analyst, was standing right by coach Mike McCarthy in several sideline shots Thursday night

pbmax

08-14-2015, 08:23 PM

Field Yates ‏@FieldYates 7h7 hours ago
Green Bay has just 3 players on its roster that have ever played for another NFL team. Everyone else has at least 16. http://es.pn/1DPLSk9

pbmax

08-14-2015, 09:19 PM

Doug Farrar ‏@SI_DougFarrar 2m2 minutes ago
That Denver D-line is going to be fun to watch with Wade Phillips in charge. A lot of two down linemen and guys rushing around them.

Doug Farrar ‏@SI_DougFarrar 2m2 minutes ago
Wade runs a base 5-2, but his hybrid and sub packages are pretty exceptional.

UNSOUND!

mraynrand

08-14-2015, 09:34 PM

Field Yates ‏@FieldYates 7h7 hours ago
Green Bay has just 3 players on its roster that have ever played for another NFL team. Everyone else has at least 16. http://es.pn/1DPLSk9

Brainwashing! That's why TT will not fill those open spots - potential for contamination.

pbmax

08-15-2015, 08:19 AM

Brainwashing! That's why TT will not fill those open spots - potential for contamination.

Maybe not enough ex Packers available to fill slots.

Actually, that is one other remarkable thing, there aren't too many Packer retreads in camp. If they leave, they stay away.

Pugger

08-15-2015, 08:20 AM

Are the guys practicing today?

mraynrand

08-15-2015, 08:24 AM

Actually, that is one other remarkable thing, there aren't too many Packer retreads in camp. If they leave, they stay away.

Not too many came back to David Koresh either, once they escaped the compound.

Joemailman

08-15-2015, 08:27 AM

Are the guys practicing today?

12:45. I was gonna go, but too damn hot. Gonna be mid-80's and humid by then. Maybe Monday.

Joemailman

08-15-2015, 08:43 AM

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/packers/packers-rookie-quinten-rollins-impressive-against-patriots-b99557152z1-321944271.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.

pbmax

08-15-2015, 08:53 AM

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.

mraynrand

08-15-2015, 09:23 AM

I really hope Gunter makes it, he's the one specimen they have back there.

racist. But really, he is quite athletic and seems to have a knack. Shields2015

pbmax

08-15-2015, 09:28 AM

racist. But really, he is quite athletic and seems to have a knack. Shields2015

Meant big. Like a backup center in hoops, you use his five fouls to wear out Julio Jones. The new House.

Joemailman

08-15-2015, 09:29 AM

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.

pbmax

08-15-2015, 09:30 AM

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.

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.

The article is about how Tolzien has earned everyone's trust (except Bretsky's) as the #2 QB.

http://www.espnwisconsin.com/common/page.php?feed=2&utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter&id=21071&is_corp=1

pbmax

08-15-2015, 09:53 AM

Joemailman

08-15-2015, 10:02 AM

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.

pbmax

08-15-2015, 10:09 AM

Joemailman

08-15-2015, 10:43 AM

Its not good, but right now Barclay's scouting report makes him a Division II backup.

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

vince

08-15-2015, 12:02 PM

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.

Joemailman

08-15-2015, 12:19 PM

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.

Pugger

08-15-2015, 12:50 PM

12:45. I was gonna go, but too damn hot. Gonna be mid-80's and humid by then. Maybe Monday.

I wish it was only in the mid 80's here. :lol: Right now it is 91° with a 72° dew point.

vince

08-15-2015, 12:50 PM

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.

Harlan Huckleby

08-15-2015, 01:25 PM

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.

gbgary

08-15-2015, 02:17 PM

12:45. I was gonna go, but too damn hot. Gonna be mid-80's and humid by then. Maybe Monday.

smh

lol

Joemailman

08-15-2015, 08:25 PM

smh

lol

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 6h6 hours ago
Hottest practice of the year. Lasted about 90 minutes.

See?

Joemailman

08-15-2015, 08:34 PM

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.
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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.
.

pbmax

08-15-2015, 11:13 PM

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.

pbmax

08-15-2015, 11:15 PM

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).

Joemailman

08-16-2015, 12:47 PM

http://www.packersnews.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/2015/08/15/fifth-receiver-spot/31804815/

"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."

Racist.

smuggler

08-16-2015, 02:41 PM

Not really. All tall people look slower because they need fewer strides to cover the same distance. :P

Guiness

08-16-2015, 05:32 PM

Not really. All tall people look slower because they need fewer strides to cover the same distance. :P

How tall is Jordy? Maybe that's why he's been fooling DBs all these years, it's not because he's white after all!:no:

pbmax

08-16-2015, 06:10 PM

How tall is Jordy? Maybe that's why he's been fooling DBs all these years, it's not because he's white after all!:no:

There is definitely something to that, Nelson is 6' 3" and has a huge top gear, but he is not the quickest out of the gate.

Janis is 6' 3" as well.

pbmax

08-17-2015, 01:08 PM

Radall is back today.

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 5m5 minutes ago
Good breakup of Rodgers to Adams slant by Randall. P

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 33m33 minutes ago
Gunter good coverage on Rodgers back shoulder to White.

Its like the Antuan Edwards/Fred Vinson/Mike McKenzie draft, but this one seems like it might work out. TBF, Randall also got turned around by Cobb, but still, nice to see him back.

smuggler

08-17-2015, 01:47 PM

As long as one of them pans out, it'll be fine. Can't hit anything over the fence if you're afraid of striking out...

pbmax

08-17-2015, 02:05 PM

Weston Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 2h2 hours ago
Damarious Randall is back in pads

Weston Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 2h2 hours ago
Josh Boyd is back but Casey Hayward not suited up today

Weston Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 1h1 hour ago
No BJ Raji in early walk through. Boyd, Pennel and Thornton working on base line

RAJI IS PRACTICING, JUST KEEP READING

Weston Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 1h1 hour ago
Rollins working boundary opposite Shields with Hayward sitting

Jason Wilde ‏@jasonjwilde 1h1 hour ago
McCarthy expressed a bit of uncertainty about whether Clay Matthews would practice today. He is indeed practicing. #Packers

Weston Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 1h1 hour ago
Thirteen DNPs so far: Coxson, Blue, Glover-Wright, Hayward, Goodson, Sebetic, Perry, Bakhtiari, Daniels, Perillo, Abbrederis, Guion, Gaston

Jason Wilde ‏@jasonjwilde 56m56 minutes ago
Mason Crosby field goals:
33G
37G
43G
46G
48G
51 - Masthay runs after "fire" call
51G

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 55m55 minutes ago
Crosby perfect through crosswind. Hits from 33, 37, 43, 46, 48 and 51. Masthay holding on all of them.

UPHILL. BOTH WAYS. PLUS THE SNOW AND LIGHTNING.

Jason Wilde ‏@jasonjwilde 55m55 minutes ago
Randall Cobb doing some jamming to "Fuel" by @Metallica during first #Packers regeneration period. http://shz.am/t246029

DIDN'T PEG RANDALL AS A METALLICA FAN.

Weston Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 54m54 minutes ago
Ha Clinton Dix breaks through for a TFL in halfline

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 52m52 minutes ago
White schools Gunter with double move but ball is overthrown.

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 53m53 minutes ago
Beautiful deep ball Tolzien to Montgomery against Richardson.

Jason Wilde ‏@jasonjwilde 52m52 minutes ago
This doesn't mean anything, but Casey Hayward is watching practice while David Bakhtiari is not. #Packers

SECRET SURGERY. ALSO, BAD IMPETUS FOR TWEET.

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 51m51 minutes ago
Cobb with a great route vs. Randall. Turned the rookie around.

Weston Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 48m48 minutes ago
Daniels and Guion out here now but no sign of Gaston

HE AND BACH ARE SWAPPING FACES

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 51m51 minutes ago
Ed Williams makes fingertip catch on deep ball drawing huge ovation but ball squirts out as he rolls on ground.

ED "TOOLCHEST" WILLIAMS

Jason Wilde ‏@jasonjwilde 32m32 minutes ago
#Packers No. 1 offense without 69:

17 18 67 71 63 70 75 87
12 89
27

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 40m40 minutes ago
Palmer and Bradford getting reps together inside with 1s.

Jason Wilde ‏@jasonjwilde 40m40 minutes ago
#Packers No. 3 RB John Crockett with nifty move on 11-on-11 run, then limps slightly after making cut. Testing left ankle/foot now.

HIS ANKLE IS NOT HEALTHY YET

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 45m45 minutes ago
Rollins getting first snaps at LC in place of injured Hayward. Randall gets next turns there.

pbmax

08-17-2015, 02:09 PM

Weston Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 5m5 minutes ago
#Packers new injuries:

Casey Hayward - quad

Bruce Gaston - illness

smuggler

08-17-2015, 02:16 PM

It's spreading to the anterior side of the leg... RIP Casey.

Patler

08-17-2015, 03:54 PM

Hayward will be just a memory a year from now. The leg injuries are adding up. For the first time over the weekend, I saw one writer comment that the accumulated injuries seem to have sapped his speed and suddenness so far in camp. Not the same player he was as a rookie.

smuggler

08-17-2015, 05:29 PM

All the more reason to draft R&R...

red

08-17-2015, 07:03 PM

agreed that the leg injuries are getting old with casey

i don't like that bak's out. he didn't look good in the first preseason game. he needs the work. and the #3 tackle barclay looks even worse

Joemailman

08-17-2015, 07:11 PM

agreed that the leg injuries are getting old with casey

i don't like that bak's out. he didn't look good in the first preseason game. he needs the work. and the #3 tackle barclay looks even worse

Actually, I'm wondering if the knee was the reason for his sub-par performance. If that's the case, what he needs is rest/rehab, not work. He's a veteran. He probably doesn't need to play in every pre-season game to be ready for the season.

KYPack

08-17-2015, 08:51 PM

agreed that the leg injuries are getting old with casey

i don't like that bak's out. he didn't look good in the first preseason game. he needs the work. and the #3 tackle barclay looks even worse

Yeah, man.

The DB boys are hurtin' for certain.

Bahk looked bad, Barclay looked like he was recently introduced to the game.

Could the "Tretter to OT" move be considered?

Make him the OT & C back-up?

smuggler

08-18-2015, 01:46 AM

So... What's the deal with Boyd? Seemed primed for improvement after last year, but it sounds like Bruce Gsston has surpassed him. Pennel is looking good as backup NT, but we were supposed to see more from Boyd...

pbmax

08-18-2015, 11:27 AM

Jay Bilas ‏@JayBilas 2h2 hours ago
Winner.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CMsnCARXAAEzb1Q.jpg:large

pbmax

08-19-2015, 11:37 AM

Green Bay Packers ‏@packers 39m39 minutes ago
McCarthy on injuries: David Bakhtiari (knee) is on a program that will keep him out a week. Clay Matthews won't practice today (elbow).

Pete Dougherty ‏@PeteDougherty 39m39 minutes ago
MM on young TEs: Rodgers has jumped to front of class, practiced very well. Everyone else banging away, special teams need to make mark

Pete Dougherty ‏@PeteDougherty 38m38 minutes ago
MM on if ever do joint practice: i have thought about it, situation here unique, never take this team out of GB.With new CBA not open to it

Pete Dougherty ‏@PeteDougherty 38m38 minutes ago
MM on getting 33 snaps from starting O at NE: that was goal, play fast, as many plays as possible. Way been playing for couple years.

pittstang5

08-19-2015, 12:01 PM

smuggler

08-19-2015, 12:04 PM

Clay is very consistent.

pittstang5

08-19-2015, 12:10 PM

Clay is very consistent.

I'm starting to think he doesn't like practice or Training camp. :-)

pbmax

08-19-2015, 12:52 PM

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 8m8 minutes ago
Welcome to #Packers practice. Two significant returns from injury: OLB Nick Perry and CB Casey Hayward.

Pete Dougherty ‏@PeteDougherty 9m9 minutes ago
Nick Perry back practicing today, Bruce Gaston also

MATTHEWS IN PADS DESPITE ELBOW M3 MENTIONED

Weston Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 18m18 minutes ago
Demetri Goodson still sitting out of today's padded practice

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 5m5 minutes ago
DL Letroy Guion (hamstring) is back after a long absence. We'll see how many reps he gets.

Weston Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 3m3 minutes ago
Casey Hayward bumping to slot in dime. Rollins on boundary

Weston Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 3m3 minutes ago
Not seeing Morgan Burnett. Hyde and Richardson working next to Ha Clinton Dix

Weston Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 2m2 minutes ago
#Packers DNPs: Blue, Glover-Wright, Goodson, Sebetic, Burnett, Bakhtiari, Daniels, Perillo, Abbrederis

Pete Dougherty ‏@PeteDougherty 5m5 minutes ago
Full list not practicing:
Blue
Glover-Wright
Goodson
Sebetic
Burnett
Bakhtiari
Daniels
Perillo
Abbrederis

pbmax

08-19-2015, 12:55 PM

I'm starting to think he doesn't like practice or Training camp. :-)

He has practiced twice (including today) after having it announced he was banged up. Possibly a conscious effort to remind people it happens all the time.

Rutnstrut

08-19-2015, 01:03 PM

He has practiced twice (including today) after having it announced he was banged up. Possibly a conscious effort to remind people it happens all the time.

Probably just a hint of things to come, the ever talented but delicate Clay mathews.

pbmax

08-19-2015, 01:38 PM

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 33m33 minutes ago
Shields blankets M White on one side, Cobb turns Rollins around on another.

ROLLINS STILL OVER RANDALL, EVEN GETTING OUTSIDE REPS WITH HAYWARD ON FIELD

Weston Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 34m34 minutes ago
Davante Adams with one hand pulls in a Tolzien pass. Gained separation from Gunter on a go route

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 32m32 minutes ago
Adams slips against Rollins and catches a short pass while on his back.

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 31m31 minutes ago
Hayward nice break up on pass down the middle to Pinkard.

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 31m31 minutes ago
Gunter with his hands all over Janis. Definite penalty.

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 30m30 minutes ago
Adams having a nice day. Just dropped Rollins to his knees with a triple move.

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 28m28 minutes ago
Tolzien to Adams deep on S Sean Richardson. No match.

Jason Wilde ‏@jasonjwilde 21m21 minutes ago
#Packers INJ report (1/2):
New: Burnett
Still out: Blue, Glover-Wright, Goodson, Sebetic, Burnett, Bakhtiari, Daniels, Perillo, Abbrederis.

Jason Wilde ‏@jasonjwilde 18m18 minutes ago
#Packers INJ report (2/2):
Returned to practice: Hayward, Perry, Guion, Gaston.

Jason Wilde ‏@jasonjwilde 19m19 minutes ago
Although Lb Clay Matthews is (unexpectedly) in pads, he is not with the #Packers No. 1 defense right now.

pbmax

08-19-2015, 01:50 PM

Weston Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 13m13 minutes ago
Spears hauls in nice over the shoulder deep ball from Blanchard

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 11m11 minutes ago
Like Matthews, Perry not taking part in 11 on 11s right now.

Jason Wilde ‏@jasonjwilde 9m9 minutes ago
Don Barclay still working as #Packers No. 1 left tackle with Bakhtiari out.

Jason Wilde ‏@jasonjwilde 4m4 minutes ago
OLB Nick Perry now on the field for an 11-on-11 snap. #Packers

CONTRACT DRIVE BEGINS ANEW

Weston Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 1m1 minute ago
Adams catching a lot of passes today both in one on ones and team

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 2m2 minutes ago
Rodgers to Con a hard slant. Got the ball to him as he was really accelerating.

NOT AS FUN AS TRAMONTANA, BUT STILL CON AIR FOR COBB COULD BE FUN

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 5m5 minutes ago
Perry finally in on 11 on 11s. Gets a couple snaps with the 1s.

Weston Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 16s16 seconds ago
Jake Ryan breaks up pass intended for White from Hundley. Showed some ups

Jason Wilde ‏@jasonjwilde 4m4 minutes ago
Casey Hayward, back from quadriceps injury, getting lots of work.

Weston Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 3m3 minutes ago
No one covers Harold Spears and Hundley completes deep pass off back foot in scout offense vs one D

pbmax

08-19-2015, 02:17 PM

Jason Wilde ‏@jasonjwilde 19m19 minutes ago
Brett Hundley leading #Packers backups on offense vs. backups on defense in 2-minute drill.

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 19m19 minutes ago
In 1 on 1 pass rush, Don Barclay had one bad set (vs Neal) and one good one (vs Rasco) at LT.

Jason Wilde ‏@jasonjwilde 18m18 minutes ago
Chris Banjo can't hold onto an INT of Hundley. New life for offense.

STRONG WIND DURING DRIVE

Jason Wilde ‏@jasonjwilde 16m16 minutes ago
Offense facing fourth-and-1 at defense's 44-yard line and Hundley hits Harris out of backfield to keep drive alive with just :16 left.

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 15m15 minutes ago
Hundley completes sideline pass to the 26. 6 seconds left.

Jason Wilde ‏@jasonjwilde 15m15 minutes ago
Hundley rolls and throws incomplete into the end zone crowd to end 2-minute and today's practice.

smuggler

08-19-2015, 04:42 PM

Barclay got smoked by Neal on the first snap of team period, but looked okay rest of the way...

pbmax

08-20-2015, 04:39 PM

Most beat writers skipped practice to write about the Packer Development called Titletown Development Park and Brew Pub. Will house a Kohler Resort Hotel (some rooms under $200/night not on game weekends) promising to be a 4 star hotel (2nd round pick - you won't catch Al Michaels dead there), Hinterland Brewery and a Bellin Sports Clinic for Matthews, Neal and Perry.

They might also add a trampoline park and bowling. But even if they don't, Murphy promises families will always be able to afford the outdoor plaza. The pictures of the plaza set in winter include an ice-skating rink, however no final decisions about what the plaza will include have been made. Murphy promises the public will be involved with plans because they plan to use focus groups. I wonder if Murphy actually thinks a focus group is the same as asking for public input.

Weston Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 5h5 hours ago
Training camp practice No. 14 #Packers

Weston Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 4h4 hours ago
No Morgan Burnett again today

Weston Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 4h4 hours ago
The #Packers DNPs: Blue, Goodson, Sebetic, Bakhtiari, Daniels, Perillo and Abbrederis

Weston Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 4h4 hours ago
Crosby misses 33-yard extra point wide right then hits from 38 left hash, 41LH, 43RH, 47RH, 50LH #Packers

FIRE ZOOK.COM

Weston Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 4h4 hours ago
Kyle Sebetic is practicing today. Has helmet

Weston Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 3h3 hours ago
Barrington and Randall with picks in red zone but scout offense working off cards #GetTheBallOut

HEALTHIER AND HEALTHIER

Weston Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 3h3 hours ago
We had a scuffle between Ryan White and looked like possibly Vince Kowalski but not certain

Weston Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 3h3 hours ago
Before that, Kennard Backman brought in nice catch in seam

Weston Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 3h3 hours ago
Having tough time distinguishing pattern with CBs. Randall just worked opposite Shields with Hayward in slot

ROOTING FOR FIRST ROUND PICK TO SUCCEED WITHOUT CAVEATS

Weston Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 3h3 hours ago
Sebetic out here but haven't seen him to anything

WOODY ALLEN (OR SOMEONE WOODY ALLEN QUOTED) SAID 90% OF LIFE IS JUST SHOWING UP

Weston Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 3h3 hours ago
Christian Ringo, who had a good showing in one on ones, nearly picks off on a screen. 12 then hits Nelson in stride for TD

HE IS GOING TO STICK AND SO WILL PENNEL

Weston Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 3h3 hours ago
Randall jumps out route on Tolzien pass intended for Pinkard and nearly picks it

3 MENTIONS TODAY, NONE OF THEM FOR GETTING ICE

Weston Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 3h3 hours ago
Rodgers hits Rodgers on two point try

WHAT'S THE VECTOR VICTOR?

Weston Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 3h3 hours ago
Some playful hooting and hollering between offense and defense during goal line

Weston Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 2h2 hours ago
Practice is over after 2:09

pbmax

08-21-2015, 10:00 AM

Red Zone woes

Thumbs down

Almost all the Packers’ 11-on-11 work starting last week through the end of camp has one side of the ball running scout team of the upcoming opponent. For instance, when the offense is going against scout team defense, it’s usually facing second-and-third stringers running somebody else’s scheme.

So it jumps out when the scout team outperforms the other side of the ball in a practice period. And on Thursday, that happened when the Packers’ offense failed to get in the end zone against the scout-team defense on several plays during a spirited red-zone period.

On one play from the 5, Rodgers and Davante Adams failed to connect on a short out pattern. Two plays later, on a two-point conversion attempt, tight end Andrew Quarless dropped a throw that was on the money. And on the play after that, another two-point try, Rodgers’ short throw to running back Eddie Lacy at the goal line was broken up by inside linebacker Carl Bradford.

Later, the scout-team defense stuffed the No. 3 offense on three straight running plays. On the first, halfback John Crockett fumbled on a run from the 5. The other two were from the 2. Defensive lineman Bruce Gaston broke through and dropped Alonzo Harris for a one-yard loss on one, and several defenders engulfed Harris at the line on the other.

Defensive players celebrated like they’d won a game. Good for them. Not so good for an offense working against the scout team.

http://www.packersnews.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/2015/08/20/insider-thumbs-blanchard-offense/32088769/

pittstang5

08-21-2015, 10:14 AM

Red Zone woes

They need a 6'5" or taller TE for the Red Zone, if anything just to be a decoy so someone else can get open. I wanted them to either draft or sign a Tall TE just for this reason, but no one listens to me.

They need to try and use Peppers again in these situations. It almost worked last time, then it was scrapped.

Maxie the Taxi

08-21-2015, 03:51 PM

They need a 6'5" or taller TE for the Red Zone, if anything just to be a decoy so someone else can get open. I wanted them to either draft or sign a Tall TE just for this reason, but no one listens to me.

They need to try and use Peppers again in these situations. It almost worked last time, then it was scrapped.

+1

pbmax

08-22-2015, 10:58 AM

Morgan Burnett missed practice this week, but not for injury, he was excused for personal reasons.

http://www.packersnews.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/2015/08/21/packers-rookie-cornerbacks-rollins-randall-gunter-push-playing-time/32156993/

pbmax

08-22-2015, 11:18 AM

http://www.packersnews.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/insidersblog/2015/08/20/rodgers-has-no-problem--extra-preseason-work/32086785/

Extra points

-Cornerbacks coach Joe Whitt had only a few hours to get Ryan White ready to play after the defensive back re-signed with the Packers prior to last Thursday’s preseason game against New England.

White, who went to camp with the Packers last summer, ended up playing 10 snaps against the Patriots because of injuries in the secondary.

“I think Ryan graduated with like a 4.0. He’s really smart,” Whitt said. “I didn’t meet with him until the day of the game that morning and we just went through some recall things. … He’s smart. He understands the nickel and the dime. I thought he went in the game and did a really nice job, especially with just one meeting.”

-Rookie defensive lineman Christian Ringo continued his best week of camp on Thursday, picking up wins over offensive linemen Garth Gerhart and Vince Kowalski during one-on-one drills.

The sixth-round pick out of Louisiana-Lafayette also nearly picked off Rodgers on a screen pass when he was working on the defensive scout team later during a red-zone period.

“That’s a d-lineman’s dream to get an interception or fumble. I let that one pass me by,” Ringo laughed. “When I get into a rhythm like that, I can mix it up like that. I had a good rhythm going that day. I’m just going to try to continue to keep it going. Hopefully carry it over to Sunday.”

pbmax

08-25-2015, 07:05 PM

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 6h6 hours ago
Practice has begun. Clay Matthews and Mike Daniels are working in the jog thru. Looks like they're both cleared.

Weston Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 6h6 hours ago
Guion went inside with scout defense. Three game suspension in the air

Weston Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 6h6 hours ago View translation
#Packers DNPs: Blue, Tolzien, Bakhtiari, Lang, Sitton, Perillo, Abbrederis, Nelson and Datone Jones

Weston Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 6h6 hours ago
Jeff Janis outside with scout offense. Pinkard just pulled a nice pass down across the middle in walk through

MONTY AHEAD OF JANIS TODAY

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 6h6 hours ago
Players are practicing in shells. Expecting s short practice.

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 6h6 hours ago
McCarthy is out with the defense today while the offense does its jog thru inside.

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 6h6 hours ago
Morgan Burnett is back and practicing in full.

Weston Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 5h5 hours ago
Daniels matthews and Burnett all took first snaps with starting defense

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 6h6 hours ago
Cornerback Demetri Goodson is back practicing after a long absence (calf).

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 6h6 hours ago
No sign of Josh Sitton, who McCarthy said hurt his ankle vs. Pittsburgh.

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 6h6 hours ago
DE Datone Jones is sidelined with a right leg injury. He got body whipped while hitting the QB vs. Pitt .

Weston Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 4h4 hours ago
Datone Jones missed practice with a knee

CONTRACT DRIVE STATUS: STALLED

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 6h6 hours ago
Of course, no Scott Tolzien because of s concussion.

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 6h6 hours ago
TJ lang also out with a concussion.

Weston Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 5h5 hours ago
First team line is Barclay, Taylor, Linsley, Walker and Bulaga

Weston Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 5h5 hours ago
Hundley drops in nice pass to Montgomery on deep fade over white and banjo

pbmax

08-25-2015, 07:06 PM

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 5h5 hours ago
DL and OL are working on stunts right now. Josh Walker working some RG in place of Lang.

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 5h5 hours ago
Montgomery, Adams and Hyde fielding kickoffs.

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 5h5 hours ago
WR Randall Cobb on his back catching balls off the jugs machine with his feet pointed away from the machine.

SERIOUSLY, NOT MORE THAN A WEEK AGO I READ ABOUT SOME OTHER RECEIVER DOING THIS. ANYONE ELSE REMEMBER IT?

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 5h5 hours ago
Montgomery, Cobb and Ed Williams fielding punts for the scout team.

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 5h5 hours ago
Starting OL in team from L to R is Barclay, Walker, Linsley, Taylor and Bulaga.

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 5h5 hours ago
Montgomery with over the head catch from Hundley on deep corner route. Got both feet down. Good throw,good catch.

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 5h5 hours ago
Blanchard follows up with a quacker on a deep ball to Ed Williams.

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 5h5 hours ago
Daniels back in his traditional inside rush position in the nickel. Matthews there at ILB, too.

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 5h5 hours ago
Hayward with a nice diving INT of Blanchard.

Weston Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 5h5 hours ago
Hayward with nice diving pick. Crockett and Pinkard with nice hand catches against starting D

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 5h5 hours ago
No. 1 defense getting a lot of work today. Only rookie corner in the mix is Randall outside in the dime.

RANDALL AHEAD OF ROLLINS OUTSIDE. NOT SURE ABOUT NICKEL, MIGHT BE HYDE PLUS SAM AND CASEY

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 5h5 hours ago
First time since he got hurt, WR Jared Abbrederis is watching practice on the side. Must be getting close. #Packers

Weston Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 5h5 hours ago
Janis, from the slot, runs a nice curl and completes pass from Hundley

Jason Wilde ‏@jasonjwilde 5h5 hours ago
Brett Hundley with a quacking duck that it's hard to tell who was the intended receiver. Ha Ha easily INTs.

Jason Wilde ‏@jasonjwilde 5h5 hours ago
#Packers No. 1 nickel defense with 76, 52 in:

29 90 76 33 37
96 58 52 56
42 21

THAT'S HYDE IN NICKEL OVER ROLLINS

Jason Wilde ‏@jasonjwilde 5h5 hours ago
#Packers' No. 1 offense without 87, 69, 71, 70:

17 67 65 63 79 75 18 88
89 12
27

Weston Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 5h5 hours ago
Typically a sign that a player is near the end of protocol

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 5h5 hours ago
TE Justin Perillo (concussion) also watching practice. He and Abbrederis both have their jerseys on as though they've been training inside.

Weston Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 5h5 hours ago
Josh Sitton and David Bakhtiari out here watching o-linemen in individual drills

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 5h5 hours ago
Abbrederis joining his teammates at practice for the first time since suffering a concussion. He just watched.

Joemailman

08-25-2015, 07:32 PM

Weston Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 5h5 hours ago
First team line is Barclay, Taylor, Linsley, Walker and Bulaga

Does MM put Arod out there Saturday night with possibly 2 starters on OL on the bench?

Freak Out

08-25-2015, 07:40 PM

Please no MM....feed Toz and Hundley to the lions.

Joemailman

08-25-2015, 09:00 PM

Please no MM....feed Toz and Hundley to the lions.

Eagles.

Fritz

08-26-2015, 06:21 AM

Eagles.

After what Bradford went through last game maybe the coaches can agree to no tackling at all. Just a friendly game of touch football.

pbmax

08-26-2015, 01:57 PM

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 2h2 hours ago
Tackling drill at #Packers practice. Second to last practice open to the public.

Weston Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 2h2 hours ago
Myles White out here with scout offense today. Janis, outside yesterday, inside with starters

Weston Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 2h2 hours ago
#Packers same 9 DNPs: Datone Jones, Nelson, Abbrederis, Perillo, Sitton, Lang, Bakhtiari, Tolzien, Blue

Weston Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 2h2 hours ago
After taking handful of snaps inside against Pittsburgh, James Vaughters stationed there in individual drills. Doing same in combo

THIS KID IS GETTING SOME RUN LATE IN CAMP

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 2h2 hours ago
Bakhtiari (knee), Sitton (ankle) and Lang (concussion) still out.

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 2h2 hours ago
OLB Nick Perry is working all drills today. Sat out yesterday.

Weston Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 1h1 hour ago
Randall working LCB in dime with Hayward moving inside

YESTERDAY IT WAS HYDE AT NICKEL, HAYWARD INSIDE

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 1h1 hour ago
Hundley starting out as QB in first team run drill. He and Blanchard both working with the 1s. Could be a sign we won't see 12 much Sat.

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 1h1 hour ago
Rodgers took just one of the six snaps in the red zone offense drill.

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 1h1 hour ago
Check that. Rodgers throwing one on one with the wideouts and DBs. Never mind.

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 1h1 hour ago
Gunter is always in contact with the WR. Somehow he avoids flags. Not sure how.

SIGN HIM TO AN EXTENSION NOW.
SERIOUSLY, THAT IS ONE BENEFIT OF BEING BIG AT CB. PHYSICAL PLAY IS LESS OBVIOUSLY AN OUTRIGHT EFFORT TO CIRCUMVENT THE RULES

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 1h1 hour ago
Crosby stays hot, hitting 6 of 6 FGs. From 33, 37, 42, 44, 48 and 52.

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 1h1 hour ago
In team pressure drill, Rodgers takes 1 snap with 1s, Hundley 2 snaps and Blanchard 1.

Jason Wilde ‏@jasonjwilde 1h1 hour ago
#Packers No. 1 offensive line today with 69, 71 and 70 still out with injuries:

67 65 63 79 75
12

pbmax

08-26-2015, 01:58 PM

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 1h1 hour ago
Hundley showing nice touch in red zone with corner throw to R Rodgers for 17-yard TD.

Weston Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 1h1 hour ago
Rich Rodgers with nice leaping snag in red zone pass from Hundley. Dragged his feet with Fanor in coverage

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 1h1 hour ago
Hundley hits two WRs in the hands in end zone playing scout team vs. No. 1 defense. Both dropped them.

Weston Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 28m28 minutes ago
And now Myles White and Larry Pinkard catching balls off JUGS machine on ground

Jason Wilde ‏@jasonjwilde 47m47 minutes ago
#Packers No. 2 QB Scott Tolzien not practicing but he is out here watching drills.

Weston Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 53m53 minutes ago
Defense wins two minute. Sacks Hundley

Weston Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 32m32 minutes ago
Myles White to slow after collision in team

Weston Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 28m28 minutes ago
And white is back in

Weston Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 35m35 minutes ago
Tim Masthay either killed the punt or squibbed. Little grey area on his 13 attempts. 48.2 average distance, 4.2 hang

STILL INCONSISTENT

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 30m30 minutes ago
As the case yesterday, Lane Taylor is replacing Josh Sitton at left guard and Josh Walker is replacing Lang at RG.

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 21m21 minutes ago
Hundley giving the defense a read-option look in preparation for Philly. Nice looking keeper.

Jason Wilde ‏@jasonjwilde 30m30 minutes ago
Most consecutive reps I've seen Aaron Rodgers take in an 11-on-11 period today is 3. #Packers

ONE SERIES VERSUS PHILLY