MY stats and analysis about Packers and others OTAs

[The Leaper]

I don't see the big deal. Sure, it would be nice if all these guys were in OTAs...but does it really provide much help for veteran players, especially if there isn't a change in the coaching staff? I don't think so.

If guys want to train on their own and are responsible in doing so, I really don't see the need for 100% mandatory attendance at some light practices. Half the guys actually there end up tweaking a hammy or something and are sitting on the sidelines anyway. Training camp provides MORE than enough training time for most positions, especially considering that most areas of the team are going to be operating under similar conditions to last season anyway despite coaching changes. I think the main area where OTAs provide a training boost for veteran Packers this year is on the OL...where an entirely new scheme is being implemented. Otherwise, this is still the WCO and the defense scheme will be very similar to what we saw under Bates.

[HarveyWallbangers]

From Peter King:

7. I think what Bears coach Lovie Smith did in demoting running back Thomas Jones and linebacker Lance Briggs is what all coaches want to do when players miss voluntary workouts. Smith made Jones and Briggs second-teamers because, as he said, "What is right is letting the players that have been here working out with their team be with the first group.'' However, if I ran the NFLPA, this would be a watershed event. What Smith is saying is that voluntary workouts are certainly not voluntary; if you're not there, you will be penalized.

[woodbuck27]

"What Smith is saying is that voluntary workouts are certainly not voluntary; if you're not there, you will be penalized." HarveyWallbangers

Yup ! In the tradition of 'the Bears', just another example of SMACKDOWN !

Hang em' out to dry Lovie.

[Patler]

From Peter King:

7. I think what Bears coach Lovie Smith did in demoting running back Thomas Jones and linebacker Lance Briggs is what all coaches want to do when players miss voluntary workouts. Smith made Jones and Briggs second-teamers because, as he said, "What is right is letting the players that have been here working out with their team be with the first group.'' However, if I ran the NFLPA, this would be a watershed event. What Smith is saying is that voluntary workouts are certainly not voluntary; if you're not there, you will be penalized.

That was my first thought. I can see a grievance coming from the NFLPA.