Official Training Camp Thread

[vince]

Bulaga, Wells and Sitton have not been beaten in 1 on 1 pass pro drills so far in camp by anyone. Bulaga has been matching up extensively with Matthews, which explains his relatively poor record.

http://blogs.greenbaypressgazette.com/blogs/gpg/insider/2011/08/05/three-o-linemen-perfect-in-1-on-1s-so-far/

Three O-linemen perfect in 1-on-1s so far

Through three padded practices, the offensive linemen hold a 65-37 edge in the one-on-one pass rushing/pass blocking drill.

Here’s a breakdown of the individual records of each player who has taken a rep in the drill.

Offense

Bryan Bulaga: 8-0

Josh Sitton: 5-0

Scott Wells: 4-0

Derek Sherrod: 9-5

Chad Clifton: 2-1

Caleb Schlauderaff: 5-6

T.J. Lang: 3-1

Marshall Newhouse: 7-1

Nick McDonald: 4-1

Ray Dominguez: 2-10

Sampson Genus: 5-4

Evan Dietrich-Smith: 5-3

Chris Campbell: 6-5

Total: 65-37

Defense

Clay Matthews: 2-4

B.J. Raji: 3-8

Mike Neal: 3-5

Frank Zombo: 3-2

Brad Jones: 3-4

Ryan Pickett: 1-1

Howard Green: 1-2

Jarius Wynn: 3-6

C.J. Wilson: 3-9

Erik Walden: 2-4

Ricky Elmore: 1-2

Lawrence Guy: 2-2

Vic So’oto: 3-3

Jay Ross: 4-8

Jarami Lattimore: 2-4

Chris Donaldson: 1-1

Total: 37-65

Notes: Sometimes, the statistics don’t tell the whole story, especially in B.J. Raji’s case. He has had solid rep after solid rep, getting good, strong push, but just not quite beating the offensive player to get to the quarterback. … Bulaga has been perhaps even better than his perfect numbers indicate. He really hasn’t come close to losing a rep. … Some camp observers give ties; I don’t. If the defensive player doesn’t get to the quarterback or wouldn’t force the quarterback to leave the pocket, then it’s a win for the lineman on my grading scale. … Due to poor sightlines in Thursday’s practice, there may be a rep or two missing. The drill Thursday night was conducted on the far side of the field, across from where reporters normally view practice.

[vince]

Quote Originally Posted by Lori Nickel
On a line to Cobb. Whatever Rodgers did this offseason...worked.

What did he do in the offseason, anyway? I thought he was out there banging hot chicks.

And apparently it works.

That, plus he changed his diet, dropped a few lbs. and worked out with his brother pretty hard. There's a video floating out there on Youtube showing their workout regimen. That said, it was undoubtedly the chick-banging that made all the difference.

[Joemailman]

From live updates of tonight's practice.

Davon House with ice on his left hamstring. Probably won't see him tomorrow night.

Sounds like James Starks having another food night.

Newhouse at RT tonight.

Sherrod still at LG.

D.J. Smith on all the #1 ST units.

[pbmax]

So the coaches have never really decided if they like Lang as a tackle or guard? I thought they'd finally established that he's a guard.

I have seen that he is getting 2nd team LG reps. Not sure about time at tackle.

[Joemailman]

They are experimenting with Sherrod at LG right now. I expect Lang to start getting LG reps with the 1's pretty soon. He may end up battling Newhouse for the position.

[Harlan Huckleby]

They are experimenting with Sherrod at LG right now. I expect Lang to start getting LG reps with the 1's pretty soon. He may end up battling Newhouse for the position.

Newhouse has demonstrated he is good at LT, and they will keep him there until he proves otherwise. Clifton is at the rickety stage of his career, I don't think they prefer to have a raw rookie like Sherrod at this critical position.

I guess it is Sherrod - Lang - McDonald fighting it out at LG. If they all suck, maybe Bulaga moves over and Newhouse plays RT, but lets hope not.

It does seem logical that Lang win the LG job, especially since Lang has some experience and Sherrod looks so darn top heavy - no butt. But I just have a hunch that Sherrod is a much better athlete than Lang, and the Packers are going to move heaven and earth to try and get Sherrod's technique down so he can start at LG. We'll know soon if they give up on the Sherrod project.

[Brandon494]

Honestly whoever does win the starting LG job I'd be fine with it. That's called having depth! THANKS TED

[rbaloha1]

This is a credible theory.

My guess is the position is totally up in the air, and they see Sherrod as a legitimate option for the starting job.

Unsure about this. Lang is coming off a wrist injury and may have nothing locked-up. Other prospects could leap frog Lang.

[Harlan Huckleby]

I would say the job is Sherrod's to lose. And there's an excellent chance he will do so. Lets see if he gets smoked against live competition.

[Joemailman]

Sherrod and Newhouse the LG/LT combo in practice tonight. Sherrod going to get the start Saturday night?

[mission]

Sherrod and Newhouse the LG/LT combo in practice tonight. Sherrod going to get the start Saturday night?

Sherrod has supposedly looked good tonight

[Harlan Huckleby]

I think Newhouse has LT backup locked down. That means either Sherrod wins the starting LG job, or he rides the pines/inactive train for 2011. You have to beleive that management wants their #1 pick playing more of a role.

Ya, they are forcing a square peg into a round hole with Sherrod at guard. But he's reportedly an agile athlete, maybe he can make it work.

[pbmax]

Newhouse hurt his shoulder tonight. Injuries are starting to pile up. Crosby has an ankle sprain and Underwood is out a couple weeks with a knee injury. Swain injured his hammy tonight.

Lawrence Guy and TWill both back to practice.

Out tonight:Underwood, house, Jackson, briggs, battles, Joseph, from Kareem Copeland. Campbell was unseen at the start, not sure of status.

[pbmax]

I think Newhouse has LT backup locked down. That means either Sherrod wins the starting LG job, or he rides the pines/inactive train for 2011. You have to beleive that management wants their #1 pick playing more of a role.

Ya, they are forcing a square peg into a round hole with Sherrod at guard. But he's reportedly an agile athlete, maybe he can make it work.

Sherrod went 3-0 in 1-1 pass block drills tonight versus Raji, Neal and Walden.-Rob Demovsky

[vince]

There's a lot of practice time left. Add these comments to the news of Sherrod's play tonight and Newhouse's shoulder injury. McCarthy brought up the "availability and accountability" meme when talking about Newhouse...

Newhouse pulled from LT after false start. Sherrod to LT Lang to LG - and Lang pushes Neal backward on run.

Zombo just gave Newhouse the business...

It looks like Lang is playing well at LG and Sherrod is starting to get up to speed.