Official Training Camp Thread

[smuggler]

He said earlier that he was not yet 100% but that he and his people are not fearing reinjury specifically.

[Harlan Huckleby]

-Francois and Cardia Jackson backups at ILB

Francois is not what you would call stout. He's also not what you would call any good.

The ILB position is a problem, says Captain Obvious. You can hardly expect that Hawk & Bishop can take all the snaps there this season.

[HarveyWallbangers]

Francois is not what you would call stout. He's also not what you would call any good.

The ILB position is a problem, says Captain Obvious. You can hardly expect that Hawk & Bishop can take all the snaps there this season.

Actually, you could. I don't think Hawk has missed a game in his career. Bishop didn't miss any time last year, and that dude just look stout. I hear what you're saying though. I just don't see Brad Jones as an ILB.

[Harlan Huckleby]

Francois is listed at 255. Jesus, he never looked that big to me. I got a real bad impression of him last season, but maybe I need to give him a chance. I agree that Brad Jones is no ILB.

[HarveyWallbangers]

I sure hope Francois doesn't make the team. Hopefully, the midget we drafted late can pull a Sam Mills for us.

[Joemailman]

Is this a harness on Mike Neal's shoulder?

http://yfrog.com/kkkbsyej

Might be. He has said he won't be 100% (as far as playing without pain) until October. I have to believe the trainers are being really cautious with any previously injured players because they weren't able to monitor their progress during the lockout. By the way, C.j. Wilson has beefed up 15 pounds to 305. I think we'll see a lot more of him this year.

[pbmax]

I would like a member of the assembled press to ask the new father exactly how to explain all the shoulder injuries last year. While this year's numbers may be skewed (everyone working on their own), it might be time to move back to free weights.

[Joemailman]

You're right about the high number of shoulder injuries. However, I thought the Packers had converted to mostly free weights after Redding came here.

[pbmax]

You're right about the high number of shoulder injuries. However, I thought the Packers had converted to mostly free weights after Redding came here.

If memory serves, the Packers went:

Sherman regime -mostly machines plus some free weights
Rock Cartwright - all free weights
Dave Redding - mixture of free weights and machines

It was notable at the time because the Packers had just spent a boatload of cash on new machines for Sherman's guy and then Cartwright completely cleared them off the floor. Then Redding removed a significant portion of the free weights and changed the entire focus.

Its like a new defensive coordinator. New DCs will always promise to be more aggressive and then like a Civil War General, be governed by the situation on the ground (read: cautious).

New strength and conditioning guys always have a system and it will always cure what ails you.

[SkinBasket]

Is this a harness on Mike Neal's shoulder?

It better not be.

Totally. Slavery was made illegal like over 30 years ago.

[SkinBasket]

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He doesn't play right tackle.

[Fritz]

It is interesting that Newhouse is getting LT reps. I wonder if MM sees him as a backup LT who could be trusted.

[pbmax]

From the Press Gazette Live Blog last night:

kareemcopeland:
Peprah at safety with first group, but mccarthy said burnett would be limited. [via Twitter]
7:15

Twitter
RobDemovsky:
No. 2 OL left to right was Newhouse, Lang, McDonald, Schlauderaff and Campbell. [via Twitter]

[Joemailman]

It is interesting that Newhouse is getting LT reps. I wonder if MM sees him as a backup LT who could be trusted.

Reports were that last year LT was his best position in training camp. I bit unusual for a 5th round pick to have the footwork to play LT.

[vince]

It is interesting that Newhouse is getting LT reps. I wonder if MM sees him as a backup LT who could be trusted.

He's the only guy in line if Sherrod plays LG. Newhouse is fighting for a roster spot, particularly if Sherrod moves back to tackle.