Camp Reports 2013 or Oh No, That Doesn't Look Good

[Fritz]

This 24 hour media coverage has led us to get excited that Sherrod is now doing individual drills with Campen.

As MM put it, Sherrod is a victim of his injury classification.

The doctors hold all the power, is how it's kind of presented.

So maybe Belichek will start bribing other teams' doctors to keep guys out for longer periods, especially if they're playing the Pats soon.

[pbmax]

From today's JSO Camp Report of Yesterday's Super Secret Practice

http://www.jsonline.com/sports/packers/camp-report-a-look-at-packers-monday-practice-b9973996z1-219357681.html?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter

THUMBS DOWN

WR Jeremy Ross is another talented player. Some players, however, always seem to be around bad plays when they occur. Ross must prove he isn't one of them. On Monday, he was running an inside-breaking route in the end zone for the No. 1 offense when Aaron Rodgers had his pass to Ross intercepted by CB James Nixon on a bang-bang-play. It was a tremendous pick, no doubt, but Ross allowed the cornerback to beat him across his face. He didn't position himself to make the catch or at least fight for the ball so neither would gain possession. In the intrasquad scrimmage, Ross slipped on an out cut that Nixon returned 65 yards for a TD. Minus the slip, Ross said he would have made the catch or it wouldn't have been caught at all. Against Arizona, one reason for Graham Harrell's ill-advised interception was Ross's poor release against CB Patrick Peterson. Of course, no one has forgotten his fumbled punt return at Candlestick Park in the playoffs.

He's kind of the opposite of Boykin and Walker at this point. Its rare that Thompson and McCarthy have kept a pure return man. He needs to step it up.

[mraynrand]

From today's JSO Camp Report of Yesterday's Super Secret Practice

http://www.jsonline.com/sports/packers/camp-report-a-look-at-packers-monday-practice-b9973996z1-219357681.html?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter

He's kind of the opposite of Boykin and Walker at this point. Its rare that Thompson and McCarthy have kept a pure return man. He needs to step it up.

Boykin didn't impress in the preseason opener either. And Franklin was mighty shaky fielding at least on punt I saw. So Ross fumbled in a critical playoff game, changing the entire momentum of the contest - no one will hold that against him for 3-4 decades, will they?

[Fritz]

I wouldn't hold it against him if he were having a stellar camp.

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I thought Boykin had one catch that I saw, but it was late and Walker, Hines and someone else seemed to make more plays.

I think Ross is going to have to be an all around Special Teams demon to make it if there are other WR candidates better than him.

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Tuesday Camp, 8-13-13

Wes Hodkiewicz @WesHod 21m
Still no Datone Jones on field at practice #Packerd

THERE MUST BE A MATHEMATICAL THEOREM THAT EXPRESSES THE INABILITY OF THERE TO BE GOOD NEWS TWO DAYS IN A ROW FOR A PACKERS CAMP

Wes Hodkiewicz @WesHod 20m
Eddie Lacy (hamstring) and Kevin Dorsey (hamstring) are back in pads #Packers

DORSEY IS BACK. HURRY NOW AND JUMP TO CONCLUSION. WHICH ONE IS HE?

Wes Hodkiewicz @WesHod 18m
Don Barclay working at right guard in place of T.J. Lang #Packers

ROSTER SPOT SECURED. BUT IS HE BIGGER, LONGER AND TOUGHER?

Wes Hodkiewicz @WesHod 13m
Not seeing Ryan Pickett at all in defensive line work #Packers

HE HAS PROBABLY JUST LOST SOME WEIGHT. OR MAC SENT HIM TO GET SOME BUGLES AT PDQ

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Wes Hodkiewicz @WesHod 11m
#Packers out: Johnson, Richardson, Hayward, Tramon, Lang, Tretter, Bulaga, Datko, Sherrod, Pickett, Quarless, Taylor, Nelson, Jones, Worthy

I THINK TRAMON IS HOLDING OUT AND HOPING EVERYONE ELSE FALLS DOWN A BIT, THEREBY SECURING ROSTER SPOT WITH NO CAMP. IT WORKED FOR KEN RUETTGERS.

NEGOTIATIONS FOR BRETT FAVRE COMING BACK TO LAMBEAU
BF - I WANT RYAN THERE AND FRANKIE
MM - EASY PEASY BRETT, BOTH HAVE RETIRED AS PACKERS LIKE YOU
BF - AND CLIFFY AND TAUSCH AND GREG
MM - OK, THAT SHOULD BE WORKABLE FOR MARK
MM - BUT EVERYTIME WE CALL CHAD, SOMEONE PICKS UP THE PHONE AND JUST LISTENS. SILENCE GOES ON FOR HOURS
MM - AND THE VIKES MIGHT PROTEST GREG
BF - LEMME CALL ZYGI. I ALSO WANT HUTCH AND JARED AND SAGE ...
MM - BRETT, THOSE GUYS NEVER PLAYED FOR THE PACKERS
BF - BUT THEY MEAN THE WORLD TO ME, ALL THOSE MINI-CAMPS, OTAs, SPENT TOGETHER. LOCKER ROOM TOMFOOLERY AND JOCULARITY ...

[Fritz]

Wes Hodkiewicz @WesHod 11m
#Packers out: Johnson, Richardson, Hayward, Tramon, Lang, Tretter, Bulaga, Datko, Sherrod, Pickett, Quarless, Taylor, Nelson, Jones, Worthy

I THINK TRAMON IS HOLDING OUT AND HOPING EVERYONE ELSE FALLS DOWN A BIT, THEREBY SECURING ROSTER SPOT WITH NO CAMP. IT WORKED FOR KEN RUETTGERS.

NEGOTIATIONS FOR BRETT FAVRE COMING BACK TO LAMBEAU
BF - I WANT RYAN THERE AND FRANKIE
MM - EASY PEASY BRETT, BOTH HAVE RETIRED AS PACKERS LIKE YOU
BF - AND CLIFFY AND TAUSCH AND GREG
MM - OK, THAT SHOULD BE WORKABLE FOR MARK
MM - BUT EVERYTIME WE CALL CHAD, SOMEONE PICKS UP THE PHONE AND JUST LISTENS. SILENCE GOES ON FOR HOURS
MM - AND THE VIKES MIGHT PROTEST GREG
BF - LEMME CALL ZYGI. I ALSO WANT HUTCH AND JARED AND SAGE ...
MM - BRETT, THOSE GUYS NEVER PLAYED FOR THE PACKERS
BF - BUT THEY MEAN THE WORLD TO ME, ALL THOSE MINI-CAMPS, OTAs, SPENT TOGETHER. LOCKER ROOM TOMFOOLERY AND JOCULARITY ...

But will there be group penis pics?

[Guiness]

But will there be group penis pics?

If I never see another group penis shot again, it will be too soon

[Guiness]

THUMBS DOWN

WR Jeremy Ross is another talented player. [snip]
Against Arizona, one reason for Graham Harrell's ill-advised interception was Ross's poor release against CB Patrick Peterson.

That was a bad play. It was against Peterson, who is a very good CB, but still

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Wes Hodkiewicz @WesHod 12m
Mike Daniels takes first snap on 3-4 defensive line without Pickett. Starks gets first carry, then Franklin

TOO SMALL 579 TOO SMALL 579 TOO SMALL 579 THOSE WHO FAIL TO LEARN FROM HISTORY ARE DOOMED TO REPEAT IT WHEN WILL SOMEONE THINK OF THE CHILDREN?

Tom Silverstein @TomSilverstein 13m
Rodgers and Starks misfire on a screen. A little behind Starks, still could have been caught.

AT THIS POINT I AM COMFORTABLE PREDICTING THAT JAMES STARKS HANDS ARE NO BETTER THAN AVERAGE. HE MIGHT BE BORROWING FINLEY'S

Tom Silverstein @TomSilverstein 13m
Van Roten lining up at RT in this period.

WORDS FAIL.

SON, WE LIVE IN A WORLD THAT HAS WALLS, EVEN IF THEY ARE CALLED THE LINE OF SCRIMMAGE BY THE FANCY TAILGATING AND SABREMETRIC CROWD YOU HANG AROUND WITH. THOSE WALLS MUST BE GUARDED BY MEN WHO RESEMBLE DANCING BEARS. AND ON THAT WALL, WE USE WORDS LIKE TACKLES, INTERIOR PLAYERS AND PAD LEVEL. WE USE THESE WORDS AS THE BACKBONE OF A LIFE SPENT TRYING TO KEEP THE QB UPRIGHT VERSUS HOARDS OF BOAT REFUGEES FROM MUSKEGON, CRYSTAL LAKE AND EDEN PRAIRIE.

YOU USE THOSE TERMS AS A PUNCHLINE. JAMES CAMPEN HAS NEITHER THE TIME NOR INCLINATION TO EXPLAIN HIMSELF TO YOU AS HE DESIGNS EVER MORE ELABORATE PLAYER ROTATIONS TO INCREASE THE AEROBIC CAPACITY OF OUR DANCING BEARS. WE WOULD RATHER YOU SAY "THANK YOU GREG VAN ROTEN" AND STOP TRYING TO DETERMINE HOW INTERIOR BEAR WILL BECOME A PART TIME TACKLE BEAR. OTHERWISE, PUT ON A PAIR OF BIKE SHORTS AND A BASEBALL CAP AND COACH AN NUTCRACKER DRILL.

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Jason Wilde @jasonjwilde 21m
Bakhtiari, Sitton in blocking drills as Sherrod looks on. #Packers https://vine.co/v/hMMATABaadP

I FEEL LIKE EDDIE DEBARTOLO AND THE FORMER GOVERNOR OF LOUISIANA AFTER THE FEDS STARTED CALLING

Tom Silverstein @TomSilverstein 17m
RB Eddie Lacy is in pads and taking part in group drills. Doesn't seem like full burst but this is not a competitive drill.

OK. NOW WHAT ABOUT DORSEY? ISN'T HE THE ONE FROM MARYLAND WHO HAD NO QB? OR WAS HE THE ONE WITH THE FAMILY CONCERNS WHO TRANSFERRED TO CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY?

Tom Silverstein @TomSilverstein 16m
Each back taking a snap at a time. Order was Harris, Starks, Lacy, Franklin, Green, Pease.

MCCARTHY WAS SERIOUS ABOUT THIS STARTER STUFF APPARENTLY. STOP GOOFING OFF LACY AND GET YOURSELF UNDRAFTED

Wes Hodkiewicz @WesHod 16m
David Bakhtiari and Don Barclay working on their anticipation #Packers https://vine.co/v/hMMbQBYYDQ0

THIS IS CALLED THE KETCHUP DRILL

Tyler Dunne @TyDunne 9m
Starks working with the first team. Not a shocker. Harris being eased back, Lacy's first day off hamstring. Probably see 44/20 a lot Sat.

TY DUNNE FAILED HIS PACKERS SCOUT INTERNSHIP. REASON: CONFUSION AFTER EVERY SENTENCE

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Tom Silverstein @TomSilverstein 9m
Barclay still starting at LG with Lang out. Newhouse at RT.

HURRY BACK LANG

Nick Goddard @ngoddardwfrv 20m
Ryan Pickett declined comment to our Wendy Fleury. Woman tells her "everything will be fine"

DUNNE RETWEETED THIS. NO IDEA WHO ORIGINAL TWEET WAS OR WHO "WOMAN" WAS

Pete Dougherty @PeteDougherty 9m
Hyde starting at CB ahead of House

Pete Dougherty @PeteDougherty 7m
Looks like Nixon working ahead of Means as backup CB

Tyler Dunne @TyDunne 5m
Mike McCarthy irate during "team run" period. A few F-bombs and makes team start the drill over.

HOPE HE WAS TALKING TO CAMPEN

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Tom Silverstein @TomSilverstein 5m
Alex Green having a really good day running the ball. Kind of the forgotten man.

GOES WITH BEING FORGETTABLE ON THE FIELD SO FAR

Mike Vandermause @MikeVandermause 5m
Vince Young continues to get reps ahead of Coleman.

THE MIND BOGGLES. OF ALL THE FAs TO SIGN AND START. MIGHT BE MORE SURPRISING THAN WOODSON. MUCH CHEAPER THOUGH.

Nick Goddard @ngoddardwfrv 25m
Our newsroom reports that ambulance was called to what's believed to be Ryan Pickett's home this morning. Two patients taken to hospital.

HOLY CRAP?!

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Tom Silverstein @TomSilverstein 5m
Haven't seen RBs Eddie Lacy or DuJuan Harris take any team reps this period. Looks like they're only doing group work while in pads.

TO EASE THEM IN, THEY WILL SLEEP WITH FOOTBALLS TONIGHT

Ryan Pickett @RyanPickett79 7m
Thanks for all the prayers, God is good!! My baby is fine. Still at the hospital should be leaving soon!

TWO PEOPLE IN AMBULANCE, BABY AND MOM?

Tyler Dunne @TyDunne 2m
Not a good play for Brandon Smith. Corner loses James Jones, Rodgers finds him for a deep score.

THESE UNDRAFTEDS ARE SO UNRELIABLE

Wes Hodkiewicz @WesHod 26s
A pair of drops by Boykin and Ross in team pressure

PREDICTION: JOHNSON CLEARS HIS PHYSICAL TOMORROW