Biggest gratification in training camp

[mraynrand]

By no means the biggest pleasant surprise, but it is looking like Crosby finally pulled his head out of his ass and rediscovered how to kick field goals.

just wait 'til it matters!

[Guiness]

Lacy, looking wonderfully average (see http://packerrats.com/showthread.php...up-front/page2)
Jolly, looking like he wants to remind everyone why the Pack gave him a 1st round tender oh-so-long-ago
Bahktiari might, just might hold the fort at LT. The Pack needs this more than all the other guys we hope will step up put together

[King Friday]

Why is anyone surprised that Finley is playing his ass off in a contract year? I fully expect 150 catches and 28 TDs from him this year.

Jolly is the obvious choice. I didn't think the guy had any shot to make the roster...but at this point he might actually become a critical cog on our DL.

[Joemailman]

Jolly - Looks like he'll be ready to contribute sooner than I thought.
Bakhtiari - Whether he's ready to start at LT this soon, he looks like a very good player.
Mulumba - Chants of MUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU! will replace KUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUHHHN!

[Bretsky]

GREAT THREAD

Hyde---Dom Capers used him last game exactly how he used to use Woodson....run blitz...delayed blitz....dude has impresses
Bacteria--This guy has shown me more in two weeks than our ex first round Justine did the whole season he imitated a plaer. Perhaps it's an early crush...but dude looks like a player
Finley-- I went to Family Night; I noticed Finley blocking multiple times and blocking well. I was shocked
Jolly--- We'd be morons to cut this guy
Boykins--Again...going back to Famly night.....dude is a very natural pass catcher. I think he sticks around for many years to come and when Jones or Nelson leaves the Pack he steps right in
Lacy.....real deal if he stays healthy

[bobblehead]

GREAT THREAD

Hyde---Dom Capers used him last game exactly how he used to use Woodson....run blitz...delayed blitz....dude has impresses
Bacteria--This guy has shown me more in two weeks than our ex first round Justine did the whole season he imitated a plaer. Perhaps it's an early crush...but dude looks like a player
Finley-- I went to Family Night; I noticed Finley blocking multiple times and blocking well. I was shocked
Jolly--- We'd be morons to cut this guy
Boykins--Again...going back to Famly night.....dude is a very natural pass catcher. I think he sticks around for many years to come and when Jones or Nelson leaves the Pack he steps right in
Lacy.....real deal if he stays healthy

I like Bachardi, I do...as a right tackle or a guard. You hate Sherrod...I don't get it, but I get one thing. Next training camp, after watching a rookie play LT, you will be praying that Sherrod is healthy.

[mraynrand]

I like Bachardi, I do...as a right tackle or a guard. You hate Sherrod...I don't get it, but I get one thing. Next training camp, after watching a rookie play LT, you will be praying that Sherrod is healthy.

Sherrod doesn't exactly have many sheepskins hanging on the wall either.

[denverYooper]

I'm excited about the DL in general. I think we have the rock (Pickett), some core vets about to hit their prime years (Raji, Wilson, maybe Neal), an unexpected pleasant surprise from Jolly, some up-and-comers (Daniels, Jones), and a whole pile of hungry rookies. I feel a good couple of years coming on for that group.

Of course, Lacy too.

[Patler]

I like Bachardi, I do...as a right tackle or a guard. You hate Sherrod...I don't get it, but I get one thing. Next training camp, after watching a rookie play LT, you will be praying that Sherrod is healthy.

But next year might not Bakhtieri be the more experienced vet, and Sherrod a rusty, inexperienced player with little behind him since college? With Sherrod, it would be almost like having a rookie again.

[Fritz]

Mike Daniels seems to be adding some spark to this team. Now, can he get some sacks?

Bahkteria has been a pleasant surprise, for sure. So has Hyde.

I believe Mike Neal will develop in his new position and, if healthy, will play well.

[mraynrand]

I'm excited about the DL in general. I think we have the rock (Pickett), some core vets about to hit their prime years (Raji, Wilson, maybe Neal), an unexpected pleasant surprise from Jolly, some up-and-comers (Daniels, Jones), and a whole pile of hungry rookies. I feel a good couple of years coming on for that group.

Of course, Lacy too.

I don't want to see Lacy play on the defensive line

[pbmax]

I don't want to see Lacy play on the defensive line

Tough enough. Not big enough. Goes against the Franchise Wide Edict (tm).

[hoosier]

By no means the biggest pleasant surprise, but it is looking like Crosby finally pulled his head out of his ass and rediscovered how to kick field goals.

Or not....

[gbgary]

Bahktiari. a big surprise at a very important position.

[smuggler]

I didn't think Lacy was as good as he's looked. He's shown me, and I pray he can stay healthy.
Daniels I suspected would improve, but I still doubt him ever being a star.
Finley, I never thought was as down as some of the others, but I knew he'd kick some tail in a contract year.
Sort of the same with Neal. I thought he's looked good when he's been in the game, others have been more down on him. Hopefully he stays healthy.
Hyde I honestly would expect to bust, by simple probability. We hit with Hayward (similar, though probably superior player), so I expected us to miss on Hyde.
Bacardi has surprised me by being serviceable. I still doubt he'll be very good this year.