Official 2019 Workout/OTA/Minicamp Thread

[Radagast]

Should a Safety position become a real issue, who would you like GB to go and get?

[mraynrand]

Should a Safety position become a real issue, who would you like GB to go and get?

I like that Amos guy from Chicago in free agency. And Savage from the college ranks looks good. Internally, the Packers look to be high on Greene.

[Joemailman]

Packers have released RB Kapri Bibbs.

[pbmax]

Packers have released RB Kapri Bibbs.

I wore a pair of Kapri Bibbs way back in the day.

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I wore a pair of Kapri Bibbs way back in the day.

[Teamcheez1]

That 1) doesn't sound good for Burks and 2) is concerning because it sounds like Rodgers is going against an easy target which won't be their against other teams.

Quote" Martinez says Burks has been one of the most improved players on the entire defense during OTAs and minicamp, which should carry on through training camp."

[MadScientist]

Quote" Martinez says Burks has been one of the most improved players on the entire defense during OTAs and minicamp, which should carry on through training camp."

I can only hope it's similar to spring training in baseball where a player is working on certain things and the results are not always indicative as to what is going on. Either that, or some things just can't show without pads on.

[Joemailman]

Packers claim TE Michael Roberts off waivers from Lions.

https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/...-waivers-lions

Roberts was waived last week after a trade that would have sent him to the New England Patriots was rescinded because conditions weren't met.

Roberts didn't pass his physical with the Patriots, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

The 6-foot-5, 265-pound Roberts has played in 23 regular-season games over the past two years, totaling 13 catches for 146 yards and three touchdowns.

[Freak Out]

Nice grab on the TE.

[Joemailman]

Roberts will be real competition for Marcedes Lewis. This offense needs a run-blocking TE, and I suspect that 1 of Lewis and Roberts will make the roster. But not both.

[Radagast]

I applaud bringing in players that will push the others to work harder. Perhaps a few Safeties will become available for the same purpose.

[pbmax]

With two blocking TEs, Packers have a real chance to score some Ed West/Bubba Franks TDs. Some TE on the Packers will be in great fantasy demand.

[run pMc]

With two blocking TEs, Packers have a real chance to score some Ed West/Bubba Franks TDs. Some TE on the Packers will be in great fantasy demand.

LOL yeah I could see Lewis getting 2 goal line TDs in a game, getting picked up off the fantasy waiver wire in every league, and dropped 3 weeks later when he doesn't get another catch.

[Radagast]

Beyond the full medical examinations that take place, and the weight room workouts, and the team/position meetings, and the team calisthenics, what goes on at OTAs.

2019 team playbooks (1st edition) are distributed.

Basic QB/Receiver drills take place.

Offensive and Defensive Linemen work with blocking sleds and tackling dummies.

Kickers practice punts/kicks as return specialist practice catching kicked balls.

The point is that OTAs work on fundamental football skills and begin the teams process toward learning the Offensive and Defensive plays that will be applied in the upcoming season. Between now and TC, players/coaches will be expected to learn their playbooks. Some veterans will fair better than others, especially on the offense, while some veterans/rookies will struggle learning the new offensive system.

In addition, players are added/dropped as well. So OTAs, IMO, serve to get the team primed for the upcoming Training Camp.

While some of the players don't attend this team activity, I must assume that they have their new playbooks and are studying them. The real test will begin when TC begins.

[Joemailman]

Packers claim TE Michael Roberts off waivers from Lions.

https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/...-waivers-lions

Roberts waived after failing his physical with Packers. He had shoulder surgery last year, and apparently it's still an issue. Or perhaps I should just say "He has a shoulder".