Official 2019 Workout/OTA/Minicamp Thread

[Patler]

I've read several articles with some of the same but each with different additional quotes from Josh Jones. He comes across to me as a guy who really wants to blast the team and demand a trade, but either knows better himself or is following advice to tone it down.

[texaspackerbacker]

It seems like a lot of people think and are telling him he's better suited to be a linebacker, but he just hates the idea. I suspect he gets a lot of playing time at Safety in the preseason - with one of three results: either he proves to the coaches he can be a decent Safety or it becomes obvious even to Jones himself that he can't be a Safety, and hence, puts his heart in playing like a LB or he gets showcased enough that he can be traded for more than some crap low round pick. Or #4, he just makes it obvious that he should get cut.

[pbmax]

It seems like a lot of people think and are telling him he's better suited to be a linebacker, but he just hates the idea. I suspect he gets a lot of playing time at Safety in the preseason - with one of three results: either he proves to the coaches he can be a decent Safety or it becomes obvious even to Jones himself that he can't be a Safety, and hence, puts his heart in playing like a LB or he gets showcased enough that he can be traded for more than some crap low round pick. Or #4, he just makes it obvious that he should get cut.

Things could change, but I think part of the problem here is that the coaches already know the answer and its "more linebacker". Hence, the standoff.

[pbmax]

https://twitter.com/BenFennell_NFL/status/1138813802261164035

Good old fashioned 4-3 run D. With AJ Hawk at Will, scraping with Kampman to fill gaps and extend the play outside for Al Harris to clean up.

[pbmax]

Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
#Packers swing tackle Jason Spriggs is not at practice today. Hurt his left elbow in 11s yesterday but returned to finish the session.

Some things are just not meant to be.

[gbgary]

It seems like a lot of people think and are telling him he's better suited to be a linebacker, but he just hates the idea. I suspect he gets a lot of playing time at Safety in the preseason - with one of three results: either he proves to the coaches he can be a decent Safety or it becomes obvious even to Jones himself that he can't be a Safety, and hence, puts his heart in playing like a LB or he gets showcased enough that he can be traded for more than some crap low round pick. Or #4, he just makes it obvious that he should get cut.

i bet he's gone by then. he won't be happy unless he's starting.

[pbmax]

Michael Cohen @Michael_Cohen13
An early trend for the Matt LaFleur offense is how involved RBs seem to be in the passing game. #Packers using tailbacks all over the formation and dedicating drills to fundamentals of receiving. Could be a way to get more touches for Aaron Jones.

After I say that, #Packers run a beautiful play that splits Aaron Jones out wide to draw the safety and sends Davante Adams into the space behind him for a deep touchdown. Excellent throw from Rodgers.


Best news I have seen about the offense so far.

[MadScientist]

Packer Report @PackerReport
Not sure if it was the plan or just the way it’s worked out, but Rodgers has targeted Burks again and again.

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.

[pbmax]

This guy doesn't seem long for the roster:

Packer Report @PackerReport
With no refs to signal, we think both kickers were 4-5 on FGs. Couple iffy snaps from Bradley, too.

Packer Report @PackerReport
J Jones, T Carson, J Hamilton, G Roberts, M Daniels, J Springs and M Lewis not practicing. Spriggs in a collision late yesterday.

[mraynrand]

Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
#Packers swing tackle Jason Spriggs is not at practice today. Hurt his left elbow in 11s yesterday but returned to finish the session.

Some things are just not meant to be.

TRADE HIM TO HOUSTON

[pbmax]

Might have posted this one a day or two ago:

Michael Cohen @Michael_Cohen13
#Packers make a couple changes to their personnel department: Richmond Williams is promoted from pro scout to director of pro personnel, and Brett Thiesen was elevated to full-time college scout after coming through the internship program.

[Joemailman]

Packer Report @PackerReport
Not sure if it was the plan or just the way it’s worked out, but Rodgers has targeted Burks again and again.

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.

The good news is that it sounds like Rodgers is executing the offense as he should rather than holding onto the ball for 8 seconds. As for Burks, I suppose it depends on who he's getting beat by. Adams, not so bad. Pharoah, not so good

[Anti-Polar Bear]

How ‘bout moving Josh Jones to RB and King to WR?

Both ran 4.4 40s. Both aren’t anything special on D. Exploit their speed on O!

[pbmax]

How ‘bout moving Josh Jones to RB and King to WR?

Both ran 4.4 40s. Both aren’t anything special on D. Exploit their speed on O!

Jones I understand. King has been very good as a CB. When he has been out there.

[run pMc]

Agree -- King will be a keeper at CB if he can find a way to stay healthy.
Jones I think is best as a 3rd/box safety or moneybacker type. I'm skeptical he has the instincts to play RB, and that's a heck of a transition to make on the pro level. Could you see Jones being able to pick up pass pro correctly?

I thnk Jones gets dealt just before training camp opens for a low round pick, and the JSO beat writers have a field day with how it was a wasted pick just like _____.