Official 2019 Training Camp Thread

[Radagast]

Some sites show Adams, Clark, and Daniels as GB's 3 starting defensive linemen. Lowery, Lancaster, and Gary are listed as their backups.

I was under the impression that Gary was to Play the OLB position when the coaches had enough confidence to play him (even as a 3rd down rusher). However I find Gary listed as Daniels backup.

So my question is, will Gary be a Linebacker or a Down Lineman? Did I somehow miss something somewhere or is still trying to figure out how to use this #1 Draft pick?

[RashanGary]

Some sites show Adams, Clark, and Daniels as GB's 3 starting defensive linemen. Lowery, Lancaster, and Gary are listed as their backups.

I was under the impression that Gary was to Play the OLB position when the coaches had enough confidence to play him (even as a 3rd down rusher). However I find Gary listed as Daniels backup.

So my question is, will Gary be a Linebacker or a Down Lineman? Did I somehow miss something somewhere or is still trying to figure out how to use this #1 Draft pick?

They list him as a LB on Packers.com. Since he was drafted, the team has said he’ll play both spots. In OTAs he’s played both spots. There has been no mention of that changing.

[run pMc]

As with ZaDarius Smith, Gary will be listed as an OLB, but get some snaps on the DL

[run pMc]

Are we comparing Daniels to Hawk? Seems apples to oranges to me -- different draft expectations, different positions on D, etc.

Both have had productive careers, although I'd say Daniels has made more splash plays while Hawk was more of a steady glue guy.
Daniels has made the Pro Bowl and been an alternate 3 times; Hawk was a 2 time alternate.

My goodness, I just saw Hawk's combine numbers. Sure didn't seem like he played to them.

[wist43]

Some sites show Adams, Clark, and Daniels as GB's 3 starting defensive linemen. Lowery, Lancaster, and Gary are listed as their backups.

I was under the impression that Gary was to Play the OLB position when the coaches had enough confidence to play him (even as a 3rd down rusher). However I find Gary listed as Daniels backup.

So my question is, will Gary be a Linebacker or a Down Lineman? Did I somehow miss something somewhere or is still trying to figure out how to use this #1 Draft pick?

The Smiths and Gary are all interchangeable rovers.

I've been screaming for this type of 3-3 personnel forever.

Saw an article online somewhere asking the question if the pack should extend Fackrell and Martinez... I want to see upgrades over both those guys.

Gute gets it... he whiffed on Burks, but other than that he's rejuvenated the defensive front.

[mraynrand]

The Smiths and Gary are all interchangeable rovers.

I've been screaming for this type of 3-3 personnel forever.

Yes you have. We all noticed. But they'll run a lot of 2-4 just to keep your BP up.

[pbmax]

The Smiths and Gary are all interchangeable rovers.

I've been screaming for this type of 3-3 personnel forever.

Saw an article online somewhere asking the question if the pack should extend Fackrell and Martinez... I want to see upgrades over both those guys.

Gute gets it... he whiffed on Burks, but other than that he's rejuvenated the defensive front.

I'll never be able to forget Gute drafting Clark.

Wait, I meant I won't be able to remember it since it never happened.

[pbmax]

Yes you have. We all noticed. But they'll run a lot of 2-4 just to keep your BP up.

He also missed the 3-3 nickel last year.

But Rashan Gary and two Smiths have really perked him up.

[pbmax]

Packers should just immediate hire Paul Alexander (whatever it takes to lure him out of retirement) and let him help.

https://twitter.com/CoachPaulAlex

[mraynrand]

Packers should just immediate hire Paul Alexander (whatever it takes to lure him out of retirement) and let him help.

https://twitter.com/CoachPaulAlex

Did you do your independent hands pass pro drills today?

[pbmax]

Did you do your independent hands pass pro drills today?

Still working on walking and chewing gum simultaneously.

[mraynrand]

Still working on walking and chewing gum simultaneously.

what about SPRIGGS™?

[RashanGary]

I’ve seen some positive things about Montravius Adams and Lancaster lately.

Lancaster’s athletic pro day numbers were better than Clark’s combine numbers for one. But Clark was almost three years younger at the time so Clark’s numbers probably got better while Lancaster’s are probably a more legit representation. Regardless, Lancaster is an athlete. But it sounds like he’s kept all of his power and added explosion and foot quickness. That is exiciting considering he was already solid as a rookie.

Coach Montgomery said Adams has learned how to be a pro and is in the shape he needs to be in this year. Clark mentioned Adams as an improved player this year. And he has flashed.

To have both Lancaster and Adams step forward as quality depth, that helps the depth after Clark, Daniels and Lowry. It also makes moving on from Daniels next year less worrisome. But for the here and now, it’s exciting to be able to rotate our guys in and out and be fresh into the 4th quarter. Might have a top 5 defense. Never know!

[wist43]

He also missed the 3-3 nickel last year.

But Rashan Gary and two Smiths have really perked him up.

I didn't miss it... and we were much improved defensively (which isn't saying much) - even with inferior personnel.

If you had your way Dunderdummy would still be our DC, and TT would be spitting on the Smiths and Amos.

[Radagast]

I didn't miss it... and we were much improved defensively (which isn't saying much) - even with inferior personnel.

If you had your way Dunderdummy would still be our DC, and TT would be spitting on the Smiths and Amos.

Ok then wist43, let's pretend that you were given full authority over the Packers Defense as of the end of the 2018 reg. season. Your powers include hiring/firing of any coaches/players as you please. You do not have any authority over any other part of the team, just the defense.

This is your shot to be a bigshot, GO !