Official 2019 Training Camp Thread

[SudsMcBucky]

By now most fully realise that preseason "games" are really an extension of practice. A schrimage with another team puts players in a more competitive situation and gives the Coaches a chance to evaluate players under real game conditions. Who actually wins is secondary to play execution, footwork, blocking, route running, pass coverage, etc.

So, who actually wins is NOT secondary, as there are at least 5 other more important things.

[mraynrand]

Seriously, there are a lot of fans who would like to watch the 4th quarter of a pre-season game for the reason you half- jestingly suggest. Unfortunately this is when they tend to bring out some Henry Cheesely, Lambeau Field Hospitality Coordinator, for a riveting on-screen interview while the game plays in the background—grrr

It wasn't really jest - just angry cynicism. Coupla years back, I say to the wife: "See that Lenzy Pipkins? He'll be starting sometime this season when everyone else is hurt, so keep your eye on him." Sure enough. I said the same about Marshmallow Outhouse and the response was "God forbid!" God didn't listen.

[mraynrand]

So, who actually wins is NOT secondary, as there are at least 5 other more important things.

lol

[Radagast]

So, who actually wins is NOT secondary, as there are at least 5 other more important things.

You failed to list your 5 other more important things. Winning regular season/playoff/championship games are important, but preseason practice scrimmages are only important as a player evaluation/practice session.

[mraynrand]

You failed to list your 5 other more important things.

??

You mean like "Who actually wins is secondary to play execution, footwork, blocking, route running, pass coverage, etc."

[pbmax]

Seriously, there are a lot of fans who would like to watch the 4th quarter of a pre-season game for the reason you half- jestingly suggest. Unfortunately this is when they tend to bring out some Henry Cheesely, Lambeau Field Hospitality Coordinator, for a riveting on-screen interview while the game plays in the background—grrr

It’s the football television production version of having your extended family over on game day, with relatives telling you about their hip replacement while you are trying to see if the defense is in cover one or cover two.

There are a lot of favors repaid during those broadcasts, personal and business. Guarantee they interview Tramontana about being old and Dr. Zaius about being in Green Bay.

[SudsMcBucky]

You failed to list your 5 other more important things. Winning regular season/playoff/championship games are important, but preseason practice scrimmages are only important as a player evaluation/practice session.

You had already listed 5 things for us.

[pbmax]

Wes Hodkiewicz
@WesHod
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A lot to unpack here:

-Veteran Ibraheim Campbell is back. Played well in 3 games last year before knee injury.

-Corey Grant, who signed 2 weeks ago, has been released.

-#Packers also waive former 7th-round pick Kendall Donnerson injured. Finished last year on the 53.

[RashanGary]

The Mike Daniels cut is really starting to look like it’s going to be relatively painless. Keke played well. And then his interview after, holy shit, that guy talking about intricacies of formations and tells and what, not and about how he played ok but needs to be better. Wow, impressive young dude.

Looney also played well.

We might have six guys who can play right now. Obviously only one star but 5 other guys who can rotate in and out and each bring something.

[RashanGary]

Our DL and OL depth are looking impressive. Best preseason ol performance I can remember. Light and De Beer are the two best surprises in camp for me so far.

[pbmax]

@BillHuberSI

As @RobDemovsky reported, it's potentially a torn pec for Oren Burks. If the prognosis holds up, he could miss rest of the season. Other than Martinez, rest of ILB depth chart has 1 snap of defensive experience.

[wist43]

@BillHuberSI

As @RobDemovsky reported, it's potentially a torn pec for Oren Burks. If the prognosis holds up, he could miss rest of the season. Other than Martinez, rest of ILB depth chart has 1 snap of defensive experience.

I like Summers better than Burks by a lot... Summers looked a little lost from what I saw, but I haven't seen anything but clips.

Will watch the game when i get home.

[Bretsky]

I like Summers better than Burks by a lot... Summers looked a little lost from what I saw, but I haven't seen anything but clips.

Will watch the game when i get home.

This seems unwistlike. You normally don't lean toward the white slow LB who uses his smarts to make plays )

He made plays; but man he looked silly when in space and having to make a play on an athlete.

[Joemailman]

This seems unwistlike. You normally don't lean toward the white slow LB who uses his smarts to make plays )

He made plays; but man he looked silly when in space and having to make a play on an athlete.

The thing is he's not slow. Ran a 4.51 40 which is excellent for a LB. The speed doesn't translate to coverage ability though as change of direction is a problem. Not sure what his role will be in this defense.

[wist43]

This seems unwistlike. You normally don't lean toward the white slow LB who uses his smarts to make plays )

He made plays; but man he looked silly when in space and having to make a play on an athlete.

As Joe said, speed is there... I think he has good enough instincts to develop. I think his ceiling is higher than Martinez. Then again, I see Martinez as an avg player.