Official 2021 OTA/Mini-camp Thread

[Sparkey]

Bretsky nailed it about LaFleur's primary contribution. I'm not saying his scheme is nothing, but I am saying that he thankfully subordinated his ego by adjusting his scheme to fit the way Rodgers has played with excellence for so long. He did tweak the routes and throw in the misdirection, etc. to help receivers get open, but when we first heard about LaFleur was coming here, people talked like he was all about "run first". Fortunately, it didn't turn out that way.

You don't remember the stupid speculation several years ago that he couldn't throw deep anymore? I didn't mean to imply it was you hahahaha.

As for the "change is evil" thing, I'm not gonna explain that this side of FYI - not wanting to get burned over the evil p word. Suffice it to say, though, it ain't "electricity, plumbing or Internet" that I'm negative about hahahaha.

The 4th quarter of the NFCCG, it looked like the McCarthy/Rodgers offense. Pretty stagnant and ineffective.

Pick #1 in the 4th quarter

1st & 10 at GB 19
(12:20 - 4th) A.Rodgers pass incomplete deep middle to D.Adams (J.Dean).

2nd & 10 at GB 19
(12:14 - 4th) (Shotgun) A.Rodgers pass short left to J.Williams to GB 24 for 5 yards (D.White; C.Davis).

3rd & 5 at GB 24
(11:32 - 4th) (Shotgun) A.Rodgers sacked at GB 14 for -10 yards (S.Barrett).

4th & 15 at GB 14
(10:51 - 4th) J.Scott punts 55 yards to TB 31, Center-H.Bradley. J.Mickens to TB 38 for 7 yards (O.Burks).

Pick #2 in 4th quarter

1st & 10 at GB 24
(9:15 - 4th) (Shotgun) A.Rodgers sacked at GB 24 for 0 yards (S.Barrett).

2nd & 10 at GB 24
(8:31 - 4th) (Shotgun) A.Rodgers pass incomplete deep right to M.Valdes-Scantling.

3rd & 10 at GB 24
(8:26 - 4th) (Shotgun) A.Rodgers pass incomplete short middle to A.Lazard.

4th & 10 at GB 24
(8:20 - 4th) J.Scott punts 51 yards to TB 25, Center-H.Bradley. J.Mickens to TB 28 for 3 yards (K.Russell).

Final possession 4th quarter

(4:42 - 4th) B.Pinion kicks 61 yards from TB 35 to GB 4. J.Williams to GB 34 for 30 yards (J.Watson).

1st & 10 at GB 34
(4:33 - 4th) (Shotgun) A.Dillon right tackle to GB 43 for 9 yards (D.White).

2nd & 1 at GB 43
(3:56 - 4th) (Shotgun) A.Rodgers pass deep middle to M.Valdes-Scantling to TB 28 for 29 yards (S.Murphy-Bunting, A.Adams).

1st & 10 at TB 28
(3:12 - 4th) (Shotgun) A.Rodgers pass incomplete deep left to M.Valdes-Scantling.

2nd & 10 at TB 28
(3:07 - 4th) (Shotgun) A.Rodgers pass short middle to D.Adams to TB 19 for 9 yards (D.White).

3rd & 1 at TB 19
(2:28 - 4th) (Shotgun) A.Rodgers pass short left to D.Adams pushed ob at TB 8 for 11 yards (C.Davis).

1st & Goal at TB 8
(2:22 - 4th) (Shotgun) A.Rodgers pass incomplete short middle to A.Lazard.

2nd & Goal at TB 8
(2:19 - 4th) (Shotgun) A.Rodgers pass incomplete short middle to D.Adams [N.Suh].

3rd & 8 at TB 8
(2:15 - 4th) (Shotgun) A.Rodgers pass incomplete short middle to D.Adams (A.Adams).

4th & Goal at TB 8
(2:05 - 4th) Mason Crosby 26 Yd Field Goal

So for all the GOAT talk, I'm pretty sure Lynn Dickey or Don Majkowski could have generated three points in the 4th quarter.

[Joemailman]

The 4th quarter of the NFCCG, it looked like the McCarthy/Rodgers offense. Pretty stagnant and ineffective.

Pick #1 in the 4th quarter

1st & 10 at GB 19
(12:20 - 4th) A.Rodgers pass incomplete deep middle to D.Adams (J.Dean).

2nd & 10 at GB 19
(12:14 - 4th) (Shotgun) A.Rodgers pass short left to J.Williams to GB 24 for 5 yards (D.White; C.Davis).

3rd & 5 at GB 24
(11:32 - 4th) (Shotgun) A.Rodgers sacked at GB 14 for -10 yards (S.Barrett).

4th & 15 at GB 14
(10:51 - 4th) J.Scott punts 55 yards to TB 31, Center-H.Bradley. J.Mickens to TB 38 for 7 yards (O.Burks).

Pick #2 in 4th quarter

1st & 10 at GB 24
(9:15 - 4th) (Shotgun) A.Rodgers sacked at GB 24 for 0 yards (S.Barrett).

2nd & 10 at GB 24
(8:31 - 4th) (Shotgun) A.Rodgers pass incomplete deep right to M.Valdes-Scantling.

3rd & 10 at GB 24
(8:26 - 4th) (Shotgun) A.Rodgers pass incomplete short middle to A.Lazard.

4th & 10 at GB 24
(8:20 - 4th) J.Scott punts 51 yards to TB 25, Center-H.Bradley. J.Mickens to TB 28 for 3 yards (K.Russell).

Final possession 4th quarter

(4:42 - 4th) B.Pinion kicks 61 yards from TB 35 to GB 4. J.Williams to GB 34 for 30 yards (J.Watson).

1st & 10 at GB 34
(4:33 - 4th) (Shotgun) A.Dillon right tackle to GB 43 for 9 yards (D.White).

2nd & 1 at GB 43
(3:56 - 4th) (Shotgun) A.Rodgers pass deep middle to M.Valdes-Scantling to TB 28 for 29 yards (S.Murphy-Bunting, A.Adams).

1st & 10 at TB 28
(3:12 - 4th) (Shotgun) A.Rodgers pass incomplete deep left to M.Valdes-Scantling.

2nd & 10 at TB 28
(3:07 - 4th) (Shotgun) A.Rodgers pass short middle to D.Adams to TB 19 for 9 yards (D.White).

3rd & 1 at TB 19
(2:28 - 4th) (Shotgun) A.Rodgers pass short left to D.Adams pushed ob at TB 8 for 11 yards (C.Davis).

1st & Goal at TB 8
(2:22 - 4th) (Shotgun) A.Rodgers pass incomplete short middle to A.Lazard.

2nd & Goal at TB 8
(2:19 - 4th) (Shotgun) A.Rodgers pass incomplete short middle to D.Adams [N.Suh].

3rd & 8 at TB 8
(2:15 - 4th) (Shotgun) A.Rodgers pass incomplete short middle to D.Adams (A.Adams).

4th & Goal at TB 8
(2:05 - 4th) Mason Crosby 26 Yd Field Goal

So for all the GOAT talk, I'm pretty sure Lynn Dickey or Don Majkowski could have generated three points in the 4th quarter.

14 plays from scrimmage and ran the ball 1 time. For 9 yards. And their best pass play came on 2nd and 1 after the 9 yard run. So...maybe they should have run more?

[SudsMcBucky]

14 plays from scrimmage and ran the ball 1 time. For 9 yards. And their best pass play came on 2nd and 1 after the 9 yard run. So...maybe they should have run more?

I doubt we'll ever know, but I'd be curious if that was a change in play calling or AR audibling more.

[QBME]

Back to Mini Camp(s)...
Reports (Ian Rappaport) are signaling that the whole receiving corps is going to show up, but not Aaron.
This is getting juicy good.

[Joemailman]

Back to Mini Camp(s)...
Reports (Ian Rappaport) are signaling that the whole receiving corps is going to show up, but not Aaron.
This is getting juicy good.

Should give Love more opportunities to complete some passes downfield, and perhaps more pressure to do so.

[Bretsky]

Back to Mini Camp(s)...
Reports (Ian Rappaport) are signaling that the whole receiving corps is going to show up, but not Aaron.
This is getting juicy good.

UPCOMING IS MANDATORY and SKIPPERS CAN GET FINED

This make sense

[Joemailman]

Rob Demovsky
@RobDemovsky
Packers have four players in the COVID protocol: Preston Smith, Za’Darius Smith, Elgton Jenkins and Dean Lowry.

Doesn’t necessarily mean a positive test but they’re not allowed at practice or in the building.

[Joemailman]

Andy Herman
@AndyHermanNFL
·
1h
Gary and Garvin at edge with smiths gone.

King/Jaire/Sullivan at CB

Keke Lancaster Clark at DL

Barnes at LB

Amos & Savage @ Safety

Andy Herman
@AndyHermanNFL
·
1h
Braden - JRJ - Myers - Patrick - Turner at OL.

Ryan Wood
@ByRyanWood
·
1h
Looks like #Packers WR Davante Adams not participating in team reports. MVS, Allen Lazard and EQ are first 3 receivers up in 11 personnel.

Rob Demovsky
@RobDemovsky
·
1h
Packers minicamp roll call:

Holdout: Aaron Rodgers.

COVID protocol: Za’Darius Smith, Preston Smith, Elgton Jenkins, Dean Lowry.

Rehab: David Bakhtiari, Josiah Deguara Chris Blair, Ka’dar Hollman.

Everyone else is practicing.

Andy Herman
@AndyHermanNFL
·
1h
Royce Newman continues to get snaps at RG with the ones. Seems GB is going to give him a chance. Rotating with Lucas Patrick. Also seeing time at RT.

Tom Pelissero
@TomPelissero
· 1h
#Packers star WR Davante Adams is present at minicamp and in uniform, but isn’t really participating on Day 1. Watching most drills and working on the side during 11-on-11. He’s entering a contract year. All of Green Bay’s other top receivers are practicing.

Andy Herman
@AndyHermanNFL
·
1h
Will Redmond continues to get looks with some of the Packers top nickel and dime packages.

Andy Herman
@AndyHermanNFL
·
1h
Darnell Savage w/ great coverage on Allen Lazard. Pass from Love falls incomplete.

Ryan Wood
@ByRyanWood
·
1h
No live rush, but Jordan Love just flashed some impressive athleticism. Love maneuvered inside the pocket before flushing left and finding Amari Rodgers in the middle. Hit Rodgers with a low throw to beat tight coverage. Arm and feet in one play.

Andy Herman
@AndyHermanNFL
·
1h
Obligatory Kabion Ento tweet but he had awesome coverage outside on Allen Lazard on an out route. He continues to look the part at CB.

Wes Hodkiewicz
@WesHod
·
1h
Nice little connection between Love and MVS on slant. Getting a chance to work with most of WRs today though Davante hasn’t been in team

Ryan Wood
@ByRyanWood
·
1h
In dime, #Packers dropped Adrian Amos into the slot with Darnell Savage Jr. and Will Redmond as deep safeties. Wonder if Amos could be a candidate for “star” position, or just the preferred dime look.

Andy Herman
@AndyHermanNFL
·
1h
EQ banged up after a throw from Bortles where they weren’t on the same page. Down on a knew now and trainers looking at him.

Ryan Wood
@ByRyanWood
·
1h
Jordan Love sailed a pass over open Robert Tonyan’s head in the right flat. A few reps later, he overthrows open Malik Taylor down right sideline. A year ago, rarely saw Love cut loose on a throw. He’s let it rip more this offseason. A bit too much, at times.

Wes Hodkiewicz
@WesHod
·
1h
Blake Bortles ends two minute with a 35 yard TD down the sideline to Isaac Nauta

Matt Schneidman
@mattschneidman
·
1h
Jordan Love struggled with accuracy during team work today. The arm strength is there, but missed a handful of makeable throws. Period ends with Blake Bortles finding Isaac Nauta deep down the left sideline for a TD.

Andy Herman
@AndyHermanNFL
·
1h
Notes from practice:

Love shaky with accuracy/rhythm
Jaire looked FireFireFire
Return of WRs
No Preston, Z, Elgton, Lowry
Bortles to Nauta play of the day
Garvin w/ starters w/ Smiths out
Newman rotates w/ starters @ RG
Kamal Martin had a nice day
Oh and no Aaron Rodgers.

Ryan Wood
@ByRyanWood
·
52m
#Packers coach Matt LaFleur decline to say whether Aaron Rodgers' absence was excused: "That's team business that we're always going to keep confidential between us and the player."

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[texaspackerbacker]

Good to read actual news.

A couple things that stand out to me of that stuff: Trying to use Valdez-Scantling on slants could be a big play thing with his speed. Garvin apparently starting out ahead of several other back up OLBs could be good. He's apparently a couple years younger than most second year players. I'm rooting for him to break out at least a little bit this year.

[red]

Is z-smith in vivid protocol or not?

Cause the team put out a video of him running into the field for camp

[Joemailman]

Is z-smith in vivid protocol or not?

Cause the team put out a video of him running into the field for camp

Z was not there today. He was there last week.

[texaspackerbacker]

Is z-smith in vivid protocol or not?

Cause the team put out a video of him running into the field for camp

"vivid protocol"? you mean he moonlights as a porn star now?

[Joemailman]

Z back at practice today. No sign yet of other Covid guys.

Jordan Love will meet with reporters after today's practice.

[Joemailman]

Rob Demovsky
@RobDemovsky
Only changes in Day 2:

Za’Darius Smith returned
De’Vondre Campbell signed
Mike Weber released

[Joemailman]

Olivia Reiner
@ReinerOlivia
·
7m
Packers Minicamp Day 2 attendance, no sight of:
Aaron Rodgers
Chris Blair+
Ka’dar Hollman+
Elgton Jenkins*
Preston Smith*
Dean Lowry*

+ Present, not practicing
*COVID related absence

Rob Demovsky
@RobDemovsky
·
4m
Devin Funchess has been getting attention from a member of the medical staff for several minutes while practice continued.

Wes Hodkiewicz
@WesHod
·
2m
Z is participating in team run. Also Hollman now out here observing

Matt Schneidman
@mattschneidman
·
2m
Rookie fourth-rounder Royce Newman (Ole Miss) working with the 1s at right tackle to start 11-on-11s. Billy Turner at left tackle.

Matt Schneidman
@mattschneidman
· 3m
Rookie fourth-rounder Royce Newman (Ole Miss) working with the 1s at right tackle to start 11-on-11s. Billy Turner at left tackle.

Rob Demovsky
@RobDemovsky
·
1m
Funchess has returned

ndy Herman Retweeted
Marques Eversoll
@MarquesEversoll
·
2m
Love found MVS over the middle for 1st Down, then a wide-open Tonyan in the flat for another. First two passes in Team.

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