Official OTA/Minicamp Thread

[bobblehead]

If thats all he's asking for it should be done yesterday.

[Joemailman]

Tom Silverstein, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
@tspoon62.bsky.social

#Packers have moved WR Bo Melton to CB. GM Brian Gutekunst said they love his play on special teams and coaches were open to seeing him on defense. His brother Max is a starting CB for the #Cardinals.

[Anti-Polar Bear]

Tom Silverstein, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
@tspoon62.bsky.social

#Packers have moved WR Bo Melton to CB. GM Brian Gutekunst said they love his play on special teams and coaches were open to seeing him on defense. His brother Max is a starting CB for the #Cardinals.

Once Travis Hunter makes it cool again to play both O and D, Melton’s gonna be the Packers’ poor man’s Hunter.

[Joemailman]

Packers adjusted Jaire's contract before the release so that the 10 million dead cap that would have hit in 2026 will be applied to the 2025 cap.

[Joemailman]

Tom Silverstein, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel @tspoon62.bsky.social

#Packers coach Matt LaFleur said he loves everything about Bo Melton and gave him some snaps at cornerback during the first minicamp practice. "His brother (Max) is a pretty good player as well and I thought if there is someone who can do both, he's the guy."

Tom Silverstein, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel @tspoon62.bsky.social

LaFleur said the depth behind the top three cornerbacks is a work in a progress. "There's a lot of wait and see. We have a lot of young guys that are kind of unknown."

Tom Silverstein, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel @tspoon62.bsky.social

LaFleur said it was the team's decision to not practice C Elgton Jenkins today but didn't indicate there was any issue.

[Joemailman]

Jason B. Hirschhorn@by_JBH

The Packers have signed defensive tackle Cameron Young.

Young, a 2023 fourth-round pick, spent his first two seasons with the Seahawks.

Overview

Naturally powerful prospect who is able to take on capable challengers and come out in good shape despite playing with an elevated pad level. Young plays with early hands and a heavy punch to gain positioning quickly against single blocks. He has the core power and contact balance to force double teams to work. Also, he does a nice job of fighting against wash-down blocks and maintaining gap integrity against zone. He has the size, length and strength to become a proficient run defender but offers very little as a pass rusher. While Young will be seen as a natural nose tackle, he could see snaps as a 5-technique as well.
Strengths

Rare arm length for a defensive tackle.
High win rate getting into the blocker with first hands.
Rides zone blocks with good pacing and control to maintain his run fit.
Unlocks hips/ankles to drop sturdy anchor against double teams.
Does the dirty work to allow linebackers to flow freely.
Impressive shed-to-tackle transitions.

Weaknesses

Could see limited snaps against volume passing teams.
Sluggish lateral movements are suboptimal as twister.
Makes just incremental gains to the quarterback.
Can be reached and sealed by quicker guards.
Tendency to play tall as the play unfolds.



Young played some as a rookie in 2023. Only played in 1 game in 2024. Apparently had some type of injury as he started season on PUP list.

[Fosco33]

Tom Silverstein, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
@tspoon62.bsky.social

#Packers have moved WR Bo Melton to CB. GM Brian Gutekunst said they love his play on special teams and coaches were open to seeing him on defense. His brother Max is a starting CB for the #Cardinals.

Bo knows CB

[Joemailman]

Zach Kruse@zachkruse2

Melton isn't a roster lock, but they love him, and they especially love him on special teams. I think this is more about trying to maximize the value of a guy who has probably lost ops at WR but is still expected to make the team as a special teamer.

Ryan Wood@ByRyanWood

Packers LT Rasheed Walker and CB Nate Hobbs are not practicing today after being on the field in yesterday’s minicamp opener.

Everyone present. Other players not on the field today:

Quay Walker
Christian Watson
Micah Robinson
Kalen King
Zayne Anderson
Collin Oliver
Aaron Banks
John Oliver
Elgton Jenkins
Julian Hicks

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[Joemailman]

Matt Schneidman
@mattschneidman

Jordan Love, under pressure, just hit Mecole Hardman for about a 75-yard TD in two minute. Bomb over the entire defense and Hardman did the rest. That’s the end of practice.

[Fritz]

Ole' Mecole gonna mess everyone up if he keeps playing well AND returns punts and kicks effectively. There are already five locks: Jayden Reed, Romeo Doubs, Dontayvion Wicks, Savion Williams, and The Golden Shower. So you've got Melton, Heath, and Hardman battling for what seems like one spot. Heath has the size they love and seems to be a good blocker. Also not bad I don't think as a receiver. Can play like a safety on ST. Harman can be the returner so brings value. And Melton also a ST guy who now is adding positional versatility.

[MadScientist]

Ole' Mecole gonna mess everyone up if he keeps playing well AND returns punts and kicks effectively. There are already five locks: Jayden Reed, Romeo Doubs, Dontayvion Wicks, Savion Williams, and The Golden Shower. So you've got Melton, Heath, and Hardman battling for what seems like one spot. Heath has the size they love and seems to be a good blocker. Also not bad I don't think as a receiver. Can play like a safety on ST. Harman can be the returner so brings value. And Melton also a ST guy who now is adding positional versatility.

Heath is a bottom of the roster WR, so cutting him won't be a big deal. Melton is trying to stick as a CB/ST guy, so Hardman has a reasonable path to make the final roster.

[Fritz]

Heath is a bottom of the roster WR, so cutting him won't be a big deal. Melton is trying to stick as a CB/ST guy, so Hardman has a reasonable path to make the final roster.

I wonder if maybe Rich Bisch and The Flower are tired of rotating return guys who are "meh" (Jayden Reed) or had a good year and then went "meh" (Kesean Nixon), and want one guy to do both, and bring some juice. That would put Hardman in a good position, especially if he can do the jet sweep thing.

You're right about Heath - they can afford to cut him without worrying if he'll get picked up. Melton probably the same?

[bobblehead]

Once Travis Hunter makes it cool again to play both O and D, Melton’s gonna be the Packers’ poor man’s Hunter.

More like a homeless mans Hunter.

[MadScientist]

I wonder if maybe Rich Bisch and The Flower are tired of rotating return guys who are "meh" (Jayden Reed) or had a good year and then went "meh" (Kesean Nixon), and want one guy to do both, and bring some juice. That would put Hardman in a good position, especially if he can do the jet sweep thing.

You're right about Heath - they can afford to cut him without worrying if he'll get picked up. Melton probably the same?

They can easily cut Melton. I was just noting that with the position switch, he's not really competition for Hardman for the 6th receiver position.

[bobblehead]

They can easily cut Melton. I was just noting that with the position switch, he's not really competition for Hardman for the 6th receiver position.

I think he is a great team guy and they are looking for a way to justify keeping him around.