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Originally posted by BallHawk
The #3 spot is Martin's to lose IMO. He has to be the happiest guy that Thompson did little to upgrade the WR corp short term this offseason.
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I would agree...and I think you can almost write Martin in as the #3 with about 85% certainty. Jones may have solid physical talent, but he only had one good year in the WAC. He's not ready to be a #3 WR in the NFL yet.
The #3 spot is Martin's to lose IMO. He has to be the happiest guy that Thompson did little to upgrade the WR corp short term this offseason.My signature has NUDITY in it...whatcha gonna do? -
I agree with Ballhawks as well. I woulnd't say it's 85% in Martins favor but he probably has the inside track. HE did some good things last year.Formerly known as JustinHarrell.Comment
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Saturday, May 19, 2007
Woodson absent
Veteran cornerback Charles Woodson was excused from today's afternoon practice for what a team spokesman called "personal reasons."
It was unclear whether Woodson, who also plans to skip OTAs the next month, would be at the Packers' final minicamp practice Sunday morning.
The Packers' other starting cornerback, Al Harris, also sat out this afternoon's workout but was on the sideline. Patrick Dendy and Will Blackmon worked with the first team.
Chad Clifton, who sat out the morning practice, participated in all drills in the afternoon.
-- Tom Pelissero, tpelisse@greenbaypressgazette.com
posted by PackersNews.com at 4:05 PM | 0 CommentsComment
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Saturday, May 19, 2007
Afternoon wrap
Defensive end DeVon Hicks gets the game ball for today's afternoon practice.
An undrafted rookie from Northwest Mississippi, Hicks recovered a Paul Thompson fumble during the second period. Then, during the blitz period, Hicks drew roars from his teammates by snaring a Thompson pass at the line -- with one hand -- and fighting his way into the end zone.
Other odds and ends ...
-- Thompson and Jerry Babb again took turns running the second-team offense. Thompson had two interceptions and a fumble during team periods, while Babb ran into some trouble when his unit false started on two consecutive plays.
-- Bubba Franks took some initial reps with the first team after Donald Lee got almost all of them in two previous practices.
-- Spencer Havner, Aaron Rouse and others had cameos with the first-team defense as coaches substituted liberally during the late team periods.
-- Middle linebacker Nick Barnett appeared to jam a finger or his left wrist batting down an Ingle Martin pass, but he completed practice.
-- Tyrone Culver and Atari Bigby had interceptions during the team and 7-on-7 periods, respectively.
And here they are, your final worthless passing statistics from today's team, blitz and 7-on-7 periods:
-- Brett Favre 5-for-10
-- Aaron Rodgers 9-for-15, 2 INTs
-- Ingle Martin 16-for-28
-- Jerry Babb 5-for-12
-- Paul Thompson 7-for-15, 2 INTs
Favre and Rodgers participated only in 7-on-7, while only Martin participated in all three drills.
Last practice of minicamp begins at 10:15 a.m. Sunday.
-- Tom Pelissero, tpelisse@greenbaypressgazette.com
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they'll keep 6 WR's this season, unless they all suck in the preseason. Too many guys with potential and TE position is a MESS.Originally posted by The Leaper
My guess is Bodiford or Holliday get the last spot.Comment
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I think it's BS that M3 has all but 4 Thursday practices in June closed to the public. I guess it's just the whole "secretive" philosophy that TT seems to employ. I can handle him not telling the media about every little move, but now to start shutting out the public from mini-camps and OTA's is crap.
A reporter from the PG wrote an article on this and I emailed him, asking him who's decision it was on having so many practices closed. This was his response to me....
The NFL says teams have to open 1/3 of their summer practices to the media. McCarthy took exception with some of the coverage of last year's OTAs, so he scaled back access. Because the Packers can't bar us from practices the public gets to see, the byproduct is fans losing out. And the fans get a double-whammy, because they can't even read about the practices now -- no one will be there to cover them. It's not ideal for any of us.
Tom Pelissero
Assistant sports editor
Green Bay Press-GazetteComment
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Photos can play tricks sometimes, but Morency looks stronger in that picture than I remember him. Also, picture #15, with Tauscher blocking Montgomery was kind of odd. Tauscher actually looks thinner than Montgomery. A trick of the camera I'm sure...I can't run no more
With that lawless crowd
While the killers in high places
Say their prayers out loud
But they've summoned, they've summoned up
A thundercloud
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I think that's just a depth perception thing. Montgomery is closer to the camera than Tauscher. Kind of like when you go fishing and there's a picture being taken. You stick the fish out, so it looks bigger.Originally posted by Joemailman"There's a lot of interest in the draft. It's great. But quite frankly, most of the people that are commenting on it don't know anything about what they are talking about."--Ted ThompsonComment
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Generally the coaches make these decisions, which Pelissero seems to confirm. Why do you attribute it to "the whole 'secretive' philosophy that TT seems to employ"?Originally posted by GBRulzComment
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QB Favre to attend 9 of 12 OTAs
Quarterback Brett Favre will attend nine of the Packers 12 organized team activities practices over the next month, Coach Mike McCarthy said after Sunday's minicamp.
Cornerback Charles Woodson and defensive tackle Johnny Jolly were excused from Sunday's final minicamp practice. CB Al Harris also was not at the camp because of a back ailment, McCarthy said.
posted by PackersNews.com at 12:09 PM | 0 CommentsComment
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Coach McCarthy said Brady Poppinga is one of the most improved players on the defense.
Wants Tony Moll to stay at right tackle until the season starts. Thinks the linemen need to stay at one position during training camp to progress.
Has also seen a lot of improvement from Ruvell Martin. Very productive weekend, playing with confidence and "expects to win" attitude.
Donald Lee has shown him things in the vertical passing game, has worked extensively on pass catching, and it shows.
Praised Patrick Dendy.
James Jones, short area seperation, very physical, catches the ball away from his body very naturally.
Junius Coston suffered in the transition to the zone blocking system. Looks much more comfortable, and has really advanced in weight training.
Cam Cameron in Miami has been very high on David Martin, but guess what? He's injured all the time.more freedom, less government. Go Sarah!Comment
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Lines 1 and 3 are very good news."I've got one word for you- Dallas, Texas, Super Bowl"- Jermichael FinleyComment
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i see no one's givin wr carlyle holiday any love. don't count him out, he showed a lot of promise in limited duty last year.Always respect your opponent, even when you're kicking the crap outta him.Comment
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Ruvell Martin has way more upside. He's more physical and definitely has a bigger ceiling. Martin can be a very solid #3, maybe even a #2. Carlyle can be no more then an average #3 or a good #4.Originally posted by FritzDontBlitz"I've got one word for you- Dallas, Texas, Super Bowl"- Jermichael FinleyComment
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