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McCarthy's interview :
SATURDAY, May 6, 2006, 6:19 p.m.
Minicamp Report - Camp 1, Day 2
Defensive tackle Donnell Washington, who has yet to appear in a game since being drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the third round in 2004, is being withheld from practice during the current minicamp because he's out of shape. "He was not ready to go in this camp and it was disappointing and he needs to get it corrected," said coach Mike McCarthy. Washington spent the 2004 season on injured reserve after injuring his arch in training camp. Last year, he was unimpressive in training camp, but made the roster and was inactive for 15 of the 16 games. He dressed against Atlanta, but didn't play. McCarthy said Washington had not participated in the off-season lifting program in Green Bay.
Although they were punting in ideal conditions in the Don Hutson Center, B.J. Sander and Jon Ryan seemed to shank more punts than a team could afford in game situations during the Saturday morning and afternoon practices. Nevertheless, McCarthy said he wouldn't label them inconsistent at this point. Sander and Ryan punted in the opposite direction of where the media was allowed to stand so it was impossible to accurately gauge their averages. But Sander, in particular, seemed to struggle the more he punted in the morning session. After two days, it appears that Ryan, who punted in the Canadian Football League, has the leg strength to challenge Sander for the job.
Second-year quarterback Aaron Rodgers started slowly Saturday morning. In the first team session, he threw high on two rollouts and neither Bubba Franks nor Marc Boerigter could make the catches, although they both got their hands on the ball. In his first turn in 7-on-7, Rodgers was 1 for 3. He threw high to Donald Driver and overthrew Rod Gardner on a deep ball. His only completion was to running back Arliss Beach on a checkdown. Thereafter, Rodgers was 3 for 3 in his other turn in 7-on-7, including a deep strike to rookie wide receiver Greg Jennings. In the final team session, Rodgers also was 3 for 3 in his two turns, including a deep slant to Gardner on a rollout and a deep pass to Boerigter down the sideline. In the afternoon, Rodgers got off to a slow start again. In the first team session, he threw an interception to rookie defensive end Dave Tollefson and was 1 for 3 in his first 7-on-7 session, including overthrowing rookie wide receiver Cory Rodgers on a deep ball. But Aaron Rodgers was 6 for 7 in his remaining turns in 7-on-7 and the final team session. "I think Aaron is having an excellent minicamp," said McCaryhy. "Statistically, big-play opportunities, controlling the huddle, managing the offense; I think he's had three pretty good practices so far."
Getting a look on punt returns this camp are Charles Woodson, Cory Rodgers, Will Blackmon and Greg Jennings in that order.
Left tackle Aaron Klemm remained sideline with a knee injury suffered Friday. ... Ben Taylor worked with the first unit at outside linebacker after Roy Manning practiced there Friday. ... Cornerback Al Harris missed Saturday afternoon with back spasms. ... Defensive linemen Kenny Peterson is being withheld with an ankle injury. ... Brett Favre didn't participate in team sessions or 7-on-7 in the morning, but took some snaps in the afternoon.
SATURDAY, May 6, 2006, 6:19 p.m.
Minicamp Report - Camp 1, Day 2
Defensive tackle Donnell Washington, who has yet to appear in a game since being drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the third round in 2004, is being withheld from practice during the current minicamp because he's out of shape. "He was not ready to go in this camp and it was disappointing and he needs to get it corrected," said coach Mike McCarthy. Washington spent the 2004 season on injured reserve after injuring his arch in training camp. Last year, he was unimpressive in training camp, but made the roster and was inactive for 15 of the 16 games. He dressed against Atlanta, but didn't play. McCarthy said Washington had not participated in the off-season lifting program in Green Bay.
Although they were punting in ideal conditions in the Don Hutson Center, B.J. Sander and Jon Ryan seemed to shank more punts than a team could afford in game situations during the Saturday morning and afternoon practices. Nevertheless, McCarthy said he wouldn't label them inconsistent at this point. Sander and Ryan punted in the opposite direction of where the media was allowed to stand so it was impossible to accurately gauge their averages. But Sander, in particular, seemed to struggle the more he punted in the morning session. After two days, it appears that Ryan, who punted in the Canadian Football League, has the leg strength to challenge Sander for the job.
Second-year quarterback Aaron Rodgers started slowly Saturday morning. In the first team session, he threw high on two rollouts and neither Bubba Franks nor Marc Boerigter could make the catches, although they both got their hands on the ball. In his first turn in 7-on-7, Rodgers was 1 for 3. He threw high to Donald Driver and overthrew Rod Gardner on a deep ball. His only completion was to running back Arliss Beach on a checkdown. Thereafter, Rodgers was 3 for 3 in his other turn in 7-on-7, including a deep strike to rookie wide receiver Greg Jennings. In the final team session, Rodgers also was 3 for 3 in his two turns, including a deep slant to Gardner on a rollout and a deep pass to Boerigter down the sideline. In the afternoon, Rodgers got off to a slow start again. In the first team session, he threw an interception to rookie defensive end Dave Tollefson and was 1 for 3 in his first 7-on-7 session, including overthrowing rookie wide receiver Cory Rodgers on a deep ball. But Aaron Rodgers was 6 for 7 in his remaining turns in 7-on-7 and the final team session. "I think Aaron is having an excellent minicamp," said McCaryhy. "Statistically, big-play opportunities, controlling the huddle, managing the offense; I think he's had three pretty good practices so far."
Getting a look on punt returns this camp are Charles Woodson, Cory Rodgers, Will Blackmon and Greg Jennings in that order.
Left tackle Aaron Klemm remained sideline with a knee injury suffered Friday. ... Ben Taylor worked with the first unit at outside linebacker after Roy Manning practiced there Friday. ... Cornerback Al Harris missed Saturday afternoon with back spasms. ... Defensive linemen Kenny Peterson is being withheld with an ankle injury. ... Brett Favre didn't participate in team sessions or 7-on-7 in the morning, but took some snaps in the afternoon.
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