Packers Practice Roundup: July 30, 2022

Some of the depth players at the defensive back position stepped up today.  And Rashan Gary is a stud.

Here is a recap of the fourth practice of this year.  

GENERAL/PERSONNEL:

No new injuries and no one else off the injured list today.  Demovsky

TE Robert Tonyan catching passes during his ACL rehab.  2)  LT David Bakhtiari working outdoors for the first time in camp. Good sign for him.  3) OL Elgton Jenkins working on his footwork during ACL rehab.  Wood  [There is video of all three players.  Bakh and Tonyan look healthy to my uneducated eye.  Maybe they are ahead of schedule, maybe not.  Jenkins did a little less in this video, but ditto for him.  At least they are on the field.  TGR]

With full disclosure that I have no idea medically what it should look like - Kylin Hill to the untrained eye looks phenomenal moving and cutting. I’d have no idea he was coming off an ACL. Still rehabbing to the side for now.  Herman  [No video on Hill.  TGR]

WR Sammy Watkins won't do any team reps today in his second practice back from hamstring injury. He'll get about 25 minutes of individual drills before being shut down. Next week, LaFleur said, Watkins will start taking some team reps.  Wood

Packers offense held to a pair of 3-and-outs in team period. A reminder defense gets paid too. Especially this defense.  Wood

Defense just showed a presnap look during move-the-ball that featured every single defender within 10 yards of the LOS on 3rd & 3. Absolutely no one deep. Rodgers tries to go deep to Deguara but it falls incomplete. That’s some aggressive stuff from Barry.  Nagler

 

QUARTERBACKS/WIDE RECEIVERS:

Another false start by the offense. Looked like Winfree this time.  Herman  [Winfree had a drop noted under DB section as well.  TGR]

Aaron Rodgers lobs a fade into the left end zone on 3rd & 6 from the 16, and Allen Lazard soars over Eric Stokes to catch it for a TD ending an impressive 2-minute drive. Heck of a catch from Lazard in the corner and zone.  Wood  [Seems like a lot of WRs are soaring over Stokes in contested catch situations.  Not worried, but it simply is.  LOL - just ran across Aaron Nagler's answer to this very question posed by someone else:  No. You only hear about the plays guys make on him (Stokes). You don't hear about all the other plays where he's locking guys up, of which there are plenty. Don't be a prisoner of Twitter.  TGR  - rebuked!]

Start getting used to the Etling to Hyman connection. Unstoppable on that slant.  2) Love with some zip on an out route to Toure. Short gain but nice read and throw.  3) Doubs working with the ones, twos, threes, doesn’t matter. He keeps coming up with catches.  A nice catch on a slant from Etling there.  Herman  [Maybe Etling throws a good slant pass?  TGR]

Jordan love with his longest completion to camp and it was to… Romeo Doubs. Doubs had a couple steps but he had to wait up for it a bit. Still a big play rolling out to his left for Love & Doubs. Kid is unreal.  Herman

 

RUNNING BACKS:

Some impressive burst today from Tyler Goodson with the ball in his hands.  2) Several opportunities for Jones to line up out wide today.  Bretl

 

TIGHT ENDS:

Good pickup by Tyler Davis on Preston Smith, allowing Rodgers to step into his throw. Amos had a nice PD to breakup a pass for Cobb.  Hodkiewicz

Tyler Davis very much holding his own as a blocker.  Bretl  [Not sure if this was just in general or if it was due to the pickup of Preston tweet above by Hodkiewicz.  Good to read, either way.  TGR]

 

OFFENSIVE LINE:

Tom - Menet - Hanson - Rhyan - CVL the second team OL.  2) Starting (1st team) OL: Tom - Runyan - Myers - Newman - Yosh.  Bretl 

rookie Zach Tom getting first-team reps at LT with Yosh Nijman at RT. Nijman has been LT, but the right side is the open spot when David Bakhtiari returns.  Wood

Really nice patience and recognition by Zach Tom picking up a stunt up front.  Herman

Like what I've seen from Tom at LT today. Looks stout, balanced against GB’s ones.  Hodkiewicz

Great rep by Jarran Reed meanwhile who handled Zach Tom and made a “stop” in the backfield.  [Not sure where Zack Tom was lined up.  Sorry for 4 separate tweets on Tom, but they were from different folks. TGR]

A fumbled snap exchange between Aaron Rodgers and Josh Myers. Rodgers had some things to say to Myers. The QB wasn’t pleased.  Wood

Jordan Love rolls left and finds rookie Romeo Doubs breaking right across the field away from safety Shawn Davis, delivers a perfect ball across field for a long catch. Another impressive catch from Doubs, and Love continues what has been a promising camp.  Wood

 

DEFENSIVE LINE:

TJ Slaton deflects Love’s pass at the LOS.  Bretl

Rico Gafford has been showing up today. That’s his 3rd forced incompletion in coverage. Meanwhile a nice pass rush from Devonte Wyatt.  Herman

Kenny Clark lined up outside. Always a good sight. More one on one opportunities for him.  Bretl

 

LINEBACKERS:

Rashan Gary has spent of camp in Rodgers’ face. He’s off to a great start.  Huber [and every other observer at TC.  TGR]

Offense finally gets something going with a Texas route from Rodgers to Dillon. Got the rookie Walker on that one.  Herman

Matt LaFleur says it was good to see Randy Ramsey return from ankle injury in time to compete for OLB spot: "He's one of the guys who are going to be in competition. Right now, it's pretty clear cut who are 1 and 2 are, but as for 3 through 5 it's anyone's guess."  Wood

Tipa Galeai has had some good rushes the first few days, had another in team just now.  2)  Amos with a near pick of Rodgers, pressure by Preston forced the throw.  3) Enagbare double teamed and washed out of his gap on a run. I’ve had a lot of questions about him - I think he has a bright future ahead of him but it’s going to need some time. And as I’m typing this he just drew a would be holding call on Cannella.  Herman

Play-action roll out for Rodgers, Preston did an excellent job of staying home. Would have been a sack.  2) As it has been, Tipa and Hamilton the 3rd and 4th edge rushers.  Bretl

 

DEFENSIVE BACKS:

I have Rico Gafford down for three really nice coverage reps at CB against Love/Hyman, Love/Amari and Love/Amari. Two PBUs in there, but the last one should’ve been caught by Amari. Speedster Gafford having a good day after recent switch back to CB from WR.  Schneidman  [Multiple such tweets from different folks.  TGR]

Kabion Ento with an impressive PBU on left sideline vs. Osirus Mitchell on a deep out from Danny Etling. Ento has always shown a knack for playing the football. Just hasn’t been able to stay healthy.  Wood [Health and tackling.  TGR]

CB Donte Vaughn with a pbu.  2) And Romeo Doubs is human after all. A rare drop from the rookie with tight coverage from Ento who had a nice day.  3) Ok Shemar. A huge pick in the end zone to end two minute drills. Covering Cobb on the play. Huge play for him.  4)  Etling throws one up that should have been picked by Leavitt but Osiris Mitchell plows right through him for a would be OPI.  5) Gafford with a nice pass breakup on a pass attempt from Love to Hyman.  Herman [So, this is the second good play from Ento, to be clear. TGR]

Offense gets one of its bigger completions of the day, Rodgers to Cobb with SJC in coverage.  2) Just another practice with no passes going Jaire’s direction.  Paul Bretl

Shemar Jean Charles appeared to have a pick in end zone in two minute but ref says he bobbled it.  Hodkiewicz [Other persons tweeted that he was out of bounds.  IDK.  TGR]

 

SPECIAL TEAMS:

Coco snapping on FGs. Brkic misses from 45 and 47.  2) The one from 47 looked good to me and others on sideline but was signaled as no good by one of the officials (a local high school ref). The players, for what it's worth, thought it was good. Ultimately doesn't mean much but lest you think the rookie shanked a couple ... not true.  Huber

Romeo Doubs with the first reps at PR. Coach is right you can feel a different intensity on teams. Players look much more almost excited when team portion starts.  Herman

We’re not allowed to tweet exact quotes from coaches or players during practice, but let’s just say Rich Bisaccia is gonna bang some heads if Amari Rodgers fair catches another punt.  Schneidman  [Not sure of intent: is Bisaccia upset with the blockers or the returner?  Aaron Nagler noted it in a tweet - have to listen to the podcast to learn this answer.  TGR]

Matt LaFleur confirms that, yes, Aaron Jones' availability as a kick returner would only be in an "emergency situation." That said, he says Jones has been going to the special teams meetings, and "setting a tone" for the importance of that phase for rest of the roster.  Wood

The entire starting defense is in on field goal block unit. That’s new.  Herman

Pat O’Donnell hitting some bombs today.  Hodkiewicz

First extended punting period of camp and Pat O’Donnell averaged 4.43 seconds of hang time and only had one sub-4.0 time.  Demovsky

Dallin Leavitt working as the personal protector. Again, the fourth year safety played a whopping 73% of Raiders ST snaps last year.  Hodkiewicz

Andy Herman wrote this article summing up today's practice.  Paul Bretl summed up this practice in this article.  

The defense definitely "won" today's practice.

 

 

 

 

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Thegreatreynoldo's picture

July 30, 2022 at 08:16 pm

As a note, OTC lists the Packers with $15.738M in salary cap space. Ken Ingalls has it at $15.819M (and after required expenses like the PS etc., or about $2M to spend. I have been calling the decrease in salary cap space "churn" but that can be confused with Gute churning the bottom of the roster. Looking for a new phrase, perhaps Cap Melt?

So, Gafford (#37 pictured above) and Ento both had a nice day. Shawn Davis getting reps. I am looking for tidbits on the secondary in general other than the big five. Gary has been a monster by every report, and Preston got a mention or two. Not too much on OLB #3-5 so far. A couple of tweets about the DL. Hmm, probably should write that Jaire is a stud as well.

Happy to see a few positives on Tyler Davis and his blocking. Need pads, I suppose. I am high on Tom - early days on him. Not too much on the other guys, other than who is getting reps. A little quieter from Doubs but still a solid day. We might see a bit of Watkins next week, which I assume means possibly Monday, or Tues., Thurs. or Friday. Lots of positive tweets on Jordan Love.

I wrote that comment about Stokes and then found Aaron Nagler's tweet in response to that question. LOL. Lots of tweets by Andy Herman and Paul Bretl on todays practice.

Didn't get to today's practice. I was driving up I-41 this morning and was obliged to turn around. I've got vacation requests in for a couple of the upcoming practices that are open to the public. Probably the only practical effect if I attend practice is the roundup will be late, rather than any profundity.

https://twitter.com/KenIngalls?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7C...

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Coldworld's picture

July 30, 2022 at 07:38 pm

Great to see Gafford and Ento starting to show. Gafford would bring real speed on STs as well as on D. Ento is probably the best perimeter CB prospect. If he is now able to tackle he will be in the mix this year. Way too early, but Gafford though might be the surprise camp find this year.

Good to hear Wyatt making a good play and that Enagbare had an up as well as the down moment. If Doubs keeps this up through padded practices, only health will keep him off the active receiver list, no matter who else is healthy.

I do like the fact that, whether or not they will play other than in an emergency, the team is having starters get some ST snaps. Get them prepared and indicate everyone may be needed to contribute. Raise the profile of the ST phase.

Really appreciate these updates. By far the most comprehensive source of overview. Looking forward to pads and starting to get useful reads on runners, linemen and others.

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Thegreatreynoldo's picture

July 30, 2022 at 07:42 pm

IIRC, Tuesday's practice is in pads.

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dblbogey's picture

July 30, 2022 at 10:59 pm

We all appreciate the information! I'm getting football fever.

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GregC's picture

July 31, 2022 at 05:29 am

Good to hear that Jordan Love is making some good reads and good throws. I hope to see more out of him during this preseason. Last preseason he was decent but unremarkable. There were no plays that made you go "Wow!"

Good to hear that our punter is bombing them. In recent years, Green Bay has become the place where punters go to die. Will this one finally break that trend?

The hamstring injury for Watkins seems kind of ominous.

Good to hear that the players with ACL injuries are getting out there.

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croatpackfan's picture

July 31, 2022 at 05:47 am

Thank you TGR!

After I read your overview and links you provided, I can say I'm pretty encouraged that Jordan love shows rapid development (Tom Clements, you are the master!). I'm still keeping my hopes very low, until the same progress will be showing under the pads.

So, the same feeling I have for Romeo Doubs, the WR star of he preseason till today, I keep my fingers crossed he will translate his production under the pads. If he do, Christian Watson will have less pressure on him to produce.

Unpadded preseason confirmed our expectation on D. For few practices they finally put together the group and starting to show strength and quality. As AR said, this is very positive for development of young offense. I expect even stronger performance of the D when pads come on.

There is obvious that some positive movement happens on ST. We were pleased with RB hire, and he shows why!

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PatrickGB's picture

July 31, 2022 at 08:20 am

Once again Amari shows little or nothing. But other receivers have risen to the task.

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PeteK's picture

July 31, 2022 at 09:14 am

"Impressive burst from Goodson" Thought I would be hearing that about Amari. Maybe Tyler can be that slot weapon we had with Swervin Ervin.

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KnockTheSnotOutOfYou's picture

July 31, 2022 at 11:01 am

TGR,
Your camp reports have me pumped and looking forward to traveling to Green Bay this upcoming Friday night with my wife for the night Scrimmage. Always such a fun time!

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