The running backs and outside linebackers met in the live blitz-pickup drill Wednesday for only the third time of training camp. Position coaches Alex Van Pelt (RBs) and Kevin Greene (OLBs) work from a common simulation: a pass play off a three-step drop.
"We want them to hold for 2 seconds," Van Pelt said. "Take away the inside on a three-step drop." As always, fullback John Kuhn was Van Pelt's lead-off man, facing Clay Matthews. Kuhn lost, and then lost again to Mike Neal, before coming back with an impressive triumph against Nick Perry.
Is there still a need for Kuhn to protect AaronRodgers?
"Yes," replied Van Pelt. "There's just that comfort level. Aaron and John work well together." Eddie Lacy, Alex Green and free-agent fullback Jonathan Amosa stood out for the backs.
"We showed better than we have," said Van Pelt. "But if I had to pick one right now in a two-minute situation and you were going to be pressuring us, I'd take John." -jsonline
I know Kuhn does it better than anyone else on the roster, but I'm pretty disappointed that Green and Starks haven't become proficient at it in their time here. You'd think they'd look at how Kuhn is kept around and say to themselves 'hey there's a great way to make the roster'.
Looks like Kuhn is going to take up a spot off pass protect alone. Especially with two young tackles.