2012 OTA's

At least Clay Matthews has shown he can play on both sides. Hopefully Perry can get acclimated to LOLB in time to be able to start and be effective.

@RobDemovsky
First look at the nickel defense had Raji and Jerel Worthy up front.

@RobDemovsky
Morgan Burnett and MD Jennings are the safeties so rookie Jerron McMillian isn't being handed a job right away.

@jasonjwilde
#Packers No. 1 nickel was Raji and Worthy; Perry, Bishop, Hawk, Matthews; M.D. Jennings and Burnett; and T.Williams, Shields and Bush.

@jasonjwilde
Not sure where Charles Woodson is. I know he has an event at the Capital Grille in Milwaukee tonight.

-- seems he talked with Michaels today --

@Bill_Michaels: Packers Charles Woodson tells us, "Yes, I'll play safety, no problem."


@RobDemovsky
First punting period of '12 and @TimMasthay was in midseason form. Averaged 50.9 yards and 4.55 seconds of hang time on 14 punts from own 25


@jasonjwilde
M.D. Jennings, or as @PackerReport calls him, "The Doctor," INTs Aaron Rodgers' pass in 11-on-11. He's working in place of Peprah with 1s.

Thanks for the updates H5.

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Originally posted by Hungry5:

@jasonjwilde
M.D. Jennings, or as @PackerReport calls him, "The Doctor," INTs Aaron Rodgers' pass in 11-on-11. He's working in place of Peprah with 1s.

Thanks for the updates H5

here is Bob McGinn's year end review of the Doctor:

M.D. Jennings: "Some were surprised when this rookie free agent from Arkansas State made the team. That didn't include a scout for another NFC team, who said, "I liked the way he moved. I was hoping they'd cut him, but I knew they wouldn't." Though undersized, Jennings is a tough kid with good ball skills and feel in coverage. His speed is above average, too. Despite being the No. 3 safety for the last 15 games, he never had to play from scrimmage." Grade: Incomplete.

Thanks Hungry5 - keep the updates coming

By no means trying to read too much into a May practice in shorts, but I was just thinking about this:

If the plan is to really cut down on Raji's snaps - something I think even armchair coaches can agree is overdue - where will he see his workload reduced? Most of the new additions to the line are of the lighter/pass rushier ilk, so I would think BJ's stature might be a little more valuable in base packages.

I wonder if we'll just see a heavier rotation in nickel since that accounts for the bulk of the snaps anyway. Thoughts?

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@Bill_Michaels: Packers Charles Woodson tells us, "Yes, I'll play safety, no problem."

Love me some Woody.

In between meetings...


@jasonjwilde
And in the biggest #Packers OTA news of the day, Kevin Greene has gotten a haircut.

@RobDemovsky
The #Packers have given @RyanGrant25's locker to Diondre Borel. It still had Grant's name on it at rookie camp.



Look for recaps on GBPG and other outlets as the first OTA of the year is now complete.

Another comment on the Doc's INT


@TyDunne
A good interception by M.D. Jennings on Rodgers. Crept up, got underneath low ball. He might have a shot at safety.


@RobDemovsky
Mason Crosby goes 3-5 on FGs. Missed WR from 39, 44. Good from 34, 34, 44.


@TyDunne
C.J. Wilson working with the first team in base. Meanwhile, Shields just picked off Rodgers deep center.

Here's to wild hoping that M.D. Jennings can pass up Peprah, the defense will be better already. And then McMillan is eventually better than both of them !!!

Can't wait to see how the d-line looks. The troops have been refreshed with a whole bunch of talent. Get the kids ready !!

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Originally posted by Hungry5:
Another comment on the Doc's INT


@TyDunne
A good interception by M.D. Jennings on Rodgers. Crept up, got underneath low ball. He might have a shot at safety.

Bastard throwing pics already. C'mon Brett!

Rodgers sucks!

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Bastard throwing pics already. C'mon Brett!

The receiver ran the wrong route, naturally.

Bad ass.

I heard Hawk cut his hair... but damn he looks small there.



GBPG (iPhone) video?
http://packersnews.greenbaypre...-at-OTAs-May-22-2012


@TyDunne
When Anthony Hargrove was asked about the declaration today he said, “In this business you’re always supposed to do what your coaches tell you to do. My response is what it was. Everything that I gave in that declaration outlines exactly what happened.”

@TyDunne
Overall, Hargrove came back to football again and again to reporters. Wouldn't get into too many details. Asked him if he was surprised by 8-game suspension. Just smiled and said, “I guess no more surprised than I was when the Green Bay Packers signed me. It’s just one of the things you have to handle.”

‏@TyDunne
When Hargrove was asked if he's confident he'll win appeal he said he's "confident I can win on third downs."

More on Hargrove

Rodgers tossing INT's to the younglings to ramp up their confidence. Simply brilliant.

Loving the updates! Thanks H5.

Woody was at OTA - indoors

Wilde blog post on Hargrove

Coleman looking very Tight Endy.

Sittin' down during an interview = lazy

http://bcove.me/uvf40u0n

Was he talking in his sleep?

Worthy said it's going to require baby steps to get comfortable with everything. Dude is too lazy to even take normal steps. Bust.

@jasonjwilde
The #Packers make a couple of personnel moves: They sign Miami DE Phillip Merling, release TE Cameron Ford and QB Nick Hill.

‏@jasonjwilde
Merling was the Dolphins' second-round pick in 2008. Miami released him on April 23


Merling was a name some wanted when he was first released.

Interesting move.

Raji is toast.

Why not kick the tires. I think Merling doesn't fit very well in a 4-3 but could be worth some snaps in a 3-4 as a wave/rotational guy.

Why not indeed? He has the perfect size for a 3-4 DE: 6-5, 315.

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Originally posted by Herschel:
Why not kick the tires. I think Merling doesn't fit very well in a 4-3 but could be worth some snaps in a 3-4 as a wave/rotational guy.

But, Miami plays the 3-4...PLAYED!

@RobDemovsky
Frank Zombo, Charlie Peprah, Jon Hoese, John Kuhn still not practicing.

@RobDemovsky
Of course Alex Green, Andrew Quarless and Derek Sherrod are still out and likely will be til camp or beyond

@RobDemovsky
Also, Marshall Newhouse is nowhere to be seen. Herb Taylor took the first LT rep.

@RobDemovsky
Haven't seen Phillip Merling either but given that he was overweight maybe he's inside doing conditioning

@PeteDougherty
Packers ota clay Matthews not working in first set of team drills, reason unknown. Was practicing earlier

@WesHod
Davon House said last week he felt he's improved considerably with OTAs. Has had some nice breakups today #Packers

@jasonjwilde
Nifty diving catch by @JermichaelF88 from @AaronRodgers12 on an 11-on-11 pass at #Packers OTAs.

@TyDunne
M.D. Jennings still working with the first-team defense w/Peprah out. Perry remains at LOLB. #Packers

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@Diggr
Packers ota clay Matthews not working in first set of team drills, reason unknown.

Demoted for sucking.

TT paid too much!

Like Free Safety, I was singing that song as well. Yes, thank goodness TT is the GM and not me.

@CBSSportsNFLGB
overheard Campen tell Datko, "That college bullsh** ain't gonna work in the NFL. You gotta get those hands up"3

Campen yelling?

His job must be on the line or something

Football season doesn't really begin until Jon Hoese practices.

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@jasonjwilde
#Packers No. 1 nickel was Raji and Worthy; Perry, Bishop, Hawk, Matthews; M.D. Jennings and Burnett; and T.Williams, Shields and Bush.

I don't understand Hawk in the Nickle with all the depth we have.. He has his strengths, but coverage is certainly not one of them.


Good to hear about M.D.. I'm not a Peprah fan and am hoping the rookie or M.D. steps up.

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I don't understand Hawk in the Nickel...

it's only OTAs. experienced vet showing the youngins?