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News & notes from Day 3
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by Mike Spofford on Sunday, July 28th, 2013
–No update:
McCarthy didn’t have any further update on the leg injuries that knocked WRs Charles Johnson and Kevin Dorsey out of practice on Saturday. Neither practiced on Sunday. McCarthy did say he’s been told neither injury is serious.
In other injury news, CB Tramon Williams was held out towards the end of practice because his knee was bothering him, McCarthy said.
–Ups and downs: That final play of practice capped an up-and-down day for Nixon, a holdover from last year’s practice squad. Early in the workout, Nixon muffed a kickoff return. Later, he made a nice play breaking up a slant pass to rookie WR Alex Gillett, and then he made his big splash, intercepting a Rodgers pass intended for rookie WR Tyrone Walker. Had he been able to break up that last pass to Boykin, he would have been heralded as the star of the day, despite the early kickoff fumble.
–Better hands: Safety Morgan Burnett, who received a multi-year contract extension prior to the start of camp, said he’s already put his payday behind him and he’s working on improving in his fourth season, particularly with his hands.
“A couple times last year I had my hand on the ball, but it was either a tip or it went through my hands,” he said. “Now I’m getting to where I’m putting myself in the right position to make those plays, and when the ball hits my hand, try to catch it, and make sure I’m good with my technique, and my tackling.”
–Doing it all: Never let it be said LB Clay Matthews isn’t a complete player. Known for his tough run defense and pass rush, Matthews on Sunday dropped well off the line of scrimmage into coverage, read the quarterback and then got a hand on a slant pass to WR Jeremy Ross, tipping it just enough to break it up. continue
Physical Packers at fever pitch in full-pads practice
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by Vic ketchman on Sunday, July 28th, 2013
“The effort and energy were excellent. Adrenaline was very high and discipline was very low. They definitely reacted with an edge, but we have too many extracurricular activities,” Head Coach Mike McCarthy said.
Sunday’s practice also included a session in which Graham Harrell quarterbacked the scout team in a half-speed read-option scheme against the Packers defense.
Most of all, Sunday’s practice was about heightened intensity.
“Our guys came out on the high side of playing with an edge, and that’s what we want,” McCarthy said. “I’m sure it had something to do with the head coach’s speech the other night.”
Execution wasn’t crisp, but that was also a compromise McCarthy was willing to accept.
“I didn’t expect a great practice. We started our climb to where we needed to go,” he said. continue
Defensive line brings physical attitude to camp
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by Mike Spofford on Sunday, July 28th, 2013
“The guys are really bringing a different attitude out there, and it’s welcome,” second-year lineman Mike Daniels said. “We need it. Just keep on getting more mean, more violent out there, and we should see some good things.”
“It’s football,” said first-round draft pick Datone Jones. “If you’re a true competitor, you’re going to get in a scuffle, because you don’t want anyone getting the best of you.”
...he’s paired with Raji as an inside rusher with the No. 1 nickel, a spot he says he’s “comfortable” with, having played it throughout his college career at UCLA.
Jones put an impressive bull rush against T.J. Lang in drills on Sunday that appeared to catch the veteran guard a bit by surprise. Jones said it was his way of mixing up his moves, even on the first day in pads.
“Just showing my coach what I could do, that I can be very aggressive,” he said. “I’m not just a finesse guy.” continue
Past the click much more on the d-line including quotes from Jolly. James Jones seems to be taking over the leadership role for the WRs based on his quotes from the first three days