I thought ILB was the weakest position on the team depth wise (along with backup QB) before Burks got hurt. I’m guessing this means a lot more playing time for Josh Jones and Raven Greene at the hybrid position. I did think maybe they would keep Morrison or Ryan around for depth but those two had the same issue as Martinez and Summers with being poor in coverage.
Josh Jones is apparently falling fast on the depth chart for safety. I can't think of single reason why this guy would remain on the roster. He only wants to play a position he sucks at and I wouldn't be surprised if he's trying to play his way off the team.
Regarding Josh Jones I'd just cut bait and move on. Admit the mistake and try to find someone to fill the roster spot who can help the team in some way. Wait for cuts to begin and look for a player who has actually been a productive contributor in the NFL. IMO he's a lost cause at this point.
I wouldn't. I'd hold onto him as long as possible and then cut him. **** that guy if he's sandbagging.
I get what you're saying Henry. I just look at him as an unwanted distraction and I'd use his spot to try to get someone else who actually wants to be here up to speed.
I don't disagree but they don't have to play him. I'd at least waiting until cutdowns to 53. If they have a guy on the practice squad they want to bring up at least the guy is already in the system. If they find a guy on waivers they really want then absolutely cut him.
However they choose to dump his ass, I agree wholeheartedly with your original statement. I can't think of any reason he should remain on the roster either.
Curtis Bolton getting reps with the ones alongside Blake Martinez at ILB with Burks injured.
— Olivia Reiner (@ReinerOlivia) August 11, 2019
Rodgers on a roll in red zone. TD passes to Adams, Kumerow, Graham. Then he just fooled the entire defense with a fake handoff and pranced into the end zone without anyone in the same zip code.
— Matt Schneidman (@mattschneidman) August 11, 2019
Sounds like a pretty good day for the offense.
LaFleur says J’Mon Moore “came out with a whole different energy” in today’s practice after so-so preseason opener. Called today his best practice all year. “If he attacks practice like he did today, with that energy and that attitude, he’s a talented guy.”
— Ryan Wood (@ByRyanWood) August 11, 2019
#Packers WR Allen Lazard, who has made plays in camp, has caught his coaches’ attention. LaFleur: “All you’ve got to do is turn on the tape, and he’s the first guy down on kickoff every time. We’re going to reward guys who give that effort.”
— Ryan Wood (@ByRyanWood) August 11, 2019
He may be the first guy, but does he actually make a play? I love effort and speed, but you gotta marry it to production!
packerboi posted:Re-watched the early quarters with Gary. He got good push on a few plays and moved the pile flushing the QB. Then kinda got gassed. But always have to keep in mind, he was surrounded by a bunch of back ups with Pettine running an extremely vanilla scheme. And we're talking pre-season game 1.
Agree on Z Smith. Having a player of that caliber next to Gary will only help him. And Gary won't be thrown into the fires forcing him to play 75 snaps a game. They can ease him in there.
I like this take. It'll be nice to have two veterans OLBs in the Smith Bros being able to take the brunt of the snaps while Gary comes in and plays in situations that fits his current skill set. Then you hope that Gary can develop those other skills and instincts as he gets on in the year and his career. I think a major problem with Dom Capers and Mike McCarthy was that they expected every player to be able to do everything asked of them before they saw significant playing time. Yes it makes sense in a bubble but in the current NFL with limits on practice and the widening gap between NFL schemes and college schemes, I think it's a problem. Figure out what your players can do well, and put them in a position to do just that.
Fandame posted:He may be the first guy, but does he actually make a play? I love effort and speed, but you gotta marry it to production!
Lazard? Yeah, he had a great game.
When the OLB topic comes up, we all seem to gravitate towards the Smith brothers or Gary for discussion points. The guy that had 10.5 sacks last year can play too.
He had a pretty terrible game against Houston.
He looked like a kid splashing around in the tub.
Henry posted:I don't disagree but they don't have to play him. I'd at least waiting until cutdowns to 53. If they have a guy on the practice squad they want to bring up at least the guy is already in the system. If they find a guy on waivers they really want then absolutely cut him.
Personally I'd trade him for a Pro Bowl LT for depth.
Grave Digger posted:He had a pretty terrible game against Houston.
I'll gladly take a poor preseason game and 10.5 sacks in the regular season.
Gutekunst on rookie WR Darrius Shepherd: "He's been a really nice surprise for us. He's earned more opportunities."
— Zach Kruse (@zachkruse2) August 13, 2019
Josh Jones is not in pads
— Lily Zhao (@LilySZhao) August 13, 2019
Odds of Jones making the 53- probably between slim and none.
Last full-tilt practice before Thursday and Curtis Bolton is again with the 1s next to Blake Martinez. Looking like he's the starter for now behind Oren Burks.
— Peter Bukowski (@Peter_Bukowski) August 13, 2019
Heard Burks has a torn pec. If true, he's probably done for the year.
Nice to see Aaron Jones is back.
Aaron Jones doing team (11-on-11) for the first time since his hamstring tightness. https://t.co/vdb2XLhWIR
— Rob Demovsky (@RobDemovsky) August 13, 2019
#Packers coach Matt LaFleur says he expects QB Aaron Rodgers to play “a quarter or so” in Baltimore.
— Ryan Wood (@ByRyanWood) August 13, 2019
Boris posted:Heard Burks has a torn pec. If true, he's probably done for the year.
Thanks for the breaking news, Goldie.
Boris posted:Heard Burks has a torn pec. If true, he's probably done for the year.
Maybe not as severe as first thought?? https://packerswire.usatoday.c...f-oren-burks-injury/
I think we know how these "short term" injuries work in Green Bay. One week he's got a headache, 8 weeks later he's placed on IR.
Aaron Rodgers gave some big praise to Tony Brown, who he said is normally first in and the guy last out.
— Lily Zhao (@LilySZhao) August 13, 2019
Rodgers: “If there’s anytime you need any inspiration in the day, just look at Tony. He’s got a great personality and brings a great energy to our team.” #Packers
Tony Brown's has been having a great TC and offseason. Kevin King needs to take notice. Brown's shortcoming last season was a couple of complete bone headed personal fouls (including a taunting IIRC that resulted in what would have been a 4th down that then resulted in a TD drive).
Sounds like he's grown up and is much more focused. Like we've said a 1000 times here, can never ever have enough good CB's.
PackerHawk posted:Boris posted:Heard Burks has a torn pec. If true, he's probably done for the year.
Thanks for the breaking news, Goldie.
Meow.
michiganjoe posted:Tony Brown......#Packers
— Lily Zhao (@LilySZhao) August 13, 2019
Tony Brown is a lock for this roster.
Packdog posted:michiganjoe posted:Tony Brown......#Packers
— Lily Zhao (@LilySZhao) August 13, 2019Tony Brown is a lock for this roster.
Not only is Tony Brown a roster lock, but he may be Wally Pipping Kevin King.
The physical attributes were always there, but for Rodgers to be that complimentary regarding the work ethic really bodes well for Tony's future.
Edit: sorry Packerboi, see you made the same point re Tony pushing King for his job.
Is it really pushing King for his job if King is on a gurney?
Love the way Brown plays. He brings the nasty attitude and I like cheering for a Defense with that.
I thought he played well last year, better than anyone not named Alexander at least. I'm hoping Jackson steps up in year 2 but Brown flashed more potential.
#Packers DC Mike Pettine says that he's "pleased" with where Rashan Gary is in his development. He is well-aware that it will take some time for him to learn and get comfortable with the outside linebacker position.
— Olivia Reiner (@ReinerOlivia) August 17, 2019
Pettine says he's never let Tony Brown forget the taunting penalty at Packers when Packers were down 24-8. He's matured and responded to coaching. "He still has a ways to go but he's a guy that played some quality minutes for us."
— Bill Huber (@BillHuberSI) August 17, 2019
Kizer gets first snaps with the 1s during walkthroughs.
— Andy Herman (@SconnieSports) August 18, 2019
Alex Light is at left tackle. @MattyHip thinks he saw some social media posts of Bakhtiari at wedding yesterday.
— Rob Demovsky (@RobDemovsky) August 18, 2019
michiganjoe posted:Kizer gets first snaps with the 1s during walkthroughs.
— Andy Herman (@SconnieSports) August 18, 2019Alex Light is at left tackle. @MattyHip thinks he saw some social media posts of Bakhtiari at wedding yesterday.
— Rob Demovsky (@RobDemovsky) August 18, 2019
Just stupid