5 Quick Things: Family Night
The Packers held their ninth practice of training camp last night. Here are the five most newsworthy items from August 5: 1) Camp sensation Romeo Doubs had a solid practice, but the most impactful rookie wide receiver was Samori Toure. The former Nebraska star, who has been coming on recently after a quiet start, caught […]
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5 Quick Things: New Nickel
The Packers held their eighth practice of training camp earlier today. Here are the five most newsworthy items from August 4: 1) Because Rasul Douglas played so well in 2021, it’s easy to assume he’ll be just as good this season. That might be wishful thinking. For one thing, the 26-year-old ex-Eagle, Panther, Raider, Texan, […]
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5 Quick Things: No. 1 Picks
Since we had no eyes at practice on Wednesday morning (August 3), here are a handful of extra thoughts from the past week: 1) After six practices, first-round picks Quay Walker and Devonte Wyatt have been OK. While neither has been nearly as impressive as Eric Stokes was last summer, both have looked better than […]
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5 Quick Things: Big Time Rush
The Packers held their sixth practice of training camp earlier today. Here are the five most newsworthy items from August 2: 1) Rashan Gary has been borderline unblockable through the first week of practices. While some of his dominance can be attributed to star offensive linemen David Bakhtiari and Elgton Jenkins being on the physically […]
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5 Quick Things: Watson Update
The Packers held their fifth practice of training camp earlier today. Here are the five most newsworthy items from August 1: 1) Matt LaFleur admitted on Monday that he doesn’t know when Christian Watson will be able to begin practicing, but as expected, the fourth-year head coach is staying positive. “It’s tough because there’s nothing […]
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Remember The Two-Week Rule
The way people are gushing over Romeo Doubs makes me nostalgic for the 80s. That was the decade I drank my first beer, bought my first car, and held my first real job. What does this have to do with a rookie wide receiver? Let me explain. In my early 20s, I covered Eagles’ training […]
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5 Quick Things: Summer Love
The Packers held their fourth practice of training camp earlier today. Here are the five most newsworthy items from July 30: 1) As far as first weeks of training camp go, this has definitely been Jordan Love’s best since joining the Packers in 2020. The former No. 1 pick from Utah State is making quicker […]
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5 Quick Things: Watkins Returns
The Packers held their third practice of training camp earlier today. Here are the five most newsworthy items from July 29: 1) As expected, Sammy Watkins’ stay on the non-football injury list was a short one. The veteran wide receiver, who signed a 1-year deal in April, returned to practice on Friday. Now the question […]
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5 Quick Things: Lighter Lazard
The Packers held their second practice of training camp earlier today. Here are the five most newsworthy items from July 28: 1) Allen Lazard, who played at nearly 230 pounds the past three years, looks about 10 pounds lighter this summer. The drop in weight almost certainly coincides with his rise up the depth chart. […]
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5 Quick Things: Bakhtiari Update
The Packers held their first practice of training camp earlier today. Here are the five most newsworthy items from July 27: 1) We now know why David Bakhtiari missed all offseason activities and was placed on the physically unable to perform list a few days ago. The five-time All-Pro left tackle underwent a third surgery […]
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