Packerholic

Today’s morning practice ended a couple hours ago and here are some updates on what happened. I personally couldn’t go so I have three reports for you (I will probably go again sometime between the 12th and 15th and have another detailed training camp report). The first is from JS Online. The second is from Railbird Central. The third is from the Green Bay Press Gazette.

Looking at the three reports there are some things that stand out.

• Will Blackmon didn’t practice due to a foot injury. Everyone from Coach McCarthy to Will Blackmon say it is nothing and I hope so since Blackmon can’t have another foot injury or his career with the Packers will soon be over.
• Daniel Muir seems to continue playing well. It’s good to see that Muir is stepping up after all these injuries to the DT position. If he continues to play well and the injuries don’t improve for the other DTs I see Muir possibly having a big impact on the team this season.
• Bigby is continuing to play well. I think Bigby has pretty much got his spot locked up and I would be surprised if he lost his starting spot. I think the safety battle is now down to Collins vs Rouse.
• Brady Poppinga is practicing being a DE on passing plays. I think this is interesting and could be a good idea if Popping could get pressure off the inside. I have also heard that the Packers are playing Montgommery at DT as well so we might be trying to use 4 DEs on passing plays. I think this is a very good idea if it works out and at least it is showing that the Packers are trying to do some unique things on defense.

Check back tonight for updates on the night practice.