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The second day of the Green Bay Packers' mandatory minicamp took place on Wednesday and featured some big plays on both sides of the ball. Here is everything you need to know from the practice.
The injury list remained essentially the same as Tuesday, with the only slight change Luke Musgrave joining the rehab group, after exiting the previous practice early. As was the case on Tuesday, Micah Parsons and Devonte Wyatt did not practice. The rehab group in full:
The starting skill position players on offense during team drills were Jordan Love at quarterback, Josh Jacobs at running back, Josh Whyle and Messiah Swinson at tight end, Matthew Golden and Savion Williams at wide receiver, as Matt LaFleur and his coaching staff continued to rotate there.
Asked about Whyle before practice, LaFleur said: “He’s shown a lot of good things. I’ve always really liked Josh’s versatility in terms of being a moveable piece, but he’s gotten some opportunities on things that maybe Luke (Musgrave) would’ve done.
“Yesterday he caught a little post route over the middle and made a great play on that. The more reps he’s getting, I think the better he’s getting."
On the offensive line, the starters from left to right were Jordan Morgan, Jager Burton, Sean Rhyan, Anthony Belton and Darian Kinnard. John Williams, a seventh-round pick from last year who has mostly been at center with the second-team offense, replaced Burton at left guard for a spell.
The highlight of the day on offense came early in practice, as Love rolled to his left, before unleashing a deep bomb back to his right, hitting Jayden Reed down the sideline for a 70-yard touchdown, after he beat Evan Williams.
Later, Love fired another impressive throw on the left sideline to Christian Watson, who was covered well by Brandon Cisse on a comeback route, putting the ball where only Watson could get it between Cisse and Javon Bullard for a completion.
Elsewhere on the offensive side, Savion Williams showed some explosiveness on a wide receiver screen, while Kyron Drones impressed in the 7 on 7 period, finding J. Michael Sturdivant between defenders on the sideline after the receiver ran a double move.
In less positive news, the second-team offensive line struggled, with Williams making an error with a very high snap, and Dillon Wade false starting multiple times. These may be the knock-on effects of missing several starters on the O-line.
On defense, the starters were Karl Brooks, Nazir Stackhouse and Chris McClellan at defensive tackle, Barryn Sorrell, Edgerrin Cooper, Zaire Franklin and Lukas Van Ness at linebacker, Keisean Nixon and Carrington Valentine at corner and Xavier McKinney and Evan Williams at safety.
The battle is on for playing time in the defensive backfield this season, and both Cisse and Valentine impressed with their coverage at different times, with the rookie looking good in particular, breaking up a pass intended for Isaiah Neyor at one point.
Bullard had a strong day, enjoying a battle with Watson throughout practice, including a leaping interception in front of him on a pass from Love which he undercut. Elsewhere, Kitan Oladapo had a pass break up working against Brenden Rice with the backups.
Up front, rookie pass rusher Dani Dennis-Sutton caught the eye, beating Brant Banks and John Williams at different times for pressures on backup QB Tyrod Taylor and generally playing with energy and intensity. UDFA signing Nyjalik Kelly also beat Dalton Cooper well for a would-be sack.
Edgerrin Cooper was active knifing into the backfield for what would have been a tackle for loss on Jacobs, and later breaking up a pass aimed for Swinson during the 7 on 7 period.
On special teams, Savion Williams and Bo Melton got the first cracks at kick returns, with Pierre Strong and Jaden Nixon next up. Nixon showed some juice on a return, as well as on an inside run on offense.
Skyy Moore, who was in the rehab group, was seen observing the kick return period along with Jacobs and MarShawn Lloyd. It was the kick coverage unit which was more impressive though, with Bullard, Arron Mosby and Nick Niemann all getting downfield in a hurry to make stops.
Lucas Havrisik, who is hoping to compete with rookie Trey Smack this summer, went eight of eight on his kicks, including makes from 58 and 53, but it is worth noting the practice took place inside the Don Hutson Center due to inclement weather, so there was no wind to deal with.
This article originally appeared on Packers Wire: Packers minicamp notes: 'Wow' throw from Love, strong day for Bullard
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The injury list remained essentially the same as Tuesday, with the only slight change Luke Musgrave joining the rehab group, after exiting the previous practice early. As was the case on Tuesday, Micah Parsons and Devonte Wyatt did not practice. The rehab group in full:
- Aaron Banks
- Warren Brinson
- Drake Dabney
- Kamal Hadden
- Javon Hargrave
- Domani Jackson
- Tucker Kraft
- Isaiah McDuffie
- Jacob Monk
- Skyy Moore
- Luke Musgrave
- Collin Oliver
- Jordon Riley
- Benjamin St-Juste
- Zach Tom
The starting skill position players on offense during team drills were Jordan Love at quarterback, Josh Jacobs at running back, Josh Whyle and Messiah Swinson at tight end, Matthew Golden and Savion Williams at wide receiver, as Matt LaFleur and his coaching staff continued to rotate there.
Asked about Whyle before practice, LaFleur said: “He’s shown a lot of good things. I’ve always really liked Josh’s versatility in terms of being a moveable piece, but he’s gotten some opportunities on things that maybe Luke (Musgrave) would’ve done.
“Yesterday he caught a little post route over the middle and made a great play on that. The more reps he’s getting, I think the better he’s getting."
On the offensive line, the starters from left to right were Jordan Morgan, Jager Burton, Sean Rhyan, Anthony Belton and Darian Kinnard. John Williams, a seventh-round pick from last year who has mostly been at center with the second-team offense, replaced Burton at left guard for a spell.
The highlight of the day on offense came early in practice, as Love rolled to his left, before unleashing a deep bomb back to his right, hitting Jayden Reed down the sideline for a 70-yard touchdown, after he beat Evan Williams.
Later, Love fired another impressive throw on the left sideline to Christian Watson, who was covered well by Brandon Cisse on a comeback route, putting the ball where only Watson could get it between Cisse and Javon Bullard for a completion.
Elsewhere on the offensive side, Savion Williams showed some explosiveness on a wide receiver screen, while Kyron Drones impressed in the 7 on 7 period, finding J. Michael Sturdivant between defenders on the sideline after the receiver ran a double move.
In less positive news, the second-team offensive line struggled, with Williams making an error with a very high snap, and Dillon Wade false starting multiple times. These may be the knock-on effects of missing several starters on the O-line.
On defense, the starters were Karl Brooks, Nazir Stackhouse and Chris McClellan at defensive tackle, Barryn Sorrell, Edgerrin Cooper, Zaire Franklin and Lukas Van Ness at linebacker, Keisean Nixon and Carrington Valentine at corner and Xavier McKinney and Evan Williams at safety.
The battle is on for playing time in the defensive backfield this season, and both Cisse and Valentine impressed with their coverage at different times, with the rookie looking good in particular, breaking up a pass intended for Isaiah Neyor at one point.
Bullard had a strong day, enjoying a battle with Watson throughout practice, including a leaping interception in front of him on a pass from Love which he undercut. Elsewhere, Kitan Oladapo had a pass break up working against Brenden Rice with the backups.
Up front, rookie pass rusher Dani Dennis-Sutton caught the eye, beating Brant Banks and John Williams at different times for pressures on backup QB Tyrod Taylor and generally playing with energy and intensity. UDFA signing Nyjalik Kelly also beat Dalton Cooper well for a would-be sack.
Edgerrin Cooper was active knifing into the backfield for what would have been a tackle for loss on Jacobs, and later breaking up a pass aimed for Swinson during the 7 on 7 period.
On special teams, Savion Williams and Bo Melton got the first cracks at kick returns, with Pierre Strong and Jaden Nixon next up. Nixon showed some juice on a return, as well as on an inside run on offense.
Skyy Moore, who was in the rehab group, was seen observing the kick return period along with Jacobs and MarShawn Lloyd. It was the kick coverage unit which was more impressive though, with Bullard, Arron Mosby and Nick Niemann all getting downfield in a hurry to make stops.
Lucas Havrisik, who is hoping to compete with rookie Trey Smack this summer, went eight of eight on his kicks, including makes from 58 and 53, but it is worth noting the practice took place inside the Don Hutson Center due to inclement weather, so there was no wind to deal with.
This article originally appeared on Packers Wire: Packers minicamp notes: 'Wow' throw from Love, strong day for Bullard
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