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Re: 2020 Training Camp
Posted: 16 Aug 2020 11:08
by YoHoChecko
lupedafiasco wrote: ↑15 Aug 2020 19:09
I really wouldn’t be surprised if they move Jenkins to center after Linsley walks in FA. He played there in college and was very good. Maybe they’re prepping at LG.
That's an interesting thought and I suppose it wouldn't surprise me, either now that you mention it.
The reason I brought up where Runyan was playing though was that despite Jenkins' versatility, they NEVER played him at C last year in camp, even with Linsley out for an extended time. They had Patrick in there and rotated Madison in and some others, but they decided that for a rookie, it made the most sense to focus on one thing... now part of that was because OG was already a position switch for Jenkins... but even thought it's only day one, I think seeing where the rookies line up is a good indication of how they'll be used
this season, at least.
Re: 2020 Training Camp
Posted: 16 Aug 2020 11:28
by Yoop
YoHoChecko wrote: ↑16 Aug 2020 11:08
lupedafiasco wrote: ↑15 Aug 2020 19:09
I really wouldn’t be surprised if they move Jenkins to center after Linsley walks in FA. He played there in college and was very good. Maybe they’re prepping at LG.
That's an interesting thought and I suppose it wouldn't surprise me, either now that you mention it.
The reason I brought up where Runyan was playing though was that despite Jenkins' versatility, they NEVER played him at C last year in camp, even with Linsley out for an extended time. They had Patrick in there and rotated Madison in and some others, but they decided that for a rookie, it made the most sense to focus on one thing... now part of that was because OG was already a position switch for Jenkins... but even thought it's only day one, I think seeing where the rookies line up is a good indication of how they'll be used
this season, at least.
when havn't we moved rookie OL to several OL positions, standard opp to me, and simply based on Jenkins athleticism he might be the best RT we have, who knows, McCarthy always wanted his OL to be versatile, never know when injury will hit and ya have to make adjustments, ol school thought of the best 5 play even if ya have to move people still makes a lot of sense to me.
this always goes back to the " who the heck is that guy, can't be very good, I never heard of him stuff" well the only way you do hear about them is if they get a starting gig, outside of WI. had anyone heard of Mark Tausher?
Re: 2020 Training Camp
Posted: 16 Aug 2020 11:34
by YoHoChecko
Yoop wrote: ↑16 Aug 2020 11:28
when havn't we moved rookie OL to several OL positions, standard opp to me,
That's what I'm saying; we USED to move guys all around, but last year we said "Jenkins is a rookie and we want him to focus only at one position, left guard." So I'm thinking that might be the new standard operating procedure, which is why I expressed mild disappointment to see Runyan at LG.
Re: 2020 Training Camp
Posted: 16 Aug 2020 12:05
by go pak go
YoHoChecko wrote: ↑16 Aug 2020 11:34
Yoop wrote: ↑16 Aug 2020 11:28
when havn't we moved rookie OL to several OL positions, standard opp to me,
That's what I'm saying; we USED to move guys all around, but last year we said "Jenkins is a rookie and we want him to focus only at one position, left guard." So I'm thinking that might be the new standard operating procedure, which is why I expressed mild disappointment to see Runyan at LG.
I think what I am more disappointed in is the fact that Runyan is at Left Guard, it means he really won't be moved to RT which I always thought he could be a player for.
His measurables with Bak and Bulaga are very close.
I mean it it was not a non-padded practice. But I agree that with him being on the left side, it may be tougher.
But who knows. He may have been there simply to a numbers game. They want to give Taylor a legit shot because he was a former starter and there is a clear vacancy at RG/RT right now.
Re: 2020 Training Camp
Posted: 16 Aug 2020 12:11
by NCF
YoHoChecko wrote: ↑16 Aug 2020 11:34
Yoop wrote: ↑16 Aug 2020 11:28
when havn't we moved rookie OL to several OL positions, standard opp to me,
That's what I'm saying; we USED to move guys all around, but last year we said "Jenkins is a rookie and we want him to focus only at one position, left guard." So I'm thinking that might be the new standard operating procedure, which is why I expressed mild disappointment to see Runyan at LG.
Could also be that it just means that he is not in the mix for THIS YEAR. I wouldn't be surprised to see him focus on that spot for a season while we have our preferred guys on the right and then see him moved into that mix next year when one or more of those guys are gone.
Re: 2020 Training Camp
Posted: 16 Aug 2020 12:19
by YoHoChecko
go pak go wrote: ↑16 Aug 2020 12:05
I think what I am more disappointed in is the fact that Runyan is at Left Guard, it means he really won't be moved to RT which I always thought he could be a player for.
His measurables with Bak and Bulaga are very close.
I mean it it was not a non-padded practice. But I agree that with him being on the left side, it may be tougher.
But who knows. He may have been there simply to a numbers game. They want to give Taylor a legit shot because he was a former starter and there is a clear vacancy at RG/RT right now.
This is exactly what I meant
Re: 2020 Training Camp
Posted: 16 Aug 2020 13:02
by Waldo
YoHoChecko wrote: ↑16 Aug 2020 11:08
lupedafiasco wrote: ↑15 Aug 2020 19:09
I really wouldn’t be surprised if they move Jenkins to center after Linsley walks in FA. He played there in college and was very good. Maybe they’re prepping at LG.
That's an interesting thought and I suppose it wouldn't surprise me, either now that you mention it.
The reason I brought up where Runyan was playing though was that despite Jenkins' versatility, they NEVER played him at C last year in camp, even with Linsley out for an extended time. They had Patrick in there and rotated Madison in and some others, but they decided that for a rookie, it made the most sense to focus on one thing... now part of that was because OG was already a position switch for Jenkins... but even thought it's only day one, I think seeing where the rookies line up is a good indication of how they'll be used
this season, at least.
To me, while an above average center is more valuable than an above average guard, a great guard is more valuable than a great C, or heck even more valuable than all but the best LT's. But that G has to be great, truly special. But when they are, it makes a run game go like no other, and makes those tough yards so much easier. A guard you can always run behind on 3rd/4th and 1 is stupid valuable, esp if the same guy is a brick wall at pass pro.
Re: 2020 Training Camp
Posted: 16 Aug 2020 13:08
by Pckfn23
YoHoChecko wrote: ↑16 Aug 2020 11:00
I got all amped up for the first practice and it occurs to me... I don't know when the next ones are
No schedule what so ever... We want updates!
Re: 2020 Training Camp
Posted: 16 Aug 2020 13:13
by lupedafiasco
Pckfn23 wrote: ↑16 Aug 2020 13:08
YoHoChecko wrote: ↑16 Aug 2020 11:00
I got all amped up for the first practice and it occurs to me... I don't know when the next ones are
No schedule what so ever... We want updates!
Nagler said Friday on his YouTube channel it was Saturday no pads and Monday with pads.
Re: 2020 Training Camp
Posted: 16 Aug 2020 16:24
by NCF
lupedafiasco wrote: ↑16 Aug 2020 13:13
Pckfn23 wrote: ↑16 Aug 2020 13:08
YoHoChecko wrote: ↑16 Aug 2020 11:00
I got all amped up for the first practice and it occurs to me... I don't know when the next ones are
No schedule what so ever... We want updates!
Nagler said Friday on his YouTube channel it was Saturday no pads and Monday with pads.
Closed practice today? Why nothing from the media/team?
Re: 2020 Training Camp
Posted: 17 Aug 2020 10:12
by YoHoChecko
lupedafiasco wrote: ↑16 Aug 2020 13:13
Pckfn23 wrote: ↑16 Aug 2020 13:08
No schedule what so ever... We want updates!
Nagler said Friday on his YouTube channel it was Saturday no pads and Monday with pads.
The Insider Inbox on packers.com said no pads until Wednesday, but I do seem to think that yes, there is a practice today... somewhere, sometime. It's weird that no one is briefing us, as the media obviously knows.
Re: 2020 Training Camp
Posted: 17 Aug 2020 10:58
by NCF
NCF wrote: ↑16 Aug 2020 16:24
lupedafiasco wrote: ↑16 Aug 2020 13:13
Pckfn23 wrote: ↑16 Aug 2020 13:08
No schedule what so ever... We want updates!
Nagler said Friday on his YouTube channel it was Saturday no pads and Monday with pads.
Closed practice today? Why nothing from the media/team?
And, for some reason, I thought yesterday was Saturday...
Re: 2020 Training Camp
Posted: 17 Aug 2020 11:18
by NCF
Re: 2020 Training Camp
Posted: 17 Aug 2020 11:19
by NCF
Re: 2020 Training Camp
Posted: 17 Aug 2020 11:25
by NCF
Re: 2020 Training Camp
Posted: 17 Aug 2020 11:26
by NCF
Far more excited for Kirksey than I am concerned for Rodgers.
Re: 2020 Training Camp
Posted: 17 Aug 2020 11:39
by NCF
Re: 2020 Training Camp
Posted: 17 Aug 2020 11:40
by NCF
Re: 2020 Training Camp
Posted: 17 Aug 2020 12:30
by YoHoChecko
This is my favorite tweet of the day...
Mike Spofford
@mikespofford
Rodgers throwing plenty of crossers over the middle and threading traffic. Kumerow & Tonyan with completions. #PackersCamp
12:38 PM · Aug 17, 2020·Twitter for iPhone
Re: 2020 Training Camp
Posted: 17 Aug 2020 12:37
by BF004
NCF wrote: ↑17 Aug 2020 11:25
I think Scott was my favorite pick in the whole draft, glad to see him showing something early.