MiniCamp News 2025

[tynimiller]

Figured a thread be a good idea to share updates....

Jenkins is present but with the rehab group...

Kalen King has a cast on one of his wrists/hands...

Bo Melton is working out with both the WRs and the CBs....

 

[DoURant]

Bo Melton is working out with both the WRs and the CBs....

Well this from Tom Silverstein confirms this news.

 

[tynimiller]

Christian Watson was seen launching massive medicine balls back over his head - launching and jumping off both legs. Excellent sign of the process he is in. Video of this was captured.

 

[Thirteen Below]

Bo Melton is working out with both the WRs and the CBs....

Wow. I actually read not long ago that the idea of him playing corner has been floated in the past, but I never heard it being mentioned. I'd be curious to know how he did; if he actually is good at it (like his kid brother) it might solve two problems - fill a hole, and keep him on the team.

I did see a tweet from someone a little while ago that said "Trying Bo Melton at CB is not a flattering look for a team that ignored the need during the draft." I don't fully agree with that. IMO, we didn't waste any picks last April - we had good reasons for every pick, and that draft was a great example of Gute sticking to his playbook and not deviating from his favorite strategies. There was a reason for every pick, IMO.

 

[AmishMafia]

I hope they planned this. At first thought it could be they decided to try him at CB because they weren't able to get Jaire to agree to the paycut.

I think it is more of a thing that this is the only way he can make the roster because the WR is loaded.

 

[tynimiller]

I hope they planned this. At first thought it could be they decided to try him at CB because they weren't able to get Jaire to agree to the paycut.

I think it is more of a thing that this is the only way he can make the roster because the WR is loaded.

Completely agree. He is a solid teams guy and a depth piece that is arguably expendable with Golden and Williams drafted plus everyone knows Heath is a much better all around WR….BUT you show depth versatility at CB and you might find the reason to keep him. He doesn’t have to show he can be a starter year one…but if his athleticism transfers and he can regain the comfortable feeling at corner ( a position Rutgers switched him to WR from) he will be here

 

[OldSchool101]

Christian Watson was seen launching massive medicine balls back over his head - launching and jumping off both legs. Excellent sign of the process he is in. Video of this was captured.

I think he’s doing marvelous from a timing perspective. They’ll still go methodical with him. Yet I don’t think he’ll miss more than 6-8 weeks area.

 

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I think he’s doing marvelous from a timing perspective. They’ll still go methodical with him. Yet I don’t think he’ll miss more than 6-8 weeks area.

I just blinked rapidly at the thought of Golden and Watson blazing down opposite sidelines in the second half of the season, with Reed and Williams criss-crossing over the middle.

 

[Firethorn1001]

I did see a tweet from someone a little while ago that said "Trying Bo Melton at CB is not a flattering look for a team that ignored the need during the draft."

Because half of social media thinks they are smarter than every GM in the league. Gute didn't wake up this morning and go 'OMG, I so screwed up... grab someone and make them a CB to save me' Overall Melton is what, 7th on the depth chart? If you like his athleticism and ST play then try to find a spot for him on the team.

But nah.. must be because they are desperate idiots.

As for a flattering look, fans worry too much about optics and how it makes them look and feel and they feel 'embarrassed or slighted' if the team is questioned on social media. (That entire tush push thing really displayed that)

 

[PikeBadger]

Because half of social media thinks they are smarter than every GM in the league. Gute didn't wake up this morning and go 'OMG, I so screwed up... grab someone and make them a CB to save me' Overall Melton is what, 7th on the depth chart? If you like his athleticism and ST play then try to find a spot for him on the team.

But nah.. must be because they are desperate idiots.

As for a flattering look, fans worry too much about optics and how it makes them look and feel and they feel 'embarrassed or slighted' if the team is questioned on social media. (That entire tush push thing really displayed that)

This is so true. Fans can be such clowns.

 

[tynimiller]

Today stuff….

- Hardman caught a 70+ yarder from Love for a score in 11v11 but hilariously MLF said he doesn’t think live Love has time in pocket for the throw. Video is making rounds.

- Christian Watson again looks VERY HEALTHY on sideline warming up, footwork drills and such…

- Morgan has been lining up at LT yesterday and today (but today Rasheed Walker was in rehab group)

- Luke Musgrave is moving very well…numerous balls underthrown to him.

- Bo Melton still with CBs and in truth few drills he is clearly the quickest and fastest of the bunch…if he can get his footwork to a decent level this could keep him on roster and might grow into a guy in a year or so that can take snaps at CB

- Evan Williams has constantly been the opposite safety with Xavier.

 

[OldSchool101]

I just blinked rapidly at the thought of Golden and Watson blazing down opposite sidelines in the second half of the season, with Reed and Williams criss-crossing over the middle.

I saw someone use some film breakdown on Golden (youtub but forgot who). He inferred that the MLF style Offense is one of the most similar to Golden at Texas. Isaiah Bond’s transfer from Alabama was supposed to be the focus in 2024 for the Longhorns, but Isaiah missed injury time and Mathew Golden just completely stole the spotlight.
Yet it was Isaiah Bond who was a catalyst for Golden because they showed him being a decoy when he wasn’t up to full speed.

There’s some things that need to come together, but there’s so much talent on this Offense. The potential is huge. Musgrave just caught a 45 yard gainer from Malik Willis. I think he’s going to start hitting his stride and he’s going to be dangerous once up to speed. MLF was using excessive 12 Personnel in practices. I’ve been begging for that since these 2 TE’s got drafted. I think Musgrave and Kraft with Josh in the backfield and TWO of Reed, Golden, Watson (once up to speed) is going to be a handful for our opponent.

Golden was making plays in practice the other day but what I heard was impressive wasn’t the volume of yards but the efficiency he created with his body control what I’d label as torque. He was extremely efficient at using the sideline to control the clock in timed drills. He’s has a natural ability to setup Defenders to create space and he’s already doing it in practice and it’s so far above anything we’ve had. Golden has the route prowess of Wicks, the Hands of Doubs, the Speed of Watson and the lateral movement of Reed… built in a turbo blender. Yet Golden created many of his throw lanes using salesmanship. He’s always looking for ways to outsmart his opponent to create leverage. Sometimes it’s subtle but it’s all he needs is that yard and it’s over. It wasn’t Ewers as much as Golden who created his own space and made Ewers look good. Had Golden had a bonafide QB and 1 more season imo he’s an easy 1,200+ WR and thats WITH a healthy Bond.

 

[OldSchool101]

Oh. Mecole just caught a 30 yard pass from Love over the shoulder and then lit the afterburners for a 74 yard TD.

Im telling you guys we’re going to throttle some teams unexpectedly this year. This Offense is stacked

 

[tynimiller]

Oh. Mecole just caught a 30 yard pass from Love over the shoulder and then lit the afterburners for a 74 yard TD.

Im telling you guys we’re going to throttle some teams unexpectedly this year. This Offense is stacked

You said “just” but that all happened hours ago….you do realize that right

 

[milani]

Figured a thread be a good idea to share updates....

Jenkins is present but with the rehab group...

Kalen King has a cast on one of his wrists/hands...

Bo Melton is working out with both the WRs and the CBs....

So Jenkins sat out because he wants a raise since they want him to play center. Oh well. He is thinking. Makes me think of when Forrest Gregg had to play RG instead of RT when Jerry Kramer missed 1964. And also when RT Bob Skoronski had to take over Center when Jim Ringo was traded in that same year. Lombardi just said " Get the hell out there and do your job! "

 

[OldSchool101]

You said “just” but that all happened hours ago….you do realize that right

You’re actually being serious aren’t you

 

[tynimiller]

You’re actually being serious aren’t you

Serious as in mad no…serious as is that was strange yes. lol

 

[OldSchool101]

Serious as in mad no…serious as is that was strange yes. lol

I think it’s pretty neat. These guys are competing on a high level that man does not want to lose his job that’s very apparent.

What did you think of it?

 

[tynimiller]

I think it’s pretty neat. These guys are competing on a high level that man does not want to lose his job that’s very apparent.

What did you think of it?

I got a text from one of the media guys I was messaging asking if he could give me a report of how Christian seemed to look and he said oh boy folks gonna have a hay day about the bomb just tossed. He did say though LVN if live would have not allowed the throw

 

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You said “just” but that all happened hours ago….you do realize that right

I was wondering the same thing.... "evening drills"?

Actually, I guess I'm still wondering.

Hardman caught a 70+ yarder from Love for a score in 11v11 but hilariously MLF said he doesn’t think live Love has time in pocket for the throw. Video is making rounds.

Who did he burn in the secondary? Not to sound negative, but I hope this isn't a good new/bad news thing.

I can't find that video; if anyone knows a link, I'd be grateful. There's one 34-second video that I keep seeing, but all it shows is him making the catch and running. And it's a great catch, but I'd like to see the whole play. (Good news about Van Ness, too, sounds like.)

I also heard the Donovan Jennings and Jacob Monk both look as though they've come a long way since their rookie year, and look ready to play. I hope that's true.

Golden was making plays in practice the other day but what I heard was impressive wasn’t the volume of yards but the efficiency he created with his body control what I’d label as torque. He was extremely efficient at using the sideline to control the clock in timed drills.

I still can't believe we got him at #23. This was a good time to take a WR in the 1st. I'm no expert, but I honestly thought he was the best receiver in the draft.

And you're right - it really does sound like a lot of things are coming together at the right time. That terrific draft class from 23 is entering their 3rd season and should be expected to make big strides (the 3rd season is statistically the year most players make their biggest leap), last year's are vets now.... really an exciting time.

Im telling you guys we’re going to throttle some teams unexpectedly this year. This Offense is stacked

I know this is going to sound negative, but I'm already dreading the cuts that I know are coming. What have we got; 8 of 'em? Not even counting Watson or Melton? I have a bad feeling we're going to cut someone who'll immediately become a #3 on some other team, get a lot of snaps, and quickly blossom into a very good WR.

That's the trouble with having so many of them; you have your top 3 - maybe 4 - guys who get almost all of the snaps, and the rest of them just never get a chance to develop.

 

[OldSchool101]

That's the trouble with having so many of them; you have your top 3 - maybe 4 - guys who get almost all of the snaps, and the rest of them just never get a chance to develop

Just my opinion on Bo or Malik. Neither have a great deal of production. I just don’t see a high demand for either. Not enough proven production or anything that would justify going out if my way to sign them active off our PS.
I still stand by my early comments that Bo is my choice if it’s between the two of them. He also has the higher production at WR and the better chance to adapt. He’s probably my WR7/CB7 PS designation until there’s an injury to someone.

 

[Heyjoe4]

Wow. I actually read not long ago that the idea of him playing corner has been floated in the past, but I never heard it being mentioned. I'd be curious to know how he did; if he actually is good at it (like his kid brother) it might solve two problems - fill a hole, and keep him on the team.

I did see a tweet from someone a little while ago that said "Trying Bo Melton at CB is not a flattering look for a team that ignored the need during the draft." I don't fully agree with that. IMO, we didn't waste any picks last April - we had good reasons for every pick, and that draft was a great example of Gute sticking to his playbook and not deviating from his favorite strategies. There was a reason for every pick, IMO.

Agreed on Gluten's draft strategy. I believe his first three picks were on offense because those were the BPAs at the time of the pick. He didn't reach just to appear to solve a problem at CB, DL, or Edge.

These ARE areas of need, but a GM can only do so much, given what there is to work with. It was a weak FA class but he still managed to nab a starting G and CB. And the draft solidified the OL and WR groups. Can't have it all, not at once.

Gluten has said this is the year he expects the team to make a real run for a SB. That's pretty ballsy considering the gaps on the team - CB, Edge, DL - but maybe the guys he has can rise up, as it seems he expects them to.

 

[El Guapo]

Gluten has said this is the year he expects the team to make a real run for a SB. That's pretty ballsy considering the gaps on the team - CB, Edge, DL - but maybe the guys he has can rise up, as it seems he expects them to.

It would be a bad sign if our GM said that this wasn't our year...

 

[Firethorn1001]

I know this is going to sound negative, but I'm already dreading the cuts that I know are coming. What have we got; 8 of 'em? Not even counting Watson or Melton? I have a bad feeling we're going to cut someone who'll immediately become a #3 on some other team, get a lot of snaps, and quickly blossom into a very good WR.

That's the trouble with having so many of them; you have your top 3 - maybe 4 - guys who get almost all of the snaps, and the rest of them just never get a chance to develop.

Not sure I view your post as negative. Sounds more positive. Now me... I'll sound negative. Historically I always feel like we over value our WR crop. Any of the guys that are on the outside looking in I could see making the Packers, but I'm not sure any of the potential cuts (Which, at this time seem to be out of the group of Heath, Melton, Hardman are just anything more then WR5/6 on most other teams. If Hardman was a 3 he would have signed. If any team did view a cut as a 3 I would think the Packers could get a decent pick in return.

Not to say I don't like these guys, but I think they are more valuable to the Packers than to the NFL as a whole.

 

[Pkrjones]

Who did he burn in the secondary? Not to sound negative, but I hope this isn't a good new/bad news thing.

#33 (S- Evan Williams) & 38 (Gregory Junior).