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<blockquote data-quote="TOPHAT" data-source="post: 163262" data-attributes="member: 781"><p><strong>DAY 30 REPORT</strong></p><p></p><p><a href="http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=652361" target="_blank">http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=652361</a></p><p></p><p><strong>Sunday camp report</strong></p><p></p><p><strong>THUMBS UP</strong></p><p></p><p>Aside from a couple of passes by Brett Favre that had a little bit too much juice on short patterns, practice Sunday was very sharp for the quarterbacks, especially with deep passes. Favre, Aaron Rodgers and Paul Thompson each completed at least one pass of more than 20 yards. Wide receiver Greg Jennings, looking much more confident, caught three of the bombs, two coming from Favre. Ruvell Martin (two) and David Clowney also got behind the secondary. The highlight came in the 2-minute drill, when James Jones flew past cornerback Frank Walker down the right sideline and hauled in a 43-yard pass from Favre to the 6-yard line. The offense could not capitalize, however, as two runs and two incomplete passes turned the ball over on downs.</p><p></p><p><strong>THUMBS DOWN</strong></p><p></p><p>If the quarterbacks had a good day, then that means the secondary struggled. The main culprits were cornerbacks Jarrett Bush and Will Blackmon, who got an opportunity to play with the first team as they competed for the nickel back spot. Bush was beat deep twice, once each by Martin and Clowney. And Blackmon was victimized by Martin on a great one-handed catch down the left sideline. Given the opportunity Bush and Blackmon had, you would've expected both to raise their level of play. That wasn't the case.</p><p></p><p><strong>INJURY REPORT</strong></p><p></p><p>Running back DeShawn Wynn (thigh) returned to practice for the first time since Aug. 7 and participated fully. Linebackers Abdul Hodge (knee tendinitis) and Spencer Havner (back strain) and safety Aaron Rouse (hamstring) were at practice, but did not suit up. They are day-to-day. Coach Mike McCarthy said wide receiver Donald Driver (right foot sprain) was improving and was on track to play in the season opener against the Philadelphia Eagles. Running back Vernand Morency (knee) and left guard Jason Spitz (calf strain) also won't play in the final exhibition game Thursday against the Tennessee Titans. Blackmon practiced with a splint on his sprained left thumb. He suffered the injury Thursday night in the exhibition loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars.</p><p></p><p><strong>ODDS AND ENDS</strong></p><p></p><p>The tight kicking competition between incumbent Dave Rayner and sixth-round draft pick Mason Crosby is into its final week. Both got six attempts: two from 27 yards, two from 34 and one each from 44 and 50. Crosby converted all of his opportunities. Rayner missed to the left from 44. Punter Jon Ryan got a lot of work during practice and appeared to have one of his better days, booming several kicks with some nice hangtime. His protection let him down once, however, when linebacker Tracy White eluded tight end Zac Alcorn and blocked one of Ryan's punts solidly. Free safety Nick Collins and strong safety Atari Bigby got every repetition with the first team, but McCarthy stopped short of saying his secondary was set. "This Thursday's game is very important for that whole defensive backfield," McCarthy said. "Special teams will factor into a lot of (who ultimately starts), but those decisions won't be made until Friday."</p><p></p><p>With Spitz out, tackle Junius Coston took his place at right guard. Coston has created a niche for himself by being able to play several positions on the offensive line, and he also played left and right tackle during practice. Coston hasn't let the constant movement affect his play. He had a good day in the one-on-one passing drills by winning both his matchups against Johnny Jolly and Daniel Muir. The Packers are using this week to get into their regular-season game-week rhythm. Practice Sunday was treated as an in-season Wednesday.</p><p></p><p><strong>SCHEDULE MONDAY</strong></p><p></p><p>Open practice at 10:45 a.m. Players will be in full pads.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="TOPHAT, post: 163262, member: 781"] [b]DAY 30 REPORT[/b] [url]http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=652361[/url] [b]Sunday camp report[/b] [b]THUMBS UP[/b] Aside from a couple of passes by Brett Favre that had a little bit too much juice on short patterns, practice Sunday was very sharp for the quarterbacks, especially with deep passes. Favre, Aaron Rodgers and Paul Thompson each completed at least one pass of more than 20 yards. Wide receiver Greg Jennings, looking much more confident, caught three of the bombs, two coming from Favre. Ruvell Martin (two) and David Clowney also got behind the secondary. The highlight came in the 2-minute drill, when James Jones flew past cornerback Frank Walker down the right sideline and hauled in a 43-yard pass from Favre to the 6-yard line. The offense could not capitalize, however, as two runs and two incomplete passes turned the ball over on downs. [b]THUMBS DOWN[/b] If the quarterbacks had a good day, then that means the secondary struggled. The main culprits were cornerbacks Jarrett Bush and Will Blackmon, who got an opportunity to play with the first team as they competed for the nickel back spot. Bush was beat deep twice, once each by Martin and Clowney. And Blackmon was victimized by Martin on a great one-handed catch down the left sideline. Given the opportunity Bush and Blackmon had, you would've expected both to raise their level of play. That wasn't the case. [b]INJURY REPORT[/b] Running back DeShawn Wynn (thigh) returned to practice for the first time since Aug. 7 and participated fully. Linebackers Abdul Hodge (knee tendinitis) and Spencer Havner (back strain) and safety Aaron Rouse (hamstring) were at practice, but did not suit up. They are day-to-day. Coach Mike McCarthy said wide receiver Donald Driver (right foot sprain) was improving and was on track to play in the season opener against the Philadelphia Eagles. Running back Vernand Morency (knee) and left guard Jason Spitz (calf strain) also won't play in the final exhibition game Thursday against the Tennessee Titans. Blackmon practiced with a splint on his sprained left thumb. He suffered the injury Thursday night in the exhibition loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars. [b]ODDS AND ENDS[/b] The tight kicking competition between incumbent Dave Rayner and sixth-round draft pick Mason Crosby is into its final week. Both got six attempts: two from 27 yards, two from 34 and one each from 44 and 50. Crosby converted all of his opportunities. Rayner missed to the left from 44. Punter Jon Ryan got a lot of work during practice and appeared to have one of his better days, booming several kicks with some nice hangtime. His protection let him down once, however, when linebacker Tracy White eluded tight end Zac Alcorn and blocked one of Ryan's punts solidly. Free safety Nick Collins and strong safety Atari Bigby got every repetition with the first team, but McCarthy stopped short of saying his secondary was set. "This Thursday's game is very important for that whole defensive backfield," McCarthy said. "Special teams will factor into a lot of (who ultimately starts), but those decisions won't be made until Friday." With Spitz out, tackle Junius Coston took his place at right guard. Coston has created a niche for himself by being able to play several positions on the offensive line, and he also played left and right tackle during practice. Coston hasn't let the constant movement affect his play. He had a good day in the one-on-one passing drills by winning both his matchups against Johnny Jolly and Daniel Muir. The Packers are using this week to get into their regular-season game-week rhythm. Practice Sunday was treated as an in-season Wednesday. [b]SCHEDULE MONDAY[/b] Open practice at 10:45 a.m. Players will be in full pads. [/QUOTE]
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