{"id":47122,"date":"2022-08-16T15:08:54","date_gmt":"2022-08-16T15:08:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/harchi90.com\/thats-what-theyre-working-toward\/"},"modified":"2022-08-16T15:08:54","modified_gmt":"2022-08-16T15:08:54","slug":"thats-what-theyre-working-toward","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/harchi90.com\/thats-what-theyre-working-toward\/","title":{"rendered":"That’s what they’re working toward"},"content":{"rendered":"
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We’ve heard quite a bit from Mike already. I’m looking forward to your thoughts on the game, Wes. Did anything surprise or stand out to you? I’m particularly curious about how the depth chart looked Friday night as compared to what you’ve been seeing in practice.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Amari Rodgers was my biggest headline coming out of San Fran \u2013 and no, not because of the eyebrow tattoo. We’ve talked about Rodgers’ offseason, but he looks like a new man out there. You can tell he’s playing with more confidence. Since Day 1, I’ve felt Rodgers can be a difference-maker because nobody else has his size and skill set. I felt like the 49ers game showed how many ways he can affect a football game.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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How much do the recent PUP list deletions impact their relative position groups? Elgton Jenkins’ return is the most gratifying for me. The man’s a rock of Gibraltar and seasoned vet of a very young OL.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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It was a “shot in the arm” for the entire team, as Matt LaFleur termed it Monday. Jenkins is a Pro Bowl offensive lineman, but his versatility is what makes him elite \u2013 and valuable on a young Green Bay offensive line. Individually, it’s also huge for Jenkins to come back on the early side of his timeline, too, as he’ll be an unrestricted free agent next offseason.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Jenkins, Robert Tonyan, and Christian Watson all returned to practice on Sunday. great news. The first two are proven commodities and important parts of the team’s offensive plans this year. Additionally, there are, of course, high hopes for Watson given his measurables and high draft position. With about a month left before the season opener at MN, what are the reasonable expectations as to whether any or all will be ready to go by that date?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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That’s what they’re working towards, but these guys need to get back out on the field again first \u2013 and then play. Mentally and physically, there’s work to be done. Even though Monday’s practice was a jog-through, Aaron Rodgers was testing Watson with some downfield and no-look throws. There’s a ramp-up period for veterans such as Jenkins and Tonyan, too. As Tonyan said after Sunday’s practice: “Three more weeks, three more opportunities to progress and get back to playing football.”<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Andy from Wisconsin Rapids, WI<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Wes, you and Mike talked in “Unscripted” early in training camp about finding the best five OL until Jenkins and\/or David Bakhtiari return, and the weakest link going to the bench when they do. With Jenkins now off PUP and the reality of him being much closer to returning, who do you think is the weakest link at this point? Or are we still trying to find out?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Jenkins lined up at right tackle in practice Monday. If that’s where he’s going to play, then it likely will be Jon Runyan and Royce Newman competing against Jake Hanson and rookie Zach Tom for the starting guard spots. Hanson came in at right guard when Newman pushed out to right tackle Monday, with Tom working a little at left guard with the No. 1 unit on Sunday.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Reading what Spoff wrote about all the submissions favoring Danny Etling over Jordan Love made me think of the rather angry submission a few years ago claiming how the Pack would regret releasing Joe Callahan, the next Bart Starr I believe was the comp. Nothing against Callahan, by the way. He showed some promise, but NFL QB is a tough gig.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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I stand by everything Spoff said and just want to add the stark difference in level of competition, too. The 49ers might not have had all their defensive starters on the field in the first half but many of the players Love faced will be on San Francisco’s roster a month from now. That wasn’t necessarily the case in the second half. Same movie, much different scene.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Matt from Cottage Grove, WI<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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If Danny Etling continues with two more strong performances this preseason, could you see the Packers signing him to their practice squad?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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That’s the real (and better) question. Etling isn’t competing against Jordan Love. He’s competing against himself. Etling bounced around a lot last year and was even in the CFL at one point. His goal right now needs to be showing the Packers he deserves to be the No. 3. Friday was a great start.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Longtime reader, first-time sender. Some Packers fans are ridiculous. They freaked out from one preseason game and I wonder how they survive the whole season. Love is improving and that’s all I care about for now. Wish nothing but the best for Love.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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I asked for one thing from Love against the 49ers \u2013 play fast and free. The young man did just that. Sure, there were a couple INTs, but Love wasn’t solely responsible. What’s more, it’s a lot easier for Tom Clements to take that movie into the QB room and dissect it than Love playing conservatively and not testing the 49ers’ secondary vertically. Love was a bit erratic passing into the flat but nothing too alarming. Whatever conclusion you drew from Love’s performance, I felt like it gave him something to build on this week.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Tracy from Little Rock, AR<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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I’m kind of excited about our new look on offense as far as the roster. With Jones, Tonyan and Lazard all as No. 1 options and Watkins, Dillon and the young guys to fill in wherever needed, they have what it takes to be great. Shout out to the OL, as well.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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That’s what makes this week interesting against New Orleans. I wouldn’t expect Tonyan to practice in 11-on-11, but the rest of these skill-position players will be out there with Rodgers. It’ll be telling which packages and looks LaFleur and the offensive coaches want to get work at.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

We’ve heard quite a bit from Mike already. I’m looking forward to your thoughts on the game, Wes. Did anything surprise or stand out to you? I’m particularly curious about how the depth chart looked Friday night as compared to what you’ve been seeing in practice. Amari Rodgers was my biggest headline coming out of …<\/p>\n

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