Green Bay Packers: Quick Observations from 2nd Joint Practice w/ Jets

The Green Bay Packers final public practice of training camp took place today and it was also their second joint practice with the New York Jets before they face them this Saturday at Lambeau Field.

I was in attendance but with the Packers offense on one end and their defense going up against the Jets on the other, most of what I saw was from the offense based on where I was sitting.

However, nonetheless, I still had plenty of observations from what took place today, along with some additional tweets from those who were specifically watching the defense. Here’s a quick rundown if you missed anything.

– We learned before practice began that Royce Newman would be one of the starting guards in Saturday’s preseason game, and during today’s practice, he along with Patrick were the two starting guards.

– We also learned that Jordan Love would likely miss Saturday’s game and he didn’t participate today either. Funchess and Kelly, who left practice on Wednesday, were also held out.

– To summarize the day, the Green Bay Packers offense pretty much did whatever they wanted to the Jets defense. They moved the ball with relative ease all day, which likely contributed two skirmishes that took place—the Jets were just frustrated.

– The offensive line play was solid, particularly on pass protection and was okay in run-blocking, so pretty much what we’ve seen over the last week.

– I can’t put it into words well enough, but watching Rodgers and Adams work together is something else. On one play in particular, Adams was in man coverage and he beats his man off the line, Rodgers then places the ball where only Adams can catch it, which of course, he does. It was beautiful.

– The Green Bay Packers continue to take things slow with Kevin King, so Eric Stokes was CB2 lined up across from Jaire Alexander. Although King did see some reps today.

– Speaking of Alexander, he picked off Zach Wilson on a well read play. He almost came away with another interception later on.

– These were two huge practices for Preston Smith, who spent most of his time in the New York Jets backfield.

– An under the radar name to watch for this Saturday is IDL Willington Previlon. As of late we have been seeing and hearing his name a lot more.

– While many are focused on Jonathan Garvin and Tipa Galeai for that fourth edge rusher role, all Chauncey Rivers has done since he got to Green Bay has been make plays. Keep your eyes on him as well.

– Robert Tonyan literally catches everything. It’s also worth pointing out that him and Rodgers have had a lot of success this summer over the middle.

– Isaac Yiadom comes to Green Bay with nearly 500 career special teams snaps and he made an impressive play as a gunner today, beating two blockers to get to the return man. For Yiadom to make the final roster, he must show that he can contribute on special teams. Yiadom did take some lumps in coverage, however.

– Kabion Ento continues to make plays as well. I would still put him ahead of Yiadom at this point.

– During the 2 minute drill, the Green Bay Packers offense moved the ball pretty easily the first time to score but the second time through ended with an interception off Allen Lazard’s hands—which was a difficult catch to begin with.

– Meanwhile, the Packers defense didn’t allow the Jets to go anywhere during their first 2 minute drill. However, the second time, Wilson completed a deep touchdown pass to Braxton Berrios over Jean-Charles, although in a real game, Previlon probably records a sack before Wilson gets the throw off.

– According to Bill Huber of Sports Illustrated, JJ Molson made all six of his field goal attempts.