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By Chris Havel
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GREEN BAY, Wis. – It was the unholy trinity – the long snapper, holder and place-kicker – that stole the show in the Packers’ Family Night on Saturday at Lambeau Field.
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Mason Crosby’s struggles – he was a disastrous and out-of-the-blue six of seven attempts to close out the night.
Packers head coach Mike McCarthy charitably called it a “great training opportunity.” The only thing “great” was that it didn’t occur in the regular-season opener against Seattle.
Better to work out the bugs now than have them arise later.
Crosby was 22 of 23 in camp according to ESPN’s Rob Demovsky going into Family Night. By the time Derek Hart (the long snapper), punter Justin Vogel (the holder) and Crosby were finished a suddenly unexpected problem arose.
McCarthy didn’t seem too upset though.
In the Packers’ case, the kicker is among the least of the worries and frankly there aren’t that many worries to begin with.
Rookie running back Jamaal Williams is doing exactly what he should be doing, which is pressing for playing time and a role. Williams truly looks the part in terms of having a feel for the game.
Meantime, Ty Montgomery also looks fine, although he clearly isn’t the more polished pass protector, of the two. In fact, it could be argued that Williams will see considerable time.
That isn’t necessarily mean Montgomery has failed in some way, or that the Packers erred in moving him to running back.
What it means – if Williams continues to play well – is that the Packers actually may have a running back tandem that could invite both the head coach and quarterback to run the ball more.
That’s because they should be more effective.
What’s wrong with that?
Furthermore, Montgomery’s value is his versatility, among other things. The fact that he can have a significant role and impact in any game as a running back and receiver out of the backfield should lead to more explosive offensive play.
If Williams is indeed the better ball-carrier, and it remains to be seen, that would be good on two fronts.
First, Williams immediately provides a counterpart at back in case of an injury. Second, it allows Montgomery’s role as a runner-receiver to be more exact and explosive.
If Williams averages 15 carries a game and Montgomery gets another nine or 10 that’s a nice one-two punch. In addition, Montgomery easily could catch another half-dozen passes on screens, check-downs and when he’s split wide.
On defense, second-year pro Dean Lowry continues to show on the defensive line. He has made impact plays in consecutive practices and has been energetic and more than solid each day.
Lowry is listed as the starting right end in the Packers’ base 3-4 alignment, according to Packers.com.
He joins Kenny Clark and Mike Daniels up front, with Ricky Jean-Francois and Co. in back-up roles.
Clay Matthews and Nick Perry are the outside linebackers, with Blake Martinez and Jake Ryan as in the inside starters.
Davon House and Quinten Rollins are listed as the starting cornerbacks with Damarious Randall and Kevin King in the sub-packages.
With House missing practice Monday, Randall and Rollins were the starters, with King entering in the nickel and Randall moving to the slot.
If the apparent depth and versatility in camp continues to project during the pre-season and into the regular season, the secondary should be vastly improved.
On the special teams’ front, aside from the (uh-hem) kicking woes, Randall Cobb appears to be the punt returner. With Micah Hyde’s departure, a vacancy was created and Cobb looks to be the first choice.
I like the idea. There’s no reason a team’s No. 2 receiver can’t return punts. It’s up to the player to protect himself from injury. The 49ers’ terrific receiver John Taylor was the team’s primary punt returner for years.
Cobb should be praised for doing an important job.
It looks like Aaron Rodgers won’t play in the Packers’ pre-season opener against the Philadelphia Eagles Thursday night at Lambeau Field.
That has to rate among the best news the Packers could have all week, and it’s only Monday.
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By Chris Havel
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GREEN BAY, Wis. – Josh Jones stole the pass, if not the show, on a muggy morning featuring Day II of the Packers in pads.
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Jones picked off Brett Hundley along the right sideline to a raucous ovation from the fans in the stands at Ray Nitschke Field.
The rookie linebacker/defensive back continued to show awareness, range and ball skills. It comes one day removed the first day in pads, in which Jones lit up fellow rookie Malaki Dupre during practice.
Publicly, the coaches admonished Jones.
Privately, how could they NOT love his progress to this point?
Not ones to root for defense alone, the fans also spent the morning reveling in their love affair with Aaron Rodgers. The great QB looked more like a 13-year-old than a 13-year veteran as he pirouetted, scrambled and scampered for a “wink, wink” 40-yard touchdown.
The fans went crazy as Rodgers reached the far end zone, cradled the football under his right forearm and reversed course back to the huddle.
One might have thought the Packers had just sealed a berth in the Super Bowl.
As an aside, and to that end, Rodgers’ arm looks terrific. He flashed incredible zip and accuracy while making it look easy.
To that end, tight end Martellus Bennett continued to shine.
Bennett made catches over the middle, up the sideline and along the deep seam. Bennett, who proudly wears No. 80, is at risk of becoming a Dr. Seuss-like rhyme: “He caught it here. He caught it there. He caught it everywhere.”
It’s easy to see why Bennett listed Jay Cutler among his favorite quarterbacks – Cutler WAS a pretty good passer back in the day – and why he’s thrived with Tom Brady last year, and quite likely Rodgers this year.
Bennett can get open and he can catch. Furthermore, he admitted in a recent interview that he still loves the game, and that includes delivering a well-placed, well-timed stiff arm.
He also said he plans to retire as in a Packers’ uniform.
To me that’s big news.
It sets up the possibility of a three-to-four-year run with Rodgers to Bennett. At the risk of overstating Bennett’s potential impact, the guy just might tip the scales come the postseason.
Getting back to Jones for a moment, the second-round rookie draft pick from North Carolina State is intriguing.
Both he and veteran Morgan Burnett have taken reps at a hybrid position at inside linebacker. The idea is to get to the ball carrier before his would-be blockers have time to adjust.
Expect Burnett or Jones to knife into gaps against the run, blitz from all angles against the pass, or suddenly drop into a passing lane – which is what Jones did on his interception today.
Early in practice, Bryan Bulaga and Dean Lowry got tangled up in the one-on-one passing drills. Mike Daniels, who was standing nearby, took exception to Bulaga’s hand technique.
Bulaga and Daniels then got into a very brief scuffle.
It appeared to be more about Daniels trying to infuse some toughness and a “take-no-guff” attitude among his unit.
Bulaga, for his part, merely shows up to work every day. If Lowry or the coaches didn’t like his technique they can tell him. He doesn’t need to hear it from Daniels.
All in all, it’s a good sign because it suggests ownership and commitment, two things all championship teams have in common.
Along with Bennett, another veteran off-season acquisition continues to stand out. That’s Ricky Jean Francois, No. 95, who is another “show up and get to work” kind of player.
Francois has blended in seamlessly with the defensive linemen.
He plays bigger than his listed 6-foot-3, 318 pounds. By that, I mean Francois understands leverage, footwork and hand-fighting. On top of that he’s got the strength of a hardened NFL veteran who’s done and seen pretty much everything.
He was an “under the radar” acquisition to many.
Keep your eyes glued on No. 95.
Unless I miss my guess, Ricky Jean Francois will be playing a key role in the Packers’ defensive renaissance.
By Chris Havel
Special to Event USA
GREEN BAY, Wis. – It is finally here.
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The long-anticipated, much-awaited quest to win a Super Bowl begins Thursday when the Packers open training camp.
The Packers’ stretch run after Aaron Rodgers’ bold statement about running the table is one reason. Another perhaps more substantial reason for optimism is the recent offseason.
Clearly, the team’s fortunes rest with the quarterback.
That’s good news because Rodgers, 33, appears to be in a terrific place both physically and mentally. He knows what the goal is and the obstacles are. He will be counted upon to be the steadying, spectacular force that he’s been for forever.
Rodgers’ seemingly grand offseason mirrored his teams’.
Packers GM Ted Thompson and head coach Mike McCarthy seem to have significantly upgraded the talent and depth on the defensive side. They also placed considerable resources into the tight end, running back and defensive line positions.
Frankly, I’m always optimistic about any season with Rodgers as the starting quarterback. Beyond that, though, I’m especially excited because of the acquisitions of Davon House, Ricky Jean Francois, Martellus Bennett, Lance Kendricks and Jahri Evans.
That is a lot of experience, talent and desire to incorporate in just one offseason by only adding five players. It isn’t how many free agents a team signs that matters. What counts is which free agents are signed.
Do they blend in with the current stars?
Bennett, Kendricks and Evans are all in with Rodgers. In fact, the quarterback is a big reason they came here.
House’s second time around should be better. He is valuable either as a starting cornerback, or a perimeter corner in the nickel and dime sub-packages.
An excitable Jean-Francois, who can’t wait to play here, also is a quality addition to the defense.
Letroy Guion’s future with the team is cloudy, but this much is crystal clear: Veterans such as Bennett, Kendricks and the rest aren’t going to allow any one, two or even a handful of players sabotage their championship aspirations.
If Guion is still on the roster entering Week 5 – when his four-game suspension is served – the Packers should know whether they want or need his services.
My guess is that the boat already will have sailed on Guion.
The greatest challenge when camp opens is deciding which position group and what drills to watch.
The receiving corps is deep and competitive. So is the running back group. The tight ends also factor in a way that nobody has seen in Green Bay for a long time.
In fact, ex-Packers coach and player Harry Sydney – who was on the team and staff when Keith Jackson and Mark Chmura played tight end – believes Bennett and Kendricks may be better.
If that’s the case look for Rodgers’ completion percentage to go up, his touchdown-to-interception ratio to drop even further, and the Packers’ ability to convert third downs and score in the red zone go up.
The best camp matchups should be the receivers versus the defensive backs. Roster spots and perhaps even a starting job at cornerback are up for grabs. The competition should be keen. I’m guessing (hoping) that McCarthy keeps Nelson’s, Cobb’s and Adams’ snaps to a healthy minimum.
I want to see Kevin King versus Geronimo Allison, and Damarious Randall versus Deangelo Yancey.
I expect backup quarterbacks Brett Hundley and Joe Callahan to be sharp and keep the passing drills crisp.
Naturally, the one-on-one pass rush drills are always a highlight.
How explosive is the older, stronger Kenny Clark?
How slippery and quick is rookie Montravius Adams?
Where does Josh Jones, the defensive back/linebacker, actually line up most of the day?
There are plenty of pressing questions.
If I had to guess, I’d make defensive end Dean Lowry one of my most underrated players going into camp. I think Lowry can win a starting job and play at a surprisingly high level.
I also like Clark a lot.
They may ease the burden felt too often by Mike Daniels.
At any rate, I’ll be shocked if the run defense isn’t good enough. The greater question is this: Can the Packers apply pressure – in fact, can they get home on the quarterback? – rushing only five?
They better be able to or it’s going to be a long season.
Clay Matthews, Nick Perry and Daniels seem safe bets to be ready to roll this season. Matthews knows this is a pivotal season for him career-wise. Perry just got paid and I have to believe has much to prove.
Daniels is the rock.
There’s so much to watch come Thursday I can’t wait.
I’ll have weekly updates throughout training camp.
Enjoy.
By Chris Havel
Special to Event USA
GREEN BAY, Wis. – The Green Bay Packers open training camp in 10 days.
Their fans will be awash in anticipation.
It’s a terrific time because everything and anything is possible. Visions of winning a Super Bowl at the Vikings’ very own U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis dance their fans’ heads.
It signals the unofficial start of the season, which suggests it’s time to get to work. Actually, I’ve got a list of moves the Packers should make between now and then.
I say why wait?
Here are moves the Packers should make before camp opens:
** Aaron Rodgers should be a Packer-for-life.
The Packers’ front office realizes it needs to extend its star quarterback, who at 33 looks to be in line for a multi-year deal that reach to the ripe old age of 40.
I say the sooner the better.
Each time a lesser quarterback signs a new deal – see the Raiders’ Derek Carr – the cost of doing business with Rodgers goes up. He plays like he ought to be paid top dollar, so do it.
Rodgers is a mere three touchdown passes shy of 300. That career milestone – which should come no later than Week 2 – serves as a gentle reminder of his greatness.
He has displayed a sense of urgency and commitment that is unparalleled. He leads by example and on game day he delivers. The plan needs to include contingencies so another “Brett Favre to the Vikings” never happens again.
** Why is Letroy Guion still on the Packers’ roster?
The answer likely has to do with due process, contractual obligations and other minutia.
Beyond that there’s no reason to keep him.
The Packers placed their trust in Guion following his arrest for a DUI, marijuana and gun possession, as well as carrying an excess of $280,000 in cash a while back.
Guion repaid them by being arrested on DUI charges while celebrating his 30th birthday in Hawaii.
Perhaps there are extenuating circumstances that haven’t been made public, but the report that has been released isn’t pretty.
Guion was inebriated – he blew a .086 – and his vehicle reeked of marijuana, according to the arrest report.
That doesn’t make him a horrible person.
It just makes him practically unemployable – at least I would think – by a team with serious Super Bowl aspirations.
To keep Guion is to reward selfish behavior, including an absolute lack of good judgment and respect for coaches and teammates. A lot of people who’ve dedicated their careers to winning are counting on Guion to deliver.
Frankly, I don’t think the pain is worth the production.
He started 15 of 16 games in 2016, but that was on one of the NFL’s undoubtedly worst defensive lines.
For the most part, it appeared rookie Kenny Clark was left to handle his business, because it wasn’t as if Guion was eating up blockers.
Where’s the upside? I’m not seeing it.
** While the Packers’ Justin Vogel is pursuing employment as the punter I’d like to see him do it in a different jersey number.
Vogel, a rookie from Miami, isn’t to blame.
He probably took whatever jersey number the team gave him. I doubt Vogel is looking to make waves. He’s here to make the team.
The fact that he’s doing so in a No. 5 jersey is the problem.
Paul Hornung is one of the Packers’ greatest players of all time. Whether numbers are retired is another discussion. The reality is that the Packers have OTHER NUMBERS to give to the punter. Why does it have to be Hornung’s number?
It’s an insult to one of the game’s all-time greatest scorers.
Back in the Glory Years the notion of Hornung sprinting onto the field would spark images of terrific offensive plays.
Now, when No. 5 trots onto the field, it’s to punt, which happens to be one of the ultimate concessions to poor offensive play.
When things go badly teams punt.
I like Vogel and I wish him well.
I’d just like to see him doing his thing with another jersey number. This is like issuing the No. 66 to a long snapper, or a kicker. I can only imagine what Ray Nitschke would think.
By Chris Havel
Special to Event USA
GREEN BAY, Wis. – Packers’ fans are rightfully optimistic going into the fast-approaching season.
Why wouldn’t they be?
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The Packers have been among the NFL’s best teams for the past two decades. They rate with the New England Patriots in terms of consistently playing at a high level.
The standard is the Patriots, the Packers and whichever other teams have had a terrific draft, a great free-agent signing period, or both. The Packers, it appears, have had a most successful stretch between being blasted by the Falcons in the NFC Championship Game and today.
Let’s count the reasons to be excited – I mean genuinely excited – about the Packers’ chances to be playing in Super Bowl 52 in Minneapolis.
** Mike McCarthy and his staff: When the Packers were 4-5 after a dismal defensive stretch, McCarthy felt the need to defend himself and his credentials. He needn’t.
McCarthy ranks among the NFL’s top head coaches. Whether he’s in the top five or whatever is irrelevant.
What matters is that he’s among the best at his profession and he’s all Green Bay’s to have and second guess.
Frankly, McCarthy and his staff have shown the ability to do the draft-and-develop thing at a high level. The past three drafts – coupled with the tremendous veterans assembled – is what gives fans reason to believe and McCarthy the tools to make it happen.
Bottom line: Don’t underrate, underestimate or take for granted the head coach.
** Aaron Rodgers remains amazing. He is on the brink of 300 career touchdown passes (297) with a measly 72 interceptions. He continues to play at a high level while elevating the play of his teammates. It’s time for Rodgers and Co. to reap the rewards with a long, successful postseason run.
Rodgers is the gift that keeps giving. At some point, and this appears to be it, the Packers are focusing on making his life easier. The weapons are in place. The offensive line is fine.
Martellus Bennett and Lance Kendricks are tremendous safety valves, while Ty Montgomery is another pass-catching weapon and that’s three without mentioning a receiver.
Jordy Nelson may be in line for his best season ever. He is in terrific shape. He’s far enough removed from the knee injury. He’s at the intersection of physically capable and mentally indomitable.
DaVante Adams and the rest of the receivers are so good and so deep that it’s difficult to imagine a scenario where the wide receivers let the team down.
I can’t see it.
** The Packers’ decision to draft not one, not two, but three running backs speaks volumes to the team’s commitment to true balance. A legit running attack is as necessary to a Super Bowl run as a stubborn defense.
The bigger the stakes the greater the importance of true balance and the Packers at least have the pieces to run the football.
I don’t buy the criticism that McCarthy prefers to pass all the time. Actually, when he’s had a productive running attack he’s stayed with it.
Look, the Packers are always going to be a “pass first” team in a pass happy league.
However, the personnel and coaching staffs have shown a rather vigorous effort to upgrade the running back, tight end and offensive line positions.
That all speaks to running the football more effectively.
** Defensively, the Packers can’t be any worse.
Can they?
I didn’t think so. Clearly, this unit is built to play with a lead, which would be great if it were the Brewers’ big-early inning offense they were conspiring with.
Instead, the Packers’ sporadic offense worked to derail a defense that didn’t have the horses to run the race.
This year, the draft was devoted to defense.
In fact, free agency also was fully invested in acquiring defense.
Ricky Jean-Francois, Davon House and the rest should be a significant upgrade on a defense in need of help.
** The prevailing sense of urgency brought by veterans such as Bennett, Rodgers and Nelson. There is no mistaking the goal.
It’s Super Bowl or bust, and nobody’s thinking bust.
That sense of pulling together in the same direction – unless I’m totally misreading what McCarthy’s got going on here – is going to be the Packers’ salvation.
This team expects to be there.
There’s no reason it shouldn’t.
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By Chris Havel
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GREEN BAY, Wis. – The sky’s the limit.
That goes for the Fourth of July and the Packers’ offense this season. They have so much in common – the holiday and the offense – when you think about it.
Certainly, there is always the potential for disaster. This seems to be as good a time as any to remind readers to be extra-careful this Fourth of July when dealing with explosives.
It’s the same for Packers head coach Mike McCarthy.
The Packers’ offense has the potential to be as good – if not better – than the 2011 edition that put up astronomical stats. Green Bay rolled to a 15-1 record that season, but ultimately when push came to shove in the postseason they fell short.
So how does the 2017 version stack up?
Frankly, the Packers’ offense has a legitimate opportunity to be as powerful as any in franchise history. Let me count the ways:
** It starts with Aaron Rodgers, a franchise quarterback who will be enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame one day.
Rodgers, 33, is at a stage in his career where his vast cache of knowledge intersects with his ability to physically play at a high level. It’s where New England quarterback Tom Brady, at 39, is attempting to stay for as long as possible.
In terms of being at the height of a quarterback’s powers, both physically and mentally, Rodgers is at the zenith. The only question is how long can he maintain it?
That depends on several factors. Again, Rodgers has several key circumstances going in his favor.
** The head coach/quarterback relationship has thrived, struggled and persevered. Rodgers and McCarthy have reached a point where their evident sense of urgency will be sub-consciously communicated to the entire locker room.
There’s no reason for a rally cry of, “Let’s win one for Aaron.”
The fact is 53 men will have an opportunity to win a Super Bowl because of Rodgers, not for him. That subtle concept takes time to evolve and develop. Often, circumstances derail it’s occurring.
Green Bay has a realistic chance to claim Super Bowl LII.
** The abject lack of a running game and capable talent at the tight end position were the key motivating factors this offseason.
It’s why McCarthy, in concert with GM Ted Thompson, acquired Martellus Bennett and Lance Kendricks at tight end. It’s why they drafted not one, not two, but three running backs to round out the position unit with Ty Montgomery.
The Packers are serious about this thing.
** The offensive line should continue to rank among the NFL’s best. The bookend tackles, David Bakhtiari and Bryan Bulaga, are more than good enough to win a Super Bowl with.
Lane Taylor did a commendable job at left guard, and Jahri Evans is an upgrade at right guard.
With this offensive line, McCarthy should be able to pass when he wants to, not because he has to.
** Leadership is a strange commodity. If you’re winning, you’ve got an abundance of leaders. If you’re losing, you need it desperately. So where does the Packers’ locker room rank in terms of leadership?
Frankly, I think the free agent acquisitions lend as much in the locker room as they do on the field.
Martellus Bennett is a class act in spite of his eccentricities. He’s a true leader and a proven winner. He’s the type of pro that coaching staffs HOPE their younger players follow.
Kendricks is a leader, too, and don’t discount the addition of Ricky Jean-Francios on the defensive line. With the self-destruction that seems to bedevil Letroy Guion, Jean-Francois becomes an even more important piece of the defensive puzzle.
Thank the Packers Gods for two things:
A) that they drafted Kenny Clark last season;
B) that they signed Jean-Francois this offseason.
I don’t care how potent your offense is – and the Packers’ offense is going to be amazing – you’ve still got to be able to line up and play defense.
The Packers should be able to do that and then some.
Have a Happy Fourth!
By Chris Havel
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GREEN BAY, Wis. – This past week is why NFL head coaches dread the time between now and the start of training camp. It’s also why GM’s aren’t too fond of it, either, as in the case of Kansas City’s decision to cut ties with John Dorsey.
There’s that, which doesn’t make much sense, and then there’s former and current players’ foolishness. It makes for salacious headlines while it keeps coaches up at night.
Ahman Green, the Packers’ all-time leading rusher, was allegedly arrested, according to reports. Details at the time of this writing were still sketchy.
What is known is that Green reportedly was arrested regarding child abuse charges. Beyond that I have no desire to speculate, but rather prefer to let the proper authorities comment.
At any rate, it’s one of the Packers’ all-time greats in the news for the wrong reasons.
Then there is Letroy Guion, or as I like to say, with all due respect to the great Bob Uecker, “Get up! Get up! Get outta here! Guion!!!”
I haven’t checked in 24 hours, so I’m not sure if Guion is still on the Packers’ roster. I’m not sure what his current designation is, something like, “active/suspended” or some such nonsense.
He was scheduled to miss the first four games due to a suspension. Last week, while celebrating his 30th birthday in Hawaii, Guion was arrested on DUI charges. According to reports his breath analysis was .086, just barely above the legal limit.
Still, that’s no excuse. By driving impaired (allegedly), Guion endangered himself and others. He also exercised no judgment in terms of his NFL career.
I’m not sure of the excuses.
Too much free time, too much money and not enough common sense can lead to trouble for some players.
This isn’t Guion’s first brush with the law. It also may be the first time the Packers choose not to look the other way.
I’m all for second chances for players. In Guion’s case, he is being a very selfish teammate. Apparently he is very popular in the locker room. Frankly, I fail to see the attraction, but beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
The Packers obviously value what he brings to the field, although I’m still not sure exactly what that is.
Guion was good enough and available enough to start 15 of 16 games last season.Quick, raise your hand when you think of that crazy awesome moment when Guion made you go, “Wow!”
OK. Never mind.
It was purely a rhetorical question.
Guion was in on 50 tackles with one pass defended in 2016. In the postseason, he had seven tackles in three games.
That doesn’t qualify as a “must have” player on the field. I’ve never been comfortable with the double-standard that the greater the player, the more latitude given for misdeeds.
Sadly, though, it’s the truth.
In Guion’s case, we’re not talking about Reggie White, for gosh sake’s. That goes for on and off the field. In fact, I was reluctant to put Guion and White in the same sentence, although it helps make the point. There’s right and wrong.
Guion knows the difference. He’s a smart cat. I’ve always thought he provided a sense of quiet confidence in the locker room. Now, I’m not sure what he provides, other than an almost guaranteed off-the-field distraction.
It makes Guion look bad. It makes the Packers look bad.
It doesn’t help the next player who slips up, either.
My guess is the Packers – who’ve done a fine job of drafting character – will only take so much. Frankly, I’m surprised Guion was still employed when I fired up the computer today.
Mike Pennel is another example of a player whom the Packers’ coaching staff defended, only to have the player let them down.
Snaps, practice time and opportunities come at a premium in the NFL. It’s especially true with teams as talented as the Packers, who harbor Super Bowl aspirations for good reason.
They can’t afford to let the Letroy Guions of the NFL bring them down. You’ve got to be able to count on one another. That’s simply no longer true in this instance.
Whether Guion finds employment elsewhere isn’t the Packers’ concern. What should be is doing everything to enable the team to reach its goal.
Guion is pulling in the wrong direction.
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