The Good, Bad And Ugly From Day 5 Of Packers’ Training Camp

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Getty Images The Green Bay Packers held their fifth training camp practice on Monday and put the pads on for the first time (an important development), considering recent developments

Nevertheless, Here’s the good, bad and ugly from practice No

However, THE GOOD MR, given the current landscape

Moreover, Today, Green Bay’s kicking position might be the best it’s ever been — and that’s saying something for team that’s employed Mason Crosby, Ryan Longwell and Chris Jacke over the past 35 years, in today's market environment

But kicker Brandon McManus has been as close to perfect as you’ll find since the Packers signed him last October

Moreover, Additionally, McManus made 20-of-21 field goals during the regular season last year, as well as all 30 of his extra points

So far, McManus is perfect 23-of-23 on kicks this camp after going 8-for-8 on Monday (something worth watching)

However, MORE FOR YOU “The thing that’s most important is when we’re working everyone’s locked in,” McManus said (this bears monitoring), given the current landscape. “The amount of reps doesn’t really matter to me, it’s just the quality of those reps, in light of current trends. ” McManus went undrafted in 2013 and spent that training camp in Indianapolis, in today's market environment

Moreover, McManus knew he wouldn’t make the team with future Hall of Famer Adam Vinatieri already there, but he impressed and has enjoyed a stellar career since into the league in 2014. “I had a chance to learn a lot from (Vinatieri), be a sponge, listen to him and talk through each situation and scenario,” McManus said. “When I was there, I did a lot of listening vs

Nevertheless, Now, me having experienced all of that stuff, I’m the one who’s talking (which is quite significant). “But Vinatieri was phenomenal

We’re still friends to this day (quite telling)

Conversely, He’s been great (noteworthy indeed). ” JENKINS RETURNS: Elgton Jenkins, who’s moving from left guard to center, was activated off the non-football injury (NFI) list and took part in his first practice

Jenkins had missed the first four practices with a back injury

Nevertheless, “There was definitely some rust that had to be knocked off,” Jenkins said, given the current landscape

On the other hand, Conversely, “I played (center) in college, got drafted here as a center

It’s not going to be anything different, in this volatile climate

I played it last year, played it a couple games early in my career, so it’s not going to be nothing crazy and I feel I’ll to be a great center in this league. ” Jenkins skipped the Packers’ voluntary OTA’s, then reported to minicamp in June, but didn’t practice

Nevertheless, Meanwhile, Traditionally, though, guards are paid more than centers, meaning the positional change could cost Jenkins in future earnings, considering recent developments

Jenkins was asked if he thinks Green Bay might alter his contract. “No, I don’t,” he said. “Right now, it’s just being the best player I can be, being the best teammate

I said, man, I know what I’m going to do this season

Meanwhile, I’m confident in my ability, very confident in it (remarkable data), amid market uncertainty

In contrast, So just going out there playing ball, keep doing what I’ve been doing and it’s going to take care of itself

At the same time, ” REAL FOOTBALL: The Packers practiced in pads for the first time this camp, and head coach Matt LaFleur emphasized safety with his team (which is quite significant)

Furthermore, “The same message as it is every day,” LaFleur said of his message, in light of current trends. “Compete to be your best and take care of each other

We had a long talk and showing the rules of engagement – things that were good from a year ago and things that weren’t great. “But, bottom line is we need everybody to stay up off their feet

We’re not going to the ground today, so that’s the expectation that I have for our guys

I love the competitive spirit out there but I want them to take each other, as well

TWO-MINUTE FUN: During the two-minute drill, Green Bay’s offense started on its own 30 with 1:45 left and facing a 30-28 deficit, amid market uncertainty

Moreover, What the re reveals is Packers moved to the defense’s 25, then McManus drilled a 43-yard field goal for the win

Quarterback Jordan Love hit wideout Jayden Reed three times on the drive, including once down the seam for 20, considering recent developments

Additionally, “Me and J-Love was just connecting man,” Reed said. “It was the 2-minute drill so it was kind of our fast-pitch stuff, just trying to get the ball down the field and me and J-Love connected well on that drive. ” THIS AND THAT: Malik Willis and Savion Williams connected for a 32-yard gain

Nevertheless, Conversely, … Matthew Golden went up for an impressive contested catch over Keisean Nixon. … Linebacker Quay Walker, who had been out with an ankle injury, participated in team reps for the first time this camp (which is quite significant)

THE BAD MISFIRING: Quarterback Jordan Love threw his third interception of camp

Love fired high for Matthew Golden — a ball that hit the wideout’s fingertips and could have been ruled a drop — and was intercepted by cornerback Nate Hobbs

THIS AND THAT: Malik Heath had the wind knocked out of him after falling on the football and didn’t return. … Golden, a rookie first round draft pick, had his first drop of training camp. … The only players not practicing were wideout Christian Watson (knee), offensive lineman John Williams (back and linebacker Collin Or (hamstring)

Nevertheless, THE UGLY TAKING A TIMEOUT: Cornerback Nate Hobbs was sent to the sideline for a stretch after going low on a tackle of running back MarShawn Lloyd, given current economic conditions

Lloyd limped off with a trainer and didn’t return

Furthermore, Hobbs, who had been warned by LaFleur being overaggressive earlier in camp, was then benched for a stretch. “He sat me for a second,” Hobbs said of LaFleur (something worth watching). “Put me in timeout

Let me think my decisions

And I thought it real good. “It wasn’t an intentional decision, ‘Oh, I’m going to tackle him (fascinating analysis)

On the other hand, In contrast, ’ It was, I was behind a blocker, once I popped back in and got my vision on the ball-carrier, he was as close as we are and his shoulder pads go a little down so by nature, I got low, just to tect myself so I wouldn’t look crazy and get run over

Meanwhile, You know what I’m saying, in today's financial world

Moreover, And I got low, I kind of dropped my knee on the ground and I kind of shot and I didn’t try to tackle him, I just got too low

However, ” While Lloyd didn't re-enter, he did remain on the sideline which might be a sign his injury wasn’t significant (quite telling)

Meanwhile, Hobbs — one of the Packers’ prized free agents — knows he might have to dial it down on the practice field. “You’ve got to know how to tone it down or turn it off, but by nature, I’m aggressive, you know what I’m saying. ” Hobbs said. “I don’t even know how to play real game- football but one way. “But in practice, (LaFleur) had all the right to do what he did and it was nothing malicious

Nevertheless, It was just me trying to be a dependable teammate, get to the ball and be physical but we’ve got to take care of the team and I take full accountability for that accident. ” FROM THE S • Training camp: Day 4 • Training camp: Day 3 • Training camp: Day 2 • Training camp: Day 1 Editorial StandardsRes & PermissionsLOADING PLAYER.