Bush / Franks / Jolly
Bush holds edge in nickel coverage
Packers like trio of backup cornerbacks
By GREG A. BEDARD / journalsentinel.com
Posted: Sept. 3, 2007
Green Bay - While much of the attention in training camp - at least on the defensive side of the ball - centered on the battle for the strong safety job won by Atari Bigby, another important secondary spot looks to have been decided heading into Sunday's season opener against the Philadelphia Eagles. Second-year defensive back Jarrett Bush appears to have earned the nickel spot and both he and Will Blackmon, who was also up for the job, said Monday they anticipate things will stay the same against the Eagles. More >>
Franks starts over
Veteran tight end opens season in reserve role
By Tom Silverstein / journalsentinel.com
Posted: Sept. 3, 2007
Green Bay - Eight months ago, Green Bay Packers tight end Bubba Franks was left for dead, a three-time Pro Bowl selection who appeared on his last legs after a season so bad even his faithful fans showered him with boos. But Franks came back to training camp in the best shape of his career, prepared to reclaim the job teammate Donald Lee had assumed. He proceeded to put together an impressive camp in which he caught seven passes for 84 yards and five first downs during the exhibition season.Sounds like a happy ending is about to follow, right?
Not quite.
Despite his strong camp, the Packers are still going with Lee at tight end. After taking over the reins during the off-season, Lee did nothing to lose the job and is being rewarded for his consistency. Franks, meanwhile, will have to make his mark coming off the bench. More >>
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On And Off Field,Jolly Grows Up In A Hurry
By Mike Spofford / Packers.com
Posted 09/03/2007
When defensive tackle Johnny Jolly showed up for his second NFL training camp on July 27 unable to complete his conditioning test, which forced him to miss the first few practices, it would have been easy to lump him in with all the other young players who don't quite understand what it takes to make it in professional football. But immature is no label to affix to Johnny Jolly. Not even close. While overcoming that early absence in camp to land a Week 1 starting spot at defensive tackle speaks to his growth as an up-and-coming player, the strength and grace with which he's dealt with a personal offseason tragedy, and the responsibility he assumed in the wake of it, more accurately depicts his maturity as a 24-year-old man. More >>
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Published by PackerPundit On Tuesday, September 04, 2007 at 3:08 PM.
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