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The Packers’ free agent acquisitions were all in the lineup - liny195 - 12-26-2019
on the first reps of the team’s first open practice." />Skip to main contentclockmenumore-arrownoyesHorizontal - WhiteAcme Packing Companya Green Bay Packers communityLog In or Sign UpLog InSign UpFanpostsFanshotsSectionsPackersOddsAboutMastheadCommunity GuidelinesStubHubMoreAll 322 blogs on Horizontal - WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections The APC PodcastPackers Film RoomFantasy Football AdviceCDTShareTweetShareSharePackers OTA Notebook https://www.thepackersfanshop.com/Mason-Crosby-Jersey , 5/21: Turner takes first reps at RG, MVS leads young WR groupVincent Carchietta-USA TODAY SportsOn Tuesday, the Green Bay Packers donned shorts and helmets for their second Organized Team Activities practice and their first practice in public in 2019. While there are few, if any, conclusions that should be drawn based on the success of any player or unit in drills, what will be notable are the alignments and repetitions given to certain players.Specifically, the lineup that receives the very first rep on both sides of the football is worth examining, as it gives an indication as to how the coaching staff sees the starting lineup shaking out. Here are some of the takeaways from today’s practice.AbsencesFirst up are the players absent or not practicing. Three players were not in attendance on Tuesday: safety Josh Jones (whose absence and displeasure was reported Tuesday morning) along with tight end Marcedes Lewis and rookie edge rusher Greg Roberts. There is no explanation known as yet regarding the latter two players’ absence. There were also three players who were not participating in practice, but who were in attendance, two of whom are starters. Wide receiver Davante Adams and defensive tackle Mike Daniels joined running back Tra Carson in the non-practicing group.OffensePerhaps the biggest question mark on the entire offense this season will be the right guard position. With Billy Turner coming over from Denver in free agency and Elgton Jenkins arriving via a second-round draft pick, the Packers have options at that spot. However Kyler Fackrell Jersey , it was Turner who took the first rep in that position, lining up between Corey Linsley and Bryan Bulaga. Meanwhile, with Adams out it is instructive to see which of the team’s young receivers would get the first run with the starters. It should surprise nobody that Geronimo Allison was one of the two wideouts on the field with the team in 21 personnel (two running backs and one tight end). However, Marquez Valdes-Scantling was the other, signifying that he still holds a lead over Jake Kumerow and fellow second-year pros Equanimeous St. Brown and J’Mon Moore for the third spot at the time being.DefenseA complete reload at the safety position and comments from general manager Brian Gutekunst on the subject have suggested that Tramon Williams will be headed back to cornerback from safety this season. However, that transition appears to be complete, rather than just a move back to a more versatile slot corner alignment. Indeed, Williams joined Jaire Alexander as the two starters on the boundary as the Packers’ defense opened up in a base 3-4 alignment. Joining them were the two new safety additions, Adrian Amos and rookie Darnell Savage, Jr.One particular reason for some optimism on Tuesday was the fact that oft-injured cornerback Kevin King was participating fully in practice. For now, it appears that the team is preparing for him to be their third corner behind Williams and Alexander Josh Jackson Color Rush Jersey , but a full offseason workload can only help him as he tries to maintain good health throughout the 2019 season.On the front seven, there were two interesting items to note. First is the fact that with Daniels sitting out, the Packers elected to move Kenny Clark off the nose to the 3-technique position, with Montravius Adams in the middle and Dean Lowry at his traditional 5-tech spot. Clark has primarily played nose when the Packers stick to a three-man line, so this was a bit of a surprise. Still, the team is likely to line up most frequently with two linemen (in nickel or dime), so this may not be as significant a development as it appears at first.The other notable item up front is that the team lined up with the Smiths as the starters on opposite edges. Za’Darius Smith lined up on the left side opposite Bryan Bulaga on the first play with Preston Smith on the right side.The Packers have a day off from practice on Wednesday but will return to the Don Hutson Center for a closed practice on Thursday, May 23rd. Their next open practice will take place on Wednesday, May 29th. That goes for the big names on defense as well, including former Raven Za’Darius Smith." />Skip to main contentclockmenumore-arrownoyesAcme Packing Company homepageHorizontal - WhiteAcme Packing Companya Green Bay Packers communityFollow Acme Packing Company online:Follow Acme Packing Company on TwitterFollow Acme Packing Company on FacebookFollow Acme Packing Company on InstagramLog in or sign upLog InSign UpSite searchSearchSearchAcme Packing Company main menuFanpostsFanshotsSectionsPackersOddsAboutMastheadCommunity GuidelinesStubHubMoreAll 321 blogs on Horizontal - WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections The APC PodcastPackers Film RoomFantasy Football AdviceCDTShare this storyShare this on FacebookShare this on TwitterShareAll sharing optionsShareAll sharing options for:Aaron Rodgers and Packers’ starters will play a quarter against Ravens, says Matt LaFleurTwitterFacebookRedditPocketFlipboardEmailPhoto by Larry Radloff/Icon Sportswire via Getty ImagesIt’s official: barring something unexpected happening between now and Thursday evening https://www.thepackersfanshop.com/Montravius-Adams-Jersey , Aaron Rodgers will suit up for the Green Bay Packers and operate the team’s new offense for the first time.That news comes straight from the head coach, Matt LaFleur. Following the team’s practice on Tuesday, LaFleur told reporters that the current plan is to play the starters for “a quarter or so.” That group includes players on both sides of the football, most notably Rodgers. The one exception appears to be running back Aaron Jones, as he finally was full-go in practice on Tuesday for the first time in a few weeks.This should be a good test for Rodgers and LaFleur, as the Ravens possess an excellent defense. Baltimore finished second in points allowed a year ago and first in yards allowed, though they were just 22nd in forcing turnovers.One intriguing question will be how the Packers allocate their snaps on the offensive line. The team has been giving veteran right tackle Bryan Bulaga some rest periods this summer, moving Billy Turner over from right guard and inserting rookie Elgton Jenkins in that spot. Tune in on Thursday to see which group will get the playing time in front of Rodgers, but given that Baltimore finished sixth in quarterback hits last year, expect them to try to protect Rodgers as much as reasonably possible.On defense, this probably means that all of the team’s new free agent additions will be in full uniform. Za’Darius Smith Jake Ryan Jersey , Preston Smith, and Adrian Amos all sat out last week’s opener, while rookie free safety Darnell Savage, Jr. played just one series. Look for all of those players to get some reps early on. This should be interesting for Za’Darius Smith in particular, as he came over from Baltimore as a free agent this offseason.All told, this should make the first 45 to 50 minutes of Thursday’s game particularly interesting for Packers fans, who will be hoping that all of these key players make it out of the game unscathed.