Keep It Up/Pick It Up: Packers preseason stars and struggles vs Browns
Aaron highlights Packers who need to either Keep It Up or Pick It Up after their performances in the first preseason game against the Cleveland Browns.
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SicSemperTyrannis
August 16, 2024 at 09:18 am
I'd love to see a snapcount from the Cleveland game, I did see Mt Caleb in there looking DOMINANT. Seemed like he pushed his assignment into the next zip code, but I have no idea who he was up against so it may not have been significant? That part of the game, at the end, GB experimented with both different OL players and positions, I couldn't keep up with it all.
I'd be surprised to see any change in starting lineup from the O line last season, but who else makes the 53 is arguably more important than ever, what with the 17 game regular season, high hopes for 4 post season games, (or 3 with a first round bye?) and recent injury to starters. With the versatility of the second string O line, could they go with 8 on the 53 to make room elsewhere, and stash significant depth on the PS? Seems like a viable strategy, but not the Packers norm.
GregC
August 16, 2024 at 09:33 am
TGR did his usual snap count article after that game, and he said Caleb Jones got 30 snaps, which was 47% of the offensive snaps and sixth most among the O-linemen. He is a road grader in the run game, but pass blocking is the most important thing for an OT, and the coaches seem to have a lot of doubts about his pass blocking. Maybe they are especially concerned about his ability to counter speed rushers when they come around the edge. Not sure how much he's tested on this in practice, as our pass rushers are primarily power rushers.