2019 Green Bay Packers Training Camp kicked off today, and the changes from the previous era were many and obvious. The most notable of which is the fact that loud music was played throughout the entire two-hour, eleven-minute practice. And the overall tempo was much quicker than we’ve been used to. Let’s get to the photos.
The sun rises over Green Bay, seen by the early birds — usually the same people each year.
The line starts to grow. For a 10:15 a.m. start time, the gates open at 8:45 a.m.
Packers fans come in all shapes, sizes, and levels of fervor.
The practice field in the quiet of the early morning, before the equipment staff arrives.
The stands fill up quickly once the gates open.
The usual Packerville, U.S.A. view.
WR-PR Trevor Davis (#11) works on his receiving before practice.
The first QB Aaron Rodgers (#12) sighting of Training Camp.
The first Head Coach Matt LaFleur sighting of Training Camp.
A capacity crowd on the north end of the field as well.
Coach LaFleur after conferring with QB Aaron Rodgers (#12). Also seen, QB Manny Wilkins (#18).
Some offensive-defensive line action.
TE Marcedes Lewis (#89) after making a reception.
The defense.
Former Chicago Bear FS Adrian Amos (#31).
We’re looking for a better year for TE Jimmy Graham (#80).
Stretching time.
Stretching time.
Head Coach Matt LaFleur going around and talking to his players as they stretch.
Stretching time.
Defensive backs at work.
G Cole Madison (#61) is in camp this year, after being selected in the 2018 draft, but taking the year off for personal reasons.
Offensive linemen always do their work right in front of the stands.
Assistant Offensive Line Coach Luke Butkus works with his players. He is the nephew of the Chicago Bears Hall of Fame LB Dick Butkus.
Your four quarterbacks. QB Deshone Kizer (#9) is behind QB Tim Boyle (#8).
Defense vs. defense.
Some line of scrimmage action.
Another Rodgers-LaFleur conference.
Players on the sideline watching scrimmage action.
QB Tim Boyle (#8) scrambles.
LB Blake Martinez (#50) — your leading tackler in 2018.
OLB Preston Smith (#91), who joins us this year from Washington.
Great NOB for G Gerhard de Beer (#61).
LB Kyler Fackrell (#51) acknowledges the stands.
Above and below, QB Aaron Rodgers (#12) at work in scrimmage time.
Coach Matt LaFleur and GM Brian Gutekunst talk things over on the first day of practice.
With the departure of DE Mike Daniels, the Packers are looking for big things from NT Kenny Clark (#97), and...
... DE Dean Lowry (#94), who received a nice contract extension and raise this week.
Some special teams work towards the end of practice.
The second placekicker in camp, K Sam Ficken (#7) gets a few chances. Returning K Mason Crosby (#2) is nursing a calf injury sustained in earlier workouts this spring.
QB Aaron Rodgers (#12) gets some grief from defensive players after he threw a red zone INT to LB Blake Martinez.
Coach LaFLeur addresses his players at the end of his first Training Camp practice.
New this year was the number of players’ family members allowed on the field after practice was over.
The Crosby family.
Your Packerville, U.S.A. editor (left) and his friend Bill from Nekoosa, Wis., enjoyed both the Shareholders Meeting yesterday and the first camp practice today.
Next up: 2019 Training Camp Practice 2.
