2019 Training Camp — Practice 5

We’re continuing on with our photo galleries from Ray Nitschke Field in Green Bay, Wis. After a day off (from physical contact, at least) on Monday, the Packers were back at it on Tuesday morning at 10:15 a.m.


It was a much more pleasant day, weather-wise, than had been the case for the weekend practices. It was breezy and cooler with less humidity, and while some fans found it too cool to go without a jacket, the players had to really enjoy it.


The folks who came early have already snagged a seat. Other fans are waiting to watch the players arrive on the bikes. At this time, it’s relatively quiet and peaceful at the Packers’ practice field.


Pins in a map of the United States indicate where fans have come from to visit Green Bay and watch the Packers.


It’s on display at the mobile Visitors Center behind the Ray Nitschke Field bleachers.


The three usual suspects are out early each morning to work on punt returns — WR Trevor Davis (#11), WR Darrius Shepherd (#10), and CB Jaire Alexander (#23).


Working on onside kicks.


Tackling the large “donuts.”


Third-round draft pick (No. 75 overall) Jace Sternberger (#87) is trying to get by T David Bahktiari (#69). Good luck with that.


A whole bunch of wide receivers.


Just before this photo was taken, TE Jimmy Graham (#80) twisted his ankle. He was fine later.


If you’ll notice, it takes five men to conduct this drill where two QB’s pass in unison.


QB Aaron Rodgers (#12) and Deshone Kizer (#9) passing in unison...


... to two receivers catching in unison — WR Alen Lazard (#13) and WR Teo Redding (#88).


The majority of the offensive linemen working with, and against, each other.


QB Aaron Rodgers (#12) awaits the snap from the “center.”


Head Coach Matt LaFleur talking with WR Jake Kumerow (#16) and WR Davante Adams (#17).


No. 1 offense scrimmages against the No. 1 defense.


RB Aaron Jones (#33) gets the handoff from QB Aaron Rodgers (#12).


QB Aaron Rodgers (#12) in the pocket.


With no tackling in practice, running plays often end in a rugby scrum.


RB Tra Carson (#32) gets into the defensive backfield.


CB Kabion Ento (#48) picks off an “up for grabs” pass from QB Manny Wilkins (#18).


RB Corey Grant (#35) gets his turn with the ball.


First-round draft pick (No. 12 overall) DE Rashan Gary (#52) shows his speed while going one-on-one with T Alex Light (#70).


QB Aaron Rodgers-Coach Matt LaFleur on-field conference #1.


QB Manny Wilkins (#18) fumbles the snap, but picks it up and completes the play.


WR Marquez Valdez-Scantling (#83) makes a reception despite coverage.


Sixth-round draft pick (No. 185 overall) CB Ka’dar Hollman (#29) receiving some assistance on the near sideline.


Mid-practice special teams work.


NT Kenny Clark (#97) also gets some attention from a Packers staff member.


QB Aaron Rodgers-Coach Matt LaFleur on-field conference #2.


K Sam Ficken (#7) gets a turn in practice.


The defense whoops it up on the near sideline. Coach Matt LaFleur pulled the No. 1 offense after one play in the final team period because of a turnover. CB Jaire Alexander (#23) forced a fumble by WR Davante Adams (#17), and LB Blake Martinez (#50) recovered it.


QB Tim Boyle (#8) stands in the pocket despite pressure.


Practice is over, and the defense celebrates a fine performance in today’s scrimmages.


Coach Matt LaFleur addresses his team after practice.


That’s all for today, as the team huddles around its head coach.


Post-practice quarterbacks meeting.


WR Trevor Davis (#11) comes over after practice to autograph a fan’s jersey — his #11 jersey.


Next up: 2019 Training Camp Practice 6.

2019 Training Camp — Practice 4

Sunday was another hot day at Ray Nitschke Field, but the regulars get up early and spend the day watching their Green Bay Packers anyway.

Taking an early morning walk around the area, we see the field as light starts coming over the horizon to the left.

The Don Hutson Center in early sunlight.

Looking west up Armed Forces Drive towards Lambeau Field.

Well, thank you.

The front side of the Don Hutson Center, which faces Oneida Street.

Entrance behind the bleachers which line the east side of Ray Nitschke Field.

Lambeau Field as seen from across Oneida Street.

This is the old Brown County Arena, which was opened in 1958. The Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame was started here as a series of concourse exhibits in the late 1960s. The venue hosted presidents, basketball, hockey, indoor football, and music from Elvis Presley to Metallica.

This is what the Brown County Arena looks like now.

In its place will rise the new Brown County Expo Center, which will play a factor in the city’s hopes to host the NFL Draft in 2022 or 2023. 

Your Packerville, U.S.A. editor manning his usual position at Ray Nitschke Field before the start of another Training Camp practice.

A walk-through begins the day’s event.

QB Aaron Rodgers (#12) stretching with his teammates.

Head Coach Matt La Fleur chats with WR Davante Adams (#17) during the period of stretching.

Offensive linemen going through their early practice paces.

RB Tra Carson (#32) gets some carries.

Above and below, more offensive linemen at work.

TE Jimmy Graham (#80) snags a pass.

Hiking, squared.

RB Corey Grant (#35) during a drill to block blitzing defenders.

QB Aaron Rodgers (#12) giving some advice to WR Marques Valdez-Scantling (#83).

WR Davante Adams (#17) catches one near the far sideline.

WR Jawill Davis (#1) making a grab.

Scrimmage action.

Scrimmage action.

RB Tra Carson (#32) and the offense working on the run game.

The Packers’ defense working to stop the run game.

CB Tony Brown (#28) and SS Josh Jones (#24) sharing some quality sideline time.

A U.S. Coast Guard helicopter flies over the practice field (twice) for an aerial view of the proceedings.

T Bryan Bulaga (#75) needs some mid-practice stretching.

The “proving your manhood” drill, which pits an offensive lineman and a defensive lineman one-on-one.

WR Davante Adams (#17) drops a pass. No, really, he did. He didn’t mean to, though.

QB Tim Boyle (#8) gets some action after missing Saturday’s practice for personal reasons.

QB Aaron Rodgers (#12) overseeing the alignment on the play.

WR Davante Adams (#17) catches the ball this time on a crossing pattern.

WR Jake Kumerow (#16) makes the difficult catch along the far sideline.

P JK Scott (#6) seeing some rare practice action.

NT Kenny Clark (#97) enjoying the fact that practice is near the end.

It was a solid crowd that came to see the Packers’ first practice of 2019 in full pads, with moderate hitting (and no tackling).

QB Aaron Rodgers (#12) scrambling before throwing the ball downfield.

Head Coach Matt Flynn talking with QB Aaron Rodgers (#12) before the next play.

As if we haven’t shown enough photos of WR Davante Adams (#17) today, here’s another one.

Coach Flynn speaks to the team at the conclusion of practice.

Coach Flynn speaks to the team at the conclusion of practice.

Getting ready for the post-practice game of touch football, splitting into “shirts” and “skins.” Just kidding.

FB Danny Vitale (#45) and his family after practice.

Above and following: Scenes of a completely empty Lambeau Field Atrium on a Sunday evening during Training Camp.

Next up: 2019 Training Camp Practice 5.