Tuesday, August 02, 2011

No Practice Day

There was no practice today in Training Camp 2011, so we had a free day of bumming around and relaxing (this is a vacation after all). We thought we’d just post a few random photos of things around here. Above, we don’t want to make a big deal about it, but this was the scene in the Packers Pro Shop on Monday. It has come to this. Someday, all will be forgotten. We have moved on, but we thought this was interesting.

Here’s the players parking lot at Lambeau Field. It’s good to see vehicles in there. It sure was empty for six months.

If you’re in town, take the Lambeau Field tour. This time of year, they go non-stop all day, and you’ll need to get there in the morning and sign up for a time later in the day before they’re sold out.

Also be sure to get a famous butter burger at Kroll’s across the street from the west side of Lambeau.

It’s got a quaint Wisconsin supper-club/coffee shop atmosphere.

The restaurant is complete with some Packers’ memorabilia, and a wall of signatures from Packers notables from the past and present. That’s it for today... it’s back to practice tomorrow evening.

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First Practice in Full Pads

Monday night, under overcast skies and comfortable temperatures, the Packers conducted their first full pads practice of the 2011 Training Camp. Above, players get stretched before the work begins.

CB Tramon Williams (#38) walks onto the field after going through the throngs of fans by the gate.

Members of the defense hang together before practice.

The fellows from the offensive line do as well.

Limbering up with his teammates is CB Charles Woodson, who always does so without his #21 jersey on.

QB Aaron Rodgers joins his offensive compadres for scrimmage work.

Working against the defense early on in practice.

Defensive Coordinator Dom Capers makes sure his players are set on the next formation.

Third-string QB Graham Harrell (#6) leads some scrimmage work.

Here we have some time spent on kickoff work.

Waiting for the kicker to boot the ball.

Your three QBs watch the action before they are needed again.

Defensive secondary players have a bonding moment.

LB Clay Matthews (#52) takes a breather after the linebackers finish their position work segment of practice.

S Nick Collins (#36) watches the work when he is not needed on the field.

CB Charles Woodson (#21) walking with a younger player, Josh Gordy (#40).

Veteran WR Donald Driver (#80) after a play.

Aaron Rodgers makes his “point” during a scrimmage.

And then he gets a refreshing drink while Matt Flynn runs the offense.

Full-contact scrimmaging towards the end of practice.

WR Greg Jennings (#85) walks back to the huddle.

Fourth-round draft choice CB Davon House (#31) makes sure his teammate is in the right position.

It’s so good to see players crashing into each other after that long, stupid lockout.

Practice is over with the whole squad meeting with coach Mike McCarthy. No practice is scheduled for Tuesday.

Sunday Night Practice

Late Sunday night, we experienced internet connectivity problems here in Green Bay, but we’re back up and running. So, we’re getting caught up here by first putting up some images from Sunday night’s practice. Above, third-round draft choice RB Alex Green (#20) warming up before practice.

Players going through pre-practice stretching exercises.

Above and below, QB Aaron Rodgers (#12) passing in early practice scrimmage action.

WR Donald Driver (#80) getting some yardage after a catch.

RB Ryan Grant (#25) continues his comeback from last year’s opening-game injury.

Second-round draft choice WR Randall Cobb (#18) has impressed all during camp so far.

Working on some special teams drills.

The offense working down on the other end of the field.

LBs Frank Zombo (#58) and Clay Matthews (#52) work with their position-mates.

Matthews hitting the sled under the watchful eyes his position coaches.

S Nick Collins (#36) almost gets into the stands after defending a pass.

Rodgers passing during another scrimmage drill.

The sun sets behind Lambeau Field.

Ray Nitschke Field after practice is over and the fans are trickling out.

The north end of the field after practice.

Fans greet the players as they leave the field to head back to the locker room.

The tradition of the players riding young fans’ bikes continues.