Tuesday Afternoon Practice

Tuesday’s practice was very hot, especially for those of us that waited for hours to get our usual preferred top row spot. A lot of fans wilted and left before practice was even half done, but some of us die-hards were dumb enough to sit there for the full two hours. Here, a lot of cheering from the field gate area means that LB Clay Matthews (#52) has arrived. 

S Charles Woodson (#21) waits for the stretching period to begin. He is usually at the forefront of his defensive brothers. 

QB’s Graham Harrell (#6) and Aaron Rodgers (#12) work on some drills. 

The defense at work. 

T Herb Taylor (#72) and T Bryan Bulaga (#75) work on blocking technique. 

The secondary works on dropping back into coverage and then turning for the interception. 

Defensive Coordinator Dom Capers stands among his linebackers and offers his instructions. 

The secondary does a drill where they actually wrap their arms around a ball carrier to tackle them(!) — onto large padded mats. 

QB Aaron Rodgers (#12) and the number one offense do a bit of scrimmaging. 

Rodgers dropping back for the hand-off. 

WR Randall Cobb (#18) takes the ball on a reverse play. 

Rodgers takes a break in the heat. 

QB Graham Harrell (#6) takes his turn. He and QB B.J. Coleman got a lot of work in today for their upcoming game at San Diego on Thursday. They will play the majority of that game. 

Chatting on the sideline while the third-stringers are in. 

TE Jermichael Finley (#88) works on his own, making catches after batting the dummy out of the way. 

Stay hydrated everyone, it’s HOT! 

More offensive line work. 

In between team drills, the QB’s break off for some individual work. 

Head Coach Mike McCarthy (left) and GM Ted Thompson (right) talk with another team official. 

Rodgers and the offense get instructions for the next play. 

Rodgers at work on this hot afternoon.

WR James Jones (#89) reaches for the end zone pylon against LB Terrell Manning (#56). 

Is WR Donald Driver (#80) at his last Training Camp? 

During a punt drill, the “opponents” wear red helmet coverings so they can see who blocked correctly on the film later. 

A three-receivers conference: WR Jordy Nelson (#87), James Jones (#89), and Donald Driver (#80). 

QB Graham Harrell (#6) preparing himself for San Diego action. 

Coach McCarthy listens in on the play calling in the huddle. 

QB B.J. Coleman (#9) winds up running for a TD on this play. 

RB Alex Green (#20) gets in some running action. 

Practice ended after two hours in the heat, and McCarthy talks to his team at the end (in white hat in the middle). 

For an unknown reason, there were push-ups after practice for several. 

Our last look at the practice field for Training Camp 2012. 

The stands empty and there is no more practice until Saturday. We hope you’ve enjoyed our photos from Green Bay. 

PACKERS ON THE FIELD:

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• Opportunity knocks for Harrell

• At a Glance: Packers camp

• Jennings, others out of Packers' preseason opener

• Through quarterback eyes

• Woodson on female ref: 'About time'

• With Newhouse out, Rodgers may not play much

• Preseason play: Surprises await, Thompson says

• Thompson: No need to panic at left tackle

• Stunning playoff loss fuels 2012 drive

• Ted Thompson has built a consistent winner

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• Flynn to start preseason opener for Seahawks

• First NFL female official not intimidated

• Study: New rule reduced concussions on kickoffs

Monday Night Practice

After a hot period of waiting in line and then waiting for practice to begin, once it started, it was a cool, pleasant evening in the shade. Like the evening before, there was some pre-practice special teams work being done.

QB Aaron Rodgers (#12), a no-show on Sunday evening, was back at work, arriving doubly-prepared with two helmets.

Offensive players going through the stretching period.

Woodson at the forefront of his defensive group during the stretches.

LB Clay Matthews (#52) seems to be enjoying his time.

Woodson showing some fine moves. Perhaps he is the next “Dancing With the Stars” contestant.

Even if you’re the reigning league MVP, you still have to practice the fundamentals of footwork.

QB Graham Harrell (#6) seems to be enjoying his time with Aaron Rodgers.

The offense working on situations of being backed-up against their own goal line.

In the photos above and below, can you spot the famous QB playing as a LB in this drill?

LB’s and DB’s working on the other end of the field.

The receiving corps take a break.

Here come the offensive linemen again, just like on Sunday night.

G T.J. Lang (#70) taking a stretching breather.

Draft choice T Andrew Datko (#77), free agents T Shea Allard (#69), and G Don Barclay (#67) listen to Coach James Campen.

New veteran C Jeff Saturday (#63), who snapped to Peyton Manning for 13 years, G Evan Dietrich-Smith (#62), and G T.J. Lang (#70) also listen to instructions.

Defensive secondary personnel and receivers gather to work on a tacking sled.

CB Jarrett Bush (#24) shows that maybe players will be taught to tackle by using their arms to wrap up the opponent this year. What a novel idea!

Perhaps we shouldn’t be revealing team secrets here, but the Packers’ clandestine weapon this year will be T Bryan Bulaga in the backfield.

The number one offense and defense prepare to go against one another in the evening sunlight.

QB Aaron Rodgers (#12) surveys the coverage of his receivers.

On a play filled with trickery, WR Jordy Nelson (#87) makes a reception, and then flings it across the field...

... where it is caught by WR Randall Cobb (#18) who takes it in for a touchdown!

On a “Hail Mary” play, no one is able to come down with the ball.

Back-up QB Graham Harrell (#6) lets one fly during his turn in this scrimmage period.

Here he avoids LB A.J. Hawk (#50) and scoots down the sideline.

Rodgers again at work with his starting offense.

Cobb again!

GM Ted Thompson (foreground) and Head Coach Mike McCarthy (at right) survey their players in action. McCarthy mostly lets the position coaches run practice.

CB Sam Shields (#37) injured his elbow in a collision while defending a pass and was down for several minutes.

Coach McCarthy comes over to see how he’s doing. This and a couple of other injuries led to practice being shortened to only one hour and 45 minutes this evening.

Hopefully, TE Jermichael Finley (#88) will have a good year — with less dropped passes.

One of the better names on the roster — C Sampson Genus (#65). We’ve always liked LB Frank Zombo’s last name as well. And then there’s WR “Shaky” Smithson…

This is a drill where the blocker had to keep his hands below a rope being held at about waist level. C Jeff Saturday (#63) works against G Evan Dietrich-Smith (#62).

FB John Kuuuuuuuuhhhhhnnn (#30).

Here is how opposing defenses see QB Aaron Rodgers (#12).

S Charles Woodson (#21) all suited-up after beginning the evening out of pads.

Woodson makes a stop on RB Alex Green (#20).

WR Donald Driver (#80) and TE Jermichael Finley (#88) watch from the near sideline.

Driver after making a difficult catch.

The first fight we’ve seen this year breaks out after a play. The pushing and shoving between two winds up involving several. We aren’t naming names.

The all-seeing camera in the upper window captures all, making for some uncomfortable moments in team viewing sessions later.

The old veteran, the medium veteran, and the youngster.

As we mentioned, practice ended early because of injuries, according to McCarthy afterwards. The team meeting at mid-field signals the end. Tuesday’s practice is at 3:30 p.m.

PACKERS ON THE FIELD:
• Green Bay Packers Team Report
• Training Camp Report #10: Monday, Aug. 6
• Bishop stars in Monday practice
• Female official to work Packers-Chargers
• Crosby gets a kick out of new construction
• Changes to practice schedule
• Truly competitive part of camp ends
• Camp at a Glance
• Hargrove not focusing on suspension
• Training Camp Report #9: Sunday, Aug. 5
• Peter King: Monday Morning QB