Thanks Al

*Equipment managers: They are going to have their hands full especially during this time of the virus. Can you imagine the extensive cleaning procedures that are in place for all equipment?!
They have a big job ahead of them.

* Kirksey: His signing Is one of the most unheralded signings of the off-season and it didn’t cost them anything in the draft compensation calculations. Kirksey seems like a natural born leader.

* Dillon: I haven’t seen this much hoopla over a pair of legs since the Sharon stone incident.
But I must admit I am intrigued as well.

* The Golden Boyle: Lighting things up with the laser show! The Packers obviously are going into the season with three quarterbacks and you can never have too many good ones.
Down the road maybe even they’ll be some trade value for Boyle. Just sayin.

*Swervin Ervin: is a weapon and not just on special teams. If you go back and look at a few of last year’s games towards the end of the season they were using him quite a bit in the backfield in creative ways.

*Turner at right tackle: I’m sure Turner is just a break glass in case of fire back up plan.
They spent pretty good money on Wagner and I’m sure they are planning on playing him.
I wouldn’t be surprised if Lane Taylor starts at right guard, but there’s "a lot a ball game left"

that is all...

I've said my peace on Dillon being the reason Jones won't be back already, so I won't get into it again. But I do think this was Gute's plan. :(

Some combination of Turner, Wagner, Taylor and Patrick on the right side means we won't be a top 10 OL unit as a whole this year (like we have been since at least 2012). But we won't be a bottom 10 unit there either: at least there's some competition with players who have produced decently at various points in their careers. I'm not in love with our OL, but it's a helluva lot better place to be than we are at ILB, WR or DL.

Haven't heard much about Njiman or the rookie offensive linemen yet. Patrick and Taylor both seem to be playing well although it is early. The Packers seem to have an abundance of interior OL but not much depth at tackle. I hope either Runyan, Njiman or Turner can step up and play tackle because I am not a fan of Alex Light as the Packers backup tackle. He was beaten too often last year when he played.

Jared Veldheer ? Taylor Trade or Turner? Can't- Try Linsley. Seems Williams is the forgotten man. Ervin, how dare they move him to WR. They were so set. He's No Desmond Howard either. Why does an Hall of Fame QB get such BS? Boyle Laser show? Check the Air in the footballs. Is Kirksey saying all the right things to make us forget about not drafting a LB #1. Or the money spent. Regardless; Pettines head will roll, if he doesn't work out. I'm still not happy with the DL. Very problematic yet. You pay a GM big bucks, and he thinks development is more important then a super-bowl. Next Article: Punt returners?

Guam, Nijman is on the PUP with an elbow. I think they were really counting on him as being a big part of our OT depth. After searching around, one outlet reported the injury as elbow/triceps, which occurred last December. He must have had a partial tear, which takes about 6 weeks of immobilization without surgery, then a steady course of therapy.

Being an OT, I would imagine they are being cautious with it to allow the most healing time possible. They kind of did the same with Kevin King if I recall correctly, taking the more cautious route. Therefore, I wouldn't count Yosh out in the mix at RT. Being he's protected on PUP, there is really no rush at the moment.

Being the course for healing (without surgery) requires time, giving him an extra 4-6 weeks if needed could be like gold. Caught a glimpse of him on the sidelines in the TC photos, and man is that dude big. I'm hoping he gets his chance to contribute.

Kirksey, Dillon, Boyle and Swervin' Ervin are all good stories at this time of the year. I can't wait to see all but Boyle in real game action, if you know what I mean. Something tells me we are going to have great middle D this season from the ILB position, we'll be crushing 3rd/4th and short to extend drives and win goalline scores, and we'll witness some great gadget plays this year from WR position and out of the backfield...

I'm with Al in hoping Wagner delivers to start the season at RT. Interesting in that this may be a look/see. Would maybe save some dough - monies that could be applied to extensions for other players if they deem his services aren't needed, and other players can fill that role.

Dillon will contribute early. He provides something they just don't get from the current stable of backs, and is the reason why Ervin is getting looks in the WR room. Ervin might be their surest and best returner (the game seemed to be too big for Shepherd last year), and having multiple position groups where he can contribute solidifies his place on the roster. RB is just too deep for him to be a RB-only, now.

One underrepresented story is that Oren Burks has looked better in camp. His inability to stay healthy in previous preseasons has really hindered his development (IMO). It remains to be seen whether he can stay on the field, but him (or frankly any other ILB on the depth chart) turning into a player would go a long way toward solidifying the D.

Finally...the OL. Concerned with what might be sizing up to be a very average (or less) right side of the OL. It's not something the Packers have had to contend with much in recent history. A couple years ago, when McCray and Bell struggled at RG and Bulaga was in and out of the lineup, we saw what it was like to have a subpar chunk of the OL. They can't have that and expect to see the offense advance. They need to find their best combo and get them on the field, but right now? Very concerned given the lack of live fire to prep the line.

I'm starting to get hope restored in Burks. Read an ESPN article that Burks Burks could only bench 135 and his injured pec wasn't firing. Thats been fixed and now doing like 350 bench and his weight is up to 240+. He's now built like an ILB, instead of a Safety masquerading as an ILB.

Nice overview Al. Radom thoughts. The number of mentions of Dillon's legs in my tweet stream is amusing. (early camp stuff) The right side issues have been known for years, replacing a starting tackle on either side is hard. This is the third time the Packers have tried to replace Bulaga. My guess is MLF, like last year is eyeballing the vets for the best combo outside of the starters. If Turner did not have the mental breakdowns in play, then his RG position would not be at risk. With Wagner the Packers have to question if can he play a whole season. Depth is a serious problem on the OL for this team. Starting Taylor could solve a whole lot of problems on the right side, but can Turner play at both G and T slots if he's a backup. (and let us not forget about Turner's contract. Pretty heavy for the Packers to carry these days) PS. What explodes first. Nagler or his smartphone.... :-)