NativeGriz
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My first favorite team was the Fudge boys from GB, but I matured and came to realize Seahawks are a lot more fun.
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Packer -Tripp fans!
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YttriumGriz39
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Mousegriz said:
My subtle jab at the OP by duplicating his misspelling is far superior to your overt correction.
Been a Packer's fan since the 50's
granitegriz
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You can remember that far back VictorG? :shock:
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I'm sorry but I'm not a fan but I do love their niche. Starr, Brockington, Dickey, Willie Buchanon and Farve etc. are great. But Ray as MLB is probably the best Packer in history. Pure toughness....
GREEN BAY – Aaron Jones had an idea the Packers’ last day of minicamp might be different when the coaches scrapped the usual special-teams period at the start of practice.
However, it wasn’t until the final horn sounded roughly 30 minutes in that his suspicion was confirmed.
“When Coach said, ‘Bring it up,’ I’m like, ‘Whoa, already?’” the Packers rookie running back said.
It wasn’t the shortened practice that was unusual. It’s something the Packers and Head Coach Mike McCarthy have done before to send players off into their summer.
What really surprised players was the sight of the equipment and nutrition staff carrying cartons of eggs onto the field after the first of two team huddles broke apart.
Offensive and defensive players were then directed to pair up with someone on the opposite side of the ball. The team then used the final 10 minutes of practice doing an egg-tossing competition that eventually stretched across a good chunk of Clarke Hinkle Field.
Starting five yards from one another, teammates and coaches began lobbing eggs back and forth until only one team was left standing. Jones and his partner, rookie defensive lineman Montravius Adams, had a good showing, but didn’t crack the final four.
In the end, linebacker Jordan Tripp caught a throw from roughly 50 yards away from coaching administrator Omar Young to outlast the teams of Jason Spriggs and Aaron Taylor, Ha Ha Clinton-Dix and Kalif Phillips, and Justin Vogel and Cody Heiman for the title.
“Hey, you’ve got to have soft hands,” said Tripp of their winning strategy. “I had a good guy throwing it, so we’re good.
“At the end, we threw it up and let it splat on the ground just to prove to everybody that we just had soft hands.”
After the competition ended, the team then got together for one last huddle – a Gatorade bath for McCarthy – and then thanked the fans in attendance before beginning their break.
The Packers are big on creating opportunities to build chemistry, conducting their annual team-building event before the veterans were excused last week.
Thursday’s egg-catching exercise was a fun way for the younger players on the roster to end camp in their own special way.
“It was a good cherry on top,” Tripp said. “Coach is really in tune with what’s going on. It was nice to catch a bone like that. You can only do those things when we all come together and take care of business every day. Ultimately, that’s what it is. We’ve got to come back ready to roll.”
However, it wasn’t until the final horn sounded roughly 30 minutes in that his suspicion was confirmed.
“When Coach said, ‘Bring it up,’ I’m like, ‘Whoa, already?’” the Packers rookie running back said.
It wasn’t the shortened practice that was unusual. It’s something the Packers and Head Coach Mike McCarthy have done before to send players off into their summer.
What really surprised players was the sight of the equipment and nutrition staff carrying cartons of eggs onto the field after the first of two team huddles broke apart.
Offensive and defensive players were then directed to pair up with someone on the opposite side of the ball. The team then used the final 10 minutes of practice doing an egg-tossing competition that eventually stretched across a good chunk of Clarke Hinkle Field.
Starting five yards from one another, teammates and coaches began lobbing eggs back and forth until only one team was left standing. Jones and his partner, rookie defensive lineman Montravius Adams, had a good showing, but didn’t crack the final four.
In the end, linebacker Jordan Tripp caught a throw from roughly 50 yards away from coaching administrator Omar Young to outlast the teams of Jason Spriggs and Aaron Taylor, Ha Ha Clinton-Dix and Kalif Phillips, and Justin Vogel and Cody Heiman for the title.
“Hey, you’ve got to have soft hands,” said Tripp of their winning strategy. “I had a good guy throwing it, so we’re good.
“At the end, we threw it up and let it splat on the ground just to prove to everybody that we just had soft hands.”
After the competition ended, the team then got together for one last huddle – a Gatorade bath for McCarthy – and then thanked the fans in attendance before beginning their break.
The Packers are big on creating opportunities to build chemistry, conducting their annual team-building event before the veterans were excused last week.
Thursday’s egg-catching exercise was a fun way for the younger players on the roster to end camp in their own special way.
“It was a good cherry on top,” Tripp said. “Coach is really in tune with what’s going on. It was nice to catch a bone like that. You can only do those things when we all come together and take care of business every day. Ultimately, that’s what it is. We’ve got to come back ready to roll.”
Full offseason was big advantage for Jordan Tripp
Packers linebacker had to learn on the fly late last season
June 24, 2017
by Wes Hodkiewicz
GREEN BAY – The situation wasn’t new to Jordan Tripp. He’d actually been in this position twice before during his young NFL career.
The Packers, in need of another veteran presence on special teams, signed the third-year linebacker off the street with only three weeks left in the regular season.
Coincidentally, Tripp hit the free-agent market only days earlier when the Seahawks waived him off their injured-reserve list. After getting the call from his agent, the 6-foot-3, 234-pound linebacker packed a bag and headed to Green Bay.
Tripp played in two games for the Packers last season, but it wasn’t until the spring he finally got the chance to really dive into the defensive and special-teams playbooks.
It was the third time Tripp had to adjust during an in-season switch. He did it in 2014 with Jacksonville and again with Seattle a year later.
Still, the difference between learning on the fly and getting a full offseason to digest the scheme is substantial.
“Once you get into the season, it’s more game plan,” Tripp said. “It’s more, ‘What are we going to do to stop their attack with what we do best?’
“Right now, you’re more able to focus on your technique, fundamentals and execution so, once you get to the season, that stuff’s second-nature and you’re anticipating more rather than thinking about your job responsibility.”
As a fifth-round pick out of Montana, Tripp spent his first year with Miami before his stops in Jacksonville, Seattle and now Green Bay.
While Tripp is still only 26 years old, assistant linebackers coach Scott McCurley “loves” the veteran mindset he brings to the room. His past NFL experiences also have been beneficial for a group of almost entirely homegrown players outside of the two weeks Joe Thomas spent with the Cowboys in 2014.
“He’s a really competitive guy out on the field, a really vocal guy,” said McCurley of Tripp. “He’s done a lot of nice things coming in this spring and summer after trying to get into the flow of things late last year. It was tough to bring him along but he’s done a really good job of communicating and bringing some leadership to the group.”
Tripp credits McCurley, Jake Ryan, Thomas, and 2016 fourth-round pick Blake Martinez for helping him get up to speed last year. McCurley, specifically, carved out extra time down the stretch to make sure Tripp was comfortable with the defense.
Like any player, Tripp “absolutely” wants to compete for a starting spot on defense this summer. However, he also knows it’s his work on special teams that will give him the best shot at achieving his first goal – making the 53-man roster.
A veteran of 34 regular-season games, Tripp possesses the size and athleticism coordinator Ron Zook likes to see in his special-teams stalwarts. Tripp believes his willingness to speak up and lead by example is a plus.
“I want to be the leader of that unit,” Tripp said. “I love playing special teams. You have an opportunity every single play to make an impact that can flip the game, whether it’s a big punt return, a punt block, getting somebody down inside the 10 or a big kickoff or a forced fumble. Those plays, as you’ve seen before, can change the course of a game in one play.”
Tripp ended his first offseason in Green Bay on a high note. He and coaching administrator Omar Young won an egg-toss competition at the end of the final minicamp practice.
Players were given zero warning ahead of time the event was going to take place. In a joking tone, Tripp credited Young’s arm and his own soft hands for sealing the victory.
Tripp knows what’s ahead of him once the team returns for training camp at the end of July. He’ll then have a little more than a month to show General Manager Ted Thompson and his scouts they were right to bring him in last December.
“That’s the overall culture that Mr. Thompson brings in here – it’s come in, take care of your business and know your role and hold yourself accountable,” Tripp said. “I believe that’s what I bring. You can build off that every single day to become the best you can be.”
Packers linebacker had to learn on the fly late last season
June 24, 2017
by Wes Hodkiewicz
GREEN BAY – The situation wasn’t new to Jordan Tripp. He’d actually been in this position twice before during his young NFL career.
The Packers, in need of another veteran presence on special teams, signed the third-year linebacker off the street with only three weeks left in the regular season.
Coincidentally, Tripp hit the free-agent market only days earlier when the Seahawks waived him off their injured-reserve list. After getting the call from his agent, the 6-foot-3, 234-pound linebacker packed a bag and headed to Green Bay.
Tripp played in two games for the Packers last season, but it wasn’t until the spring he finally got the chance to really dive into the defensive and special-teams playbooks.
It was the third time Tripp had to adjust during an in-season switch. He did it in 2014 with Jacksonville and again with Seattle a year later.
Still, the difference between learning on the fly and getting a full offseason to digest the scheme is substantial.
“Once you get into the season, it’s more game plan,” Tripp said. “It’s more, ‘What are we going to do to stop their attack with what we do best?’
“Right now, you’re more able to focus on your technique, fundamentals and execution so, once you get to the season, that stuff’s second-nature and you’re anticipating more rather than thinking about your job responsibility.”
As a fifth-round pick out of Montana, Tripp spent his first year with Miami before his stops in Jacksonville, Seattle and now Green Bay.
While Tripp is still only 26 years old, assistant linebackers coach Scott McCurley “loves” the veteran mindset he brings to the room. His past NFL experiences also have been beneficial for a group of almost entirely homegrown players outside of the two weeks Joe Thomas spent with the Cowboys in 2014.
“He’s a really competitive guy out on the field, a really vocal guy,” said McCurley of Tripp. “He’s done a lot of nice things coming in this spring and summer after trying to get into the flow of things late last year. It was tough to bring him along but he’s done a really good job of communicating and bringing some leadership to the group.”
Tripp credits McCurley, Jake Ryan, Thomas, and 2016 fourth-round pick Blake Martinez for helping him get up to speed last year. McCurley, specifically, carved out extra time down the stretch to make sure Tripp was comfortable with the defense.
Like any player, Tripp “absolutely” wants to compete for a starting spot on defense this summer. However, he also knows it’s his work on special teams that will give him the best shot at achieving his first goal – making the 53-man roster.
A veteran of 34 regular-season games, Tripp possesses the size and athleticism coordinator Ron Zook likes to see in his special-teams stalwarts. Tripp believes his willingness to speak up and lead by example is a plus.
“I want to be the leader of that unit,” Tripp said. “I love playing special teams. You have an opportunity every single play to make an impact that can flip the game, whether it’s a big punt return, a punt block, getting somebody down inside the 10 or a big kickoff or a forced fumble. Those plays, as you’ve seen before, can change the course of a game in one play.”
Tripp ended his first offseason in Green Bay on a high note. He and coaching administrator Omar Young won an egg-toss competition at the end of the final minicamp practice.
Players were given zero warning ahead of time the event was going to take place. In a joking tone, Tripp credited Young’s arm and his own soft hands for sealing the victory.
Tripp knows what’s ahead of him once the team returns for training camp at the end of July. He’ll then have a little more than a month to show General Manager Ted Thompson and his scouts they were right to bring him in last December.
“That’s the overall culture that Mr. Thompson brings in here – it’s come in, take care of your business and know your role and hold yourself accountable,” Tripp said. “I believe that’s what I bring. You can build off that every single day to become the best you can be.”
GREEN BAY - Jordan Tripp didn’t play a defensive snap for the Green Bay Packers last season, but he left a strong impression.
An inside linebacker by trade, Tripp quickly became one of the Packers' top special-teams players after they acquired him from the Seattle Seahawks in December. He finds himself in a favorable position early in camp, playing with the first group on all special-teams units.
It gives Tripp a genuine chance to make the 53-man roster, should he hold onto all four special-teams jobs. Core special teamers line up for kickoff coverage and return, as well as punt coverage and return.
Tripp said he caught onto special teams coordinator Ron Zook’s schemes “right away” after arriving last season.
“You either catch on quick,” Tripp said, “or you don’t get a chance. That’s how this league is. You have to take advantage of your opportunities and make it happen. Because if you don’t, they’ll find someone who will.”
The Packers had three traditional inside linebackers take defensive snaps last season: Jake Ryan, Blake Martinez and Joe Thomas. Many teams with a 3-4 base defense keep at least four at the position, making inside linebacker an ideal position for the Packers to keep a core special teamer.
There’s still a long way to go in camp, but Tripp picked up where he left off last season. If it continues, don’t be surprised to see him on the 53.
“Just continue to maximize every single shot that you get,” Tripp said. “If you have an opportunity to block a punt, you have to block a punt. If you have an opportunity to block your man, say you’re able to shoot that guy free for a long return or a touchdown, you have to do that. Whatever it is, you have to execute it with the proper technique, and make sure you do it when it’s crunch time. Because you don’t get a second chance.”
An inside linebacker by trade, Tripp quickly became one of the Packers' top special-teams players after they acquired him from the Seattle Seahawks in December. He finds himself in a favorable position early in camp, playing with the first group on all special-teams units.
It gives Tripp a genuine chance to make the 53-man roster, should he hold onto all four special-teams jobs. Core special teamers line up for kickoff coverage and return, as well as punt coverage and return.
Tripp said he caught onto special teams coordinator Ron Zook’s schemes “right away” after arriving last season.
“You either catch on quick,” Tripp said, “or you don’t get a chance. That’s how this league is. You have to take advantage of your opportunities and make it happen. Because if you don’t, they’ll find someone who will.”
The Packers had three traditional inside linebackers take defensive snaps last season: Jake Ryan, Blake Martinez and Joe Thomas. Many teams with a 3-4 base defense keep at least four at the position, making inside linebacker an ideal position for the Packers to keep a core special teamer.
There’s still a long way to go in camp, but Tripp picked up where he left off last season. If it continues, don’t be surprised to see him on the 53.
“Just continue to maximize every single shot that you get,” Tripp said. “If you have an opportunity to block a punt, you have to block a punt. If you have an opportunity to block your man, say you’re able to shoot that guy free for a long return or a touchdown, you have to do that. Whatever it is, you have to execute it with the proper technique, and make sure you do it when it’s crunch time. Because you don’t get a second chance.”
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