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Tramon Williams - DB - Packers

Packers CB Tramon Williams says his shoulder is "better."

"Trust me. It's better than last year. But last year I was good," Williams said Tuesday. "The structure was good. But when it comes to nerves, it's time. And there's nothing at all you can do about it. It's time. Time passes and it gets better, so I'm better." Williams made waves in a March radio interview when he said the shoulder was a hindrance in 2012, but he now claims he was talking about 2011. The Packers haven't guaranteed Williams a starting job for 2013. Casey Hayward and Sam Shields were both better last season.
Source: Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel
May 21 - 6:05 PM
Sam Shields - DB - Packers

Restricted free agent CB Sam Shields was absent from the start of Packers OTAs Tuesday.

It would have been surprising if Shields did report, as he's yet to sign his tender. "Sam Shields is a young player and our program speaks for itself and how young players develop year to year," coach Mike McCarthy said. "I wish Sam was here." Coming off a solid, if injury-marred, campaign, Shields is a candidate for a long-term deal.
Source: Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel
May 21 - 5:36 PM
J.C. Tretter - G - Packers

Packers fourth-round OL J.C. Tretter suffered a broken ankle in OTAs, and will be sidelined six months.

He'll likely miss the entire season. Tretter signed his contract just 11 days ago. A left tackle in college, Tretter was projected to contribute at center and guard. His rookie year will now amount to a "redshirt" campaign.
Source: Jason Wilde on Twitter
May 21 - 4:42 PM
Jerel Worthy - DL - Packers

Packers DE Jerel Worthy (torn ACL) is vowing to play "at some point" in 2013.

Worthy tore his left ACL in Week 17. The Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel gave him "long odds" of playing this season in a January article. The 2012 second-round pick notched 2.5 sacks in 443 snaps as a rookie. He'll almost certainly begin 2013 on the reserve/PUP list.
Source: Tyler Dunne on Twitter
May 21 - 4:01 PM
Mike Neal - DL - Packers

Packers DE Mike Neal is taking snaps at outside linebacker in OTAs.

Neal is reportedly "surprised" by the development, but it doesn't appear a position switch is afoot. Standing in at 6-foot-3, 294 pounds, Neal would have to slim down to see regular snaps at outside linebacker. Despite drawing a four-game ban for violating the league's PED policy last season, Neal notched a career-high 4.5 sacks in 266 snaps across 11 games.
Source: Tyler Dunne on Twitter
May 21 - 3:55 PM
Johnathan Franklin - RB - Packers

Packers fourth-round RB Johnathan Franklin has been getting some looks as a kick and punt returner.

"Frankly, I thought Franklin handled the ball on the punt and the kickoff," coach Mike McCarthy said. "I was excited about that, too, so he seems very natural." The Packers are looking for someone to step up at returner so that Randall Cobb can focus on being a receiver. Franklin never returned kicks at UCLA, but his agility, quick feet, and ability to make defenders miss make him a good candidate.
Source: Green Bay Press-Gazette
May 21 - 11:01 AM
Desmond Bishop - LB - Packers

Packers ILB Desmond Bishop (hamstring) says he'll be "110 percent" for training camp, and is aiming to be the Defensive Player of the Year in 2013.

Bishop missed all of 2012 with a torn hamstring. Going on 29, Bishop is one of the Packers' better defenders when healthy, but has never flirted with All-Pro status. In other words, his DPOY talk is just aimless chatter. Bishop was bandied about as a trade candidate during the draft, but is locked into a starting job at inside linebacker.
Source: Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel
May 20 - 9:40 AM
Mason Crosby - K - Packers

The Press-Gazette expects Mason Crosby to face real competition from Giorgio Tavecchio this offseason.

Tavecchio wasn't brought in to be an ornament. Crosby connected on just 21-of-33 field goals last season and his 63.6 percent conversion rate ranked dead last among all qualifiers. It's a position battle for fantasy owners to watch as the Packers' elite offense yields plenty of opportunities.
Related: Giorgio Tavecchio
Source: Green Bay Press-Gazette
May 16 - 11:59 AM
Randall Cobb - WR - Packers

The Packers are "strongly considering" removing Randall Cobb from kickoff and punt returns in 2013.

Coach Mike McCarthy hinted at this in February. Cobb led the NFL in all-purpose yards last season, but he'll be Green Bay's featured passing-game weapon inside the numbers with Greg Jennings gone to Minnesota. "I really don’t think I’ve peaked yet," Cobb said. "I’m 22 years old. I’ve got a lot of learning still to do. I have a long way to go and I just hope I continue to get better."
Source: Green Bay Press-Gazette
May 15 - 4:28 PM
Alex Green - RB - Packers

Alex Green says he was never 100 percent last season after returning from his October 2011 ACL tear.

Green was worn down to the point that he was scratched for Green Bay's Divisional Round loss to the 49ers. "I came back, I got close to it, but once I got close, then I had a couple setbacks," Green said. "I was never really quite where I wanted to be, but I made great strides in the off-season. I'm definitely getting ready for this year." Perhaps as low as fourth on the depth chart, Green could be a candidate for trade or release in training camp.
Source: Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel
May 14 - 10:34 PM
Johnathan Franklin - RB - Packers

Updating a previous item, rookie RB Johnathan Franklin is indeed eligible for all pre-training camp activities because he's already graduated from UCLA.

NFL.com previously reported Franklin would be ineligible because of UCLA's late graduation. But he's already got his degree in political science, graduating last June. "I think it was just a miscommunication," he said of the report. Franklin will compete with DuJuan Harris and Alex Green behind Eddie Lacy. The Packers are likely to move on from James Starks, either via trade or release.
Source: Green Bay Press-Gazette
May 12 - 5:11 PM
Angelo Pease - RB - Packers

Packers coach Mike McCarthy came away impressed with UDFA RB Angelo Pease following rookie minicamp.

Pease was a college backup at Kansas State, but drew praise on all three rookie camp days. "I'm going to do it to him again," said McCarthy. "I thought Pease of Kansas State had a very good weekend. He had another run today. I think he's a good young back. ... He’s here for a reason." If Pease keeps it up when contract drills begin, he could land a spot on Green Bay's practice squad.
Source: Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel
May 12 - 3:58 PM
B.J. Coleman - QB - Packers

The Packers will give 2012 seventh-round pick B.J. Coleman a chance to unseat Graham Harrell as Aaron Rodgers' primary backup.

Coleman isn't as athletic as Harrell, but he's got a bigger arm and stands firmer in the pocket. His presence may be the reason the Packers never upgraded the position behind Rodgers this offseason. Coleman's biggest limitation is his shortage of athleticism. Coaches want him to improve throwing on the run.
Related: Graham Harrell
Source: Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel
May 12 - 3:51 PM
Josh Boyd - DL - Packers

The Packers are giving fifth-round DL Josh Boyd a look at five-technique and nose tackle in their rookie minicamp.

The No. 167 overall pick, Boyd will spend his first year developing behind contract-year starters B.J. Raji and Ryan Pickett. The Packers plan to use Boyd at end in their base defense, and move him inside as a nickel pass rusher. It's a role that nearly every lineman is asked to do in Dom Capers' 3-4 scheme.
Source: packers.com
May 11 - 7:26 PM
J.C. Tretter - G - Packers

Packers coach Mike McCarthy acknowledged that fourth-round pick OL J.C. Tretter's position is "undetermined."

Tretter played left tackle in college, but profiles as an interior lineman in the Packers' zone-blocking scheme. Ideally, he'll compete for snaps with Evan Dietrich-Smith at center, while providing depth at both guard spots. Tretter is not expected to start as a rookie.
Source: packers.com
May 11 - 7:17 PM

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