Friday camp report

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Who Is Starting At Safety Other Than Collins?
Published 8/4/2007 by Brandon at Acme Packing Company
Tom Silverstein's report on the safety position focused on the play of S Atari Bigby, but the good news is that all the safeties are playing well so far. Maybe S Marquand Manuel never really got over his injury suffered in the Super Bowl and is now healthy after struggling during 2006. Unfortunately none of them have looked too impressive so far and hopefully one of them can really step up during the preseason. ...

Jolly disppoints
Published 8/4/2007 by Brian Carriveau at Green Bay Railbird Central
... "Defensive tackle Johnny Jolly couldn't stay onside during one-on-one pass rush drills," reports Tom Silverstein of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. "Though he had two pretty good rushes overall, his three offside infractions were inexcusable, given that he's lining up right over the ball." ...

Thumbs up photo of the day (8/4/2007)
Published 8/4/2007 by Brian Carriveau at Green Bay Railbird Central
... Here's what you're in for according to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: "The team's annual intrasquad scrimmage begins at 6:30 p.m. Parking is free in the Lambeau parking lot. There will be a picnic in the east parking lot from 2 to 6 p.m., where fans can purchase $1 food items. Lambeau Field gates and the Atrium open at 3:45 p.m. There will be entertainment on the field leading up to the start of the scrimmage. After it's over, the Packers will be giving away 20 jerseys. A fireworks display will conclude the festivities." ...

Tight end update
Published 8/4/2007 by Brian Carriveau at Green Bay Railbird Central
... "Tight ends Zac Alcorn (foot) and Clark Harris (ankle) both missed practice, but McCarthy said he hoped both would be available for the scrimmage," reports Tom Silverstein of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. ...

Running backs have trouble picking up the blitz
Published 8/4/2007 by Brian Carriveau at Green Bay Railbird Central
... The Journal Sentinel's Tom Silverstein has an interesting take on the situation, but it doesn't cover the entire story: "Halfback Noah Herron (pictured) and fullback Brandon Miree are the top two blockers, but neither is guaranteed a roster spot, so McCarthy better get that group in shape or he'll have to line his tight ends back there again this season." ...