The Good, Bad And Ugly From Day 3 Of Packers’ Training Camp

The Green Bay Packers held their third training camp practice on Friday, another non-padded workout that lasted roughly two hours.

Here’s the good, bad and ugly from practice No. 3.

THE GOOD

THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES: It was the last day on the job for Packers president Mark Murphy.

Murphy had served as Green Bay’s President and CEO since 2008, but he reached the Packers’ mandatory retirement age of 70 earlier this month.

During Murphy’s tenure, he helped lead the Packers to a Super Bowl title in 2010, oversaw the development of the highly profitable Titletown District that’s adjacent to Lambeau Field, was part of two stock sales, helped oversee expansion projects that upgraded the stadium, and capped his tenure by bringing this year’s NFL Draft to Green Bay.

Through it all, Murphy was always a man of the people, finding many different ways from pep rallies to online columns to interact with Green Bay’s passionate fan base.

“Just so steady,” Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst said of Murphy. “I think the steady support that he’s always shown, certainly from my perspective, that’s a calming feeling when you’re trying to make decisions, knowing that that guy has your back and just a great mentor and leader for this organization. The impact that he’s had will be felt for a long time.”

MR. AUTOMATIC: Kicker Brandon McManus saved Green Bay from the wreckage of Anders Carlson and Brayden Narveson last year.

McManus made 20-of-21 field goals during the regular season (95.2%), the best percentage of his 11-year career and the second-best in team history. Mason Crosby — who made all 16 of his field goals in 2020 — is the only Packer to ever have a better year percentage-wise.

McManus also made all 30 of his extra points, meaning he was a sensational 98.0% on all kicks (50-of-51) during the regular season.

McManus has picked up right where he left off and is a perfect 13-of-13 on field goals to begin camp. McManus was 7-for-7 on Friday, including three from beyond 50 yards.

“I said a lot of these guys were in grade school or middle school when I was playing for Denver,” said McManus, who’s entering his 13^th NFL season, the first nine of which were spent with the Broncos. “Maybe they didn’t really know who I was, so there’s always I’ve got to prove myself.”

BE MY VALENTINE: Third-year corner Carrington Valentine is doing everything possible to prove he belongs on the field.

Valentine started the final seven games for an injured Jaire Alexander last season and played well. Valentine finished the year with two interceptions, two forced fumbles, five passes defensed and added 30 tackles.

Valentine picked off quarterback Malik Willis Friday, marking the second straight day he had an interception.

“My big word was consistency,” Valentine said. “Obviously when you play the game of football, there’s going to be some ups and downs, but limiting those. Honestly, put them all together, so that was my big thing.”

X MARKS THE SPOT: Safety Xavier McKinney, who was second in the NFL in interceptions last year, has picked up right where he left off.

McKinney had a big practice, highlighted by a pass breakup on a ball for Tucker Kraft, as well as a fumble recovery.

“I like to say, I have my foot on their necks, and really it’s going to be the same,” McKinney said of his approach. “I’m not going to let off the gas for nothing or nobody. That same intensity, that same energy, it’s going to stay the same.”

THIS AND THAT: Quarterback Jordan Love hit wideout Dontayvion Wicks for a 49-yard completion. … Keisean Nixon had an impressive pass break up on a throw for Romeo Doubs. … Jordan Morgan got some work at left tackle with the No. 1 offense. … Former Packers standout receiver Jordy Nelson was at practice.

THE BAD

DOWN FOR A WHILE: Rookie wideout Savion Williams sat out with a concussion that figures to sideline him for a bit.

Williams had gotten off to a solid start in camp.

“He’s another guy that showed a lot, and I think there’s still a lot going on upstairs, so as to be expected,” Packers coach Matt LaFleur said of Williams. “I mean, this is his first opportunity out there with the full team, and so we’re excited about him.”

BANKS SIDELINED: Left guard Aaron Banks, who signed a four-year, $77 million deal in free agency, dropped out of Thursday’s practice with a back injury, then missed Friday’s practice, as well.

“Everything checked out all right,” LaFleur said. “It’s just, I would say it’s going to be very day to day.”

FROM THE INFIRMARY: The following Packers did not practice due to injury: G Aaron Banks (back) WR Savion Williams (concussion), LB Quay Walker (ankle), WR Christian Watson (knee), DE Collin Oliver (hamstring), RB Amar Johnson (hamstring), OL John Williams (back) and OL Elgton Jenkins (back).

THIS AND THAT: With Banks and Jenkins out, the No. 1 offensive line went (from left) Rasheed Walker, Jordan Morgan, Sean Rhyan, Jacob Monk and Zach Tom. … Safety Zayne Anderson dropped an interception on a pass from Malik Willis. … Running back Chris Brooks and wideout Dontayvion Wicks both had drops.

THE UGLY

FUMBLE-ITIS: Both tight end Tucker Kraft and running back Josh Jacobs fumbled. Safety Javon Bullard forced a fumble from Kraft, while Jacobs fumbled after a nice run.