I don’t really want to talk too much because you’ve got do the work and see it. “We’re capable of anything we want to become, anything we want to be,” outside linebacker Rashan Gary said. That’s pretty much been the case, raising hopes the defense can build off its postseason performance. Reigning MVP quarterback Aaron Rodgers predicted at the start of training camp that the offense could take its lumps early as it faces a defense that didn’t allow a single touchdown in a 13-10 NFC divisional playoff loss to the San Francisco 49ers.

Toure is a player to watch at San Francisco on Friday night.More than a decade has passed since the Green Bay Packers had a defense that could be described as elite.

If he can continue his impressive training camp into the preseason, Green Bay won’t have any choice but to keep Toure on the initial 53 later this month. Toure is making a strong case for the Packers to keep an additional wide receiver on the roster. ESPN’s Rob Demovsky noted that Toure “turned some heads” during the practice. Seventh-round selection Samori Toure was the star of the show at Family Night last week. While most of the attention goes to rookie wide receivers Romeo Doubs and Christian Watson, don’t forget that Green Bay drafted three receivers this year. Here are five players to watch in the Packers’ preseason opener this week. This is a huge opportunity for the players on the roster bubble to prove themselves, and for the rookies to get valuable reps. While wins and losses don’t count for anything this time of year and we won’t see much game time from the star players, there is still a lot to play for. Five players to watch in the Packers’ opening preseason game versus the 49ers.Īre you ready for Green Bay Packers football? OK, it’s the preseason, but it’s Packers football nonetheless.

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