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After a relatively successful 2018 opener, the Green Bay Packers’ defense is showing signs of promise. That is particularly true for a handful of first- and second-year pros on that side of the football, and tonight’s second preseason game will be a perfect opportunity to demonstrate that they can keep that success going.
Linebacker Oren Burks and cornerback Josh Jackson led their position groups in snaps last week, with Burks leading the way among all Packers defenders. Montravius Adams had a few particularly impressive plays. And Ahmad Thomas is demonstrating why the team’s coaches have been excited about him as he vies for a roster spot.
All of those players are mentioned in today’s curds as we look forward to the game against the Steelers this evening.
Montravius Adams ‘hungry’ for more in second season | Packers.com
Adams is approaching his sophomore season differently than his rookie year, and not just because he's healthy. He wants to get inside the heads of opposing linemen as well as to learn new techniques from the veterans beside him.
Justin McCray following familiar path to starting guard spot | Packersnews.com
Remember when Lane Taylor backed up both guard positions and then became the starter? It’s a little like McCray’s path to the lineup, although this time it doesn’t involve a veteran being unceremoniously cut at the 53-man roster deadline. Not yet at least...
Mike Pettine encouraged by Packers rookies Oren Burks, Josh Jackson | Packers Wire
Pettine is happy that Burks played full-speed and took charge of the huddle later in the game, and also praised Jackson's play in the opener. Now it's time to keep up the good work in the second preseason game tonight.
Meanwhile, Ahmad Thomas is also fighting for linebacker snaps, and he was on the Jim Rome Show on Wednesday to talk about the competition to replace Jake Ryan:
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