Coach Matt LaFleur Previews Packers’ Family Night and Highlights Key Players
Ahead of Thursday’s training camp practice, Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur addressed the media for just over 10 minutes. LaFleur shared insights on the team’s upcoming Family Night practice and provided updates on several players.
LaFleur announced that the Packers would incorporate live tackling during Saturday’s Family Night practice, a move that has generated excitement among players. Additionally, he noted the enthusiasm surrounding the introduction of the new alternate white helmets.
LaFleur offered specific comments on three players:
**Rookie Jordan Morgan:**
“He’s done a really nice job. Every day, he’s learning something new. He’s taking his lumps along the way, as to be expected. He has everything you look for in a guy who can play in this league for a really long time. The athleticism. He just has to learn how to compete down in and down out against really good competition.”
**Defensive Lineman T.J. Slaton:**
“I think T.J. has had an outstanding camp. Quite frankly, he’s surprised us in some ways. His ability to get off the ball, wreck double teams, whatever it may be, he’s done a really nice job. Really excited to see how he’s progressed. You never quite know how one guy is going to transition to a certain style of defense, but he’s done a really good job.”
**Safety Anthony Johnson Jr.:**
“He’s had an outstanding camp up to this point. I think it’s a very competitive situation (at safety). He’s learned a ton. He’s made a huge jump in my eyes from last season. He’s got to go out and do it against some live bullets in terms of the preseason games. It’ll be interesting to see how he does, but I’m excited for him.”
As the Packers gear up for Family Night and the preseason, these updates provide a glimpse into the team’s preparation and the promising progress of key players.
