Winners and Losers for Packers at Joint Practice vs. Cardinals
Sports Illustrated • • sports
Key Points:
- The Green Bay Packers' final training camp practice exposed ongoing issues with finishing drives, as both the No. 1 and No. 2 offenses and defenses struggled during 2-minute drills against the Arizona Cardinals.
- Quarterback Jordan Love showed promise with aggressive downfield passing, completing key third-down throws and connecting on multiple deep passes, despite some drops by receivers.
- Several players had mixed performances: Matthew Golden made a spectacular touchdown catch but also dropped a crucial pass, while rookie cornerback Brandon Cisse had an interception but was beaten for a late touchdown.
- Offensive line struggles continued, with left guard Aaron Banks allowing pressures and sacks, contributing to the team's difficulty protecting the quarterback.
- Special teams showed weaknesses as punter Daniel Whelan failed to consistently pin the Cardinals deep, and kicker Trey Smack missed multiple field goals and an extra point, raising concerns ahead of the preseason finale.
