Packers Training Camp: Let The Battles Begin

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Published: June 20, 2009

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... OTA's were primarily focused on the installation of the new 3-4. It was nice to see everyone attending camp with the exception of a few.

Say what you want about Coach Mike McCarthy, but he does run a tight ship and demands the most out of his players during camps. It is definitely not the lax Sherman camps of past.

Looking ahead to training camp we can see that there are many jobs are on the line, the following positions are of interest:

Offensive Line—There will be a strong competition to take Mark Tauchers right tackle spot. Front runners include, T.J. Lang, Breno Giacomini, and Allen Barbre. Coach McCarthy has praised T.J. Lange during OTA's, but has also been high on Barbre as well. OTA's showed Lang is flexible at either tackle or guard.

Jason Spitz and Scott Wells will battle for the center position. Wells has fought through injury and deserves a shot to defend, but look for Spitz to win out because his right guard sp...

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