The entire team jumped into a massive brawl at Sunday’s practice, bringing a physical and extended session to an immediate halt after punches flew and helmets were ripped off. After a super chill, padless Saturday, this practice was a complete 180, showing just how much tension has been building.
Camp Explodes: Fists Fly on the Field
Right at the very end of practice, wide receiver Max Hurleman catches a ball, gets a few yards, and then rookie safety Robert Spears-Jennings absolutely lays him out. Hurleman was NOT having it, popping right back up and getting in the rookie’s face. Seconds later, Hurleman and Spears-Jennings were fighting on the ground. That sparks the whole dang team to run over and jump into the fray. In the middle of all that chaos, tight end Jaheim Bell and safety DeShon Elliott get into their own serious altercation. Bell was just landing haymakers on Elliott, even ripping off his helmet at one point and punching him in the face. The coaches and some vets eventually broke up the giant scuffle, but you could tell tempers were just too high. They ran one more play, but it was basically over. Turns out, newly signed linebacker Elandon Roberts has been basically ignoring the “no live tackling” rules all camp, and the offense has been audibly yelling “come on E-Rob” at him. Roberts wasn’t throwing punches in this particular brawl, but he definitely set the stage for this kind of blow-up.
Lew Nichols Locks Down RB3 Role
Amidst all the fireworks, there’s some serious good news coming out of the backfield: Lew Nichols is absolutely making a statement for that RB3 spot. Calling him a “camp darling” just doesn’t do him justice anymore, this guy is for real. Even after averaging just 3.6 yards per carry in the preseason opener, Nichols led the running back room in touches and paced them overall. In the walkthroughs, he’s right there with Jaylen Warren and Rico Dowdle, running with the first and second teams. Meanwhile, Eli Heidenreich and Kaleb Johnson are stuck on the second field with the third and fourth strings. Nichols is always the third back getting touches in drills and team periods. The way he’s being used in practice, combined with his preseason game performance, tells you the team is seriously considering him for the role. He even scored several touchdowns during 11-on-11 drills in practice! The offense clearly has his back, and if he finishes the preseason strong, Nichols could be making the team. That’s a huge development!
Rodgers-to-Wilson Connects
And hey, at least some things are smooth on offense, right? That Rodgers-to-Wilson connection is still pacing things. During the first play of the “Franco moment,” Rodgers stepped back and fired a laser.
This team just showed a ton of heart and maybe a little too much aggression. With the preseason ramping up, they need to channel that fire into disciplined play. Can they clean it up before it costs them? We’ll be watching every snap.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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