McCarthy Presser/Link to Thomspon Presser

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Here is an recap of his press conference for those who couldnt hear it on packers.com:
Sorry will edit to clean up
Ryan Pickett has a strained hamstring-daytoday
Justin -week-to-week

Says team has an opinion try to be upbeat. Told them to talk with their heart.

*He thought practice went well. They finished 10 minutes earlier than was schedule, good tempo. Their were too many presnap penalties.

*Wasnt too strange without brett considering they practiced all spring without him. May have been strange for the guys who weren't here in the spring.

*Asked about Ryan Grant: These practices are important. Both sides are working diligently to get a deal done. RG has kept on top of things here. MM doesnt concern himself with business matters. Wouldnt say if he wanted him here. Says he kept up with offseason program and coach bennet

*ST depth has improved. Biggest competition.

*Asked if only 3 QBs and 1 Punter limited competition: 80 man roster has changed level of competition going into camp for all teams. Only wanted 3 Qbs since they are young.

*Says he does not see Ted making the comments in favre quotes. He doesnt want to be the referee. Wants to stay on the high road. He is still involved talks alot to TT

*Very strong lockeroom. 21% of players havent met Brett. He doesnt see Brett as a problem in the lockerroom and that he still could be part of the future. Will not tell him what to do. Coaches will coach and players will play and at the end of the day the players will be excited about that.

*Asked if only 3 QBS were brought in bc of Brett: Says the 3 in camp was designed for many reasons. Says a few but doesnt mention brett nor does he deny that it was a factor

*Aaron was sharp in meetings good and at the finer point of the offense. Had one presnap penalty.

*Asked if he can ignore the presure: Says its hard to ignore all this. laughs. hes doing fine and everything he is suppose to.

*Had a great offseason. Best offseason program in 3 years. Summertime was well documented "thats my summer"

*Jolly has done longsnapping before. Limited reps due to shoulder.

*Brandon Jackson looks like a different player going into this year. can say that about a lot of rookies. Had a great offseason. Mentioned something on how he learned alot about special teams. (editors note: I see this as more as saying his role is more there than running back)

lowest number of injuries in 3 years. Due to youth.

Here is your link to the TT conference:
http://blogs.jsonline.com/packers/archi ... cript.aspx

never denies anything but keeps repeating Packers are taking the high road and not talking about private conversations.