At Green Bay Packers training camp on Monday, rookie safety Javon Bullard ran with the starters. On Tuesday, Bullard was out and fellow rookie Evan Williams was in.
GREEN BAY, Wis. – The most hotly contested battle at Green Bay Packers training camp became clear in just two days.
“Getting to run against Luke and Wicks and feel that speed and just kind of get us up to speed. I was anticipating it a little bit and it was good to be out there. For sure.” “Yeah, absolutely,” he said. “You definitely want to make it permanent that you’re getting 1 reps all the time, but it’s so early. It’s definitely on my goal list to assert myself at that position, as it is with everybody, but I’m happy with where I’m at right now.”
It would have been reasonable to assume that Bullard would be handed a starting job. It wasn’t just that he was a second-round pick; he was the second safety off the board. Other than Tyler Nubin, general manager Brian Gutekunst could have picked any safety to fill a giant hole in the lineup. He chose Bullard.
“So, I’ve really just tried to take that to heart. I’ve never been a huge believer that where you’re drafted is going to determine your career path or outcome. I’m just really trying to make the most of my opportunities and just play fast and try to make those plays.” Who will make those plays when it’s live? Who will make a play in joint practices against the Broncos and Ravens? Who will tackle the running back in the open field in the preseason?
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