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Packers ease into Bronco week

Day spiced by late afternoon trade

by Mark Daniels

Coming off a physical afternoon against a second straight division opponent and looking ahead to a pair of home games in four days, Packers Head Coach Matt LaFleur opened his practice week for the Denver Broncos with "a mental day."

The team did conduct a walk through but LaFleur admitted they were a little banged up from Sunday's victory against the Vikings and the Philadelphia Eagles loom next Thursday at Lambeau.

The day ended with an interesting move as General Manager Brian Gutekunst traded wide receiver and kick returner Trevor Davis to the Oakland Raiders, reportedly for a sixth round draft choice next year.   Davis missed most of training camp with a hamstring injury but finally got on the field for the Pre-Season game in Winnipeg, Canada, against the Raiders interestingly enough.

He must have caught the eye of Oakland's new GM Mike Mayock after catching five passes for 78 yards and a touchdown that night, while taking an end around for 18 yards and returning one punt for 17 more.

The Raiders lost their return man, Dwayne Harris to an ankle injury last Sunday and pulled the trigger on Davis.

The former sixth round pick out of Cal in 2016 never was able to crack the wide receiver rotation in Green Bay.  In 31 career games he had just 9 receptions for 122 yards and one touchdown.  Davis did however, make an impact on special teams as both a better than average return man.  His career punt return average is better than 12 yards a return and he was also a willing cover man.  His departure leaves the offense with six wide receivers and as for the punt and kickoff return jobs,  Davis' successor might have arrived in Green Bay on Tuesday.

When safety Raven Greene went on injured reserve, the Packers claimed defensive back Tremon Smith off waivers from the Kansas City Chiefs.   Last year, Smith finished fourth in the league by averaging 26.8 yards on kickoff returns.

Rookie free agent Darrius Shepherd may also be a candidate,  He showed promise in camp but he has been inactive the first two games while getting past a pulled hamstring.

Mark Daniels

I’ve got Green and Gold in my blood having grown up in Titletown and it’s been a treat watching and covering sports from the Packers to the preps for you in Green Bay for Midwest Communications.
As a kid, I chased Packer players for autographs, I’m still chasing ‘em now for quotes on the big play or big game. I’ve had the opportunity to cover Super Bowls, the World Series, Stanley Cup Finals, NBA playoffs and major championship golf over the years but I get just as much enjoyment following the college scene at UWGB or St. Norbert, the Green Bay Gamblers and high school sports.
Our prep coverage was honored as the best of 2007 reinforcing our commitment to give these hard working boys and girls their due.
My work has also been recognized by the Associated Press and Wisconsin Broadcasters Association with several achievement awards.
Outside of the studio, off the field or away from the gym, I’ve had the pleasure of helping dozens of organizations over the years. I’ve served as race announcer and master of ceremonies at the Bellin Run almost from it’s beginning, spoken to various service clubs and hosted charity golf events or team banquets.
My wife Kari and I have raised two active children which has kept us involved in both school and club athletics for nearly 15 years. Chances are you’ll see me on a golf course when the weather’s nice. My roots are deep and that’s why I’m so enthusiastic about this area’s sporting scene, and as I often say, “Watching kids play games helps keep me young!”
Thanks for listening and see you at the game.