NFC Notes: Jameson Williams, Lions, Packers, Vikings

Lions

Lions OC Ben Johnson said that they are pushing rookie WR Jameson Williams more each week to learn the system and different route concepts. 

โ€œYeah, I mean itโ€™s โ€“ each week weโ€™re trying to push the envelope a little bit and maybe learn a couple of different routes that he hasnโ€™t been taught yet or put him a little different spot,โ€ Johnson said, via LionsWire. โ€œSo, yeah each week weโ€™re trying to do that and itโ€™s just how fast can we get him along, feeling comfortable with it and itโ€™s been โ€“ I hoped it would click just a little bit faster than it has, I think we all have. But thatโ€™s โ€“ it takes time sometimes and weโ€™re not losing faith; weโ€™re going to keep pressing it and itโ€™ll end up clicking. At some point, heโ€™ll have a big game and be like, โ€˜OK, thatโ€™s why. Thatโ€™s why we took him where we took him.โ€™ And thatโ€™s why he can help us so much.โ€

Johnson isnโ€™t concerned about the two drops Williams has committed thus far given one of the passes was a bit behind him. 

โ€œYeah, I think the first one we threw to him was a little bit behind. Jared (Goff) I think, wishes he had gotten it just a little bit further out in front. But no, for us, we still labeled it as a drop because anytime it touches one of our pass catchersโ€™ hands, we have high standards in them. So, I know Jamo wishes he would have caught it and then Jared needs to put that ball out in front so itโ€™s a two-way street there, but no, we really donโ€™t have concerns with drops or anything.โ€

Packers

Packers QB Aaron Rodgers said heโ€™s been grateful for his time in Green Bay, regardless of his future with the team.

โ€œI mean, for sure, just because you donโ€™t know what the future holds,โ€ Rodgers said, via Around The NFL. โ€œBut when I think about that, itโ€™s nothing but gratitude. Not remorse or sadness, just gratitude for the time that Iโ€™ve been here, the amazing memories that Iโ€™ve had on this field. (Thereโ€™s) been a lot of great moments, but (Iโ€™m) still undecided (about next season). Weโ€™re all undecided about the future. (Iโ€™m) just going to enjoy Sunday night and hopefully have some more to play for.โ€

  • Packers HC Matt LaFleur confirmed that practice squad LB Daโ€™Quan Thomas suffered a femur fracture in Thursdayโ€™s practice and underwent surgery: โ€œIt was a bad deal. From what Iโ€™ve been told, had successful surgery.โ€ (Bill Huber)

Vikings

  • Vikings OL Garrett Bradbury is feeling better, despite not practicing on Thursday: โ€œItโ€™s feeling better, itโ€™s just letโ€™s not have a setback and jump into practice right now. I think weโ€™re all on the same pageโ€ฆtake careful steps along the way while doing more each day. I like where weโ€™re at.โ€ (Andrew Krammer)

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