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The Green Bay Packers had a rough go in the first half of Saturday’s preseason game against the Indianapolis Colts. Part of the issue on a general level was surely due to the Packers playing few of their established starters while the Colts kept a good complement of first-team players on the field early. But one player stood out in particular for his rough performance before halftime: rookie tackle Anthony Belton.
Belton had a day to forget — or at least to learn from — on Saturday. Mental errors happened consistently, including one that took a would-be touchdown off the board in the second quarter. It was that much more frustrating to see Belton’s rough day at right tackle when contrasted against Jordan Morgan, who looked very solid on the left side.
Still, Belton was playing in just his second professional game, and if there is ever a time to get those mental errors out of the way and learn from them, it’s in the preseason. He is vowing to “grow up,” (his words) and ensure that another day like that does not happen again — something that the Packers need him to do, given their questionable depth on the offensive line.
Here’s a look back at Saturday’s game from around the Packers blogosphere.
Game Notes: Tyron Herring comes up big in Packers’ thrilling comeback | Packers.com Herring was the late hero on Saturday, breaking up a would-be game-winning touchdown pass to tight end Jelani Woods after the running game started to dominate the Colts’ defense.
Studs and duds from Packers’ preseason win over Colts | Packers Wire Jordan Morgan looks more and more comfortable at left tackle, and the Packers may have a good problem on their hands with a pair of viable left tackles. On the other side, Anthony Belton had a nightmarish first half.
Packers rookie lineman Anthony Belton responds after five penalties in first half against Colts | Packersnews.com Belton got flagged for a false start, illegal formation (twice), unnecessary roughness, and a facemask. He got ripped to shreds by his coaches at halftime and responded with a better second half, but it was still a brutal 30 minutes for the round-two rookie.
Five Packers Overreactions From Preseason Win at Colts | SI.com Is it really an overreaction to say that the Packers are toast if they have one or two major injuries on the offensive line?
Can the Packers ever count on RB MarShawn Lloyd after yet another injury? | The Athletic I think this might well count as an overreaction, but after one more soft tissue injury, it’s valid to wonder if the former third-round draft pick will ever be able to make it through a full season.
How do mascots like the Phillie Phanatic stay fresh in the summer heat? Vodka and water | NBC News
No, that’s not how they stay hydrated – it’s apparently how they minimize the smell of sweat inside their costumes.
