Aaron Rodgers impressed by early returns on Packers rookie C Josh Myers
The Green Bay Packers may only be four days into 2021 training camp, but Aaron Rodgers didn’t mince words when speaking on the early returns from rookie center Josh Myers.
In an interview with NFL Network this past weekend, the Green Bay Packers quarterback was asked by former teammate James Jones on who has stood out in camp thus far.
“I gotta say Josh Myers, the center,” Rodgers replied. “For a guy to come in, as a draft pick, as a rookie, and be that comfortable – it’s pretty impressive.”
Myers, who was selected 62nd overall by the Packers in the second round of April’s draft, has been getting all of the first-team reps at center during the first few days of training camp.
“He’s very comfortable with the system, comfortable in his own skin,” Rodgers continued. “And he’s a big fella. He’s probably the biggest center I’ve had in front of me.”
“I like the way he’s stepped in and controlled the huddle and the calls the first four days.”
On the point of being the biggest center Rodgers has ever played with, Myers clocks in at 6-foot-5 and 310 pounds.
Despite being a rookie, the Packers are counting on Myers to fill some big shoes in the middle of the offensive line for the departed Corey Linsley, who was named a first-team All-Pro last season. Linsley signed five-year, $62.5 million contract with the Chargers in March.
Back in April, PackersWire’s own Brandon Carwile noted that Myers has a similar skillset to Linsley in that both are “premier run blockers.” Myers is extremely athletic for being a big man, and he shows great movement when getting to the second level to block linebackers and defensive backs.
Speaking to the media on Friday, Myers said his relationship with Rodgers has been growing greater by the day, and that the two have been in contact even when not present at practice.
“Trust is not easily attained,” Myers said after being asked about his communication with Rodgers. “I think through consistency and proving myself day in and day out, I’ll be able to show my worth.”
Myers, a two-year starter at Ohio State, allowed six sacks and 26 quarterback pressures across 724 pass-blocking snaps during that span, according to Pro Football Focus. He was named first-team All-Big Ten in 2020.
While the Packers still haven’t practiced in pads yet, it’s encouraging to see that Myers looks every bit the part as Green Bay’s new starter at center. To be labeled by his quarterback as one of the team’s biggest standouts in camp thus far just shows what he’s capable of.
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