“Competitive” was Matt LaFleur’s buzzword of choice after the Packers practiced in the friendly confines of Lambeau Field on Thursday. The Packers’ head coach brought the word up unprompted several times, speaking both about the roster as a whole, the team’s preparation for the Vikings in Week 1, and several position battles.
Foremost on his list was what seems to be an open competition for two spots on the right side of the Packers’ offensive line. It’s probably too early to say who the clubhouse leaders are at guard and tackle, respectively (and media members present wouldn’t be allowed to say anyway), but LaFleur said he’s quite comfortable with the idea of Billy Turner starting at guard or tackle, should it come to that.