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Packers & Aaron Rodgers are making ‘noticeable progress’ on contract Cheap Jaire Alexander Jersey , per reportchose to report on time for training camp, then they probably weren’t reading the tea leaves correctly over the summer. For one thing, Rodgers has been relatively stoic about the negotiations between his agent and the Packers’ front office about a contract extension. In addition, he still has two years left on his current deal so the bulk of the power in the negotiations still lies with the team, which means it’s no surprise that he’s back at work.On Wednesday, we learned more about the status of the negotiations from NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport Cheap JK Scott Jersey , who says that the two sides are making “noticeable progress” on an extension:Rapoport continues on to use phrases like “ramped up” and “moving in the right direction” to describe the negotiations and that the goal is to get a deal done before week one of the regular season.Although this runs somewhat counter to other reports in the last few weeks that said there has been little movement on the deal, Rapoport’s reporting is typically rock-solid. Therefore, this should certainly come as good news for Packers fans who are hoping to see Rodgers finish out his career as well as play through the 2018 season without any lingering questions about his contract. Similarly, the team should be happy if they can get this done prior to the start of the regular season, as that would allow the franchise to better plan out finances for the remainder of 2018 and beyond.At present, the Packers have $10.8 million in salary cap space Cheap Randall Cobb Jersey , according to the NFLPA. Depending on the structure of Rodgers’ future contract extension, it could shift some of his existing 2018 cap hit to future years to free up additional space. However, the Packers typically like to use up current cap space rather than limiting themselves too much with massively back-loaded deals.Still, keep a close eye on the Twitter account of former Packers wideout James Jones, who will be the one to break the news about an extension (as Rodgers confirmed earlier this offseason). The narrative among the media and even amongst Green Bay Packers fans this week seems to be that the Packers don’t really stand a chance against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday.Even Vegas doesn’t have much faith in Green Bay with the Rams currently set as 8.5 point favorites.It’s not that there’s no confidence the Packers’ offense can’t keep pace with the Rams’ attack. If there’s anyone who you’d want to bet on given that spread, it’s Aaron Rodgers. The quarterback literally made his career out of embracing the role as an underdog and you’d be foolish to count him out this weekend.Where people think the Packers are doomed is with their defense. The unit Cheap Kevin King Jersey , though injured, has shown flashes of brilliance but also has had stretches of poor play.If the defense could play a full 60 minutes, the Packers’ record would reflect a much better team than one that currently sits 3-2-1.Now the defense gets to face Sean McVay’s high powered offense led by another Cal quarterback in Jared Goff and potent running back Todd Gurley.It will be the biggest test the defense has faced all season and the Packers will need to be up to the task to have a chance against Los Angeles.McVay relies on Gurley and a lot of playaction to make his offense go.He also motions receivers all over to try and get the defense to tip the hand of their coverages.McVay also can use this to track his opponent’s tendencies.The Rams offense is one that would chew up and spit out former Packers defensive coordinator Dom Capers’ defense.Is current coordinator Mike Pettine’s more modern approach up to the task? We’ll find out Sunday.You can read more on how the Packers can counter the Rams’ attack plus why ‘kill it with fire!’ is a bad approach to insect control in today’s cheese curds.Green Bay Packers preparing to counter Los Angeles Rams’ play-action puzzle--PackersNews.comThe Rams can be beat, but it might take the Packers’ best defensive game in years to pull it off.Rodgers can help them win in a shootout, but can the defense get a stop when they need it most? The jury is still outPackers’ top cornerbacks looking to develop chemistry--Packers.comThe top five corners for the Packers have been on the field at the same time for five of a possible 24 quarters this season, but with everyone finally practicing again the group hopes to build on the promise they showed earlier in the year.Packers happy for Sam Shields even though he’s a foe now--ESPNNot many thought Sam Shields would play football again http://www.packerscheapstore.com/nick-perry-jersey-cheap , but he’s back and Green Bay is glad he’s healthy.No one can really fault the Packers for letting him go but his loss doomed the secondary to mediocrity for years.Mike McCarthy must stick to pledge of getting ground game going--Wisconsin State JournalMcCarthy said he’s committed to getting the Packers’ rushing attack going. Does anyone actually believe him? Not many do would be this writer’s guess. Aaron Jones’ snap count will likely tell the story going forward. Son uses blowtorch to kill spiders; sets parents’ house on fire--NBC NewsA completely logical reaction, if you ask me.