Anyone watching a couple days of Green Bay practices will tell you that quarterback Brett Favre hasn't looked very sharp. One local reporter said he's been completing about 53 percent of his throws in 7-on-7 drills and in team drills. He went one stretch on Wednesday where he completed only one of five passes, including one batted down at the line of scrimmage.

"Brett and the offense really isn't in rhythm right now," said first-year head coach Mike McCarthy. "We're installing plays into our offense while the defense has been playing a lot of man coverage. What I mean is that we're not running plays to beat what the defense is throwing at us and so they've looked better a lot of times. But it's way too early to be jumping to any conclusions about Brett and the offense."

The Packers have been holding Ahman Green out of drills and expect to keep it that way for another week or so. GM Ted Thompson said he hopes that Green can see some live action in the third preseason game, Aug. 28, in Cincinnati against the Bengals.

Meanwhile, Samkon Gado and Noah Herron are receiving the bulk of the work in camp. Gado even got drilled by No. 1 pick A.J. Hawk near the sidelines and took a few seconds to gather himself.

A very young team, Green Bay appears to have had an excellent draft when you consider that two rookies, Daryn Colledge and Jason Spitz, are projected to be the starters at left and right guard, respectively. I realize it is early but second-round pick Greg Jennings from Western Michigan looks as good as any returning veteran at wide receiver. He may end up being the best receiver in this year's draft.

On the downside, special teams could be looking for a kicker. Billy Cundiff hasn't impressed anyone and there's a very good chance that Jon Ryan from Regina, Canada could beat out former third-round pick B.J. Sander for the punting job.

Bears players like Jones

With all the heat in the Midwest during the first week of training camp, head coach Lovie Jones has switched almost all of his one-a-day practices to the evening. But when the Bears work, they give it their all. And it seems like the defenders aren't holding back on running back Cedric Benson. No love taps for him during live drills.

Could it be that the players prefer Jones to Benson, who loves to talk about rushing for 1,700 yards this season and finally being the starter after a messed up rookie season? Or, are the Bears simply enjoying toughening up Benson?

When to rest and when to retire

All those who believe that Priest Holmes will play this season for the Kansas City Chiefs raise their hands? The acquisition of Michael Bennett, who was coveted by Rams coach Scott Linehan, by the Chiefs virtually clears the way for the Chiefs to allow Holmes to retire. And speaking of retirements, guard Will Shields is pretty unhappy that teammate Willie Roaf hung it up, considering the two made a vow at this year's Pro Bowl that they both would return this season. Roaf, though, had to go back on his word once he re-injured a bothersome hamstring during mini-camps. When you're a big man like Roaf, it's virtually impossible to get into playing shape when you can't run.

Extra money for vets