Packers first round draft pick Ha Ha Clinton-Dix stretches prior to the opening of rookie camp Friday. Credit: Mark Hoffman

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Green Bay - Here is a summary of coach Mike McCarthy's comments in his post-rookie orientation practice press conference Friday:

( Quarterbacks in practice) It's difficult for everybody. That's why it's rookie orientation. It's not a minicamp. No one is going to be evaluated for execution. I thought today was good compared to other days. But quarterback has a lot (to do).

It's difficult for everybody. That's why it's rookie orientation. It's not a minicamp. No one is going to be evaluated for execution. I thought today was good compared to other days. But quarterback has a lot (to do). (Important camp) Just talking to all the rookies, everyone has earned an opportunity for a spot on our 90-man roster. Look at history, percentage of undrafted free agents ... everyone knows we had two start in the Super Bowl. This is a young man's league. These tryout players, there's not a whole lot of difference between the guys who signed free agent contracts. They're all here for a reason. Gives us a chance to continue the evaluation process to build best 90-man roster.

Just talking to all the rookies, everyone has earned an opportunity for a spot on our 90-man roster. Look at history, percentage of undrafted free agents ... everyone knows we had two start in the Super Bowl. This is a young man's league. These tryout players, there's not a whole lot of difference between the guys who signed free agent contracts. They're all here for a reason. Gives us a chance to continue the evaluation process to build best 90-man roster. (TE Colt Lyerla) Really I mean Colt is just like the other 58. He’s one of the 58. He’s done things in his college career and [we’re] fully aware of everything that every prospect’s done on and off the field and with that we feel he’s earned the opportunity as a tryout player to earn a spot to go to training camp. I’m excited to watch all these guys.

Really I mean Colt is just like the other 58. He’s one of the 58. He’s done things in his college career and [we’re] fully aware of everything that every prospect’s done on and off the field and with that we feel he’s earned the opportunity as a tryout player to earn a spot to go to training camp. I’m excited to watch all these guys. (Tryout decisions) I think we're like most teams, spend a lot of time looking at guys and if they're on your board, you like them. These are all players that either a scout or somewhere in our process someone feels very good about.

I think we're like most teams, spend a lot of time looking at guys and if they're on your board, you like them. These are all players that either a scout or somewhere in our process someone feels very good about. (Tryout guys) You want to see something jump out at you. The personnel staff has major input into who's here. You're looking at movement ability, you're looking at fit. It's the responsibility of the coaches to have systems to take advantage of any athlete that can help us win.

You want to see something jump out at you. The personnel staff has major input into who's here. You're looking at movement ability, you're looking at fit. It's the responsibility of the coaches to have systems to take advantage of any athlete that can help us win. (Clinton-Dix) Draft last weekend so rookies traveled Sunday and Monday. He's been in meetings with veterans Tuesday and Thursday. I think he's off to a good start.

Draft last weekend so rookies traveled Sunday and Monday. He's been in meetings with veterans Tuesday and Thursday. I think he's off to a good start. (Awestruck bunch) The awe factor, that’s really a question for them. I like this group. They all look like they belong. They all look you in the eye when you talk to them. They’re obviously very impressed with our facilities. Our veterans are around all morning, with their workout they just had strength and conditioning responsibilities this morning so there may have been some interaction between the rookies and the vets. But to get on the field and practice with the veteran group, even if it’s on there, they get to see the speed of it, how fast it is, get the feel of what pro football is really like.

The awe factor, that’s really a question for them. I like this group. They all look like they belong. They all look you in the eye when you talk to them. They’re obviously very impressed with our facilities. Our veterans are around all morning, with their workout they just had strength and conditioning responsibilities this morning so there may have been some interaction between the rookies and the vets. But to get on the field and practice with the veteran group, even if it’s on there, they get to see the speed of it, how fast it is, get the feel of what pro football is really like. (Thursday night meeting) Thursday night meeting for the rookie orientation, it’s always a unique meeting. It’s different this year, we actually combined it, we combined a couple things. We had most of the guys, I think we had a team meeting with them on Monday just so they knew what to do from Monday to Thursday. So, it was disjointed. But there’s a video that has been done, historically, and we make every prospect that’s here part of that video. So, it’s unique. I think the players really appreciate it.

Thursday night meeting for the rookie orientation, it’s always a unique meeting. It’s different this year, we actually combined it, we combined a couple things. We had most of the guys, I think we had a team meeting with them on Monday just so they knew what to do from Monday to Thursday. So, it was disjointed. But there’s a video that has been done, historically, and we make every prospect that’s here part of that video. So, it’s unique. I think the players really appreciate it. (Abbrederis) Just watching him in the IPWs and a little bit today, he's definitely a very good athlete, good body control. But he's like the rest of them, he needs to orientated and get accustomed to what’s being asked of him. Strength and conditioning, he can make some gains there. I’m very pleased he’s here.

Just watching him in the IPWs and a little bit today, he's definitely a very good athlete, good body control. But he's like the rest of them, he needs to orientated and get accustomed to what’s being asked of him. Strength and conditioning, he can make some gains there. I’m very pleased he’s here. (Undrafted guys) We like them all. We have created a very competitive 90-man roster. I think you’ll see that throughout each position group. Move back to the receiver group, top to bottom, I don’t know if we’ve ever had as competitive as that as far as if you go just off pure evaluation of players coming into your program and aligning them with the players that are already here. I think the free agent group has created very good competition. There are going to be some tryout players that I feel we’re really going to like at the end of this weekend.

We like them all. We have created a very competitive 90-man roster. I think you’ll see that throughout each position group. Move back to the receiver group, top to bottom, I don’t know if we’ve ever had as competitive as that as far as if you go just off pure evaluation of players coming into your program and aligning them with the players that are already here. I think the free agent group has created very good competition. There are going to be some tryout players that I feel we’re really going to like at the end of this weekend. (Linsley) A little bigger than I thought he was. That was a good thing. Powerful young man. You can see the strength he plays with in college. And that’s just in the short time he’s been here. He has good command, I like his personality. You’ve got to have that. He's off to a good start.

And that's it for McCarthy.