Cornerback Sam Shields has his sights on the football, but he will need to focus on his tackling in camp. Credit: Mark Hoffman

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Green Bay - Training camp begins next week. Here's a look at the 10 (OK, 9) questions facing the Packers this summer.

10. Brett Favre. Now that we have your attention, let's go . . .

9. Which undrafted rookie stands out? The early money is on outside linebacker Dezman Moses. The pass rusher from Tulane made noise without the pads on and has a chance to leapfrog veterans Erik Walden and Frank Zombo. The Packers aren't afraid to give undrafted free agents a shot. On offense, Marc Tyler landed in a good spot. After a tumultuous collegiate run and never living up to his high school hype, Tyler joins a green backfield.

8. Will A.J. Hawk be pushed? Most likely. His position is overcrowded with two more players bumping inside. Assistant coach Winston Moss doesn't believe Hawk had a down season in 2011-'12 and reiterated his confidence in him. Through each ebb and flow, the Packers have stuck with Hawk since taking him fifth overall in 2006. But as Moss noted, Hawk didn't make many big plays last season. D.J. Smith, and even Brad Jones, could put the heat on.

7. Does Sam Shields respond? Jarrett Bush was ahead of Shields at corner during minicamp. Shields must clean up his tackling woes to stay on the field. But training camp only allows so much contact. Maybe the coaches don't leave Bush isolated on receivers. Davon House is playing with a lot more assertiveness, and Casey Hayward was a second-round pick.

6. How many wide receivers does Green Bay keep? Who knows. Just remember this: Jermichael Finley lines up everywhere. As Pro Football Focus noted after last season, Finley was in a two-point stance 60% of the snaps last season, and he lined up away from the offensive tackle 51% of the time. So even though Mike McCarthy employs so many multi-receiver sets, would he realistically keep six or seven wideouts? That could leave the offensive line or backfield short. For now, the early guess here is five.

5. Is the running game a concern? It could be, but it's only July. James Starks is healthy and will enter camp as the No. 1 back. Alex Green's recovery from a torn ACL is important, and Brandon Saine could play a larger role. But Green Bay doesn't need much of a running game. The 2011 Packers were much different from the Ryan Grant-less 2010 Packers. A repeat of last season would be sufficient. They'll face many nickel defenses again.

4. What happens at safety? Charles Woodson won't be making a full-fledged move to safety, but he will play some there this season. He'll remain a key slot cover man. Still, Charlie Peprah, M.D. Jennings or Jerron McMillian will need to emerge. Peprah's gusto after such a rocky season is admirable, but Jennings or McMillian could take his spot with a big camp.

3. Is Marshall Newhouse the answer at left tackle? In relief of Chad Clifton, he was good enough for the Packers to score the second-most points ever last season. That can't be underestimated, but Newhouse's baptism at left tackle was anything but smooth. He didn't fare well against Jason Pierre-Paul, Jared Allen and Tamba Hali - the league's premier ends. On Pro Football Focus' grading scale, Newhouse ranked last overall among offensive tackles. The job is his to lose.

2. Should Green Bay be worried with Graham Harrell as the No. 2 QB? Possibly, but his progress seems tangible so far. Harrell underwent a clear physical transformation. In Tyler, Texas, he added 14 pounds of muscle in 18 weeks. His arm is much stronger. With trainer Bobby Stroupe, Harrell emphasized shoulder training. His ball has a lot more velocity. He has steadily broken bad habits on the field. Now, Harrell must produce.

1. How fast can Nick Perry transition to OLB? Above all, the Packers must generate a better pass rush this season. Someone opposite Clay Matthews needs to perform, and the best bet is the first-rounder Perry. The move from defensive end to outside linebacker is something Perry has been asked about since the NFL combine. Now, the Packers will see if he can make the switch.