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3. Top players continued to perform at a high level.
Marquez Valdes-Scantling, Za'Darius Smith and Rashan Gary, three of the most talked-about players this summer, finished camp on a high note.
Through 12 practices, Valdes-Scantling established himself as more than just a downfield threat. The third-year receiver played a huge role in the offense moving the sticks Sunday, running crisp routes to the sideline in converting multiple third- and fourth-down situations.
"Marquez has put together a pretty consistent and strong camp and I'm really proud of his effort," LaFleur said. "I think he's been into it. I think he's much more knowledgeable than he was a year ago in understanding the detail of what we're trying to get done. And he's shown improvement, in all facets."
Gary, the Packers' first-round pick from a year ago, continued to be handful for offensive linemen in the one-on-one pass-rush drills and had at least two "sacks" during 11-on-11.
Smith has looked no worse for wear since returning from an undisclosed injury this past week. He won a rep in one-on-ones rushing from the inside and disrupted several run and pass plays during team periods.
"Defensively, I thought our pass rush showed up," LaFleur said. "I think there were a couple plays in there that definitely could have been ruled a sack if we'd have been going live, where guys pulled off."