Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Germaine Pratt swung at another Green Bay Packers icon following the two teams’ joint practice Wednesday. Pratt and Packers offensive lineman, Elgton Jenkins, got into a skirmish during the course.
Pratt’s words towards the Packers after the practice were much softer than one would expect after he was involved in a brawl with Jenkins. Pratt praised Jordan Love. The linebacker also seems to sympathize with other skilled players on the Packers’ offense.
A Cincinnati Bengals LB calls out Aaron Rodgers for criticism
According to Ryan Wood with USA Today, Pratt said Romeo Doubs and Christian Watson should be better in 2023. Pratt took a shot at Aaron Rodgers for throwing Doubs and Watson under the bus early last season:
“[Doubs and Watson are] young, but they’ve been in the league for 2 years now. They’re ready to go. I think they’ll be a good team, good unit. I know they got a lot of backfire from A-Rod, dropping balls and stuff, but I think they’ll be ready.”
Bengals LB Germaine Pratt on #Packers young WRs: “They’re young, but they’ve been in the league for 2 years now. They’re ready to go. I think they’ll be a good team, good unit. I know they got a lot of backfire from A-Rod, dropping balls and stuff, but I think they’ll be ready.”
— Ryan Wood (@ByRyanWood) August 9, 2023
Rodgers was harsh on his Green Bay Packers teammates
Rodgers publicly expressed his frustrations with Watson and Doubs during training camp and the season. That couldn’t have made life easy for those two as they were beginning to navigate the NFL.
Rodgers didn’t help himself or the Packers with how he responded after Watson dropped what would have been a touchdown pass in Week 1 against the Minnesota Vikings.
Rodgers’ words (and actions, by not throwing to Watson enough last year) were not just magnets to the media—players around the league to notice too.
Pratt seems to think Watson and Doubs have improved after seeing them in one joint practice. That’s a good sign for a Packers team that will need them to act more like veterans than sophomores.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Rodgers yell at coach?
Aaron Rodgers yelled at coach Matt LaFleur due to frustration with his play calling during the game against the Cowboys. Rodgers admitted feeling frustrated with the decisions made in the crucial moments of the match, which led to the heated exchange on the sidelines at Lambeau Field.
What did Germaine Pratt say?
Germaine Pratt's remark expressed his frustration with Ossai's mental mistake. On video, he was captured asking, "Why did he touch the quarterback?" Clearly, Pratt questioned the decision, reflecting the disappointment felt by fans and teammates alike.