GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) Green Bay Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander says he's learned plenty from a turbulent 2023 season that included Von Miller Jersey serving a The difference is apparent from the two-time Pro Bowl selection's presence at the Packers' voluntary organized team activities.Just going into year seven, at this point, Im trying not to make it as much about myself and just do whats best for the team, Alexander said.Alexander, 27, hasnt lost his sense of bravado. The 2018 from Louisville opened his comments on Wednesday by saying that the best corner in the league has entered the chat.ADVERTISEMENT But he also says he is adopting more of a team-first mentality while emphasizing his appreciation of the Packers organization and his enthusiasm for the teams recent staff changes.I just want to continue to do things that will help this team moving forward, Alexander said. Thats all.Alexander is coming off a 2023 season in which he mi sed three games with a back injury and six more with a shoulder i sue. Alexander also was suspended one game for what the Packers described as conduct detrimental to the team after he appointed himself captain for a over the Carolina Panthers in his hometown of Charlotte, North Carolina.When the Packers won the coin to s that day, Alexander said the defense wanted to be on Terry Godwin Jersey the field first rather than saying the Packers would defer the option to the second half. Green Bay got a break when referee Alex Kemp asked Alexander to clarify.Packers coach Matt LaFleur emphasized that he wanted to keep Alexander, who indicated he hoped to stay in Green Bay. Alexander says he grew from everything he encountered last season.We all grow at different stages of our lifetime, whether that be sooner or later, Alexander said. Its just trial and error.His growth has been apparent to the Packers.Jas been outstanding, LaFleur said. Again, hes been here every day, shows up, great attitude, eager to learn, is out there competing with the guys, talking trash, which I love because I love just amping up that level of competition in a fun way. Hes never demeaning. I think hes been a great teammate and been a great leader for us."Alexander said he also has benefited Justin Goodwin Jersey from the changes LaFleur made after the Packers season ended with an at San Francisco. as defensive coordinator and replaced him with former Boston College head coach The new strength and conditioning coordinator is Aaron Hill, who took over after was dismi sed. Alexander said he likes the staffs new look.It was all good vibes from the get-go, Alexander said. That propelled me here as well. Talking with Matt, talking with Gutey (general manager Brian Gutekunst). Ive seen them several times this offseason before I even came back to OTAs. Just having that relationship and building that, its been helpful.Alexander was asked if that kind of feeling was mi sing with the former defensive staff.I wouldnt say it was mi sing, but it wasnt as easy as it is with this Jamaal Charles Jersey new staff, Alexander said. Theyve been great.Alexander is trying to help foster that camaraderie now that hes one of the oldest players on a team that ranked as the last year and figures to maintain that status this season.Its fun to see, Alexander said. When I first got here, there was a bunch of older veterans. They were doing their work, they were doing their jobs, but not at the intensity and level that these young guys are. That just makes everybody better."Alexander wants to remain in Green Bay long enough to see how this young group matures.Its actually a historical place, Alexander said. Its fun to play here. Thats why. Where would I go? Never mind. Im not going to say it. But, yeah, I enjoy it here. Trust me.NOTES: LaFleur said DL Lukas Van Ne s broke his thumb a little bit, just the tip, which prevented the from practicing Wednesday. Guard Elgton Jenkins and defensive linemen A.J. Kneip Jersey Rashan Gary and Preston Smith werent at Wednesdays voluntary practice. All three of those veterans had been at last weeks workout that was open to reporters. We knew they werent going to be here today, so the one thing Ill say about everybody in that locker room, the communications been on point, LaFleur said.___AP NFL:

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