Aaron Rodgers mimics Davante Adams, jokingly jabs at defense after jovial first practice at Green Bay Packers training camp

GREEN BAY, Wis. — When Aaron Rodgers reported to training camp almost exactly a year ago, he aired many of his grievances with the Green Bay Packers during a news conference that lasted 32 minutes.

The reigning two-time MVP's mood was quite different Wednesday after the first practice of this year's camp.

Rodgers poked fun at former teammate Davante Adams, joked that without the star receiver the Packers now are a defensive team, said he plays the game for «love» and shared an anecdote that illustrates just how much things have changed in the organization.

Adams, who was traded to the Las Vegas Raiders in March at his request, recently discussed his transition from Rodgers to quarterback Derek Carr, telling CBS Sports: «Anytime you change quarterbacks from Hall of Famer to Hall of Famer… it's going to be a little bit of an adjustment.»

So when Rodgers was asked about Allen Lazard possibly replacing Adams as the Packers' No. 1 receiver, he mimicked Adams' recent comments.

«Yeah, I mean it's always tough going from Hall of Famer to Hall of Famer,» Rodgers said, before pausing to wait for the laughter to subside. «From Davante to Allen, it's going to be a transition, but he's capable of a lot.»

Rodgers also joked that «we're a defensive team now» without Adams, but made sure to clarify that his comment was made tongue-in-cheek.

«I like our defense on paper for sure,» Rodgers said, referring to a unit that finished ninth last season and used both of its first round picks on defensive players Devonte Wyatt and Quay Walker. «But offense still wins games, and we're going to have to be efficient offensively.»

Rodgers was quick to point out how effective the offense was Wednesday during the 90-minute practice without pads. He