Practice counts for nothing if it doesn't translate to the games. The Green Bay Packers have found that out with free-agent addition Isaiah Simmons, who is trending in the wrong direction after two preseason contests.
And Matt LaFleur knows it. His decision, paired with Simmons' performance in Saturday's win over the Indianapolis Colts, tells us everything.
LaFleur sat almost every roster lock in this game, including linebackers Edgerrin Cooper, Quay Walker, and notably, Isaiah McDuffie, but not Simmons. Quite the opposite. LaFleur had Simmons play deep into the second half, which isn't a great sign.