Building chemistry with his new teammates remains the primary goal for Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers during organized team activities, which continue into the second phase this week.

I think at this point, when youre adding new guys to the mix, its about chemistry, Rodgers said last week. Thats the on the field chemistry. Its reading body language when theyre running routes, its getting on the same page with the verbiage when you have new players. And starting to figure out how guys like to run routes, where they like the ball in certain situations, how they use their body. Its about timing, and getting that chemistry with the new skill players.

The Packers have added a number of new pieces to the offense this offseason, including veteran tight ends Martellus Bennett and Lance Kendricks. Green Bay also drafted two young receivers (DeAngelo Yancey, Malachi Dupre) and rebuilt the running back position.

Building a rapport and understanding each new individuals wants and needs is necessary for keeping a high-octane offense running smoothly. The connection between Rodgers and Bennett the versatile tight end and teams replacement for playoff hero Jared Cook is especially important for ensuring the Packers hit the ground running to start 2017.

The two have already been working overtime to establish the on-field relationship.

Im always talking to him on the field, too, trying to see what he wants, Bennett said, according to Jason Wilde of the Wisconsin State Journal. (Ill say), Hey, how did that look? or hell give me the thumbs up. Or if Im in another group, I always look back at him, Hey, is that what you want? Is there something different you want on this? Always trying to figure out, just trying to have those conversations on and off the field, trying to get know each other as players, and as people.

Kendricks,who spent his first six years with the Rams, is also using OTAs to find his footing in a new environment.

New organization, new offense, new verbiage, new schemes and stuff, Kendricks said. Its going to take a little bit of time, I just gotta take it day-by-day. But Ill catch on.

The new tight ends still have ample opportunity to get on the same page with Rodgers and comfortable within the offense, especially considering the Packers emphasis on the passing game during OTAs.

Chemistry is really important, Rodgers said. Its about learning those guys, and their body movements, and what routes they feel good about and what routes they struggle with. Well have plenty of time, in these OTAs, a lot of individual time. Were not doing a lot of run plays, by design. It gives us a lot of time to work on the passing gameIm confident well be ready to go once the season starts.

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