All Entries in the "Dom Capers" Category
Capers to Give Mount Union Commencement Address
Defensive coordinator Dom Capers will address the graduating class at the University of Mount Union on Saturday May 5.
Point of Veau: Signs Point to Packers Running Hybrid Defense
Based on the way the Packers are approaching this offseason, it looks like they might consider running a 3-4/4-3 hybrid-type defense in the same vein as the New England Patriots.
McCarthy: Jones & Lattimore To See More Playing Time In ’12
The Packers head coach says both young linebackers will get long looks at both inside and outside linebacker.
Packers Could Ask Woodson To Move To Safety
Defensive coordinator Dom Capers has a choice to make with his aging cornerback.
McCarthy’s “Hunters” Need To Include Capers
The Packers defensive coordinator needs to take his head coaches words about refusing to be “the hunted” to heart.
Packers Have No One Opposite Matthews
Don’t expect any grand moves from Ted Thompson to fill the hole opposite Clay Matthews in Dom Capers’ defense.
Defense Needs To Do “Just Enough” To Get Packers Back To The Super Bowl
Don’t expect the Packers defense to transform into something it isn’t. Expect it to play slightly better than it has the past month and to help the Packers get to Indianapolis.
Packers May Have Missed Pickett More Than Jennings
The Chiefs ability to run the football yesterday, which set up almost all their offensive success, was due in part to the absence of Ryan Pickett.
X’s & O’s: Capers’ Gameplan Against The Lions
“Paul Ott Carruth”, an anonymous former player and coach, breaks down the Cover 7 and Cover 2 looks employed by the Packers last Thursday.
Raji, Line Key To Defensive Improvement
The Packers’ defensive line has under-performed across the board in 2011 – but it’s not too late for a turnaround.
Clay Matthews, Kabeer Gbaja-Biamilia, and The Sexiest Stat
There are three kinds of lies: lies, damned lies, and statistics. Well, maybe there’s four: if you count the overhyped sack statistic and how people use it as a sole measuring stick for Clay Matthews III.
Opponents Using Delayed Routes To Combat Fire Zones
The Packers defense is getting killed by late-releasing tight ends and running backs when Capers calls his signature pressure plays.
A Look At The Packers Eagle & Okie Alignments
Aaron takes a look at the different defensive line alignments and how the Packers are testing out their personnel in each one.
McCarthy Looks Forward As The Hunter
Some fans are concerned the Packers may not be living up to the expectation of defending their title already. McCarthy has the right idea, and we’d be wise to listen to him.
Pickett Could Move Back To Nose Tackle
Bob McGinn reports that the Packers are planning on moving Ryan Pickett back to the nose tackle position he excelled at back in 2009.
How Will The Packers Stop The Run?
Dom Capers will need improved play across the board if he plans on using his nickel personnel against the run as extensively as he did last season.
Barnett’s Departure No Forgone Conclusion
Don’t be so quick to count out the veteran linebacker. He’ll most likely return to Green Bay for a ninth season.
Key To A Packers Victory: Defense
The Packers must limit the big-plays when Ben Roethlisberger breaks contain by plastering the Steelers receivers.
Capers Reportedly A Candidate For Broncos Job
Green Bay Packers defensive coordinator Dom Capers is reportedly a candidate for the Denver Broncos head coaching position.
X’s & O’s: Cover 7
An extensive look at Dom Capers’ use of “Cover 7″ and the many different ways it could be employed against Michael Vick and the Eagles on Sunday.
Capers Needs To Keep Cutler Guessing
Dom Capers needs to resist the urge to sit back in his passive nickel alignment, hoping Matthews wins a one-on-one matchup.
Jenkins Indicates He Could Be Done For The Season
Packers defensive end Cullen Jenkins indicated he may be done for the year.
Packers Should Be Ready For Lions’ Screen Game
The Lions ate up the Packers’ pressure defense with a wide variety of screen passes back in October. Expect Dom Capers to adjust his defense accordingly.
Capers Should Leave Woodson On Davis
Dom Capers should learn from last years matchup with the 49ers and leave Charles Woodson matched up with Vernon Davis.
Tackling Woes Return
The Packers were uncharacteristically undisciplined in their tackling against the Falcons.
Capers Has ’09 Secondary Issues Sorted
Dom Capers has done an excellent job fixing one of the Packers biggest problem areas from the 2009 season.
Despite Limitations, Capers Getting The Job Done
It hasn’t been pretty, but Dom Capers is doing a lot with a little.
Capers Is The Key To A Super Bowl Run
Ted Thompson and Mike McCarthy are counting on Dom Capers to make the necessary adjustments to help fuel a Super Bowl run.
Shields Should Get Nod In Nickel
The Packers would just be wasting time playing Brandon Underwood or Pat Lee ahead of Sam Sheilds.
Dr. Strangelackofblitz or: How I Learned To Stop Worrying And Love the Defense
Packer fans love to worry. There’s just no need to yet when it comes to the defense.
