All Entries in the "Packer Defense" Category
Shields Should Get Nod In Nickel
The Packers would just be wasting time playing Brandon Underwood or Pat Lee ahead of Sam Sheilds.
Defense Attempts To Find Identity With Missing Pieces
Bearing in mind the defense was without five starters from last year’s team and had to start three rookies, they performed admirably against Peyton Manning and the Colts.
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.
Notebook: Defense Struggles But Misses Key Pieces
With Charles Woodson, Nick Barnett, A.J. Hawk and Brad Jones all out of the lineup, the first-string defense predictably struggled.
The Dom Capers Bag Of Tricks
As usual, there seems to be a never-ending supply of defensive schemes and surprises at the disposal of Dom Capers.
What’s With The Cushion In the Secondary?
Again and again on Saturday night we saw the secondary giving the Browns’ receivers huge cushions. Why?
Poppinga A Quiet Surprise
While much attention has been paid to the move of Brandon Chillar to the outside, Brady Poppinga has quietly had an excellent camp.
The More Things Change…
Dom Capers will not sleep well tonight after watching all the same issues pop-up for his defense against the Browns.
Preseason Questions To Be Answered
Aaron looks at five questions he’d like answered over the course of the preseason.
Matthews Pretty Pedestrian So Far
Clay Matthews has been solid but far from spectacular so far in camp.
Packers Suddenly Thin At Safety
With Atari Bigby, Will Blackmon and Derrick Martin all out of last night’s practice, the Packers were down to four healthy safeties.
Short-Yardage Defense Could Be A Force
Having Ryan Pickett, B.J. Raji, Justin Harrell and Cullen Jenkins all on the field at the same time provides an imposing defensive front.
Poppinga Undeterred With Chillar At Outside Linebacker
With Brandon Chillar practicing with the first-string defense at outside linebacker the past two days, Brady Poppinga has been relegated to playing second fiddle.
Improve From Within: Dom Capers
Dom Capers needs to blitz more. It’s a cliche, but only because its true.
Pass Coverage Proves Problematic
The personnel at cornerback and inside linebacker remain largely unchanged from a year ago. Can they improve in an area that was exposed by veteran quarterbacks a year ago?
Final Point: Defense
Dom Capers will be tasked with solving the pass defense issues. It’s a good bet he’s counting on a deep rotation on the defensive line.
Where does Wynn fit into defensive line equation?
The drafting of two rookies at the same position could spell trouble for Jarius Wynn.
Does Size Matter?
The nose tackles on the Packers’ roster are comparatively small in stature, but is that just coincidence?
Tandem and Bunch Formations: Capers’ Kryptonite
An excellent look at the offensive concepts that gave Capers’ defense such problems last year.
Jenkins and Chillar Get Work At OLB
Both Cullen Jenkins and Brandon Chillar were taking some snaps at outside linebacker during today’s practice.
Brad Jones Taking The Next Step
Brad Jones has the tools to take his game to the proverbial “next level”. Cheesehead TV sees good things ahead.
Underwood ‘Most Improved’ Says McCarthy
Mike McCarthy singled out second year cornerback Brandon Underwood in his press conference yesterday as the most improved player of those heading into their second year.
