All Entries in the "Packer Defense" Category
Mike Daniels Continues to Break Stereotypes in Second Year with the Packers
Packers defensive lineman Mike Daniels is working to overcome the perception that he’s undersized in a profession that boasts players who are much taller and heavier.
Lattimore Working With Starters at Packers Minicamp
With Bishop and Jones not practicing, Jamari Lattimore working next to AJ Hawk. A lot of bodies on that ILB depth chart — Wes Hodkiewicz (@weshod) June 5, 2013 With Desmond Bishop and Brad Jones sitting out of practice today, Jamari Lattimore worked with the starters. Bishop is still working to come back from his [...]
Packers Sign Free Agent Safety
On Tuesday, the Packers signed Free Agent Safety David Fulton. Fulton is a rookie out of Chowan University (in North Carolina) and had four interceptions last year. Fulton will wear number 40 for the Packers and can be found on twitter @40Fulton. #PACKERSmicroblog
Packers Defense Faces Pistol Formation on First Public Practice Snap of the Year
According to Larry McCarren, the Packers defense faced the pistol formation on the first snap of Tuesday’s OTA practice.
Jarrett Bush Open to Playing Safety
With the lack of safety depth on the roster, the Packers might be looking for Jarrett Bush to spend sometime at the position. At a recent tailgate tour stop, Justin Felder from Fox 11 spoke with Bush regarding the move. “I have played safety in the past, I have played every position in the secondary. [...]
Kevin Greene Has His Work Cut Out for Him with Young Outside Linebackers
Clay Matthews is currently the only true outside linebackers on the Packers roster than has any more than one year of NFL experience.
Packers Reportedly Cut One Linebacker, Add Another
In addition to the previously reported signings we’ve noted here at Cheesehead TV, the Packers have apparently made a few more roster moves. According to Wes Hodkiewicz of the Green Bay Press-Gazette, the Packers have released outside linebacker Micah Johnson who spent some time last season on the team’s practice squad. The Packers have also [...]
Railbird Central Podcast: Sizing Up the Secondary
Brian Carriveau breaks down what the cornerback and safety positions in Green Bay look like post-draft.
Railbird Central Podcast: Breaking Down the Packers Front Seven
The defensive line and linebacker are looked at in-depth now that the NFL Draft is over and reinforcements have been added.
Safety Dance: Adding a Veteran Could be Possibility for Packers
Charles Woodson may or may not be an option to re-sign with the Packers, but it wouldn’t be surprising to see them add someone with experience.
Post-Draft Point of Veau: What We Learned About Each Position on Packers Roster
A position-by-position breakdown takes a look at where the Green Bay Packers stand heading into the 2013 season now that the NFL Draft is over.
Point of Veau: Expiring Contracts Nearly Necessitated Pick on Defensive Line
With five Packers defensive lineman entering the final year of their contracts in 2013, the selection of Datone Jones in Green Bay was a logical one.
Datone Jones an Enigma as 3-4 Defensive Line Prospect
Opinons differ on UCLA defensive linemen Datone Jones whether he’s able to fit in the Green Bay Packers’ defensive system.
Video: Secondary Breakdown from the Press-Gazette
Rob Demovsky, from the Green Bay Press-Gazette is helping Packer fans prepare for the upcoming NFL Draft by providing readers with a break down of the Packers roster by positions. On Friday, Demovsky, along with Mike Vandermause, tackled the defensive backs. #PACKERSmicroblog
Point of Veau: Packers Handcuffed at Inside Linebacker
With seven inside linebackers currently on the roster, and most of them mediocre players at best, the Packers are preventing themselves from improving the position.
Point of Veau: Clay Matthews Still to Prove He Can Fill Leadership Void
There’s no doubt that Clay Matthews is an elite player, but can he be a leader on a Packers defense that will be missing Charles Woodson in 2013.
Point of Veau: McCarthy Doesn’t Regret Read-Option Preparation but Focuses on Fixing It
Mike McCarthy said he’d be sending his defensive coaching staff to work with Texas A&M coach Kevin Sumlin on stopping the read-option during the offseason.
Packers Lacking Playmakers at Linebacker, Unlike 49ers
It’s easy to see how the 49ers are in the Super Bowl with a linebacker group that’s probably the very best in the NFL. Comparatively, the Packers are behind the curve.
Schematica and the Future of the Packers Defense
The exposure of the Packers’ 3-4 defense against the read-option offense has some folks calling for a switch to a 4-3 scheme. It’s time to quit worrying about the scheme and start worrying about the kind of players we are bringing in.
Hole Left By Cullen Jenkins Remains for Packers’ Defensive Line
The Packers let defensive end Cullen Jenkins walk in free agency following the Super Bowl win. Two years later, the hole he left remains along the defensive line.
