All Entries in the "Secondary" Category
Thompson Provides Many Answers, but Safety Remains a Question Mark
The Packers have done well this offseason to shore up obvious needs. But has the question mark at safety been answered? And will it?
Collins To Meet with Packers Next Week
Injured Packers safety Nick Collins will reportedly meet with team officials next week to discuss whether or not he will resume his NFL career.
Collins’ Test Results Expected by Monday
The results of testing done in New York this week are expected back for Packers safety Nick Collins.
McCarthy Remaining Cautious With Injured S Nick Collins
Packers head coach Mike McCarthy is remaining cautious about his injured safety, Nick Collins.
Packers Lose Free Agent CB Pat Lee to Oakland Raiders
Free agent cornerback Pat Lee signed with the Oakland Raiders Wednesday, re-uniting with Raiders GM Reggie McKenzie.
Jarrett Bush Re-Signs With Packers on Three-Year Deal
The Packers re-signed cornerback Jarrett Bush to a three-year deal Tuesday.
Packers Minute: Secondary Takes a Step Backwards
After a fantastic season in 2010, several members of the Packers defensive backfield regressed more than many expected.
Fundamentals Key To Improved Secondary
Whichever team gets improved play at the safety position compared to the last time the two teams met should have a much better chance of winning this Sunday’s game at Lambeau Field.
Packers Podcast: Calvin Johnson Is Key Matchup with Packers Secondary
Bart Winkler of K107 in Fond du Lac and Brian Carriveau preview the Thanksgiving Day game between the Packers and the Lions.
Perry Can Stress Simple Correction
Packers safeties coach Darren Perry can help facilitate a turnaround in the secondary by stressing one very simple correction with his guys.
X’s & O’s: Cover 3
“Paul Ott Carruth”, a former player and coach who wishes to remain anonymous, breaks down various aspects of Cover 3 coverage.
X’s & O’s: “It’s A Trap!” Williams’ INT
“Paul Ott Carruth”, an anonymous former player and coach, breaks down Tramon Williams’ interception and has a few thoughts regarding the defense overall.
X’s & O’s: Cover 2 – Much More Than You Think
“Paul Ott Carruth”, an anonymous former player and coach, breaks down the many different aspects of what is known as Cover 2.
X’s & O’s: Decker’s TD Reception
“Paul Ott Carruth”, an anonymous former player and coach, breaks down the first touchdown pass given up by the Packers on Sunday.
Time For Shields To Toughen Up
Sam Shields is tied for the league lead in missed tackles – and hasn’t displayed a whole lot of “want to” when it comes to contact.
X’s & O’s: Busted Coverage? Maybe Not
“Paul Ott Carruth”, an anonymous former player and coach, breaks down the Bears’ 32 yard touchdown pass to Kellen Davis.
Williams Has A Chance To Play; Neal Has Surgery
Mike McCarthy told reporters today that cornerback Tramon Williams has a chance to play on Sunday, while defensive end Mike Neal will miss “significant time.”
Shields Needs To Depend On Technique, Not Athleticism
The second year cornerback had a pedestrian summer followed by an uneven game against the Saints. While its nowhere near time to panic, Shields has some work to do.
Key To A Packers Victory: Defense
The Packers must limit the big-plays when Ben Roethlisberger breaks contain by plastering the Steelers receivers.
Primary Force: Packers Secondary Has Been Solid
Most people expected Charles Woodson and Nick Collins to be good, but did anyone expect Tramon Williams and Charlie Peprah to be this good?
McCarthy Won’t Name Starter Opposite Collins
Mike McCarthy refused to name his starting strong safety for Sunday nights game against the Vikings.
Troubling Signs For the Defense
Kevin Kolb and Michael Vick were unable to expose some significant coverage issues in the Packers secondary.
Shields Should Get Nod In Nickel
The Packers would just be wasting time playing Brandon Underwood or Pat Lee ahead of Sam Sheilds.
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?
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.
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?
Tandem and Bunch Formations: Capers’ Kryptonite
An excellent look at the offensive concepts that gave Capers’ defense such problems last year.
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.
Burnett Around The Ball
Rookie safety Morgan Burnett spent today’s practice getting his hands on the football. Why is Atari Bigby not signing his tender again?
