Micah Richmond Hyde

• Age: 25
• Ht./Wt: 6'0", 209lbs
• College: Iowa
• NFL Experience: 3 years

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Expectations coming into the season:  With Morgan Burnett and Ha Ha Clinton-Dix entrenched as starters at safety, Hyde was to be a role player on defense.  His bigger role was to be as punt returner on special teams.  Hyde would fill in on defense in certain packages and in case of injury.  With his known struggles in coverage, Hyde was slated as more of support near the line of scrimmage (run support, blitz packages).  A role player on defense, at most.

Player’s highlights/low-lights: Hyde posted three interceptions on the season.  His first two came early in each game, against the St. Louis Rams and Oakland Raiders.  His last, in week 17 against the Minnesota Vikings was a phenomenal catch with his back to the ball and grabbing the pick one-handed while falling away from the line of scrimmage.  Hyde had the presence of mind to turn and fall so he could secure the turnover.  Hyde's low light was his down field coverage.  This has never been a strength of Hyde's and he was put in some tough spots, having to defend some of the better pass catchers.  Opposing offenses were able to create mismatches on Hyde on a regular basis.

Level of Expectations met:  Hyde had some fumble recoveries in addition to his interceptions.  He wasn't consistently great throughout the season, but he gave the Packers some decent snaps.  His coverage hasn't improved and that's something that will limit Green Bay's usage of him on defense in future.

Grade: B-

Player’s contributions to team success:  Hyde's contributions on defense were good and bad at times.  He created or secured at least four turnovers on the season, which isn't anything to scoff at.  It's hard to argue that he didn't help the defense but he has a limited role.  His coverage issues led to points by opponents on several occasions, but as mentioned, that was also partly due to his known deficiencies in coverage.

Grade: B-

Player’s contributions in the playoffs:  Hyde had a good day against Washington, posting eight tackles and defending one pass.  He had just one tackle against the Arizona Cardinals.  Defensively, Hyde wasn't a huge factor in the postseason for Green Bay.

Grade: C

Intangibles/misc: This is an area where I really like Hyde.  He's a smart player.  He may not get there in coverage, but he often knows where he needs to be.  He's a good teammate and becoming a steady presence on this roster.  He's certainly a team player, taking on special teams duties in addition to those at defensive back.

Grade: B+

Overall Grade:  B-

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