macbob
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13 years ago
I consider 2010 Sammy's 'break out' year...

http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/25788/soon-to-be-stars-sam-shields 

Scouts Inc.'s Matt Williamson looks at NFC North players on the verge of a breakout in 2011.

The Super Bowl champions had many young players step up in a big way and there is a substantial list of players to choose from for this feature. And now this entire roster is pretty much made up of household names. So I probably will not be able to unveil The Next Great Thing for the Green Bay Packers. But Sam Shields story is pretty remarkable and with the age of Charles Woodson, his role should only increase. But as many of you know, Shields is already a heck of a cornerback.

At 5-feet-11 and 184 pounds, Shields isnt the biggest corner around, but he should continue to add bulk to his frame as he ages and gains strength in the process. He is only 23 years old. And he does have long arms and can play bigger than his size would suggest in addition to his great leaping ability. He also isnt afraid to throw his body around in coverage or as a run-support player. There is a lot of talent here that is just starting to be tapped.

Although he has noticeable ability, Shields was considered a raw player coming out of college. Many looked at him as an undrafted free agent and thought Shields ceiling was that of a slot corner who would take a while to develop. But Shields already has proven that he can hold up on the outside. That allows Green Bay to be very aggressive with Woodson when it goes to its three-cornerback alignments, which the Packers feature often -- even against base offensive personnel.

Green Bay has the best secondary in the NFL and Shields is a big reason why.

ESPN NFC North Blog wrote:

13 years ago
Can't wait to see Sam Shields 2.0 this year. If he can make the big jump that many players do going into their second year, he will be a beast. He should be a ton more comfortable in the system, and maybe even a couple pounds bigger and stronger. I picture him jumping balls all over the place.
Dexter_Sinister
13 years ago
I hope Burnette works out as the Ball Hawk people expected him to be last year.

We could have the best secondary in the league this year.
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nerdmann
13 years ago
Wasn't there an article early in the preseason about how Shields went up to Woody and asked him a bunch of questions and basically learned how to watch film and do his thing from Woody? Man, how much has Woodson payed off, just in the development of Tramon Williams and Sam Shields? An Burnette is gonna be a star too. You can mark that down.
FUTURE STARS: Shields, Burnette, Starks, Eric Walden?, Andrew Quarless.
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Zero2Cool
13 years ago
Yes nerdmann, it was stating that Sam Shields was basically attached to Charles Woodson's hip trying to learn anything and everything.
yooperfan
13 years ago
Any one ever hear of the "sophomore slump"
Let us Packers fans hope this isn't the case.
Greg C.
13 years ago

I hope Burnette works out as the Ball Hawk people expected him to be last year.

We could have the best secondary in the league this year.

"Dexter_Sinister" wrote:



I think we already do. Whose is better?
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DakotaT
13 years ago

I hope Burnette works out as the Ball Hawk people expected him to be last year.

We could have the best secondary in the league this year.

"Greg C." wrote:



I think we already do. Whose is better?

"Dexter_Sinister" wrote:



People out east would say the Jets.

The pick Shields had on Cutler in the NFCCG was beautiful. He caught that ball on full extension and layed out for it. Cutler underthrew the ball, but it was a sweet pick. The kid came a long way since training camp. He excemplifies what good scouting and GM that does know his head from his ass can accomplish.
Greg C.
13 years ago

I hope Burnette works out as the Ball Hawk people expected him to be last year.

We could have the best secondary in the league this year.

"DakotaT" wrote:



I think we already do. Whose is better?

"Greg C." wrote:



People out east would say the Jets.

The pick Shields had on Cutler in the NFCCG was beautiful. He caught that ball on full extension and layed out for it. Cutler underthrew the ball, but it was a sweet pick. The kid came a long way since training camp. He excemplifies what good scouting and GM that does know his head from his ass can accomplish.

"Dexter_Sinister" wrote:



The Jets do have a darn good secondary. They are right there with the Packers, probably. Pittsburgh's didn't impress me much. Other than Polamalu, the strength of their D is more in the front seven.
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wpr
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13 years ago

I hope Burnette works out as the Ball Hawk people expected him to be last year.

We could have the best secondary in the league this year.

"Greg C." wrote:



I think we already do. Whose is better?

"Dexter_Sinister" wrote:



Chicago and Minnesota? :onfloor: :onfloor: :onfloor: :onfloor: :onfloor: :onfloor: :onfloor:
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