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12 years ago

The Packers might not be back to the Al Harris days, but they appear more inclined than ever to match cornerback Tramon Williams against their opponent’s best receiver.

Back in the mid-2000s, the Packers almost always matched Harris against the opponent’s best receiver, and hope that Harris could take him out of the game with physical, relentless play.

Dom Capers, the Packers’ defensive coordinator since 2009, started doing that with Williams at times the last couple years, including last season even though Williams was at well below full capacity because of a nerve injury in his shoulder. Capers did it again last Thursday night in the Packer’s win over the Bears by matching Williams against Brandon Marshall most of the game.

Williams is a different player than Harris — Williams relies on quickness, fast reactions and instincts more than physical play — but it worked against the Bears. With regular help over the top from safety Morgan Burnett, Williams helped hold Marshall to not even being targeted for a pass in the first half and without a reception until the fourth quarter.

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Tramon is looking good so far this year. Looks like he is bouncing back after the injury last year.
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gbguy20
12 years ago
It's so nice to see him back to his old self.
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PackerTraxx
12 years ago
Gotta give the D backs credit, great job on some big receivers that had me concerned going into the game. They did better than I expected they would. I hope they continue to improve. Gotta give the front seven credit also for much better pressure on Cutler. It was encouraging to see our rooks getting involved.
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Pack93z
12 years ago
He played much tighter coverage and looked more comfortable in doing it, however after watch the game twice, I still didn't see him really put an effective jam on anyone.. by design or by need because his shoulder still isn't completely there.

It will be interesting to see how the Packers defense plays the next team that has a gifted TE. They didn't really fear Chicago's TE and played almost exclusively man with cover two over. That leaves the exposure in the center of the field.. takes less communication to effectively play that scheme.. so it will be interesting to see the growth the next time they have to shift out of it and protect the interior seams.
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