wpr
  • wpr
  • Preferred Member Topic Starter
13 years ago
Packers strong at safety 

It wasn't that long ago that Safety was one of the weaker positions on the team. Things can change quickly.

Restricted most of last year by Charlie Peprah's athletic limitations, the Green Bay Packers are poised to unleash their most flexible and possibly best safety combination since the four-year run of LeRoy Butler and Darren Sharper ended a decade ago.

Free safety Nick Collins, the mainstay, ranks with Washington's LaRon Landry as one of the top two safeties in the NFC.

Strong safety Morgan Burnett, just 22, is showing signs of becoming one of the finest young safeties in the league.

Together, Collins and Burnett have the speed to glide from sideline to sideline and the size to play effectively at the line of scrimmage.

Whereas defensive coordinator Dom Capers used Peprah generally in the box after Burnett blew out a knee in Week 4, he will enter the regular season at ease interchanging Collins and Burnett because of their similar traits.

"There were times last year because of what we were doing scheme-wise, it was better just to keep Charlie down and keep Nick in the middle," Capers said. "As we put our defenses in through training camp, we want guys to be equal so we can do both with them. I think we can with both of those guys."

Collins, 5 feet 11 inches and 209 pounds, is most valuable patrolling deep in zone coverage.

"Nick's best asset is roaming the middle of the field because he has such great range," said Darren Perry, who coaches the safeties. "You certainly don't want to take that away, but Morgan has the same type of range."

When the Packers dropped a safety down in Collins' first six seasons, he usually remained back because he could chase anyone down and was more athletic than his cohort. The list of his partners included Mark Roman, Marquand Manuel, Aaron Rouse, Atari Bigby and Peprah.

rest of story online

jsonline wrote:


UserPostedImage
Dulak
13 years ago
Hope burnett stays healthy - like to see him in 'real' action this season ... errr besides the first game.

Sure like his style in the preseason so far.

Our main corners dont look too bad either - I still think sam shields is a bit too raw and short; but who knows ... maybe he has what it takes.
DoddPower
13 years ago

Hope burnett stays healthy - like to see him in 'real' action this season ... errr besides the first game.

Sure like his style in the preseason so far.

Our main corners dont look too bad either - I still think sam shields is a bit too raw and short; but who knows ... maybe he has what it takes.

Originally Posted by: Dulak 




He obviously doesn't have what it takes to seal some games or make huge game changing plays. Nope, he's too short! He must not have what it takes to be a good player in this league (even though he already has been on a super bowl winning team. Go figure).
Pack93z
13 years ago



Our main corners dont look too bad either - I still think sam shields is a bit too raw and short; but who knows ... maybe he has what it takes.

Originally Posted by: Dulak 




IMO.. Shields has a combination of two things that go a long way in making a NFL corner.

Ball Skills and elite speed.. he has both in plenty. Not many have the combination he has with those two.. playing at WR helped the first and the second is just god given.

Yes he is raw.. yes he might be short on experience at corner.. but the above two combined elements in a player afford him some room that others don't get.

5-11 is too short?

Daryll Green might object.. but I guess I don't think it is too short with his frame and arm length.

Out of all the players that surprised last season.. I look forward to Shields next step the most.. can he build upon his opening campaign? Will he regress some? Will he become what I personally think he can be.. a truly special player on the perimeter?
"The oranges are dry; the apples are mealy; and the papayas... I don't know what's going on with the papayas!"
DoddPower
13 years ago
I have no idea if he can become a truly special player, but I'm confident he already is and will continue to be a very solid player. A very solid player with elite speed and much more room to grow is something every team in the NFL needs more of. He's probably the best nickle back in the NFL, outside of DRC of the Eagles, perhaps.
zombieslayer
13 years ago
🇹🇹 will give Shields a long term contract within the next 2 years.
My man Donald Driver
UserPostedImage
(thanks to Pack93z for the pic)
2010 will be seen as the beginning of the new Packers dynasty. 🇹🇹 🇲🇲 🇦🇷
wpr
  • wpr
  • Preferred Member Topic Starter
13 years ago

Hope burnett stays healthy - like to see him in 'real' action this season ... errr besides the first game.

Sure like his style in the preseason so far.

Our main corners dont look too bad either - I still think sam shields is a bit too raw and short; but who knows ... maybe he has what it takes.

Originally Posted by: Dulak 



he has already made some big/hard hits in the first two games. 👍
UserPostedImage
PackerTraxx
13 years ago
What's really exciting is not only how well he played as an undrafted rookie but he still has a huge upside. Also, important is, from everyting I've read, he is very mature and works hard to improve himself. Sure I'd love for him to be 6'2" and 210, but he is what he is and I'm esctatic we have him.
Why is Jerry Kramer not in the Hall of Fame?
DakotaT
13 years ago
I feel bad for Charlie Peprah. He and Bishop saved our season last year, but Charlie gets relegated back to the bench.
UserPostedImage
Pack93z
13 years ago

I feel bad for Charlie Peprah. He and Bishop saved our season last year, but Charlie gets relegated back to the bench.

Originally Posted by: DakotaT 



In reality.. Dom will find a way to utilize Charlie... and if nothing else.. Charlie has earned a payday in the near future.. might not be in Green Bay, but he is going to get paid.

I would add one more name to that list of saviors.. Howard Green, in my book, maybe the greatest of the group considering injuries and numbers at Dline.

"The oranges are dry; the apples are mealy; and the papayas... I don't know what's going on with the papayas!"
Fan Shout
Mucky Tundra (57m) : Will there be a tracker on the ball or something?
Zero2Cool (4h) : uh oh
Martha Careful (4h) : Too bad camera's can't spot the ball as well.
Mucky Tundra (6h) : So will the chain gang be gone completely or will they still be around as a backup or whatever?
Zero2Cool (6h) : The method for measuring first downs in the NFL will switch from chain gangs to camera-based technology in 2025, the league announced.
Martha Careful (9h) : A big step in the right direction. Just put in the college system is very very good.
Zero2Cool (12h) : NFL has passed a rule that allows both teams to possess the ball in OT during the regular season
Zero2Cool (12h) : Touchbacks on kickoffs will now bring the ball to the 35-yard line.
beast (31-Mar) : It might of gotten more popular recently, but braiding hair (even men) in certain cultures goes back for centuries.
Martha Careful (30-Mar) : Is men braiding their hair a new style thing? Watching the NCAA men's tournament many players have done
Zero2Cool (29-Mar) : Ha. Well, it'd be nice for folks to reset their own password. Via validated email 😏
beast (29-Mar) : Monopoly was supposed to be an educational game, that show how evil capitalism was and how we should avoid it
beast (29-Mar) : Lol, I was thinking username would be better, as then I wouldn't have to keep an email up to date lol 😂
beast (29-Mar) : Zero2Cool (25-Mar) : I was thinking email because I think it'll make folks keep it up todate lol
wpr (29-Mar) : sure is
Zero2Cool (29-Mar) : Monopoly is a rip off of The Landlord's Game
wpr (27-Mar) : 28 days until the draft
earthquake (27-Mar) : Which seemed strange to my 9 year old self, that you could be a fan for a team other than the one you play for
earthquake (27-Mar) : Nothing eventful happened, other than it being clear that he was a bengals fan
earthquake (27-Mar) : And we went and hung out with him one afternoon, I must have been 9 or so
earthquake (27-Mar) : That’s wild, when I was a kid my friend lived in the same apartment complex in De Pere
Mucky Tundra (27-Mar) : Only career highspot was a 200 yard rushing game while playing for the Cardinals
Mucky Tundra (27-Mar) : He is a former Packer. Drafted out of Northern Illinois. Didn't do much in GB.
dfosterf (26-Mar) : Despicable
Zero2Cool (26-Mar) : Former NFL. I think Packers too
Zero2Cool (26-Mar) : NFL RB Leshon Johnson has been charged in a massive dog fighting operation, with the FBI seizing over 190 Pit Bulls
Mucky Tundra (26-Mar) : Some real irony of a QB as short as Wilson playing for the Giants
Mucky Tundra (26-Mar) : Giants country, let's be the tall beings of lore!
Mucky Tundra (26-Mar) : Russell Wilson signs with the Giants.
Zero2Cool (25-Mar) : I was thinking email because I think it'll make folks keep it up todate lol
wpr (25-Mar) : I don't think there is a significant difference. I use a user name for many. Others email.
Martha Careful (25-Mar) : email
Zero2Cool (25-Mar) : would it be better to use EMAIL or USERNAME to log into a site?
wpr (25-Mar) : Thanks Zero
Zero2Cool (24-Mar) : New forum has the ability to Thank a post now.
beast (24-Mar) : And the only time they have won the Championship in an even year, was the first time they did, in 2006.
beast (24-Mar) : Since 2007, there have been 10 odd numbered years, Wisconsin Women have won the Championship in 7 of those 10 odd numbered years.
buckeyepackfan (24-Mar) : Congratulations Lady Badger Hockey Team. NATIONAL CHAMPIONS!!
Zero2Cool (23-Mar) : I don't think it's completed yet. it was just announced last month, right?
dhazer (23-Mar) : did netflix ever release the Packers documentary
Zero2Cool (21-Mar) : And it is glorious!
beast (21-Mar) : Unsigned FA QB Rodgers is supposedly in the Steelers building
Martha Careful (19-Mar) : But I don't own a car! So can I still use it in my apartment?
Zero2Cool (19-Mar) : btw, new site auto updates
Zero2Cool (19-Mar) : Woohoo!
TheKanataThrilla (19-Mar) : Oops I guess I should have updated the site before posting
TheKanataThrilla (19-Mar) : Jeremy Fowler @JFowlerESPN · Follow Source: Free agent WR/return specialist Mecole Hardman is signing with the #Packers on a one-year deal.
Zero2Cool (18-Mar) : Former Packers wide receiver Bob Long, who stayed in Wisconsin after playing days, dies at age 83
Martha Careful (17-Mar) : PFOW, Pati O'Furniture
wpr (17-Mar) : Thanks dfosterf. Been a while since I heard the song.
Please sign in to use Fan Shout
2024 Packers Schedule
Friday, Sep 6 @ 7:15 PM
Eagles
Sunday, Sep 15 @ 12:00 PM
COLTS
Sunday, Sep 22 @ 12:00 PM
Titans
Sunday, Sep 29 @ 12:00 PM
VIKINGS
Sunday, Oct 6 @ 3:25 PM
Rams
Sunday, Oct 13 @ 12:00 PM
CARDINALS
Sunday, Oct 20 @ 12:00 PM
TEXANS
Sunday, Oct 27 @ 12:00 PM
Jaguars
Sunday, Nov 3 @ 3:25 PM
LIONS
Sunday, Nov 17 @ 12:00 PM
Bears
Sunday, Nov 24 @ 3:25 PM
49ERS
Thursday, Nov 28 @ 7:20 PM
DOLPHINS
Thursday, Dec 5 @ 7:15 PM
Lions
Sunday, Dec 15 @ 7:20 PM
Seahawks
Monday, Dec 23 @ 7:15 PM
SAINTS
Sunday, Dec 29 @ 3:25 PM
Vikings
Sunday, Jan 5 @ 12:00 PM
BEARS
Sunday, Jan 12 @ 3:30 PM
Eagles
Recent Topics
6h / Green Bay Packers Talk / Mucky Tundra

7h / Green Bay Packers Talk / wpr

31-Mar / Green Bay Packers Talk / Zero2Cool

30-Mar / Green Bay Packers Talk / Zero2Cool

29-Mar / Random Babble / wpr

28-Mar / Feedback, Suggestions and Issues / dfosterf

28-Mar / Random Babble / Martha Careful

26-Mar / Random Babble / Mucky Tundra

25-Mar / Random Babble / Martha Careful

24-Mar / Random Babble / packerfanoutwest

24-Mar / Random Babble / Zero2Cool

21-Mar / Green Bay Packers Talk / Zero2Cool

19-Mar / Green Bay Packers Talk / Zero2Cool

19-Mar / Green Bay Packers Talk / beast

18-Mar / Green Bay Packers Talk / beast

Headlines
Copyright © 2006 - 2025 PackersHome.com™. All Rights Reserved.