Pack93z
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15 years ago
Okay... officially color me excited for this coming year.. September yet.. ;)

http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/ic/blogs/insider/index.shtml 


Capers talks up Packers' defense
The Packers defense has made great strides in the past year under coordinator Dom Capers. During a Fan Fest session with the general public today, Capers had plenty of good things to talk about.

The Packers defense was ranked No. 2 in the NFL last season. The defense was No. 1 against the rush and produced the best per-game rushing average in franchise history. The Packers were No. 1 in takeaways and turnover differential. They led the league in interceptions.

Three different times during Capers roughly half-hour presentation, fans interrupted him with applause. Once it was to acknowledge the run defense, once to cheer Clay Matthews terrific play in which he stole the ball from the Minnesota Vikings Adrian Peterson and ran for a touchdown at the Metrodome, and once to cheer defensive player of the year Charles Woodson.

The loss of pass rusher Aaron Kampman in free agency to the Jacksonville Jaguars didnt even phase Capers. He pointed to the Packers No. 11 ranking in total sacks in 2009 and said the clear goal of the Packers this year is to become a top-5 team in terms of sacks.

Capers didnt go into details about how the Packers will do that. He spoke glowingly about right outside linebacker Matthews and showed numerous examples on video of his play-making ability. But he didnt say who was going to play outside linebacker on the left side opposite Matthews, presumably a hot spot where sacks can be generated.

Despite the Packers accomplishments on defense, Capers acknowledged the team has a long way to go. The defenses meltdown in games against the Vikings, Steelers and in the playoff game vs. the Cardinals are prime examples of just how much room for improvement the Packers have left themselves.

Capers was asked specifically about the defenses struggles against top-flight quarterbacks and what he planned to do to rectify that problem.

Capers said improvement of players, an upgraded pass rush and adjustments in schemes all can contribute to improvement.

Capers said he is aware every opponent next season will go back and look at the film of the Packers losses to the Steelers (37-36) and the Cardinals in the playoffs (51-45) and attempt to exploit his defense.

How well we respond to that, and whether thats done by personnel, (scheme), those are all things we evaluate, said Capers. Theres not a team in the league that doesnt have a game or two like that during the course of the year.

This is a humbling businessThats why we have make sure were ready to go out and play at a high level every week.

This game is a game of emotion, its a game of momentum, its a game of how you respond when things are against you. We can make great strides in that area, handling adverse (situations).


"The oranges are dry; the apples are mealy; and the papayas... I don't know what's going on with the papayas!"
jdog2
15 years ago
I like that goal of being top 5 in sacks. Can't wait for the draft to see who we add to the puzzle and the first game of the year.
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Pack93z
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15 years ago
Somehow I think Greene's project in Cyril Obiozor might play into the pressure packages...
"The oranges are dry; the apples are mealy; and the papayas... I don't know what's going on with the papayas!"
Packers_Finland
15 years ago

Somehow I think Greene's project in Cyril Obiozor might play into the pressure packages...

"pack93z" wrote:



Personally I'd carry Obiozor over Poppy and Thompson easily. Though I always liked Thompson he was just mysteriously "injured" and inactive last season.
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Zero2Cool
15 years ago

Somehow I think Greene's project in Cyril Obiozor might play into the pressure packages...

"Packers_Finland" wrote:



Personally I'd carry Obiozor over Poppy and Thompson easily. Though I always liked Thompson he was just mysteriously "injured" and inactive last season.

"pack93z" wrote:



I thought Jeremy Thompson suffered a back injury that threatened to stop him from even walking again?
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Packers_Finland
15 years ago

Somehow I think Greene's project in Cyril Obiozor might play into the pressure packages...

"Zero2Cool" wrote:



Personally I'd carry Obiozor over Poppy and Thompson easily. Though I always liked Thompson he was just mysteriously "injured" and inactive last season.

"Packers_Finland" wrote:



I thought Jeremy Thompson suffered a back injury that threatened to stop him from even walking again?

"pack93z" wrote:



Yeah, what a pussy for not playing.
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Dulak
15 years ago

Somehow I think Greene's project in Cyril Obiozor might play into the pressure packages...

"Zero2Cool" wrote:



Personally I'd carry Obiozor over Poppy and Thompson easily. Though I always liked Thompson he was just mysteriously "injured" and inactive last season.

"Packers_Finland" wrote:



I thought Jeremy Thompson suffered a back injury that threatened to stop him from even walking again?

"pack93z" wrote:



I just thought it was a neck 'stinger' which = the above (but then again I'm just going on hearsay).

He sounded good - wonder what is really going on with the guy. I sent the packers a email about how they should get him to a chiro and get him taken care of.

We need someone dominant on the left side is all I know. Someone to take on the right tackle there and own him.
RainX
15 years ago
I'm ready to move on from Poppinga and give some of the younger guys a chance. He's pretty much hit his ceiling as far as what he's capable of and is only going to become a more and more expensive backup when younger guys can do at least a comparable job for cheaper.

It's going to be one of the more interesting training camps, especially after we see who Thompson brings in from the draft.
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Dulak
15 years ago

I'm ready to move on from Poppinga and give some of the younger guys a chance. He's pretty much hit his ceiling as far as what he's capable of and is only going to become a more and more expensive backup when younger guys can do at least a comparable job for cheaper.

It's going to be one of the more interesting training camps, especially after we see who Thompson brings in from the draft.

"RainX" wrote:



I agree never really liked pop - I mean he was about average but nothing that great.

Just like what was said about the arizona game ie they could use just one guy on our left side and consistantly dbl matthews ... thats no good.
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