No one will argue that the safety position was a major deficiency for the Green Bay Packers during the 2013-14 season. They didn’t generate a single interception and they frequently looked lost in coverage. Now, as we enter the 2014-15 campaign, it’s poised to be a position of strength. For starters, gone is M.D. Jennings, […]
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Xs and Os: The Three-Deep Zone Defense (Cover 3)
Continuing with our series of defensive coverage shells, this week we’ll take a closer look at the three-deep zone defense, which is more commonly known as the cover 3. Previously, we looked at the cover 1 and cover 2 defenses. Green Bay Packers defensive coordinator Dom Capers predominantly prefers the single-high safety look, but he […]
Cory’s Corner: Micah Hyde deserves more than a test drive
It’s good to see that Packers coach Mike McCarthy wants to see what he has in Micah Hyde. The 23-year-old, who is about to embark on his second season in the league, is currently slotted with the starting unit starting at safety alongside Morgan Burnett in Organized Team Activities. I like Micah Hyde. He’s a […]
Xs and Os: The Double-High Safety Defense (Cover 2)
Now that the Green Bay Packers presumably have two capable safeties roaming the back end of the defense in Morgan Burnett and Ha Ha Clinton-Dix, defensive coordinator Dom Capers will probably be playing more cover 2, which is a staple at all levels of organized football. The cover 2 is a necessity in modern football […]
Surviving Sunday: Packers News, Notes and Links for the Football Deprived
Despite being two of the most accomplished defensive players over the last 10 years, both Clay Matthews and Julius Peppers have something to prove this season for the Green Bay Packers. It sounds like they’re looking forward to helping each other make their respective points. Matthews needs to show that he can stay healthy and […]