In the 2014 NFL draft, the Green Bay Packers will most likely target a free safety to help out strong safety Morgan Burnett. Selecting a starting-caliber free safety is paramount because defensive coordinator Dom Capers relies heavily on a safety to play single-high coverage (cover 1) in many of his defensive alignments. No one will […]
Defense
Xs and Os: Introduction to Zone Defense
Green Bay Packers defensive coordinator Dom Capers brought the zone blitz defense with him when he was hired in 2009. Despite playing less zone blitz in recent years in favor of traditional man-to-man blitz packages, the Packers still utilize a fair proportion of zone coverages. This article will look at some of the basics of […]
Xs and Os: Do the Packers Have an Elephant in the Room?
When the Green Bay Packers signed defensive end Julius Peppers in free agency, lots of speculation about his future role with the team erupted. We heard rumors circulating about a possible deployment of a “hybrid defense” and the “elephant end” position. The reason for this speculation is Packers’ defensive Dom Capers employs a base 3-4 […]
World to Spin Backwards, Packers Ted Thompson to Delve into Free Agency
A report last night from NFL Insider Ian Rappaport claims sources within the Packers have told him Green Bay will reverse course this off-season and look to put together a more dynamic defense via free agent signings. NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport said Wednesday on “NFL Total Access” that the Packers plan to take advantage of their […]
Jarrett Bush 2013 Green Bay Packers Evaluation and Report Card
1) Introduction: Despite being a special teams ace and, along with Tramon Williams, a veteran presence among a young group of cornerbacks, Bush wasn’t necessarily a lock to make the team in 2013. The Packers spent a fifth-round pick on what they thought was a NFL-ready corner in Micah Hyde, and they were already stacked […]