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 […]
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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: Phases of Man-to-Man Coverage
Green Bay Packers defensive coordinator Dom Capers became famous while implementing the zone blitz defense. However, while in Green Bay, he has let his talented cornerbacks, mainly Tramon Williams and Sam Shields, play a lot of man-to-man coverage. This article looks at some of the basics of man-to-man pass coverage. While it’s popular to simplify […]
Cory’s Corner: Julius Peppers is No. 56…remain excited
I’ve never seen a number unveiling get this much excitement. And for those of you that may not know, Julius Peppers will be wearing No. 56 next season for the Packers. That’s quite a change for someone that was consistently coming off the edge as a defensive end in a three-point stance wearing No. 90. […]
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 […]