With Brandon Underwood sidelined by a shoulder injury, the undrafted rookie is all but assured of undertaking the nickel cornerback role on Sunday against the Eagles.
Mike McCarthy singled out second year cornerback Brandon Underwood in his press conference yesterday as the most improved player of those heading into their second year.
Mike McCarthy's use of multiple formations using untold amounts of different personnel packages is an often overlooked yet incredibly important component of the Packers' offense.
Despite the usual offseason assurances from Coach McCarthy that the running game will improve, expect more of the same in 2010 - which isn't necessarily a bad thing.
The Packers like to preach "improve from within" when talking about the younger players on their roster. It's starting to look like that mantra extends to the coaching staff as well.
Mike McCarthy commented on his teams atrocious tackling in last years Wild Card playoff loss to the Arizona Cardinals. We've long commented that the Packers need vast improvement in this area of the game. Is McCarthy finally coming around?
That’s the word from Mike McCarthy via our good friend Brian Carriveau from Railbird Central.
I know Packers fans (and Jason Wilde) have been clamoring for Tauscher to be resigned and I recognize what he meant to the offense last year – he basically came in and saved not only the offense, but the season.
The Packers announced their eight man undrafted free agent class that, while smaller than in the past, will absolutely have an opportunity to make the roster.