Archive for: Dom Capers

TT Plays Against ‘Type’

In recent years, fans of the Green Bay Packers have become accustomed to seeing General Manager Ted Thompson defy ‘conventional wisdom’ in his approach to the NFL draft.  Thompson’s draft picks have often mystified observers... read more »

 

QUICK HIT: 3/4 Packers

I think I finally realized why Green Bay Packers head coach Mike McCarthy has decided to employ the 3-4 defense heading into next season.  As I understand it, the defensive lineman in the scheme are primarily responsible for tying up blockers... read more »

 

3-4 in Green Bay…Boon or Blasphemy?

So…Dom Capers will be running the 3-4 in Lambeau. Let’s take a quick look at what this might mean: Ryan Pickett will play the nose and Cullen Jenkins will man one of the 5-Technique (DE in a 3-4) spots. The other DE may well be their first... read more »

 

QUICK HIT: Bring Back the 3-4 Nonsense

So…right after I come out expounding the virtues of Sean McDermott, they bring in Dom Capers today to interview for the DC position: http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/01/16/packers-eye-capers-for-defensive-coordinator-job/ Funny how Schefter goes... read more »