Cornerback Controversy!

[all about da packers]

When Williams has been put in, I think he's done the job he was asked to do and done it well.

But lately I've been wondering why the coaching staff prefers Bush. Perhaps Williams stamina isn't up to par with Bush's yet?

Or more likely, Bush's experience within this Defensive scheme is better than Williams, which you can say is to be expected since Bush has been in GB a year longer than Williams.

If either of those are the cases, I'd say Jarret Bush is my nickleback.

[packer_backer]

will blackmon

[steveGB]

BLACKMON!!!

[wils0646]

Originally Posted by Yared-Yam

I didn't even notice that Bush got hurt and barely played. My vote is Williams.

Actually, he didn't play at all. He was deactivated today. I'd say we keep giving Tramon and Blackmon reps and see who comes out on top. Hopefully we can figure this out in a game or 2 before the playoffs.

[Zombieslayer]

Williams. he seems to have more upside.

[Greg C.]

I really like what I've seen from Blackmon so far, so I'd pick him, even though he's not a choice here. But if it's between Williams and Bush, I like Williams a little better.

I trust the coaching staff on this one, though. They see these guys in practice all week. And so far they haven't been afraid to demote players who are not as good as their backups. Look what's happened on the O-line.

[Bobby Roberts]

There are 4 guys in this controversy BTW -- Bush, Williams, Walker and Blackmon. Thusfar I think that Walker has the most experience, Bush showed some good upside but is still raw, Williams has been steady, and Blackmon is raw talent.

IMHO I think that all 4 guys are very close. I think that Blackmon has the greatest potential of the group, so I would go with him until the playoffs. In the playoffs, I'd lean more toward Williams at this point since he's made the least mistakes.

GO PACK GO!!!

[bozz_2006]

you wouldn't try to shore up the position and keep a sense of continuity going? I don't think it would be a good idea at all to tell take two players and say, "Guy 1, You're my man... for the next two weeks. After that, Guy 2 is my man."

[KGB94SACKEM]

Tramon has won the position in my mind. I start biting my nails when I see Bush or Walker in the game.

[Bobby Roberts]

Originally Posted by bozz_2006

you wouldn't try to shore up the position and keep a sense of continuity going? I don't think it would be a good idea at all to tell take two players and say, "Guy 1, You're my man... for the next two weeks. After that, Guy 2 is my man."

Hell no, I wouldn't tell them that. I'd mix up the players the way MM is doing and make them earn their spot. Of course letting them know that there's competition right on their heals.

I'm just saying that Blackmon has the most potential IMO and he should get some more time these next couple of weeks to gain experience. Williams will of course also get time, but if the playoffs started today, the most consistent player would get the nod. Williams is that guy right now.

I believe that the competition to be the nickel back will bring the best out of these players, just as Rouse has pushed both Bigby and Collins to be better.