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Newly acquired safety Derrick Martin has this week to learn as much as he can about the Packers' 3-4 defense before Sunday's season opener vs. Chicago, but he is hoping that his experience in Baltimore in a similar scheme and his special-teams abilities will enable him to contribute sooner rather than later.
Martin came to the Packers on Saturday in a trade with Baltimore for offensive lineman Tony Moll, essentially taking the place of backup safety Anthony Smith, who was released by Green Bay in the final cutdown.
"A lot of positive reports on Derrick before he came in here and also had a chance to watch his special-teams tape," Head Coach Mike McCarthy said. "He's definitely gifted in that area. I think he'll do a good job for us at the safety position. He has played corner in the past. He is coming from a similar background as far as defensive philosophy.
"We just have to make a transition from a new language standpoint and that's always an adjustment ..
Source: Packers.com
