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Message: <blockquote data-quote="TJV" data-source="post: 519923" data-attributes="member: 4300">I agree the Packers D backfield has been under-appreciated – particularly since Burnett’s return - but IMO the Packers only have three CBs capable of playing outside: Shields, Williams, and House. Hayward and Hyde can play the slot but I don’t think either is a long term replacement outside. That’s why each has been talked about moving to safety. Nixon is fast enough to play outside but very raw and Bush is only an emergency DB. So when Williams leaves right now IMO it would have to be House taking his place outside.According to McGinn’s ratings earlier in the season, Williams took Hyde’s spot in the slot because of missed tackles by Hyde but Williams certainly has missed his share of tackles too. Against the Browns Williams blitzed from the slot 10 times and got a sack. The great news is Hyde is available for the dime replacing McMillian. When Hayward returns he’d have to be nickel/slot guy so it’ll be interesting to see if House can take some snaps from Williams or even take over for him.Capers will probably keep Jennings on the field but IMO the best nickel D backfield would be Shields, Burnett, Hayward, Williams or House, and Hyde. The way he’s playing lately I prefer House over Williams but that’s a deep group.</blockquote>

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