HarveyWallbangers
06-02-2010, 04:42 PM
It's too early to say these guys will be players, but both are receiving glowing reports--which is better than the alternative. Man, if these guys both mature into solid players, then the cornerback situation looks a lot better.
http://blogs.greenbaypressgazette.com/blogs/gpg/insider/2010/06/02/mccarthy-has-high-praise-for-underwood/
McCarthy Has High Praise For Underwood
Posted by Mike Vandermause
Mike McCarthy’s praise for second-year cornerback Brandon Underwood couldn’t have been much more glowing on Wednesday prior to the Packers’ open OTA practice.
“I think Brandon Underwood would definitely be a candidate for most improved player from Year 1 to Year 2 so far from what I’ve seen,” said McCarthy. “I think he’s really matured in the weight room. He looks very good right now. I know we’re only practicing in shorts and helmets, but I think Brandon Underwood is off to an outstanding spring so far. I’ve been very pleased with what he has shown on film.”
Maybe that helps explain why the Packers didn’t draft a cornerback in the draft, and why the team was willing to shift Will Blackmon from cornerback to safety. Underwood was taken in the sixth round of the 2009 draft and appears to have a bright future in Green Bay, according to McCarthy’s rave reviews.
When told about the good things being said about him by his coaches, Underwood said: “I honestly feel that the coaches care a great deal about their players here and it’s just a blessing to be in this kind of situation.”
http://blogs.greenbaypressgazette.com/blogs/gpg/insider/2010/06/02/mccarthy-has-high-praise-for-underwood/
McCarthy Has High Praise For Underwood
Posted by Mike Vandermause
Mike McCarthy’s praise for second-year cornerback Brandon Underwood couldn’t have been much more glowing on Wednesday prior to the Packers’ open OTA practice.
“I think Brandon Underwood would definitely be a candidate for most improved player from Year 1 to Year 2 so far from what I’ve seen,” said McCarthy. “I think he’s really matured in the weight room. He looks very good right now. I know we’re only practicing in shorts and helmets, but I think Brandon Underwood is off to an outstanding spring so far. I’ve been very pleased with what he has shown on film.”
Maybe that helps explain why the Packers didn’t draft a cornerback in the draft, and why the team was willing to shift Will Blackmon from cornerback to safety. Underwood was taken in the sixth round of the 2009 draft and appears to have a bright future in Green Bay, according to McCarthy’s rave reviews.
When told about the good things being said about him by his coaches, Underwood said: “I honestly feel that the coaches care a great deal about their players here and it’s just a blessing to be in this kind of situation.”