Will Nixon become the next Sam Shields/Tramon Williams?

[Patler]

Shields and Williams came from the ranks of the undrafted, and became solid/excellent corners. Will James Nixon, who was added to the regular roster yesterday, become the next rags-to-riches success?

From a training camp article:


Nixon has blazing speed. Coming out of Temple in 2012, Nixon was clocked as fast as 4.29 in the 40, which is incredibly fast. Defensive back coach Joe Whitt even said that Nixon is the only player on the roster who can match Shields’ top tier speed. Nixon is nearly the exact same size as Shields (6-0, 186 pounds), and appears to be a very similar type of player. Nixon shows a natural knack for breaking on the ball and can run pace-for-pace with any player he faces; however, Nixon can still get out of place on the field or lose a step in coverage going against shiftier veteran receivers.

[Harlan Huckleby]

I was a big Nixon fan in the preseason because of his blazing speed.

I am a little concerned about his ability to stay healthy, phlebitis seems to run in his family.

[run pMc]

Can he return punts/kicks?

They already have a bunch of CBs, so this has to be a move to keep him away from another team or to bolster ST.

(Cue the Jarrett Bush jokes and the Mojo Nixon bandwagon thread.)

[Cheesehead Craig]

They could simply be grooming him to get PT so when Tramonta leaves in the offseason we have a CB that has some idea of what's what.

[Maxie the Taxi]

Can he return punts/kicks?

They already have a bunch of CBs, so this has to be a move to keep him away from another team or to bolster ST.

(Cue the Jarrett Bush jokes and the Mojo Nixon bandwagon thread.)

From Packers.com bio...



The Green Bay Packers signed CB James Nixon to the practice squad on September 20, 2012.

Nixon, a 6-foot, 180-pound rookie out of California (Pa.), was with Arizona for most of the preseason after signing with the Cardinals as a non-drafted free agent on May 11, 2012. He appeared in 12 games with two starts in his only season at California after spending his first three seasons at Temple (2008-10), where he played both offense and defense and returned kickoffs. Nixon posted a 25.8-yard average on 41 kickoff returns and had 42 carries for 322 yards (7.7 avg.) and 13 receptions for 373 yards (28.7 avg.) for the Owls. He will wear No. 23 with the Packers.

[mission]

I was surprised we managed to stash him on the PS. He looked really good in his preseason opportunities. A lot better than that Means dude.

I'm definitely an early band-wagoner here!

[dahammer001]

Glad they added Nixon the regular roster, remember speed kills, you can never have enough of it

[hoosier]

Yes, Nixon looks good on paper. The fact that nobody picked him up suggests to me--a non bandwaggoner--that there must be something really wrong with him in the intangible department.

[Bretsky]

Shields and Williams came from the ranks of the undrafted, and became solid/excellent corners. Will James Nixon, who was added to the regular roster yesterday, become the next rags-to-riches success?

From a training camp article:


Wasn't the infamous Atlas Herrion enough ? How many more careers are you going to sabotage ? :)

[Joemailman]

Yes, Nixon looks good on paper. The fact that nobody picked him up suggests to me--a non bandwaggoner--that there must be something really wrong with him in the intangible department.

He played 3 years at Temple before transferring to California (PA) for one year. He said it was due to a coaching change. Don't know if there was more than that involved.

Packers had to activate him or lose him because Buffalo wanted to sign him off Packers practice squad.

[George Cumby]

Since Hayward is on the Roper and seems to be on the Skids, I think its Bodayshus that Mojo is coming on.

[mraynrand]

Yes, Nixon looks good on paper. The fact that nobody picked him up suggests to me--a non bandwaggoner--that there must be something really wrong with him in the intangible department.

There's something wrong with him, I just can't put my finger on it...

[MadScientist]

Yes, Nixon looks good on paper. The fact that nobody picked him up suggests to me--a non bandwaggoner--that there must be something really wrong with him in the intangible department.


There's something wrong with him, I just can't put my finger on it...

There's some tape that clearly shows what's wrong with him, but it seems to have gone missing.

[Noodle]

There's some tape that clearly shows what's wrong with him, but it seems to have gone missing.

There are three or four people on this board old enough to know what you're talking about.

I'm one, and I say, "well played, sir."

Straight line speed is of course nice, but db is all about liquid hips, playing good technique, and know where you and your help are supposed to be.

Despite the absence of tape, I'm not sold seeing as he hasn't caught on elsewhere despite the NFL's atavistic worship of speed.

[Patler]

There's some tape that clearly shows what's wrong with him, but it seems to have gone missing.

The tape has been found, but there is an inexplicable gap from when he came into the game to the final whistle.

[QBME]

The tape has been found, but there is an inexplicable gap from when he came into the game to the final whistle.

He came in with 18 minutes left I believe.

[denverYooper]

The tape has been found, but there is an inexplicable gap from when he came into the game to the final whistle.

It was his secretary's fault. She pushed the wrong pedal on the tape machine.

[hoosier]

The Packers really need a [expletive deleted] son-of-a-bitch like him who will work his [expletive deleted] ass off and do it dishonorably.

[pbmax]

Poor Rose Mary.

[HarveyWallbangers]

I have no idea what you old codgers are talking about.

[mraynrand]

If he replaces him on the roster, then Skin won't have Jarrett Bush to kick around anymore.

[pbmax]

Do you think he enjoys a nice game of Checkers?

[Guiness]

I have no idea what you old codgers are talking about.
:bs:

[Guiness]

He played 3 years at Temple before transferring to California (PA) for one year. He said it was due to a coaching change. Don't know if there was more than that involved.

Packers had to activate him or lose him because Buffalo wanted to sign him off Packers practice squad.

They signed a CB named Brandon Smith instead, is that the same guy, converted WR, that was in the Packers TC this year?

[Fritz]

Do you think he enjoys a nice game of Checkers?


I rather hope he doesn't mind taking things from the other team.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sh163n1lJ4M

[QBME]

I rather hope he doesn't mind taking things from the other team.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sh163n1lJ4M

Hey, go easy on him. Sooner or later you won't have him to kick around anymore.

[CaptainKickass]

If he's a CB then I hope he IS a crook - as in stealing the ball via interceptions and/or fumble recoveries.

[Noodle]

If he's a CB then I hope he IS a crook - as in stealing the ball via interceptions and/or fumble recoveries.

I can hear the PA announcement now: "Starting at the corner, James 'The Crook' Nixon!"

[MadtownPacker]

Wow everyone was playing it cool until Fritz screwed up like if he was on a date with a hottie.

[cheesner]

I think he will resign ourselves in having Nixon coverup and down the field with . . . er . . umm,

It will be tough when we play at the Skins, Packers stay at the Watergate and he isnt welcome . . , ahh, well,

After a great play they will pat nixon on his . . , ahrggg,

Maybe he will re-establish relations with China and the Chinese will give the Packers a Panda.


ugghhh.

I came late to this game. I give up.

[Iron Mike]

You guys got me rolle'in:

http://www.packers.com/news-and-events/article-1/Packers-sign-CB-Rolle-to-practice-squad/1e19cb8c-ff7f-4435-99c6-c4e1517ed81a

[Maxie the Taxi]

Nixon's speed will knock your socks off...

http://youtu.be/w0gYhuUzx8Q

[Patler]

Wasn't the infamous Atlas Herrion enough ? How many more careers are you going to sabotage ? :)

I'm only asking the question, not giving him my career-ending endorsement! :lol:

[KYPack]

I just want in this thread, but I can't think of any more funny Nixon jokes, either.

[mraynrand]

I just want in this thread, but I can't think of any more funny Nixon jokes, either.


So are you asking us to pardon you?

[Patler]

I just want in this thread, but I can't think of any more funny Nixon jokes, either.

KY, if you can't perform the duties of your office here at Packerrats, you have no choice left but to resign.

[Joemailman]

Let me make this perfectly clear...I have been told by an unimpeachable source that Nixon is the new Shields. I don't know why the source never told me this before. My question is, what did he know and when did he know it?

[Freak Out]

Deep throat.

[denverYooper]

Deep throat.

What the Hell does Linda Lovelace have to do with this?

[KYPack]

KY, if you can't perform the duties of your office here at Packerrats, you have no choice left but to resign.

I will.

I gave them a sword.

[swede]

What the Hell does Linda Lovelace have to do with this?
Funny. That's what Henry Kissinger said.

[QBME]

What the Hell does Linda Lovelace have to do with this?

Tricky Dick was frustrated because he saw Deep Throat 23 times and still couldn't get it down Pat.

[swede]

^^ It seems I didn't hear every joke told in the 70's.

[hoosier]

What did the elephant say to the naked man?

Oh wait, that is not a 70s joke.

[SnakeLH2006]

No diss implied..but who in the hell is Nixon? Snake is pretty knowledgeable on these things and if I never heard of him...Ummm....no. I'm prob wrong though..so relax.

[Maxie the Taxi]

No diss implied..but who in the hell is Nixon? Snake is pretty knowledgeable on these things and if I never heard of him...Ummm....no. I'm prob wrong though..so relax.

http://www.csmonitor.com/var/ezflow_site/storage/images/media/content/2012/3-12-12-richard-nixo/11981461-1-eng-US/3-12-12-Richard-Nixo_full_600.jpg

[mraynrand]

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/8/8d/Milhouse.PNG

[Fritz]

No diss implied..but who in the hell is Nixon? Snake is pretty knowledgeable on these things and if I never heard of him...Ummm....no. I'm prob wrong though..so relax.

If Snake does not know who Nixon was, then Snake is not "pretty knowledgeable on these things."

Sorry, dude. But it's true.

[swede]

Richard Milhous Nixon:

Famous Head-in-a-Jar from "Futurama".

http://png-3.findicons.com/files/icons/1227/futurama_vol_5_heads_in_jars/256/richard_nixon_s_head.png

[hoosier]

Some questions are better left unanswered.

[mraynrand]

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ZFlk1U-XDcE/TbfeekmDBuI/AAAAAAAAEtk/QIIi4ah7B-k/s1600/norm-nixon-los-angeles-lakers-8x10-photo-autographed_385224a207ffc0ff55c19f4aea52b8fe.jpg

[SnakeLH2006]

If Snake does not know who Nixon was, then Snake is not "pretty knowledgeable on these things."

Sorry, dude. But it's true.

No..really..who in the hell is Nixon? No fucking clue. I used to glue myself to Packer stuff but spent the last 3 summers camping/fishing/hiking/fucking...so missed ALL preseason games..no idea who in the fuck this guy is? Or should I?

[run pMc]

No..really..who in the hell is Nixon? No fucking clue. I used to glue myself to Packer stuff but spent the last 3 summers camping/fishing/hiking/fucking...so missed ALL preseason games..no idea who in the fuck this guy is? Or should I?

James Nixon, CB
http://www.packers.com/team/roster/James-Nixon/d95e6830-55e5-4f8d-b654-96ba6274b2da

Also, I really appreciated the Norm Nixon and Nixon-in-a-jar images. Moar pls.

[SnakeLH2006]

Nixon seems like a Tricky Dick.

[Carolina_Packer]

I just hope this long national nightmare is over.