Sam Shields

[Brandon494]

Asked which of his younger guys has impressed the most, Whitt didn't hesitate to say Sam Shields.

"He's a very mature young man and has all the ability in the world. This is only his second year playing corner and he has a lot of learning to do but he's very serious, he understands the sense of urgency that it takes to be a good player and he's getting better every day."

I really hope we found ourselves a gem with this guy. Hopefully he'll keep up the good work and we'll be finally able to get rid of Bush.

[RashanGary]

Yeah. My brother has taken him on as a favorite for no particular reason other than his speed I think.

My brother goes to just about every practice. He started noticing Shields breaking up a lot of passes. Also noticed he's doing a better job fielding punts than in OTA's.

I'm always skeptical of these projects. This is one of those high potential, low risk pickups that you say, "hey, 4.2x speed. . . . Who knows? But you don't expect much none the less.

Looks like he's a pleasant surprise at camp. Woodson had a few words about him. He didn't exactly say a lot, but there was a certain tone to what Woodson was saying, it sounds like he thinks this guy has a chance.

I'd love to see him excel, make the roster and make our whole corner situation more stable for now and especially for the long term.

[ThunderDan]

Yeah. My brother has taken him on as a favorite for no particular reason other than his speed I think.

My brother goes to just about every practice. He started noticing Shields breaking up a lot of passes. Also noticed he's doing a better job fielding punts than in OTA's.

I'm always skeptical of these projects. This is one of those high potential, low risk pickups that you say, "hey, 4.2x speed. . . . Who knows? But you don't expect much none the less.

Looks like he's a pleasant surprise at camp. Woodson had a few words about him. He didn't exactly say a lot, but there was a certain tone to what Woodson was saying, it sounds like he thinks this guy has a chance.

I'd love to see him excel, make the roster and make our whole corner situation more stable for now and especially for the long term.

If he is good at returning kicks and is below average at CB he would be a good pick-up.

[Lurker64]

If he is good at returning kicks and is below average at CB he would be a good pick-up.

I'm actually more excited to see him be the gunner on special teams in the immediate future (looks like he'll take a little bit longer to be a returner) because that's how he made a name for himself at Miami. It takes a peculiar combination of speed, recklessness, aggressiveness, tenacity, and strategy to gun on special teams. Maybe he's got it.

Growing up, Steve Tasker was one of my favorite players in the NFL, and I always wanted a guy like him on the Packers.

[RashanGary]

I watched him play some corner. My brother pointed him out. He's very good at jumping routes. He has a way of getting between the receiver and the QB without committing a penalty.

He has a long way to go, but he has shown flashes that maybe he's a really good defensive player.

[RashanGary]

If I had to guess, I know it's early, but I'm going to guess he makes the team and becomes a good defensive player. Here's why. . .


I'm going to use my brothers argument because I'm buying it. After one practice, I said, "It's one practice. We'll see how he plays throughout camp and into the preseason". My brothers argument was that corners who are making plays on the ball is not an accident. My brother is quicker than me to jump to conclusions, but he had his hopes up on Shields after one practices.

Now we're a week into practice. Shields is still playing well on defense and he has that incredible speed that could make him special in a number of areas. I'm at a point where I'm buying Sam Shields. To use my brothers argument, he's making plays and it's not an accident. To expound on his argument, it's been more than one practice. It's been a weeks worth of practices and he's shining.

I'm on board.

[Fritz]

This happens every year. He might be this year's flavor of the training camp. Then, if he plays well, he'll be stashed during the year, either not activated or maybe on the practice squad. Then next year is the year he gets to play.

Most of the time, these training camp flashes end up as just that. But I am always hopeful.

[Brandon494]

This happens every year. He might be this year's flavor of the training camp. Then, if he plays well, he'll be stashed during the year, either not activated or maybe on the practice squad. Then next year is the year he gets to play.

Most of the time, these training camp flashes end up as just that. But I am always hopeful.

You know what else happens every year? An undrafted rookie makes an NFL 53 man roster. CB Bruce Johnson, also from Miami, was signed as a undrafted FA by the Giants last season and now he is their #3 CB.

[BobDobbs]

The secondary battle is going to make the second half of the preseason games interesting. Shields is a big reason why. At this point I wouldn't mind if Harrell stinks it up at QB and we get to see a lot of punt returns and extended defensive work against the young secondary.

[Fritz]

This happens every year. He might be this year's flavor of the training camp. Then, if he plays well, he'll be stashed during the year, either not activated or maybe on the practice squad. Then next year is the year he gets to play.

Most of the time, these training camp flashes end up as just that. But I am always hopeful.

You know what else happens every year? An undrafted rookie makes an NFL 53 man roster. CB Bruce Johnson, also from Miami, was signed as a undrafted FA by the Giants last season and now he is their #3 CB.

But MY what happens every year happens more than your happens every year!

But believe me, I'd be thrilled if Shields turned out to be a player. The point of my first paragraph though was that even those guys take a year of seasoning. Most likely the guy won't play or play much this year if he makes the team.

[rbaloha1]

Lets hope SS secures the kickoff return duties. Hopefully SS does not turn out to be another Chris Johnson (no not the Titans but a Sherman pick with blazing speed.)

[Patler]

Lets hope SS secures the kickoff return duties. Hopefully SS does not turn out to be another Chris Johnson (no not the Titans but a Sherman pick with blazing speed.)

You mean the one who has been starting for the Raiders at corner the last few years? He actually turned out to be a decent cornerback, just needed some seasoning.

[rbaloha1]

Lets hope SS secures the kickoff return duties. Hopefully SS does not turn out to be another Chris Johnson (no not the Titans but a Sherman pick with blazing speed.)

You mean the one who has been starting for the Raiders at corner the last few years? He actually turned out to be a decent cornerback, just needed some seasoning.

Yes. Actually CJ is okay for the Raiders. Why did the Packers release him?

[Joemailman]

The Packers didn't release him. They traded him to St. Louis for Robert Thomas. The trade didn't work out, but at the time the Packers were desperate for a LB.

[Joemailman]

Lets hope SS secures the kickoff return duties. Hopefully SS does not turn out to be another Chris Johnson (no not the Titans but a Sherman pick with blazing speed.)

I think most Packer fans will be happy if Shields can do enough to make Jarrett Bush disappear.