Morgan Burnett

[Smidgeon]

I have no doubt that MB is talented. But--as others on this forum pointed out--he appeared to play tentatively when he was starting.

There could be a couple reasons for this: first, that he was just going through rookie jitters and didn't want to be the goat. Second that he's not a very physical player.

The first option is one with which I have no problem. Once he's more comfortable, he'll be good. The second possibility worries me. I want a SS that puts the fear of being hit into the other team's offense. I did like that part about Bigby.

So when I read this comment from Barnett about Burnett, it made me happy: “You’ve got some hungry sons of (guns) coming back,” Barnett said. “Jermichael’s going to be out there to prove so much, Ryan Grant, Morgan Burnett, a young dude so hungry already not being able to play, you can see it in his face. You’ve got some guys coming back, it’s going to be exciting to see.”

[LEWCWA]

This guy is going to be a good problem, cause he won't be handed the starting spot again. He'll have to take it back from Peprah. I like that. Pep played pretty good, but MB is probably more talented, but will have to work to play!

[Joemailman]

I fully expect Burnett to be the starting SS next year. His tentativeness can be attributed to the fact that he was still learning a very complex defense. The days of a SS who is a big hitter but suspect in coverage, like Bigby. are numbered. Burnett is a playmaker, not a "big hitter".

[sharpe1027]

Peprah played outstanding for being a 3rd stringer. Hell, he played very good for being a starter. The Bears and Steelers may have picked up on his limitations when they tried to get him matched up in coverage. A lot of credit has to go to Dom for not letting this happen all that often.

[imscott72]

He's young. He'll be fine..

[SMBASS]

You don't hear much about Peprah, (Maybe that's a good thing.) but I thought he stepped in and did a fantastic job this year. I'm looking forward to seeing what Burnett can do when he's healthy and he's had another year to learn the system but I wouldn't be too concerned if we went into next season with Charlie and Nick at the starting safety spots and Morgan as a 1A backup. Burnett has some great physical tools and he's a ballhawk as Joe said so I think he'll eventually earn the starting spot again and be a heck of a good player someday. I think Bigby will be gone but I feel pretty good about having these other three guys as our top safeties.

[Lurker64]

Burnett was never particularly aggressive in college either. He is, however, a ballhawk, a playmaker, and good in coverage. The fact that he doesn't play downhill in run support very often is kind of why he was a third round pick.

Still, he'll be fine. There's a lot you can teach a young player with talent if you have good coaching, and assuming Perry doesn't leave, he does.

[Bretsky]

Burnett is the real deal; he'll be fine IMO
Showed some great instincts while he was playing
Love the idea of having Burnett and Peprah as options there

[Little Whiskey]

what happens if they sign that corner from Oak and they move Woodson back to safety? this is of course if there is no setbacks in Woodson's collar bone healing. might cause an interesting situation.

[Brandon494]

what happens if they sign that corner from Oak and they move Woodson back to safety? this is of course if there is no setbacks in Woodson's collar bone healing. might cause an interesting situation.

Not that I wouldnt love if that were to happen but the chances are slim to none.

Peprah did a great job this season BUT I think Burnett is the future. Hopefully they'll give both players a chance to win the starting job which is not a bad problem to have.

[bobblehead]

Wow, I know that skin hates Bigby, but I honestly don't discount him yet. Let me see if he is healthy. (I am assuming we resign him cheap).

[mission]

Love the idea of having Burnett and Peprah as options there

Yeah, that's good depth in base and will allow Capers to do some different things in exotic pass packages. Peprah is too solid in general not to have a role, but Burnett is a lot more exciting of a prospect. Adding another ballhawk to that secondary doesn't even seem fair to me!

[mmmdk]

Injuries win Championships!

[SMBASS]

Wow, I know that skin hates Bigby, but I honestly don't discount him yet. Let me see if he is healthy. (I am assuming we resign him cheap).

It's not that I've ever hated Bigby. I've actually enjoyed watching him lay the wood a few times when he's been healthy. I just don't see him fitting into our future plans. He may be around if he's willing to sign cheap and compete for a spot but I have a feeling he'll be gone. I also don't think he did anything to endear himself to the coaches/organization with the entire holdout and subsequent injury fiasco this past summer.

[mmmdk]

Give thanks, Packer people, to Aaron Rodgers and the brave 53 & a bunch of IR guys! TO VICTORY!