2024 Green Bay Packers Round 2 Number 58 Javon Bullard S Georgia

@Timmy! posted:

I'm hoping X and other vets keep Bull on the straight and narrow. I suspect he's smart enough to learn quickly, but a LOT of UGA players from Kirby Smart's program lack maturity.

I also hope that Hafley is the type of coach who actually prioritizes accountability. Something that has been missing for (too) many years.

When you get everything handed to you on a silver platter, consistent accolades, and lots of free stuff, why grow up or be accountable? 

Javon Bullard on the viral clip of him screaming, “I’m a fucking Packer” after getting drafted:

“I’m really surprised I got away with it because my mama was right there beside me. I can’t fake the funk, man. It was an amazing moment for me, one of the best feelings I ever had.” pic.twitter.com/AS1mlwmt8e

— Matt Schneidman (@mattschneidman) May 3, 2024

Can't fake the funk.

Literally say that 4x a day

This dude already sounds like a vet.  Total dawg.

@Iowacheese posted:

Can't fake the funk.

Literally say that 4x a day

Dream from heaven....

New #Packers DC Jeff Hafley working with rookie safeties Javon Bullard & Evan Williams. pic.twitter.com/H7bFKG1yMN

— Wes Hodkiewicz (@WesHod) May 4, 2024

Great picture.

@Boris posted:

New #Packers DC Jeff Hafley working with rookie safeties Javon Bullard & Evan Williams. pic.twitter.com/H7bFKG1yMN

— Wes Hodkiewicz (@WesHod) May 4, 2024

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Bullard is making a name for himself already and I love that he has a DB-centric DC leading him. More from CheeseheadTV here:

https://cheeseheadtv.com/blog/...pression-at-otas-408

Defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley raved about Bullard during his press conference earlier this week.

“He's a sharp guy,” Hafley told reporters. “His ability to learn and process in those two days was impressive. You get a guy who can play that fast and can take what he learned in the meeting room and bring it out to the field, and he's got a chance.”

He also admired Hafley’s versatile skill set. “Just loved his tape. Loved the way he played,” Hafley continued. “He's a physical guy. He can run, he can cover, he can play deep, he can play in the slot, he can blitz. He's bigger when you see him.”

"Defensive passing game coordinator Derrick Ansley was also impressed by what he’s seen from Bullard so far. “He's just a phenomenal skill set. He can do a lot of different things. He's smart, can pick it up quickly, very instinctive, and when he gets to the point of contact, he gets there with a chip on his shoulder.”

Our safety room is the bomb! Weakness to strength in one off-season.

Only his hair looks like Peanut's  from Jeff Dunham.

Bullard signs his rookie contract.

Cam across this comment from Mr BobGray who writes about the Packers from time to time

"Yeah, this guy has such a good feel for the defensive backfield.  Love seeing those players who understand both the physical realities of the game and the theoretical game behind it.

Physical side is stuff like man coverage, playing the ball, tackling.

Theoretical side is the understanding of angles, spacing, alignments, the patterns of leverage and vulnerability.  Bullard has the feel for space and the game behind the game mixed with the ability to come downhill like a freight train."

Pairing Bullard with veteran Xavier McKinney is pretty exciting. It frequently takes Safeties some time to put it all together... but Bullard has a great head start, a DC who specializes in DB play and a veteran mentor to help him along