#22 S Jerron McMillian Showing Darren Perry Some Potential

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McMillian showing promise in dime package
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by Bob McGinn on August 8th, 2012

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After two weeks, he hasn't looked the least bit out of place on the Packers' practice field and was mildly impressive in the intrasquad scrimmage.

"He hasn't been back as a coverage guy as much because he's been playing that dime position," safeties coach Darren Perry said. "We've really been trying to focus in on that. To come in this system, learn the safety spot and learn the dime, with all the exotic blitzes and coverages we have, he's got a full plate."

"He can run with tight ends. I don't think range should be an issue."

"He's got a good feel for (blitzing)," ]said Perry. "Some guys are more comfortable near the line of scrimmage and some are in space. The (box) is one of his strengths because he played a lot of nickel (at Maine)."

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Past the click, Darren Perry talks about #22 Jerron McMillian's man cover skills, his willingness to tackle, and a summation of how he thought he performed on Family Night.

He has a long way to go before he'll be dependable in a regular season game, but it sure is nice to see that he has the tools to play if he develops. I'm guessing with his skill set they're trying to find a way to get him in the dime package to bring pressure. You've seen Shields do it a few times in the past but Jerron seems to have a lot more instinct around the line.

8/9/124:55 PM

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H5Keyboard Warrior, troll hunter

@TomSilverstein

To make room for RB Kahlil Bell, the #Packers have released S Jerron McMillian, the team announced.

12/3/133:10 PM

bubbleboy789Member

damn.

12/3/133:11 PM

Point BrewmasterMember

The fact that McMillian could not supplant MD Jennings spoke volumes.

12/3/133:12 PM

H5Keyboard Warrior, troll hunter

@WesHod

#Packers down to 4 of 8 picks from the 2012 draft. Final four '12 selections - McMillian, Manning, Datko, Coleman - all have been released

12/3/133:13 PM

PakrzFREEZE!

He's got a bright future at K-Mart stocking shelves.

12/3/133:13 PM

ilcuquiTHE F*** WITH FASHION

Looked like Tarzan, played like Jane. Like a S version of Antuan Edwards.

12/3/133:15 PM

GBFanForLifeLarge Member

Pretty sad when you have to cut a player that as been active all season to sign another player because of injuries. He may not have been the best but was a body to fill in. At least they have Richardson now for the safety position.

12/3/133:22 PM

packerboiI lick rainbows

Yep but he was terrible. 2012 draft looking pretty shaky.

12/3/133:29 PM

Music CityMember

The future of the S position is the rookie from Iowa...

12/3/133:29 PM

bubbleboy789Member

Just more proof of TT's incompetence.

12/3/133:32 PM

PakrzFREEZE!

I hope you're right MC... I think Hyde would do well back there.

12/3/133:33 PM

H5Keyboard Warrior, troll hunter

Originally Posted by packerboi:

Yep but he was terrible. 2012 draft looking pretty shaky.

Health is the issue: 1st four picks - Perry, Worthy, Hayward, Daniels. They all look like players when healthy.

12/3/133:42 PM

DurangoDougMember

Originally Posted by Point Brewmaster:

The fact that McMillian could not supplant MD Jennings spoke volumes.

Heck, he was also behind Banjo and then Richardson was activated as well. So it says a lot that they kept both of those guys over McMillian.

12/3/134:12 PM

Orlando WolfMember

Originally Posted by cuqui:

Looked like Tarzan, played like Jane. Like a S version of Antuan Edwards.

Didn't Edwards play S as well?

12/3/134:17 PM

PakrzFREEZE!

I thought Edwards was one of those "tweeners" that never works out in the long run.

12/3/134:19 PM

IowacheeseKeen Insight

Originally Posted by Pakrz:

He's got a bright future at K-Mart stocking shelves.

I see him as more of a sandwich artist.

At least they cut bait...admit it and move on.

12/3/134:26 PM

Orlando WolfMember

Disagree. The Subway by our place still employs the same punk that throws his dish rag at the sneezeguard glass when someone rings in the door.

12/3/134:33 PM

Grave DiggerMember

More like Atari Bigby. Just a hitter with no coverage ability. I think they were hoping Burnett would develop into a ballhawking FS and McMillan would be the hard hitting SS. In reality Burnett is better suited for SS and McMillan is better suited for watching football.

12/3/136:25 PM

GoallineLarge Antenna

Originally Posted by packerboi:

Yep but he was terrible. 2012 draft looking pretty shaky.

That's when,IMO TT started drafting for need. Go back to BPA,tt. You were so c good at it.

12/3/136:29 PM

trumpMember

IMO, Burnett is still suited for the ball-hawking S and just not good at it yet. He is not a heavy hitter, his tackling is a far cry from what a SS should be.

IMO, they still need that good size SS so Burnett can do his FS thing ...

M.D. Jennings'position should be sweeping the lockerroom to collect a full paycheck after Special Teams practice is over ...

12/3/136:33 PM

PakrzFREEZE!

Originally Posted by Grave Digger:

12/3/139:36 PM

DH13Member

At least he showed he is very good at watching football.

Could this mean they see something in Richardson? Meh.

12/3/139:42 PM

PakrzFREEZE!

The worst part of it is GB spent the entire off season with Doc Jennings and McMillian neck and neck in the race to start opposite Burnett and couldn't figure out that they both sucked.

12/3/139:50 PM

michiganjoeMember

Couldn't get on the field and not that surprising. Hard to believe the organization actually envisioned him starting opposite Burnett going into camp.

12/4/131:10 AM

GBFanForLifeLarge Member

I guess they need a new coaching staff or should just disband the team. They obviously don't know what the hell they are doing. Maybe they should just hire some message board guys to evaluate talent.

12/4/136:08 AM

DH13Member

They don't already do that? I am so confused.

12/4/138:37 AM

FreeSafetyI wonder what the poor people are doing?

I think the coaches need to watch a game from the stands next to this guy.

All I know is that the people that own the seats next to mine always tell the people that buy them to sit next to me because I always see things they don't see. They sometimes even trade seats at the half. Doesn't make me an expert but it is kind of fun seeing them turn around to watch the replay to see if I was right.

It is not our job to evaluate NFL talent.

It is their job.

This current coaching staff has shown a tendency to be a little shaky about how to figure out the best players to put on the field. Throughout the MM era. Constant OLine shuffling...etc.

The fact that the players they have assembled look so bad without AR out their bailing the team out is plenty of proof about the abilities of the coaching staff and their talent evaluating.

12/4/139:00 AM

michiganjoeMember

Quite a few members of the media and fans projected TT going safety in the first before the last draft. It's not an issue that suddenly appeared out of nowhere.

12/4/139:33 AM

GBFanForLifeLarge Member

http://nfl.si.com/2013/12/03/2...raft-marcus-mariota/

16. Green Bay Packers: HaHa Clinton-Dix, S, Alabama
That’s three straight Alabama picks, if you’re keeping score at home. This match has felt like it has been in the cards for months … so it probably won’t happen, if history has taught us anything. Still, the Packers have a clear need for a safety to partner with Morgan Burnett. That tandem alone would not fix Green Bay’s ills on D, but it would be a significant start.

12/4/132:41 PM

JJSDSitzpinkler Schadenfreude

Honestly - who names their kid that?

12/4/132:51 PM

GBFanForLifeLarge Member

Maybe they were hoping he would be a comedian.

12/4/133:00 PM

JJSDSitzpinkler Schadenfreude

I forgot about HaHa Kiel.

12/4/133:09 PM

Blair KielGOOD OL' FAKE BLAIR KIEL - My Hood? nice Henry. Fuck You!

If my kid married that famous cellist, she'd be Ha Ha Yo Yo-Ma.

Just sayn'

12/4/134:42 PM

heywardKaty Perry is bouncy

Originally Posted by GBFanForLife:

I guess they need a new coaching staff or should just disband the team. They obviously don't know what the hell they are doing. Maybe they should just hire some message board guys to evaluate talent.

They'd be better off at backup quarterback.

12/4/135:06 PM

BrainDedMember

Originally Posted by GBFanForLife:

I guess they need a new coaching staff or should just disband the team. They obviously don't know what the hell they are doing. Maybe they should just hire some message board guys to evaluate talent.

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12/4/136:13 PM

FedyaMember

quote:
Honestly - who names their kid that?

Saint-Louis-du-Ha! Ha!

OK, so it's not a kid.

12/4/137:12 PM

GBFanForLifeLarge Member

Originally Posted by BrainDed:

Originally Posted by GBFanForLife:

I guess they need a new coaching staff or should just disband the team. They obviously don't know what the hell they are doing. Maybe they should just hire some message board guys to evaluate talent.