Packers Sam Shields: 2012 Player Evaluation and Report Card

Sam Shields 1) Introduction: Packers CB Sam Shields burst onto the scene with a solid rookie season in 2010 despite being an undrafted free agent. What made his performance even more impressive was the fact that he only played one year of cornerback at the University of Miami. (His first three years were spent at wide receiver.) His speed and athleticism have often overshadowed any deficiencies in technique. 2) Profile: Samuel George Shields III Age: 25 Born: 12/08/1987, in Sarasota, FL Height: 5’11″ Weight: 184 College: Miami (FL) Rookie Year: 2010 NFL Experience: 3 years Career Stats and more 3) Expectations coming into the season: It seemed as though a plague bore down on the cornerbacks in 2011. Not only did Tramon Williams suffer a shoulder injury, but Sam Shields’ play was noticeably subpar. Coaches attributed it to his increased responsibilities on the defense, while critics noted his lack of development in technique and unwillingness to be physical in his tackling. ...