MORGAN BURNETT RUMORS
Burnett only sure bet at Packers' safety porition
GREEN BAY, Wis. -- The confidence that the Green Bay Packers have in safety Morgan Burnett continues to grow.Teammates and coaches praise Burnett's increased leadership efforts and his improved communication in the secondary, giving the 24-year-old plenty of reasons to feel like a rising star on Green Bay's roster.But Burnett isn't buying into the hype."I don'...
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Three-year comparison: Morgan Burnett vs. Nick Collins
Morgan Burnett and Nick Collins
When the Packers were forced to release Nick Collins prior to the 2012 season, they were left with a gaping hole at the most important position in the secondary.
Collins, a three-time Pro Bowler, was among the best safeties in football at the time he suffered a career-threatening neck injury in 2011, while his counterpart, Morgan Burnett, was coming...
Packers likely to draft safety early
GREEN BAY, Wis. Morgan Burnett will start at safety for the Green Bay Packers next season, just like he has for every game of the past two seasons. That's not in question for coach Mike McCarthy and defensive coordinator Dom Capers in planning next year's team.
Finding a starter to play next to Burnett at safety, however, is an issue that the Packers need to address this...
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March 26, 2013
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Packers Safety Morgan Burnett: More Valuable Than We Think?
Burnett offers a lot of promise for a young Packers secondary (Photo from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
In looking at the Pro Football Focus grades for Green Bay Packers safety Morgan Burnett’s 2012 season, something stood out to me. The longest pass that he was charged with this past season was 27 yards. It’s never good to give up long pass plays and a 27 yarder is nothing...
Morgan Burnett: 2012 Green Bay Packers Evaluation and Report Card
Morgan Burnett
1) Introduction: Packers S Morgan Burnett was the lone holdover from 2011 as a starter and pure safety. Charles Woodson was a starter on the 2011 team, but was listed as a cornerback in addition to playing a hybrid safety role. The Packers decided to release the other starting safety, Charlie Peprah, early in training camp. Remember, Burnett missed most...
Packers' streak of fines ends at four weeks
GREEN BAY, Wis. -- Finally, the Packers have gotten through a game without a player being fined.
The streak of four consecutive games ended when safety Morgan Burnett did not receive a fine from the NFL this week.
In Sunday's win over the Detroit Lions, Burnett was flagged for unnecessary roughness early in the third quarter when he hit wide receiver Calvin Johnson.
"I felt...
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December 14, 2012
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Burnett's interceptions led to Packers' win
GREEN BAY, Wis. A day after the Packers defeated the Minnesota Vikings at Lambeau Field, defensive coordinator Dom Capers, special teams coordinator Shawn Slocum and offensive coordinator Tom Clements addressed several topics from the 23-14 win.
Here are three question-and-answer highlights from each coordinator:
DOM CAPERS, defensive coordinator
1. How good was Morgan Burnett...
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December 03, 2012
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Packers pull out victory vs. Vikes
Morgan Burnett's two big plays overcame a whole bunch of them by Adrian Peterson.
Burnett picked off Christian Ponder twice, James Starks had Green Bay's first rushing touchdown in almost two months and the Packers overcame a monster day by Peterson for a 23-14 victory Sunday over the Minnesota Vikings.
Peterson finished with 210 yards, the most he's had since blowing...
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December 02, 2012
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Morgan Burnett Emerging as Key Figure in Packers’ Secondary
Safety Morgan Burnett Taking Charge
After the Green Bay Packers cut ties with Pro Bowl safety Nick Collins, the importance of Morgan Burnett undoubtedly grew larger.On top of being the Packers’ key communicator on the back end of the defense, he was a turnover machine, constantly hovering deep in the middle of the defense waiting for his opportunity to jump routes or lay the lumber...
With hand healing, Burnett ready to contribute more
Slowly but surely, the right hand of Morgan Burnett is healing. The protective club Burnett has been wearing since breaking his right hand during practice Oct. 13 is shrinking. And Burnett may be let loose more, within the Packers' scheme.
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December 03, 2011
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