Despite success in old defensive scheme, Woodson warming to Packers’ new 3-4
By APTuesday, August 4, 2009
Woodson likes Packers’ new defensive scheme
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Packers cornerback Charles Woodson is giving new Green Bay defensive coordinator Dom Capers and his 3-4 scheme a stamp of approval.
Woodson had 19 interceptions over three seasons in the Packers’ old defensive scheme, where aggressive man-to-man press coverage was the secondary’s calling card.
So it stands to reason he might have been hesitant to embrace a new scheme that will change the way the team plays.
But Woodson said Monday he expects to be even better this year.
He says he likes what he’s seen from Capers so far. Instead of playing receivers tight at the line of scrimmage, Woodson and fellow standout corner Al Harris will be playing a few yards off. That should give them a better chance to read the quarterback and make breaks on passes.
