2014 Season Preview: 5 Questions with Lombardi Ave.
By Mike Praser
Can you tell us about a player on the roster who hasn’t reached the spotlight but you feel will be a difference maker in 2014?
Dec 8, 2013; Green Bay, WI, USA; Green Bay Packers cornerback Micah Hyde (33) during the game against the Atlanta Falcons at Lambeau Field. Green Bay won 22-21. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports
"There are a couple – Micah Hyde and Jarrett Boykin – Hyde came on strong at the end of the season and the Packers are looking to him to be a factor at both cornerback and safety. He showed an uncanny knack at being in the right spot at the right time and showed he could tackle and attack the line of scrimmage. I feel he will make huge strides in 2014."
As for Boykin, he stepped up like a veteran when Randall Cobb went down with a fractured leg in the first half of last season. He was better than average and earned the trust of the coaches and his teammates as the season progressed. The third receiver spot is his to lose, but I feel he could be in for another solid season and could be a difference maker for the Packers offense.